Chapter 34 (Give Up)

I parted his hand. "No wedding is going to happen!" I immediately left the conference room. I do not know what to do anymore. A pang of emotions kicked in. What did I do to make this happen to me? Did I deserve this pain? I wiped the tears from my eyes. My eyes roamed around inside the not-so-expensive room. Clean and airy. There is a TV in front of the bed. There is a small bathroom. There is a table at the side. There's a refrigerator that I don't know if works. There is air conditioning, a rice cooker with a heater, and a microwave. I came close to the large window just to the side of my bed. I can see the expanse of Iloilo. Yes, I'm in Jaro, Iloilo, Philippines. I'd like to go to Isla Constancia, but I know that Sebe would find me there. I hugged myself and immediately burst into tears. It all happened only yesterday. I am now on the 14th floor of the condominium unit I rented. It's not expensive like Sebe's unit in Manila, but it's okay with me. I rented this room for one year. I have no plans to return to Manila, and I brought nothing but my cell phone. I don't know where I got the courage to leave. Maybe because of my baby. I don't want to lose hope. I am with the child, so there's no space for giving up. Even with all the pain he gave me, I still can't deny that I still love him dearly. Very dear. My heart is very unfair! More tears came out of my eyes, and my sobs enveloped the whole room. I am pregnant, and I don't know how I will face this. I feel like a piece of sh*t right now. I feel it. Ever since Claire came into our lives, he has changed. I tried to throw away all my grievances and anger at that time, but now it's too much. Especially from what I saw. And now I am wondering. How many times could they have done that, huh? I am also at fault. I knew something was wrong, but I still ignored it. All my emotions were suddenly thrown away when my cell phone rang. I blocked Sebe's number. I wiped my tears and lay in bed. "Hello?" My voice croaked. It's Kylie ... I want to cry now. I know Mama and Mommy Christina also know something because they always called me, but I didn't answer. "My God! Natalia Grace!!" She gasped. "What?" "Where are you?! What happened? Why did Tito Eduardo punch Sebe? Gosh!" I covered my mouth. I know they already know. Sebe told me about it. Tears welled up in my eyes again, and they sobbed. "Tell me, please," she pleaded. 'I am going to kill Sebastian right now!" She hissed. "I can do it for you, baby, 'I heard Clinton say. "Shut up!" Kylie hissed. I gasped softly. "I saw him. He cheated." I cried the last words. 'He kissed C-Claire." I sobbed. "I told you so!" "I don't know what to do, but..." I sobbed again. "Please take care of the baby. 'I heard Clinton say that. He cares for the baby. "I will." "That's what he did?! But he's so mad! He's a mad ape, Natalia! He's searching for you!" My chest throbbed. I know. I knew he would look for me. That is why I am here in Iloilo. I did not go straight to Isla Constancia. "Make him suffer, Natalia," I heard Clinton add. "What! I told you not to butt in there!" I heard that the two were already fighting. "By the way, are you okay? How's your tummy? Please be safe," Kylie added. I sniffed. "I am fine. The baby's fine." "Where are you?" She asked. "I'm sorry, but..." She interrupted me. "Yeah, I shouldn't have asked. But wherever you are, be careful, please." "I will." For my baby. "Gosh! But Sebe can track your phone! Your phone is being wiretapped, remember ?! " I rubbed my forehead at what she said! Why didn't I think of that? "Okay, I'll hang up now! I'll contact you when I buy a new cellphone. But please don't tell him about me." "Yes, of course! I hate fuckboys! " She emphasized the fuckboy words because Clinton also cheated once. "He deserved a lesson!" After the call, I immediately came close to the window. I checked my cellphone first and saw my wallpaper—it's Sebe. He's sleeping on my lap, and my hand is the only sight there, combing his hair. Another bunch of tears escaped me. By the time it is destroyed, My love for you is also ruined, Sebe. I immediately threw my cell phone out the window. A week passed, and I was relieved because nothing was bothering me. I go back to the beginning. I bought extra equipment for my room. I bought stocks of food and rice. ‘At first, I wondered why my bank account had increased so much. I know Sebe is the reason for that. Because Mama and Eduardo don't know my account. Only Sebe manipulated it. He made sure I didn't beg, huh? I'll admit it wasn't a joke what I went through last week. I feel like the living dead. I bought a new cellphone. I immediately contacted Kylie. I didn't text or call Mama because I knew she would tell Sebe. Sebe did something wrong, but Mama would prefer that we get along. I know her. I know my mom. "Congratulations! It's a girl," my Ob-Gene Miss Dela Torre told me. My tears flowed. I was lying on the bed and on the 3D screen, where I could see my baby and hear her heartbeat. I was the only one who went. I am becoming independent now. I was able to do it alone. Although it's a bit hard to move because my tummy is big,. While my OB was writing my vitamins, I couldn't help but picture the 3D picture of my baby. I painted it and passed it to Kylie. Photo sent! Kyle, it's a girl. I am so happy. Kylie is the only one I can trust now. I have no news from Sebe because that's what I asked for. I can face this. I can face this without him. I can manage everything without him. I put in my bag a 3D picture of my baby. But I stopped when my stomach ached. "Ouch." I immediately touched my stomach. I was about to leave San Agustin Hospital here in Iloilo. I just got out of DRA. Dela Torre room. "Miss, are you okay?" A lean man asked. I looked up at him. He's a doctor! I withdrew the hand he was holding. "I'm fine; it just hurts a bit." "Let me check on you," he offered. "I'm checked." My answer. He nodded languidly. "I'm Doctor Mendez, Shawn Mendez. 'He smiled. I smiled back and took his outstretched hand. "Natalia De Vera." "Are you alone? Where's your husband?" "Maybe fucking around ??" I joked. "Nice to know you." " I'll go first." I said goodbye when he stared at me for a long time. "Let me escort you. If you don't mind?" "I don't mind." He's a gentleman. He accompanied me and took me into a taxi. Thanks to him. Immediately, my cellphone rang with a call from Kylie. "Hello?" I answered. "I am happy it's a girl!" She chirped out. "Yeah, right." "But I have bad news," she added. My smile immediately faded. "What bad news?" "Sebes is a fuck, right?" "I know. What's the point?" I knew he was rich. And I know he's the reason I have a million in my bank account now. "He knows you're in Iloilo! I didn't tell! No one told him! Sebe had his way, Natalia. He has many tentacles! He has a friend who we've called like a Mafia or whatever! They are helping him to find you! Wherever you are in Iloilo, please be good at hiding! " She declared it like a bomb. I couldn't speak, so I immediately turned off my cell phone and closed my eyes. "My god! What will I do?" Question me. I close my eyes firmly. Sebe, please give up! Don't look for us, because I'm just going to push you away!