Chapter 4

Ingrid's POV I was sleeping too tight when I woke up because of the call from Jolie. "Mom!" My daughter's voice came out immediately so I couldn't help but grin. I love waking up with her voice. "Hmm, good morning, My Angel," I greeted him. 'Look at my plant! It has grown prettily!" She excitedly said and even show her plant at me. I followed the excitement she showed. 'Wow! My love is very good, can you kiss me? " I jokingly said. She kissed the phone so I laughed softly. I want to kiss her cheeks right away. 'Bye, Mom! I will get ready for plant day!" She was so excited, the reason why I laughed softly. I'm really happy when she's this hyper. She deserves all the love. That's why you need to do something today, Ingrid, tell Indigo that you have a child. That was one of my focuses today. When I got to our workshop, I can't help but to think about the two of them. The reason why while studying I just stared at Indigo. I don't know how I'm going to tell him he has a child. I didn't realize that he was already close to me because of that. "Any problem, Ma'am?" he asked me. I was immediately taken aback because of his face. 'Yes? Nothing?" I ask. 'Really? Why is your forehead so wrinkled while looking at me?" he asked back. "Ah, it's nothing, I'm sorry," I said, mixed with awkward laughter. I saw that others looked at me too. I just blushed before averting my eyes. He continued the discussion while I listened quietly. When it was over I just waited for the people inside the hall to leave. That was because they had no plans to leave if Indigo hadn't told them to go home. He noticed that I was still in my seat. I smiled at him so he frowned at me. He just continued to do his things. He didn't even pay attention to me. "Hi, are you coming home?" I asked as I approached him. "No, I still have somewhere to go," he said. "Where?" I ask. He told me where he was going. 'Really? I will also go along the way," I said. He just looked at me as if saying 'What will I do?'. I can't help but bit my lips. 'Can I come along? It might take a long time to commute," I added. "Why didn't you leave earlier if that's the case?" His forehead was furrowed as if he doesn't really want to come with me but this will be the only chance I'll have to talk with him. "As if we didn't date together, huh? You'll just take me with you," I said. I don't even know of where did I find the courage to say that. I can see the tightness of his mouth because of that. I can't help but pout when I saw him continue to pick up his things and walk away without looking at me. I just sighed. I just bit my lips so hard because of that. "Let's go," he said, turning to me. "Really?" I asked smilingly as I even accompanied him while walking. There were those who greeted him and he greeted back. Sometimes he even stops to talk to them. Still the same old Indigo, the guy that even if he just got in the jeep with someone who he just saw, he can think of a topic right away. He was always that way. I can't help but smile and be proud of him. Despite the success and popularity he has, he remains humble. He looked at me because of how I looked at him. "Why?" he asked me. I shook my head and the smile remained on my lips. His eyes just narrowed at me. We soon came to the parking lot. He just opened the door for me. I was a little nervous because I was gathering my courage and I didn't know what to say. Shit, I don't know how to start. "The sky is beautiful today," I casually said. He simply turned to me before keeping his eyes on the road. "It is." 'Indigo…" I called him in the middle of the intense silence between the two of us. He turned to me because of that. "Hmm?" he asked. 'I—" Before I could continue, I heard a call on his cell phone. I immediately saw who it was. Andra. At first, he was hesitant to answer the call. "It's okay, you can answer the call first. I won't listen," I said. You are a liar, Ingrid. He had no choice but to answer the call even though I was here. The fact that he was already with someone struck me. I was just so bitten on my lips before I turned my eyes outside. "I'm already on my way… hmm… alright, see you in a bit…" His voice was soft as he talked to her. It's far away from his voice when he talks to someone else. I just smiled bitterly at myself. Why didn't you think of that, Ingrid? You fool, he's happy with his life. You and your child are also happy even if it's just the two of you. No need to mess around anymore. "What are you saying?" he asked me. "Ah, I would say I'm going down there, it's just embarrassing to speak," I laughed. Ignoring how my chest tightens. "Just take me there." I pointed to one side. "Where would you go?" he asked me. "It's okay, you can drop me here," I said smiling at him but he still didn't listen. Instead of him just dropping me to the side, he asked what I was saying. 'No need. You'll just go to be in the middle of traffic, you are the only one who will suffer. I'm okay here. Thank you," I said while smiling at him. Shit, Indigo, look, I'll really say I'll go to Baguio if you don't stop asking me. Eventually, I just told the place so he can drop me off already. I can't wait to be gone away from his car. I seemed to suffocate because we are in the same place. Damn. I thought I was already fine but nah. It still hurt me every time. "Thank you, be careful," I said with a smile that didn't even reach my eyes. He just kept looking at me. I just smiled and even managed to wave just for him to go away. When I finally left, I just sat on the sidewalks. I felt some daggers hit my chest. For Raya and also for myself. You fool, Ingrid, I thought his presence don't affect you now? I thought you moved on? But if I have moved on, why does that hurt me so much? I wiped the tears dripping from my eyes. Stupid, Ingrid. What are you crying about, you idiot? I just stayed sitting there for a while. Still expect someone to come again just like how it was years ago. No Indigo will come to you now, Ingrid. He is no longer your Indigo. When I calmed down, I immediately stood up. Someone is still waiting for me to come home. My daughter has been waiting for me for a while. When I got home I immediately called Jolie. There was a smile on my lips that didn't seem to be emoting earlier on the road. 'Hi, Mom!" she hyper-greeted me when he saw me. It was still waving so I couldn't help but smile. "How's my love's day?" I asked him. 'Happy, Mom! There are so many plants we planted! I'm excited for it to grow and grow! " she smiled promisingly. I also can't help but grin because of that. "Wow, our princess is very nice," I said so she nodded. I laughed when she giggled and even put her head on the camera. I caress her hair as often when she does something good. "Mom, I'm drowsy, I'm sorry if I can't talk to you for a long time," she said to me so the smile widened even more from my lips. 'Okay, baby, go to sleep. I'll watch you," I said so she nodded. Jolie just pointed the camera at my son. 'She's tired of planting earlier, Big Sister. Add to that the fact that he keeps on running with her friends. She is also hyper and excited that her plant has grown, "Jolie said. I couldn't help but smile my lips because of that. My son's really carefree. I am happy that we taught Raya to take care of our nature from the beginning. She also often watches Irah and me. Ever since we moved to Neuva Ecija, that's really been our hobby. It's fun and also refreshing to the brain. Jolie and I just talked before I just watched my daughter sleeping. I felt my heartache at the idea that I'm taking her chance to meet her father. "I'm sorry, Baby," I whispered softly to myself and just wiped my tears away. I just sighed and thought that it would not be good for her to be deprived of a father. If Indigo isn't responsible for him, it's up to him. The important thing is I already said it. The next day I was hesitant and just deep in thought about whether to say it or not. I would love to let him know. He's close to kids so he probably won't reject his own child, right? "Ingrid, you seem to be drowning in your thoughts," Jacob said, standing beside me. I just smiled at him slightly while just playing with my ballpen. Indigo and I often look each other in the eye. Unlike what I often do, I don't smile at him now. My eyes were just serious as I watched him. He just curiously looked at me. "See you tomorrow," Indigo told us. They left one by one in their sit and approached Indigo. Like yesterday, I just stayed seated in my chair. I wanted to talk to him but stopped when Andra entered. She's smiling from ear to ear. Indigo was shocked at her because of that. It looks like his girlfriend's surprise visit. Those who were talking to Indigo were also surprised by Andra's presence. Andra is still famous now. She's still gaining popularity because there is no denying that she is a good actress. "Hi!" She was smiling from ear to ear while looking at Indigo. She even lifted the carrying paper bag. I couldn't stop biting my lips. I just bent down to put the things in my bag. I don't think I should wait any longer. I am allergic to pain and I am not numb to stay here any longer. "Hope all." 'Omg, Ms. Andra is really pretty in person. " "As I thought they're really together but still they deny things." 'Is your class done now? Let's go?" I heard Andra's soft voice. When I got all my things, I walked away. Before I could finally get out, Indigo and I met eyes. I just smiled at him, not noticing the tears welling up from me. 'I am going first, Mr. Cornel, see you again, "I said in a formal voice. I'll be rude if I don't greet him. 'Nice to see you again, Ms. Andra," I also greeted Andra who was staring at me. A smile curved from her lips before clasping her hands on Indigo's arm. 'Oh, Ingrid! Nice to see you again," she said. My eyes stayed on her hand before I turned around. I just smiled. In the end, it only pained me. I didn't even say things that my daughter deserves. "See you around, Ingrid!" she said. I didn't want to look back but it was embarrassing and I might look rude. I could see that she was more attached to Indigo while Indigo was also staring at me. I just smiled again before finally turning my back away.