Montecillo Series - Tiffany Montecillo

Runaway

Tiffany POV

Nang makarating ako sa bahay, nakasalubong ko sin Kuya, Mommy at Daddy. They already knew what happened, nakwento na sa kanila ni Kuya. I immediately hugged them and cried so bad. I knew I was late.

I was gone for a few months and I know baka naisip na nitong nagbago na din ang desisyon ko. Baka naisipan nalang nitong bumalik sa kanya. I cried in my Mom’s shoulder while we were seated on the couch.

Kuya and Dad were at our opposite sides, dad fuming mad. I stopped rying pero napapasinghot pa din ako. Bumaling ako sa kanila nang makaupo ako ng tuwid.

“What are your plans?” Kuya asked.

“I’m moving on. It’s just me and my baby now.”

“Hindi mob a sasabihin sa kanya” mom asked.

“Hindi na, I won’t be a bother to him anymore.”

Dad stood up and went to the bar, he poured himself a whisley bago humarap samin.

“I cannot believe Miguel is the father of your child. Pero nan diyan na yan. Do you plan of delivering the baby here?”

Umiling ako. I looked at Mom who was still holding me like I would break anytime.

“I can go with her sa Cebu. I can take care of her for the mean time. I don’t want to hear na mag isa lang siya while pregnant.” Mom said.

“I can manage the Cebu branch for a while.” Dad said.

“Dad, no need. I got it covered. Take it as a vacation from here. Doon lang muna kayo nina Mom.”

Muli nanaman akong napa iyak, they have always been with me through thick and thin. They never left me, or any of us pag nangangailangan kami.

Dad nodded and told us to pack our bags. He wants us to leave the soonest time possible.

“But Dad, he might know if we use the private plane?” I said.

“He won’t. No ne will tell him.”

At sa ganoong pag uusap, naghiwa hiwalay na kami sa mga kwarto naming for us to pack. Ilang minute lang din, Kya came knocking from my open door.

Pumasok ito matapos ang ikatlong katok. He was watching me packing my things bago ito naupo sa higaan ko.

“Are you sure sbout this?” he asked.

Napahinto ako saglit then continued. Tumango lang ako bilang patugon sa tanong niya. He sighed and grabbed my hand to let me sit beside him.

“Ano bang nakita mo?”

“I saw tem together, then they eventually.. kissed.” Napayuko ako.

“Are you sure it’s what you’ve seen? Baka nagkakamali ka?” Umiling ako

‘I wasn’t. I knew what I saw. He allowed the kiss. I think he must have realized na di na ako babalik.”

“And you haven’t spoken to him?” Umiling ulit ako.

“How can I? Masakit n yong nakita ko. Promise me, Kuya, you will not mention nasaan man ako kahit kanino aside our family. Most of all to him. Okay? Although I doubt na magtatanong pa siya.” I said with sadness.

“I will. Just stay strong for you and your baby. Stay healthy and don’t stress too much. Ako na mag eexplain sa mga kapatid natin.” I held his hand.

“Kuya, thank you for always being there for me. Thank you kasi hindi mo man lang ako pinabayaan ni minsan. Yu may have appeared cold but I always feel your warmth para samin." I t”ared up while I say those things.

He smiled and caressed my hair. Then he pulled me into his hug

“Always remember na kahit ano pa yan, kuya will always be there to help.” Tmango ako and hugged him tighter.

“Uy ano yan, Sali ako.” Mom said nang nakapasok na siya sa room. Nagtawanan kami nang magyakapan na kaing tatlo.

We were seyt to leave by the next day. Dad already contacted another of our pilots and told him that this travel is confidential.

Kuya already informed Ate Therese and Kuya Cristoph. Kuya Alex was still not here, probably nag eenjoy na kasama si Trina. I missd them both, lalo mga kalokohan ni Kuya Alex pag magkasama sila ni Uncle Damian.

Kinabukasan, The fam was there. Sila yung maghahatid samin sa airport. They hugged us goodbye and gave me good luck.

Papasok na sana sina Mommy sa plane nang marinig nila ang boses ni Miguel. I was shocked. Buti nalang nauna na akong umakyat ng plane. I watch him from afar, he was checking everyone, siguro may hinahanap.

Good thing dad approached him. I don’t know kung ano pinag usapan nila but Mom came in first bag okay dad. She sat across me with worried eyes.

“Are you sure you’re not gonna tell him?” she asked. Napatingin naman ako sa kanya and nodded. Ayoko nang maka istorbo sa kanya.

“I’ll always support your decision, baby. Pero gusto kong sigurado ka na sa gagawin mo.”

“I am, Mom. I am. Ayoko nang maka istorbo sa kanila. I think he already found the future he needs.”

Tumango lang si Mom and we both waited for Dad. I took a glance sa window and saw him still speaking to Dad na nakayuko. I feel my heart so heavy, as if ang gagawin ko ay malaking pagkakamali at pagsisisihan ko.

I gulped and just diverted my gaze, away from him. We were greeted by the steward who I once loathe kasi naikipaglandian kay Miguel.

A few minutes later, after the steward served us something to drink, dad came and the fam was now slowly leaving.

But my eyes sticked to the lone person standing by the covered path, waiting for the plane to take off.

“What’s he still doing there?” I asked no one in particular, eyes not leaving him.

“He wants to see us off.” Daid said. Napabaling ako sa kanya.

‘”Did he know?” umiling ito before he sipped his wine.

“I just told him magbabakasyon kami ng Mommy mo for a few months and that your Kuya will do the travels while I’m gone.”

I sighed and looked back at him. Sa bigat ng nararamdaman ko, hindi ko mapigilang umiyak. Mom came to sit beside me and hug me.

Hindi ko alam hangang kailan ko iindahin ang sakit, but I have to be strong for me and my baby.

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Matt POV

“Matt, can I talk to you?” I heard Miguel called sa lobby nung airport. I stopped and faced him, doon ko lang siya nakita ng malapitan.

He had black eye bags and he looks so tired. He was like a zombie walking around. He was with cap and glasses kanina kaya di ko siya masyadong natutukan.

“What is it?” mukhang nag aalangan pa siya.

“Is she… is she…back?” I furrowed my brows.

“Are you already settled with your issues?” hindi ito umimik.

“I told you, fix yourself and your issues. Hindi gaganahan ang kapatid ko sa taong bibigyan lang siya ng sakit ng ulo. I am not going to tell you anything unless I see na may katuturan ang pagsama ng lapatid ko sayo.”

He said nothing at yumuko lang ito. Umiling lang ako and walked away from him. I don’t want to be so rude to him because I like him for my sister. But unless he gives me a reason na pwede ko na siya ulit pagkatiwalaan, I will not give any info about her.

Naka alis na ang plane nila kani kanina lang. I was still there kahit nag take off na ito. I know he has an idea na kasama nia si Tiff, I can see it in his eyes.

Hindi madali ang pinagdadaanan nilang dalawa and they have to go through this challenges. Ayokong umabot ag araw na palagi nalang umiiyak ang kapatid ko dahil sinisisi niya ang sarili niya.

I know who the other people were. Ayoko nang manghimasok sa buhay nila and just let them decide their fate.

Di pa ako nakaka alis sa airport ay tumambad naman sa pangitain ko si Tristan.

‘What are you doing here?” ngumisi lang ito

“I’m not here to cause a havIoc. I’m just here to bid my goodbyes.” Kumunot nanaman ang nook o.

“What do you mean?”

“I gave the management to my brother, sinauli ko na din sa kanila yung pera I’m going to live abroad but before that, I just wanna say y goodbyes.”

“You said it, now can I leave?” tumawa nanaman ito.

“I’m gonnameet her, fo the last time. Just to say goodbye and sorry.”

“I told you—“

“Yesh, yesh, I know. But this will be the last time. I promise.” I sighed.

“Fine. Kakaalis lang nila for Cebu.”

“That’s all I need. Thanks.” Sumaludo pa ito bago umalis.

Napailing nang ako. Tif and his men.