Chapter 35 (Lying)

I took a deep breath and examined the ring in the red box. I miss Sebe so much. My system and body need him so much. But I had to stand by my decision. My life goes on without him. I can do it alone for my child. I put the ring box back in the drawer. Since I left, I haven't worn it. Two more months passed, and the next month I was going to give birth. It was hard, but I managed. I didn't bother with the last thing Kylie told me Sebe already knew where I was. Because I don't feel weird at all. I am complete with the children's belongings. My only plan is that before my due date, I will be there at the hospital to be admitted, where the people taking care of me are Doctor Dela Torre and Dr. Mendez. My cellphone rang with a call. "Hello, beautiful mommy. It's your checkup day! I am waiting, 'Shawn Mendez said on the other line. I laughed. "Yeah. Yes. My doctor." I got up immediately and straightened up. During the past two months of checking up and processing my paperwork before giving birth, Shawn has been my partner. He's so good to be true. From my laboratory and ultrasound, he was with me. I don't know, but I'm comfortable with him. We've been good friends. He always brings food and fruit to my unit. He knew where my condominium was because once my stomach hurt, he helped me get home. After I got dressed, I took a taxi. I held my cell phone and typed a reply to Shawn. Shawn: On my way. I hid it in my bag and didn't even look in the mirror just above the driver's head. I was nervous because a familiar car was tailing us. No, that's impossible! At the entrance of the hospital, I immediately saw Shawn. He's twenty-three years old. Single, from here in Iloilo. I also learned that their family is influenced here in Iloilo. I chuckled when I hugged him back. Shawn knows about me. I once told him what happened because he was wondering why I was always alone. And since then, we have become friends. After my monthly check-up with Dra. Dela Torre and Shawn invited me to lunch. "Don't you have a patient?" I asked when we were in the parking area of the hospital, where his car was. He shook his head. "No, I'm off today. I just went because you checked up." He smiled as he opened the door for me. My forehead furrowed at what he said. He immediately turned around to enter as well. Shawn is a good man. "So, what's your plan after you give birth?" I looked at him. "Uh ... I'll stay here." I am staying here for good. "How about your parents?" From time to time, he glances at me to see my reaction. "They know I'm here, but I said I want to be alone." I contacted Mama 'when Kylie told me that Sebe already knew I was here in Iloilo. My mother cried a lot for me then. I was forced to go home, but I didn't want to. And just like I thought, She said I'd better give Sebe a chance. Everyone deserves a second chance. But for me, the second time was not my trend. Shawn took me to a fancy restaurant. When I parked, I was immediately afraid when I saw the black car earlier, following the taxi I was riding in. He quickly parked just next to Shawn's car. Shawn turned around and opened the door for me, so I lost my attention there. As soon as I came out of the door, the door of the black car slammed, and the person I love got out. I immediately felt cold. "S-Sebe." Shawn's forehead furrowed, and he looked at what I was looking at. But before he could turn there, I saw Sebe attack him with a punch, and Shawn fell to the floor! I was stunned when Sebe punched him! I could immediately see the crack in Shawn's lip. I covered my mouth and was about to come close to Shawn, but Sebe grabbed my wrist and pulled me closer to him. "Let me go!" I shouted at him, but he didn't let me go. His jaw clenched as he looked down at my belly. I saw his eyes turn red immediately. All my anger was gone by this time. Immediately, tears welled up in my eyes. Even though I miss him so much, Even though I wanted so much to hug him, I didn't touch him. The veins in his arm reminded me of how I could see the tension when he was on top of me while he was fucking me. He licked his lips, and he cursed. I felt Shawn touch my hand. "Natalia ..." I could see that his lips were cracked. "Don't fucking touch her," Sebe said, pulling me away from Shawn. I can see the two of them staring. "She-Shawn," I called him. 'Leave us first," I said. He looked so hesitant. "Natalia but..." "Just wait for me inside, please." His jaw tightened, and once more, he looked at Sebe badly and entered. "You're pregnant with my child, woman! Who is that?" I scoffed and grabbed his hand that was holding me. I crossed my arms and looked up at him. "And so?" I mocked it. "Yes! I am pregnant! And you're the fiancé of a pregnant woman! Which happened to be me! But what? You cheated!" I punched his chest and slapped him. He did nothing. He deserves it! My tears flowed immediately. "And now you hurt the man who helps me? How did I feel when I saw you kissing that, Claire?"? I screamed completely, regardless of the other people around. Sebes seems to care about them. We're making a goddamn scenario here! I could see that his face and neck were already red. "Hurt me! Hurt me more if that's what you want. But please, baby, let me explain!" It's hard for him to say he forced me to hug. "I didn't know she was going to kiss me that time! Yes, I will admit that it's my fault! I will accept everything you say and do to me, but please... please come back to me. I need you. I need my baby. " He almost knelt in front of me. He touched my stomach and bent down to kiss it. I immediately took a deep breath and avoided it. "Go home to Manila, Sebe." My voice almost trembled. "No one will come back to you," I said boldly. I saw the passing pain in his eyes, which were red with tears. He shook his head. "No. Whatever happens—" "No matter what happens, no one will come back to you! I gave you your chance, but what?! You broke it!" I shed another tear. "I'm okay here. I moved on from the pain I got from you! " He tried to wipe my tears, but I took his hand away. "So please just! go away!" I shouted at him and pushed him away. He shook his head. "No, I am staying." "Go away! " I shouted again. But my lips parted as he kneeled in front of me and buried his face in my lap. He held my stomach. "Please, give me my chance." He looked up at me. I could see tears falling from his eyes. "I will never be an ass again, baby," he cried. I covered my mouth. 'Tell me what you want me to do! Come back to me." He looked up at me while crying. 'Please come back to me," he whispered. "Stand up!" "No! Give me a fucking reason you don't want me anymore," he said, still kneeling on me and hugging me. I took a deep breath and wiped away my tears. "Stand up, Sebe." "Fucking tell me the reason!" "I am in love with someone else!! I love someone else! I don't love you anymore!' That's the truth, so stand up! Go back to Manila! I don't want to see your face again! "I screamed. He was stunned. He stood up languidly. His eyes were now bloodshot. "I don't believe you," he hissed. 'You're pregnant with my..." "You can believe that now! I am in love with someone else." "You didn't mean that." He didn't seem to accept. "I mean, please leave now!" He looked at me for a while, and I couldn't look at him. "Sorry. 'He bent down and sniffed. "Please take care," he added in a serious voice. My response was just a nod that stopped my sobs when he turned around. I immediately turned around and left when another tear fell. Before I could get any farther, I heard the trash bin crash. I know that Sebe kicked it! I heard him speeding as he drove his car away. My tears flowed like rain. I rubbed my stomach. "Baby, I'm sorry for lying." I sobbed. 'Mommy loves Daddy so much."