REGRET (Broken Series 1) English

EPISODE 4

ROSABELLA

AFTER eating, I packed the bag and placed it in my bag. I decided to go to the CR to pee. This is what it’s like to be pregnant and always urinating.

When I returned to the table, I noticed a post-it note attached to my computer; he and his girlfriend had emerged. I am going to cancel the meeting at 3:00 p.m.

I sighed. I was angry with that man. He knew that the meeting was a priority.

Can he do the same to me? I want to laugh at what I'm thinking. I'm hoping for nothing because it will never happen. Who am I for him? I can't help but be jealous of her since, now that she's here, Leonardo prioritizes her above me.

Why do I believe he would love me? It doesn’t happen because he loves someone else.

Rosabella, don’t be deceived by this guy. Do not always believe with your heart. Think about yourself and your child. I need to prioritize myself over others.

“Rosa, Leonardo called and said your phone is off, so he can’t call you. He said he’d fetch you later,” my sister Annabella stated. I leave the office early because there is nothing I can do. I got stuck in traffic on the way home to Bulacan.

“Rosa, I thought you were resigning?” Annabelle asked as she sat next to me. “I’m still waiting for the right time. Maybe next week. He was going to Italy to be with his girlfriend. I don’t know what he’s going to do there,” I added with sadness. Annabella grasped my hand.

“Rosa, why don’t you talk to him? Tell him your situation. Maybe he might change his mind if he knew you’re pregnant. He probably wouldn’t continue his relationship with the girl. I think the girl doesn’t seem to care about him.” My sister said.

“I don’t want to ruin relationships. I know what I did was wrong, but here it is. The right thing to do was to walk away. I know it’s hard, but I can do it for my baby.”

“How about Isabella? Would you tell her your situation right now? She has the right to know your situation, Rosa.” My sister said. I shook my head. I do not agree with her suggestion. I don’t want my sister to get involved in my problem.

“It is not right for her to be involved in my predicament. She is happy now, so let her be. I don’t want to take away the happiness on her face,” I said. My sister just sighed. I know she’s not convinced by what I've said.

“You two seem to have been talking seriously,” my elder sister said abruptly, and we both turned to see her sitting next to us.

“It is not serious. We're talking about Leonardo. He called and said he wanted Rosabella to sleep at his condo tonight. He stated that they are preparing some important proposals for tomorrow.” I look at my sister Annabella. Really?

Annabella looked at me with caution. I understand what she wants me to say. “She’s right, we have some important things to do about the proposal.” I had been lying to her. I feel bad for lying to my older sister Isabella. She smiles, which makes me feel more guilty.

“Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Would you like to come with us? We’re going to the beach this weekend,” my face brightened up at the mention of the beach. I have been wanting to go to the beach. “I would be glad. So that we can get together,” I added. I hugged my sister. I miss her so badly.

I couldn't look at Leonardo properly. I thought he would not fetch me because he was with his girlfriend the whole day.

“You shouldn’t have fetched me here. Why do I have to sleep in your condo? Your girlfriend should be staying at your house.” I gazed out the car window to hide my rage.

“She’s not available tonight. She will go somewhere with her friend. I can’t go with them because it’s a girl bonding.” I can’t believe him. I am furious at what he said. What does he think of me?

“I hope you rest. You’re tired, and you're too far away to pick me up.” My voice was tinged with rage. Leonardo laughed at my behavior.

“Why are you so mean? Do you have a period? This morning you were so angry at me and I did not know why. Are you mad because I am so handsome?” He stated that this caused me to be upset. I hit him in the arm. I did not stop punching him till I was exhausted.

“Ouch! Rosa, stop it!” Leonardo yelled as he pulled over to the side of the road. He grabbed my hand, preventing me from punching him.

“Your face is so annoying! Why do I need to sleep at your condo?”

“It’s so annoying how you look! Why do I have to sleep in your house?” I took his hand off my shoulder. Leonardo laughed at my reaction.

“Why are you so angry with me? Because I didn’t get you anything to eat.” I glanced at him, perplexed; why am I unhappy over food? It’s an inane reason.

“Just drive! I want to sleep now! I would have been sleeping by now if you hadn’t forced me to sleep in your home.” I said to him. He doesn’t say anything, but I can see he’s smiling and shaking his head.

We arrived at the place in a bad mood. As he reaches for my arm, I dodge him. Leonardo sighed deeply in response to what I had done. As soon as we entered the unit, I headed to his room. I wanted to sleep since I was exhausted. I removed my shoes and lay down on the bed. I closed my eyes, but it felt that my drowsiness had vanished. I scratched my hair with anger. It’s Leonardo’s fault! I was terrified as I heard Leonardo enter the room. I feigned to sleep. The mattress moves. I felt Leonardo’s arm around my waist.

“I know you are still awake. I’m sorry if I did something wrong to you. Don’t be angry with me. I don’t want you to be like this,” my heart hammered as he kissed my neck. I did not respond to his comment. Despite my discomfort with Leonardo, I continue to close my eyes and pretend to sleep. Why is he doing this to me? What am I to him?

“I want to sleep, Leo,” I said. But he did not listen. He continued kissing my cheeks and lips. He faced me at him, so he freely kissed my lips. His hand traveled to my chest, and I cradled him in my arms while he kissed my lips. Leonardo lifted my blouse and removed the hook from my brassiere. My heartbeat was rapid.

He looked into my eyes briefly before kissing my breasts. I bent my back as he began licking the tip of my breast. A deep grunt escapes my throat. Even though I was furious with him, I couldn’t help but be swept away by what he was doing with my body. Leonardo paused what he was doing to remove his shirt and boxer shorts. He spread my thighs widely before lying on top of me.

“My Rosa,” he said my name. He positioned himself and began grinding his hips. I gripped his neck and felt his member enter my entrance. I am going to be stupid again. This is the last time I will do this.