Chapter 37 Chapter 13.1
Like he said last night, we visited my family. I also brought the things I bought in South Korea to give to them. I couldn't stop smiling because I would be able to visit my parents again. I really miss them.
I looked at Desmond, but he was seriously looking ahead. He was focused on his driving, but I knew he was thinking deeply again.
"Desmond," I called him. He looked at me as if he was still dazed. "I hope you know you're driving," I said. He shook his head as if he was waking himself up. What is he thinking about again?
"Don't worry, we won't get into an accident," he said as if he was taking away my worry. He was driving slowly, but it's still not safe if he's dazed while driving. I wanted to ask him, but I was afraid he would get angry. Our relationship may be okay now, but I'm not sure how long he will be kind to me. I have witnessed his anger many times, and I'm afraid that it will happen again. What if he lays his hands on me next time?
I looked at him again. I just wanted to make sure that his mind was still on the road.
"You're still worried that we might get into an accident?" he said. I sighed and then looked away from him. "I have no intention of committing suicide, so don't worry," he added. I didn't answer him anymore.
When we entered our place, I was already smiling. I was excited to see them again. The car wasn't even stopping yet, but I already took off my seatbelt.
"You're really excited to see them again, right?"
"Of course, I'm used to being with them every day, so who wouldn't miss my old life. Our life is simple, but we're happy and content. I don't even know why fate brought me to my new life now. I didn't dream of marrying a rich man because what I want is to marry a man who will love me for life. Life may be simple, but our home is full of love," I answered him with a smile. I could see the slight smile on his lips.
I got out first when we stopped in front of the house.
"Heaven?" I turned to the one who called me. I smiled faintly at Mrs. Manalo, our old neighbor. "Your life has changed so much. How are you? We heard that you married a rich man. You're such a lucky child," she said to me. I know they will talk about me here because I suddenly disappeared, and Desmond's car is also attracting attention.
"Hey, let's go inside." Desmond approached me. Our neighbors were already looking at us. I just smiled at them faintly. I don't know if they're already judging me in their minds. I don't bring my boyfriend home, and then I suddenly got married.
"Is he your husband?" Mrs. Manalo asked me. I just nodded at her. "Your husband is so handsome and young, unlike what I hear here in our place. Others say that you married an old rich man so your family can get out of poverty. You're so lucky, dear, because even though you're poor, there's a rich man who liked you and married you," Mrs. Manalo said with a smile. Desmond faced our neighbors. Our single female neighbors were also staring at him as if they were thrilled when Desmond's eyes landed on them.
"Good morning to all of you. I'm Desmond, Heaven's husband and the father of our future child. I hope you stop spreading lies about my wife because I married her according to our wishes. Nice to meet you everyone and have a great day," Desmond said to our neighbors with a smile.
"You're so lucky, Heaven! Your husband is so handsome!" Kate shouted.
"Heaven?" I turned to our house when I heard Anica call me. I smiled. "Mom, Dad! Heaven is outside. Come out, quickly!" she shouted to our parents inside. Randy and Jerome came out of the door at the same time, and they were very happy to see me.
"Heaven!" Jerome called me and then hugged me. "I miss you, we miss you so much here. Why did you only visit now?" I messed up his hair.
"Heaven, dear," Mom called me. I smiled. They greeted me with a tight hug, and so did Dad. I couldn't visit them because I was afraid to tell Desmond. What if he doesn't allow me or he shouts at me?
"I missed you, Mom, Dad," I said. They broke the hug and then looked at Desmond, who was just beside me.
"It's good that you were able to visit, son. Come inside. You should’ve told us that you were visiting today so we could have at least prepared and cleaned the house," Dad said.
"I'm sorry, Dad, our visit was also sudden. I know my wife misses you, so I just thought of visiting you last night," Desmond answered politely. Mom was smiling because I knew she was happy to know that my relationship with Desmond seemed to be okay.
"Let's talk inside the house. Many people are watching us here outside," Mom said and then pulled me inside our house.
"You're so beautiful now, Heaven," Anica praised me when we got inside. I just smiled at her.
"You're beautiful too."
"It seems like you're not stressed because you look more blooming now," she added.
"How's your married life? Aren't you having a hard time? Isn't he hurting you?" Mom asked.
"Mom, if Desmond was hurting her, Heaven's face wouldn't be that bright and beautiful," Anica answered as if she was thrilled when she turned to Desmond. Dad was talking to Desmond, so the three of us were talking. "Your husband is so handsome, Heaven," Anica whispered. I just laughed at her.
"You haven't answered my question yet. How's your life together?" Mom asked seriously. I leaned my head on her shoulder so she would feel that she doesn't have to worry about me.
"Desmond is kind, Mom. Our life together is okay, he gives me the food that I want. He cooks for me and makes sure that I take my prenatal vitamins at the right time. He also took me to South Korea, he took me to the places that I want. We also bought souvenirs for you. It's still inside the car." I answered. I saw Anica's face light up when she heard the word souvenirs.
"Desmond, I'll have the things we brought taken from the car," I turned to Desmond, who was still talking to Dad.
"Wait, Dad, I'll get it," he excused himself to Dad first, but Dad also followed him outside to help him. Our two male siblings also followed because they were also excited.