CHAPTER 28

"Why don't you stay longer at Romblon, Red?" With a smile, Theo said. What else could be on his mind—and why is he smiling again? as if he would be happy if Red gave it to him.

"Why would I do that?" Red answered him with raised eyebrows. Theo shrugged. Red's eyes narrowed suddenly. "What's up with the smirk, jerk?"Don't tell me you still think I'm hooking up with that nerd." He said he was annoyed.

Theo raised his hand in the air, which you assumed was surrender. "I'm not saying anything; can't I just want you to rest at the villa first?" "You're an issue!"

"I don’t like her, okay; I don't hit kids, especially nerds," Red promised gruffly. "Who's her?" I am confused again by what they are talking about.

Even though Lucas doesn't speak, if you look at it, it's as if he knows or has an idea of what the two are talking about. It's really hard to understand men sometimes, especially when they talk.

Red scratched his head, and I snorted. "All right, don't answer. You don't shoot kids and nerds." I promised mockingly, and Theo turned around while laughing. Red was embarrassed.

"You're getting infected with Theo by being crazy," said Red. Notice the blush on his face—is that what doesn't kill a kid and a nerd? Who are they talking about? As far as I can see, Red has no intention of saying anything.

"You three," I said, shaking my head."You have many secrets."

"Me?! No, I can't keep secrets anymore. "Even if you ask Lucia," Theo.

"Why would they ask me?" I smiled when I saw Lucia. He didn't say he was going.

"I don't know your secrets, so how are you sure I know?" It turned to Theo. Theo immediately sat down properly, seeing Lucia.

Theo tasted it. "You already know everything!" he insisted. I laughed a little when Lucia teased him, and he immediately sat down on the sofa in front of me. Despite this, Theo was already sitting there. Lucia ignored him; instead, her eyes were on me.

"Is there a position available at your company, Red?" His gaze was now fixed on Red. Theo continued to follow Lucia's eyes when they landed on Red. It locked its gaze on Red.

"No, but maybe you can find a way."

"That!" Lucas was tempted. This time, Red is the one who annoys Theo.

"Why are you asking him if there is a vacancy, Lucia?" Theo, who was next to me, asked very seriously. "Are you tired of being my secretary?" Lucia cried.

"What? "I'm just kidding," he laughed. I shook my head and turned away slightly, and I turned my attention to my son when I felt and saw Theo's evil aura.

"And it’s not a nice joke to me; don't ask about his things again." "If you don't stare at me, Lucia." We both coughed at the same time at what Theo said.

Lucia couldn't help but gasp at what she heard. "Thaddeus!" Lucia disobeyed Theo.

"What? "Do I look like I'm joking?" Its jaw clenched. I shook my head; she was so possessive. Lucia's eyes stared at him.

"I don't know about you!" Lucia's cheeks were red; she stood up and went to the kitchen, where Nana Selma was. Theo got a neck from the two right away.

"You're imitating Uncle Theodore's lines now," said Lucas.

"You mean, he heard that line from Uncle?" This time, Theo appears in an amusing disguise.

"Is it cool?" "Is Papa like me?" I couldn't help but cringe at what he said. Even if this one is real, I have no idea where Aunt got him. Now that I've noticed that my son is close to Theo, oh, don't be mad at the uncle.

I can already imagine Rezoir's face if Rayver ever gets Theo's attitude. I smiled. His head will probably hurt all the time gets Theo's attitude. I smiled. His head will probably hurt all the time. I miss him now. Next week is his date; possibly all he knows is that Nana and I are still at the Hacienda. Even the truth is already in Manila.

"I called on the phone earlier, but I didn't know what to say because you didn't want to let him know." I'm here in the room. My cousins and Lucia have also said goodbye. I called Nana Roda today; I saw her three missed calls, so I decided to call her.

And this is what he announced. It is said that Renoir called earlier. "Didn't he say anything, Nana?" I smiled as Rayver giggled. My phone is on loudspeaker; maybe it's happy to hear Nana's voice.

"Nothing; he only asked old questions. "How are you and his son, and how was your day going?" Nana sighed. "I almost said you weren't here at the hacienda; it's a good thing you weren't."

"His date is next week." He might go to—"I almost froze when someone suddenly hugged me from behind.

"And I did, baby," he whispered in my ear. My eyes widened, and because of the shock, I dropped my phone. Fortunately, the phone fell far away from my son; otherwise, he would have been hit in no time.

"You startled me!" I said when I looked at him behind me. because he hugged me tightly from behind. So all I could do was glance at her. "I thought your date was next week?" I stammered.

I'm getting naughty because of his little kisses falling on my neck while burying his face in my neck. And the way he leans in for a sniff of my neck.

"B-baby," my hoarse voice said. His hands were resting on my stomach, caressing later.

"Because I miss you so much, Azeria, maybe this baby will be born again."

"W-what? "Stop it! I'm tickling Israel." using his second name just to stop him.

"I miss you fuckin' so much." He went "ouch" when I pinched his arm.

"Your son heard you!" I snorted. He removed his hand that was hugging me; it was only to make me sit on his lap. I snorted; his eyes were sleepy. I cupped his face, and I felt a little beard. "Did you have enough sleep?" I can't help but worry now that I can see the tiredness in his eyes.

"I'm fine, baby; a hug from you will be enough," he joked. When I hugged her, I heard her breathing. "A-last... finally home," he said quietly. I played with his hair.

"Baby, you should rest," he said, looking at me. Later, he went to his son, who was already giggling in bed.

"Can I sleep beside him?" He hesitated a little.

"Of course he wants that to happen."I am in tears. Because, honestly, I know that father and son are eager for each other. Rayver just giggled, as if he had memorized his father's voice.

Seeing tears welling up in my eyes, he kissed me.

"I love you, baby, no matter what's happened." "I still love you very much," he said, his voice full of emotion.

"And I love you more, Rezoir; I love you, baby." a drop of a kiss on the lips. before he told the son. I was content to watch them, father and son, and maybe because he was tired, Rezoir fell asleep immediately.

When I got off, I caught up with Nana Selma, who was carrying Rezoir's suitcase. I attended to him immediately.

"I'm Nana Selma; let me carry that upstairs."

"No longer, dear," he said, shaking his head."I'll take care of it. Is your husband resting?"

We Filipinos are used to it, even if we are not married yet. Others call our partner’s husbands, maybe because they know we are still in the end. And one more thing: I said I'm slowly getting used to it.

"Yes, they are father and son." when I told him that the two were right next to each other. It is also very happy to know.

"That's a good thing; I heard that he focused on the walk." He came because he didn't want to make it in three weeks. "We didn't even expect it."

"The truth is that he went to Romblon." I was really surprised that he must have come; instead of me being the surprise, I was the surprise.

"The important thing is that he's here."

"Yes, Nana Selma. Now that he is here, I am at peace. And happy because we are whole again, even though I know we will face many more trials. But now that I know that he will not tire of supporting me, the doubt is right and run."

"Yes, dear, it's okay to be perplexed the first time... but everything will be fine the second time."Now I know why the first grandson of the Hillarcas is crazy about you."

"Is it because Mother Selma is beautiful?" I joked, and he laughed.

"Yes, dear, but apart from that, I know you because of your whole personality." Not only because you're beautiful, I know that Seorito likes you because you're kind. You're brave, despite what you've been through. Here you are, still strong. "That's why everyone wants you two to be happy, dear; now I understand."

Everything came back to me because of what Nana Selma said.

The day I met Rezoir, I simply gave myself. The ugly experience for that devil guy was the escape, the forbidden thing, and finally the kidnapping.

"If I had been through what you went through, dear, I don't know if I would be able to continue." So, I salute you because you were able to. "You were able to continue despite everything."

My tears fell from what he said. Tears not because of anger and sorrow, and not because of joy either—tears because I got through everything. Tears for being the bravest woman. I'll be. Because, honestly, even I don't know how I can handle all this.