BETROTHED TO A MISANDRIST - CHAPTER 50&51
°° I LOVE YOU °°
<LATE IN NIGHT>
She came out of the bathroom, damping her hair with a towel. She was cladded in a pink nightie.
She suddenly stopped walking when she noticed something.
Miguel wasn’t back home. Her eyes drifted to the wall clock, few minutes past nine!
Where could he be? She thought as she dropped the towel on the nearest couch, walking to her bed, to pick her phone.
She unlocked the phone and made to dial Miguel’s number when a call came in.
Nanny Clara??
She sighed before picking up at the last ring.
“Hey sweetie, how’re you doing?” Her voice came on the line.
“I’m fine nanny and you?” Yolanda asked, sitting on the bed.
“I’m good, it’s the way you completely forgot about me.” Nanny Clara said from the other side.
“Not that nanny, it’s just that…”
“You’ve been avoiding Ricky, isn’t it? He is your son for crying out loud, why don’t you just let go of the past and unite with him… You know fully well the pains of being deprived a mother’s love, c’mon.” Her pleading voice said and Yolanda pressed her lips tightly.
“It’s not as easy as you think nanny.” She said lowly.
“Nothing is ever easy Yoyo.”
“Nanny, he reminds me of ugly memories don’t you see… I’ve tried getting along with him, but… It’s just hard.” She said almost breaking down.
“Try it Yoyo, I can tell you want to coz you’ve never pressed further about his topic. Just come see him for once Yoyo, once, then after it, you can consider accepting him or letting him go.” She told her and Yolanda blinked her glassy eyes.
“Please Yoyo, for my sake… The boy is yearning for your love, please, just once.” She begged.
“Nanny…”
“Please…” She begged again, not wanting to take no as an answer.
Yolanda closed her eyes tightly and tears rolled down her cheek. She sighed out, opening her eyes again.
“Please…”
“I’ll… I’ll come.” She smiled out tears.
“Yeee!!!”
“But during the weekend.” She added.
“Not a problem at all, so long you’re coming, I gat no problem when.” She said excitedly.
“Okay nanny, I’ll call you later.”
“Bye Yoyo, take care of yourself, kisses.” She said and hung up.
Sighs.
Her phone rang again, this time it was an unknown number. Who is it?
She thought, swiping green.
“Baby…” The familiar voice came and she frowned, recognizing it.
Her ex mom.
She quickly took the phone from her ears and made to swipe red when…
“No baby, please don’t cut the call on me. I’m sorry for everything, for leaving you… Please forgive me and let go of the past… I’m missed you my child. I promise to be a good mother from now onwards, please grant me a second chance.” She begged, you could clearly tell that she was crying as her voice was croaked.
“It’s too late already… Ion need a mother’s love anymore.” She said and ended the call immediately, blocking the line afterwards.
She shook her head, she wasn’t gonna cry… Not anymore. She sniffed the dry tears, remembering she wanted to call Miguel.
She dialled his number and it rang without him picking up.
What’s wrong??
°°°°°
<STARLIGHT HOSPITAL>
Marianna walked into the hospital, going straight to her mother’s ward. She had a food flask in her hand.
She got to the ward 195, that was her mom’s ward. She met the doctor with her, probably checking her.
“Doctor James.” She called and the man turned to her.
“Marianna, thank God you’re here.” He said and Marianna faked a smile.
“I want to speak with you concerning your mom’s health.” He told her and her heart skipped a bit, hoping what he was gonna say wouldn’t be drastic.
“Why can’t you say it here?” Her mom managed to speak.
“I wish I can, meet me in the office after now.” He said and walked out immediately.
“Mom.” She called as she walked in fully. The middle aged woman smiled wearily. Her face looked white and pale. Her collarbone was showing greatly.
The sickness was taking tons in her. She has emaciated greatly.
“Mari…” She called tiredly and Marianna smiled, blinking her already glassy eyes as she sat beside her.
“How’re you doing mom?” She asked, pressing her lips tightly.
“Do you always have to ask me such question? You and I know that I’m not fine, I’m never getting better-”
“Shush! Don’t say that mom. You’ll get better soon. You’re the only one I have on this earth and I won’t let anything happen to you… I’m arranging the money for your surgery, you’ll be fine soon.” She assured her and the woman faked a smile.
“I hope so.” She said and Marianna smiled, hugging her on the bed.
“Here, I brought something for you to eat.” She said, showing her the food flask.
She helped her sit up, before opening the food flask for her. She handed it to her.
“Okay, I’ll have to go see doctor James right now… ” She said and her mom nodded, then she left.
She arrived his office and met him on his computer.
“Doctor James, good evening.” She greeted.
“Evening Marianna, please take a seat.” He urged and she nodded, before sitting opposite him.
“About your mom’s health.” He started, taking his eyes off his system and Marianna heart skipped a bit, hoping all was fine with her mom.
“You need to arrange the money for the surgery very quick, I’m afraid her condition is getting worst by each passing day.” He told her and she exhaled tiredly.
“I know doctor, I’m working towards it… Don’t worry I’ll get the money soon and you can start the treatment.” She said.
“You have to be fast with it Marianna, your mom’s life is at stake.” He told her and she nodded.
“Okay, thank you doctor.” She said and left his office.
She was delaying the surgical money which she promised, that girl.
She thought.
°°°°
<FEW DAYS LATER ★ YBW>
“Ma’am??” Camila called her attention back and she sighed out loud.
“Are you alright ma’am? You keep zoning out.” One of the president said.
They were in a meeting, they were about to launch their newest products.
“I’m fine.” She said but truth be told, she wasn’t fine at all.
Miguel has been acting strange for the past few days. He now keeps late night and leave very early in the morning. She hardly sees him.
It was more like he was avoiding her coz even weekend when he was supposed to be at home, he was always outside.
She couldn’t understand why the change in attitude, whenever she tries to talk to him, he comes up with an excuse and leaves… It was so frustrating that she was slowly losing her mind at the rate of it.
“Mrs Gonzà lez.” She jolted at the mention of her name.
She sighed for the umpteenth time that day.
“Let’s just reschedule this meeting.” She uttered and the board exchanged look.
“But ma’am…” He quickly went dumb when she sent him a glare.
“Camila, fix another day for this meeting, I’m out of here.” She announced and left.
She didn’t even go to her office, she just went straight home.
She was gonna confront him today, come what may!
°°°°°
AFTERNOON…
Miguel was on his way back to the office. He was just coming back from the restaurant where he went to have lunch.
He didn’t go with Gael as he was very busy.
The ride back to his company was smooth as ‘Somebody to love’ by Justin Bieber was playing in the car.
He tilted his head, letting the song sank into his brain.
He suddenly halted his car abruptly, causing a loud screeching sound. He quickly raised his head which was about hitting the steering wheel.
He almost hit a small boy who entered the road from nowhere.
He quickly unbuckled his seatbelt before stepping down from the car.
The small boy already got up from the ground, he was now cleaning the dust on his uniform, backing Miguel.
It seemed he was a student of the nearby school and was just returning from it or was probably on his way home.
But who could have left a small boy of his age alone?
“Are you okay?” Miguel asked, with concern clearly written on his face.
The boy turned around and it happened to be Ricky.
Miguel gasped loudly at the familiarity. It looked like he was staring directly at Yolanda but it was the younger boy version.
“Who are you?” He asked immediately he got off the shock and Ricky frowned.
“What sort of question is that? You almost hit me with your d@mn car, rather than apologizing, you’re asking silly question… Who I am has nothing to do with you??” He said rudely, he looked very angry making Miguel wondered the reason.
“I’m sorry, are you okay… If you’re not, I can take you to the hospital…”
“I’m okay, you can leave. Your favour isn’t needed.” He rolled his eyes and started walking away.
Miguel blinked before running after him as if realizing something.
“Hey small boy!” He called and Ricky stopped abruptly turning to face him with an angry expression.
“…”
“Ricky!” His nanny voice yelled, preventing him from saying what he wanted to say.
Nanny Clara walked up to them tiredly, holding his backpack in her right hand.
“I remember asking you to wait for me, why did you leave? I got scared for a moment.” She said to Ricky.
“I didn’t go far, just decided to walk around a little bit before you’re out of school.” He said and Nanny Clara smiled.
“Still you shouldn’t have left, I only wanted to ask your teacher something… Who’s he?” She asked now noticing Miguel.
“He’s just some random guy who almost got me hit with his darn car.” Ricky rolled his eyes.
“What??”
“No no ma’am, it was a mistake. I didn’t see him coming, swears.” He said.
“Hmmm, you didn’t see him coming… So you were tryna kÃll my son, huh?” She asked, twisting his ears and he yelped.
“Ouch! Wait your son?” He asked and she let go off his ears, he began rubbing the ear which had turn red.
“You heard right… Rich young adult like you are always reckless drivers.” She scoffed and began walking away, holding Ricky’s hand.
“At least let me drop you off!” He shouted but they didn’t stop. They flagged down a cab which they got into and the driver drove off.
“Gosh! Such replica still amaze me, d@mn!” He exhaled before going back to his car.
He got in and drove off immediately.
°°°°°
<10PM>
Miguel got into the house, it was d@mn quiet and the living room was dark.
She must be fast asleep, he thought switching on the lights.
He began walking into their room when a voice stopped him dead on his track. He felt the ground should open up and swallow him.
“Welcome home Miguel Gonzà lez.” Yolanda said from the dinning room where she sat.
He slowly turned to see her. He gulped down nothing, staring at her.
“Where you sneaking into your own house?” She asked and he immediately shook his head.
“No no… I thought you were asleep so…”
“It’s alright, I prepared dinner.” She cut him off.
“Oh, I…” He itched the nape of his neck.
“I ain’t taking a no for an answer.” She told him sternly.
“Sure… I just wanted to refreshen up, I’ll be right back…” He rushed before climbing the stairs.
She smiled, waiting for him.
°°
MINUTES LATER…
Miguel still hasn’t come down.
What’s keeping him? She thought looking at the covered dishes. She sighed before standing up to go check.
She climbed the stairs to their room.
“Mi-” The rest pronunciation sank in her mouth as she saw him laying on the bed.
Was he sleeping?
“Miguel.” She called walking to his side, she tapped him gently.
“Miguel.” She called again, tapping him and Miguel feigned a yawn.
“Lan- Landa? You’re still awake?” He asked with a yawn and she furrowed her brows.
“You were supposed to come downstairs to eat…” She said instead.
“Oh… I’m sorry, I’m feeling sleepy right now.” He yawned again and made to go back to bed but her next sentence stopped him.
“Are you really feeling sleepy or you’re just avoiding me?” She asked and his eyes dilated, he gulped down nothing.
“Avoid? Avoiding you? Why would I avoid you? It’s just that I’m tired from today’s work and I need to rest…”
“I’m not a kid which you can tell such lies. Ever since we arrive Mexico, your attitude changed. You are not the same Miguel which I knew in Hawaii which was always over me. These days, you keep avoiding my presence. You always arrive late, when I’ve gone to sleep while waiting for you… And you always leave very early before I can even see… If I manage to get a glimpse of you in the morning, you quickly scurry off! What’s up? Why did you change all of a sudden?!” She yelled, almost in tears.
“No Landa, you’re getting it all wrong. It’s just that I’ve been busy with wor…”
“Don’t tell me you’re also choosing your work over me!” She yelled, walking away from the bed side.
Miguel had to get down as well.
“Lan-”
“I told you my life story because I was ready to move on, not for you to neglect me afterwards… What is my wrong?! Was it my fault that I was r#ped? Even if a thousand people were gonna take me unserious, I didn’t wanted you to.” She cried.
“No Landa, you’re getting it all wrong.”
“What wrong exactly?” She turned to him, looking him directly.
“The fact that you see me as a bad person hurts…”
“No…”
“Can’t you see that I love you!!” She shouted and Miguel’s eyes widened.
“You?”
“I love you Miguel!! So so much. Please stop this distant treatment.” She begged, pools of tears streaming down her cheeks.
“But it’s okay…” She said after a short silence.
“It’s okay if you don’t love me back. What do I expect anyway, since I’m a bad person. I’m the biggest misfortune ever, my life is even a mistake, you…”
He cut her off with a sudden kiss, stopping her from saying anymore rubbish.
TBC…