UNFORGIVEN (Mistake Sequel) ENGLISH

EPISODE 5

ALESSANDRA

We were all silent during the trip. I called my friend and we went on. My other children are asleep. Samuel was looking out when I looked at him. Samantha looked at me. I smiled at her. My twin was following my car.

We reached my friend’s company's place. He was still not there when we were there, so we waited in his office. I am grateful because his secretary is so kind as to let us into his office.

“Mommy, where are we?” my youngest asked. I combed his messy hair with my finger and kissed his forehead.

“We are here at my friend's office,” I said.

He's the only person I can think of who can help me. I met Gabriel when Philippe took me to the party. At that time, my twin was my only child. We've become friends since then. He is like a brother to me. He's 10 years younger than me.

I intended to go to Henry's house, but I changed my mind. I don't want to disturb my best friend. And I knew Philippe would come there to find us. I do not want this to happen. I cannot forgive him for what he did to me. My eyes watered.

We gazed at the door as it opened. Gabriel approached me immediately, concerned. He immediately hugged me. When I saw my friend, I could not stop crying. Too much heartache. My heart feels broken.

*****

I went outside to get some air. We were there at Gabriel's house in Tagaytay. Gabriel's family is well-known throughout the Philippines. Their family owns properties in several places, not just in the city. He also owns a condominium and a farm in other areas. I thought the house would be simple, but when I saw it, I was surprised by how big it was. It is like a mansion. He stated that he had been trying to sell it but had yet to do so because of his hectic schedule with his company.

I closed my eyes and felt the cool blow of air.

“Mom. . .” Even though I didn't turn around, I recognized who was calling me.

“Samuel, why are you still up?” I asked. My son approached me and hugged me.

“Mommy, I am sorry if I hurt Daddy and the woman. I was just affected by what I saw. I should not have done that.” He apologized, something I did not expect. Even if Philippe had done wrong to his children, they still wanted to apologize to their father. While he did nothing to apologize to our children.

“I understand,” I said. I can support my kids on my own. I know it's difficult, but I can do it for them.

PHILIPPE

It has been three days since my family left. I believed they were in the house, but I was wrong. When I returned home, they were no longer there.

I plan to apologize to Alessandra and my children. I wasn't expecting Alessandra to leave with my children. I never thought she'd do it. Even if we had a misunderstanding, Alessandra would not leave the house. I thought she couldn't do it, but I was wrong.

“Brother, I went to your house, but why is there no one?” I was surprised by Henry’s questioning. He is with his daughter, Cary.

I swallowed his question. Should I tell him they caught me kissing a girl? Damn me! It was my fault that my family left me. If Stephanie hadn't kissed me, this would not have happened.

“You haven't answered me, Philippe,” Henry stated.

He looked at me puzzled. His brow furrowed, indicating that something had piqued his attention. He was glancing at my face. I had wounds on the sides of my lips, as well as bruises on my cheeks. I still felt pain in my jaw.

“What has happened to your face? Did you get into the fight?” He asked me. I shook my head.

Henry seemed to know what had happened to me. Henry, looked at his daughter, who was busy with her iPad. “Cary, go there with Joebelle, your uncle Philippe and I will talk.” She looked up, but no words emerged from her mouth. She came out of my office.

“Tell me what happened?”

Henry becomes serious. I felt nervous. I heaved a deep sigh.

“They left the house, they left me,” I mumbled, my eyes watering. Henry’s face furrowed at my words.

“Why did they leave you? What’s the reason? Did you do something that made Alessandra upset?”

My heartbeat increased as a result of his question. I know Henry will be angry with me if he discovers why they left me. Despite my explanation that it was not my intention to see them, I kissed the girl. He would still be disappointed because I hurt my wife's feelings and even my children's.

“They caught me kissing a woman,” I admitted.

His expression got serious. His jaw tightens. Without saying anything, he punched me in the face. I fell off my chair.

“How could you do that? In front of your children? You’re too old to be a womanizer. What were you thinking? Why did you do this to your wife? Henry exclaimed angrily.

“I did not cheat! When they saw me, Stephanie kissed me. I swear I don’t have the intention of kissing her,” I explained. I tried to get up. When I successfully stood up, I raised the swivel chair and sat down again. I rubbed my jaw.

“Do you think I buy your story? I knew you before; you’re the number one womanizer. What are you doing here? Why did you find your wife and children? If you find her, perhaps she has someone else.” Henry’s threatening me. I quickly got up.

“No! She can’t find anyone else. Alessandra loves me!”

I admit I was cold towards her, but all I wanted was to have some fun with my friends. But I had no plans to have a woman.

“If you find them, it is difficult to regain their trust. I know Alessandra, it's difficult to gain her trust,” he said.

Henry left the office. My hand rested on the table. My eyes welled up with tears. How can I find them? I hit my head. “Stupid, Philippe! You're stupid!” I told myself.