Chapter 35

"There can be no deep disappoint when there is not deep love."

--- Martin Luther King, Jr.

ANDREW WILTON'S POV

"See you again, Mlaire." For the nth time, I told her that I want to see her again.

"Yeah. See you, Andrew. Sige na bumalik ka na sa opisina mo baka may gagawin ka pang importante." She said, pushing me to leave.

"Yeah, I have a meeting to attend to. Well, I'm ten minutes late Mlaire. Bye, for real." I told her and stare at her angelic face before I leave the school she owns.

Mlaire smiled at me genuinely as she wave her hand. I wanted to go back, I wanted to hug her, I wanted to kiss her again but I need to go.

Naglalakad ako palabas ng paaralan ng mag ring ang telepono ko. Dali dali ko naman iton sinagot.

"Sir, kompleto at hinahanap ka na po ng mga stakeholders." Aniya nga sekretarya ko.

"Yes! I'm coming, just tell them I'm on my way." I told her and ended up the call.

I drive so fast, luckily there's no traffic yet.

I arrived at the building and rushingly went to my office and there, the stakeholders turn their gaze at me.

They're seating one meter away from each other, following the protocol of the gov't.

"Good day everyone! I'm sorry, I came here late." I bowed in front of them as my respect.

"Good day, Mr. Wilton!" The stakeholders stood up and greeted him with a smile.

"Thank you everyone, please be seated."

"Andrew, why did you call this meeting?" Mr. Ais asks.

"As the CEO of this company, I'll be honest with you. The company lost 2.1 Billion pesos due to Enhanced Community Quarantine. Our investors declined to renew their contracts and to invest again. Also, as the number one CEO in the country I would like to donate 20 Million in cash." I explained.

Not just Philippines who's suffering due to CoVid-19, but the whole world. I want to help my fellow men, especially the poorest families of my country.

"I agree."

"I say yes!"

"I want to donate, also."

"We lost billions but we can't lose our fellowmen. We can't let the frontliners die without trying to fight against this pandemic." I paused.

"If we can help, then let's help. If you want to donate, just tell my secretary and we will send it as soon as possible." I told them with determination and confidence.

"100,000."

"20,000."

"45,000."

"120,000."

"65,000."

"200,000."

"450,000."

"300,000."

I smiled secretly, it'll help a lot.

"Thank you everyone for your donations. We will send it today and stay safe and healthy. Thank you for coming." I bowed.

"You didn't failed us to amaze by your actions, Andrew." Mr. Kesto acts like we're handshaking and smiled at me.

"My honor, Mr. Kesto. Thank you for your donation." I told him.

"I'll go, then." I smiled at him, since handshaking was not allowed this time.

"Thank you Lord. Sir Andrew, we gathered a total of 1.3 Million pesos as of now." My second told me, tallying the donations.

"Good then. After this, you can go home. Let us keep in touch in social media." I said looking at the whole City in the conference room's window.

"Yes Sir, I'll send this money asap before leaving!"

I nodded. I looked at again to the people who are covered with face masks. I was busy watching when my phone rings.

It's Alexia.

"Andrew! Please come here, help me. I'm bleeding." She shouted.

"I'm coming!"

Upon hearing Alexia's voice, I immediately run back to the ground floor.

Papasok na sana ako sa kotse ng biglang dumating si Mlaire.

"Hey! Where are you going? I was about to surprise you, Andrew." Mlaire said. But I was too occupied about Alexia.

Goodness! Sana walang masamang nangyari sa Bata, sa anak ko.

"Andrew! Hey! What's wrong?" I came back to my senses when her voice raised up.

"I'm sorry but I need to go Mlaire. I'll visit you, I have something to deal with. Alright?"

She nodded. Alam kong naguguluhan siya pero ayokong mag-alala pa siya. Gulo ko 'to, kaya aayusin ko rin ito ng mag-isa.

Hindi ko na alam, sa kamamadali ko ngayon ko lang napagtantong tulala ako't iniwan ang babaeng pinakamamahal kong nag-iisa.

"Fuck! I can't turn back right now!" Gusto kong balikan si Mlaire pero ang daming text messages ni Alexia.

"Where are you, Andrew? Our child needs you now."  I read the messages while driving.

Mas binilisan ko ang pagmamaneho hanggang makarating sa Condong nilipatan ni Alexia bago pa man mag lockdown.

She wanted to stay near at the hospital so that it's easy for her labor. I supported her decision because it's all about my baby's safety.

Dali dali naman akong pumasok at tarantang pumasok sa silid.

"Alexia!" I call her as I open the door. Alexia always keep the door opened, mabuti na lang at iniwan niyang bukas ito ngayon.

I turned on the lights while calling her name. Wala akong makitang Alexia, sa kusina, sa terrace, sa mini library na pina costumize niya pa.

I dialled her number, because I'm too worried and eager to know what really happened.

Walang sumasagot! Pero may naririnig akong ingay sa kwarto niya.

"Alexia! Why are you not picking up the phone and you even left the door opened! You're too care-." Alexia kiss me as I opened her room's door.

I should stop her. I need to stop Alexia. Mlaire, she would be mad at me if she will know about this.

I pushed Alexia away, luckily she didn't fall.

"What the hell are you doing, Alexia?" It's only a prank. A fucking prank!

"I miss you, Andrew. I just... I just want to see you." She said. Her hands touch my shoulder and caress it.

"You are using my child as an excuse for your personal intentions! You're out of your mind, Alexia. I'm too worried, I even left Mlaire alone for you." I told her angrily.

By then, I remembered Mlaire's face earlier. She seems hurt and worried. I need to see her now.

"Please, Andrew. Just stay here with me, just tonight." Alexia pleaded and she began crying.

I walked back and forth, she's really getting into my nerves now. If she's not pregnant, I'll never try to visit her.  Never!

"No! I need to go back, now! Look at yourself, you are fine." I told her, while she's begging me to stay.

Mlaire is waiting at me and I don't want her to keep waiting.

"Ouch! Ah! Andrew, ang sakit ng tiyan ko. Please, tulungan mo ako!" I know it's just a fucking acting. So I didn't mind her and went to the kitchen to get some cold water.

"Andrew!" I heard Alexia call me. It's different, her voice is different. Something like she's serious this time. I hurriedly went back to her room and I saw some blood in her thighs.

"What happened! Fuck! I thought you were joking, Alexia!" I carry Alexia as I scold her.

What I have done? I let her bleed because of me.

"Ba- baby, please. Stay with me!" Alexia said while crying.

Agad agad naman akong tinulungan ng mga guard papuntang hospital. Mabuti na lang at mapalit ito sa condominium.

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"Sir, ano pong nangyari may Miss?"

"I don't know. I just saw her bleeding a while ago!" I told one of the nurses.

"Sige ho Sir, maiwan na lang po muna kayo dito sa labas."

I nodded.

Hindi ko na alam ang gagawin ko kung may masamang mangyari sa anak ko.

While waiting for further update, I went to the chapel of the hospital and I prayed for my child's safety.

Biglang nag ring ang telepono ng pabalik na ako sa emergency room.

"Sir, nandito pa po si Ma'am Mlaire sa ground floor. Hinihintay ka pa rin po kahit nilalamig na."

"What? Can I talk to her, please." I told him. I'm thinking why she didn't call me.

Raining? I look at the glass window and why is it raining? It's already summer.

"Hello Mlaire? Are you still there?" I feel so worried.

"Yeah. I'll wait for you here, since you'll be back right away. I didn't make a call for you because I left my phone in my office. Okay?" She said cheerfully.

"I'll be there, wait for me then. Just stay inside of the car." I said, trying to keep her safe.

"Yeah. Take care, Andrew." Mlaire said and ended the call.

Luckily, upon arriving at the entrance of emergency room the doctor went out.

"Doc, what happened to Alexia?" I asks directly.

"Mr. Wilton, I'll be honest with you. Mahina ang kapit ng bata kaya dapat na mag-ingat si Alexia. Avoid stressful activities and let her take all the medicine and vitamins I prescribed. But now, she's okay and your child."

"Yes Doc. Thank you so much for saving my baby's life."

"You're welcome. You can see her at her room. Nurse, kindly guide Mr. Wilton. See you around then." Doctor Sanchez said before going to her next patient.

There you are, I saw Alexia weakly lying in bed. She's still asleep.

"Thank you." I told the nurse who guided me here. She smiled at me genuinely and her eyes are twinkling.

"You're welcome, Sir handsome." She told me before locking the door.

I caress Alexia's face and smile bitterly. Her lips was paled and but still, she looks beautiful.

"Good job, baby. Hold tightly because sooner you gonna see the world." I caress her stomach and talk to my little angel.

I felt tired and exhausted. I put the white quilt on Alexia's body and take a nap.