His biggest mistake

Chapter Two.

K E A N A G O N Z A L E Z.

When I woke up it is already eight in the evening, wala na ang triplets at sigurado akong pinapaliguan na sila ngayon ng mga yaya nila. I yawned and stretch my body, ngayon lang ako nag karoon ng maayos na tulog dahil kailangan kong I focus ang atensyon ko sa trabaho Madalang na din ang bonding namin ng triplets simula ng makauwi kami sa pilipinas.

"Manang Emily." Tawag ko at naupo sa silya upang kumain. "Pahain naman po kakain na ako."

Mabilis naman na tumalima si Manang kayat kinuha ko muna ang laptop ko habang wala pa ang pag kain. I was busy sending emails when my phone ring, It is a video call from one of my closest friends.

"Hey."

"Where are my babies?" I rolled my eyes when I heard Nathan's voice.

"They're mine!" I said arching my brows. Syempre biro lang iyon, Nathan and I had been a good friends since I work for pizza parlor in France. Manager si Nathan doon at ang asawa naman niya ang may-ari ng pizza parlor.

"Whatever!" He said rolling his eyes."Come on sis, I need to see my energizer!"

Natatawang tumango tango ako at tumayo upang puntahan sa kwarto ang triplets. Sakto naman na tapos na silang maligo at bihisan, they are now on their cute onesie playing and jumping on their bed.

"Uncle Daddy!" Tili ni Amethyst ng makita ang mukha ni Nathan. Amethyst is really close to him so is Silver and Emerald pero mas close talaga si Amethyst kay Nathan.

"Hello there little princess!" Masayang wika ni Nathan "Nasaan ang mga ––Argh! I hate this where are your siblings?"

Natawa na lang ako sa reklamo ni Nathan he's been trying to talk Tagalog since we became close and then best friend but it was really hard for him to do so. Well, wala akong magagawa roon Nathan is pure American nag migrate lang ang pamilya nila sa France Kaya't doon na ito lumaki.

"Stop trying na kasi." I said rolling my eyes as I tucked Silver on the bed dahil inaantok nanaman ito.

"Don't talk to me!" Nathan groaned na tinawanan ko lang. Of course Nathan will never be him kung hindi ito mag tataray, minsan talaga naiisip ko na beki siya kung hindi ko lang alam na asawa niya si Catleya.

"I'll end the call na Natz, It's their bedtime." I said and tucked Amethyst and Emerald on there own bed. "You know the time right? We are 6 Hour's apart."

"Anong akala mo saakin na stupid me? Of course I know that!" Natz said that made me Chuckled. Natz and he's crazy conyo.

"Yeah! Yeah! Whatever." I said and give him a flying kiss "Goodnight Natz! Tell Catleya my greetings."

Natz also did the same before I ended the call. Agad akong nag lakad palapit sa kama ni Silver na humihilik na, I kissed his forehead and fix his comforter bago ko pinatay ang kanyang lamp. Ganun din ang ginawa ko kay Amethyst and Emerald but I was frozed when Emerald asked me a strange question. Yes strange, dahil ni minsan ay hindi sila nag tanong

"Do you hate our father Mama?"

I smiled and caress her cheeks. Inaamin ko naman na nagalit ako kay Eros. Well, that is because he's a coward who wants to kill his own child. But I never hate him just because he can't love me back and for me that is what maturity is. You can never force someone to love you.

"Of course not honey." I said and caress her cheek." I never hate your father. But there is something unforgivable he made that made Mama mad."

Emeralds innocent eyes look at mine Kaya't ngumiti nalang ako. She wants to know it, but they will never know that their father once wish that they're gone. Sasaluhin ko na lang ang lahat n sakit huwag lang silang masaktan.

"You don't have to know that my princess. Just remember that your father loves you."

Umaasa ako na kahit papaano ay may apeksyon si Eros para sa triplets. I don't want them to feel unwanted by their own father. Someday when the right time comes, I know that Eros will play a big role in their lives.

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"Ma'am Keana kumain na po kayo. wika ni Manang Emily, napangiti ako ng mapansin ang nakahandang ulam. My favourite menudo and beef mushroom.

"Nakakatakam naman Manang." I said and started to dig in. Sa gutom ay hindi kona napansin na naubos ko na pala ang lahat ng nakahanda sa lamesa. "Kumain na ba kayo?"

"Nako kanina pa ma'am." She said and pour me some water. "Ay nakalimutan ko pala ma'am." wika niya at nag mamadaling umalis at sa pag balik nito ay may maliit na sobre na siyang dala.

"Nakuha ko po sa mail box kanina."

Tumango tango lang ako at dinampot ang sobre at nag lakad na papunta sa opisina ko dito sa bahay. As I've sat on my swivel chair ay agad kong binuksan ang sobre, It's an invitation for me. Isa itong ball ng isang malaking kompanya dito sa pilipinas. These is also the reason why we came back here in the Philippines, to convince the man behind the success of such a prestige Empire, one of the biggest and successful company here in the Philippines, The EM empire.

Agad kong kinuha ang cellphone ko at tinawagan si Diane upang tanungin kung may alam siya sa inbitasyon na ito.

"Hey." I said "Did you know that E'M invites me to their Gala?"

Sa pag kakabigla ni Diane ay alam kong wala siyang alam. I already set my appointment to meet the CEO but I never imagined him sending me an invitation for their prestigious ball, balita kasi na mga kilalang personalidad lang ang naiimbitahan dito. Am I considered as one?

"Grab that opportunity Keana! "She said "Para mas mapabilis ang pag uusap niyo, So you can go home. "

"Yeah I'm also considering that. Kaya nga na shocked ako na wala pang isang linggo ay may nag padala na ng ganito, I was expecting a private meeting perhaps."

She chuckled before answering.

"If that CEO is hot seduce him Keana!"

I rolled my eyes. Bakit di na nga ba ako nag tataka? Diane will never leave my love life alone.

"I wish he's not an old man. What if he's a hottie? "

"That's not my priority Diane." I groaned "Stop Influencing me with your naughtiness."

"Whatever! " She said na alam kong umiirap na sa hangin.

"Dapat talaga sinagot mo nalang si Harry eh! "

"Oh please not with that topic again." I said and massage my temple. Kapag kasi si Harry ang topic naaasiwa ako, Harry is a good but his arrogance made me feel uncomfortable.

"Bahala ka! Basta mag hanap kana ng papa!"

Awtimatiko nalang na umikot ang aking mata. Sanay na ako sa mga ganyan ni Diane, well I knew naman na she just wants my happiness.

"Seriously Diane. Hindi ko prayoridad yan."

I heard her sighed before speaking again.

"Hindi mo ba talaga priority o sadyang may puwang padin sa puso mo ang ama ng mga anak mo?"

Natigilan ako sa kanyang sinabi at kinapa ang ang aking sarili. I sighed and smile before answering.

"I've move on." I said "Let's just not talk about that."

Ilang minuto pa ang naging pag uusap namin ni Diane bago ako mag paalam na matutulog na. As I cleaned my self ay nahiga na ako sa kama at pinatay na ang ilaw.

"Nakamove on kana Keana." Pakikipag usap ko sa sarili ko na parang baliw "Eros will never affect you again."

Malamang na masaya na sila ni Vanna ngayon, or maybe they have child too. I sighed, i felt jealous not because I still love him. I felt jealous and sad for my kids. I can give them everything they want but not a complete family.

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"Wow Mama! You look beautiful." Amethyst said while looking at me. I just wear a very simple black deep V-neck fitted dress na lumalaylay sa sahig pairing it with stilleto and a Gucci bag.

"Thank you princess." I said and kissed her cheeks.

"Mama why are you wearing that kind of dress?" It's Silver, napatawa na lang ako ng makita ang inis sa kanyang mukha. His frowning since I wear this at hanggang ngayon ay masama padin ang mukha niya.

He was like my father! For Pete sake I'm the mother here. But i just can't get mad on my Silver, He's so adorable!

"What do you want Mama to wear? A pants and a shirt? It's a freaking party Silver!"

"Amethyst! Your word!" May pag babanta kong wika. Amethyst and her words sometimes is really.. well let's say just like her father.

Agad naman na nag peace sign si Amethyst at humalik sa aking pisngi ugh! They really know my weakness.

"Don't be pasaway okay! Sleep early." I said. "Where is Emerald pala?"

"She's with her friends." Amethyst said in a bored tone. Sinong kaibigan e kakalipat lang namin dito?

"Sinong kaibigan?" Takang tanong ko. Does Emerald have friends na hindi ko alam?

"With her books Mama!" Dagdag ni Amethyst na umiirap pa sa hangin.

I chuckled. How can I forgot that Emerald Love's reading ? Maybe i really need a break and be with my kids.

"Do you have to go to that party Mama? " Silver said still pouting.

"Mama needs too baby." I whispered and hug him tight "Don't worry, after this party we will have our bonding moments okay."

Well, it's been a while since we have one. Kaya't maski ako ay excited na.

"Okay!" Excited na wika nito. His eyes sparkled with happiness as he hugs me back. "Thank you Mama!"

Mahigpit ko din siyang niyakap at hinalikan sa ulo. So is Amethyst whose smiling from ear to ear.

"You go to your Yaya's na, Mama really needs to go."

Mabilis naman na tumalima ang dalawa bago patakbong lumabas ng aking silid. At ako? Ito nakangiti lang habang nakatingin sa dalawang anghel na masayang lumabas ng aking kwarto.

Mabilis na inayos ko ang aking buhok. Tie it into a messy bun and put a light make up on. Dumaan muna ako sa silid ni Emerald to bid her goodbye and I'm set to go.

Lulan ng aking sasakyan ay bumiyahe na kami patungong , La Casa Hotel sa Quezon City na pag mamay-ari ng isang sikat na Tycoon sa bansa, balita din na sasabak ito sa politika.

"Andito na po tayo ma'am."

Hindi kona namalayan ang aming naging byahe, Philippines sucks in terms of transportation Kaya't nagulat ako na ang bilis lang naming nakarating. As I stepped out of my car people started to look at me. I don't know if pag hanga, pang huhusga o kung ano pa pero nag patuloy lang ako sa pag lalakad. Not minding them.

Nang makapasok sa Venue ay halos mga kilalang personalidad lang ang naroroon. Such as Melinda Fox, Veteran actress whose now the CEO of Alma Malls. Gio Trinidad, owner of Mayumi Airline's and more. I met them on Met Gala nuong nasa France pa ako.

As I walked inside. I felt someone staring at me ngunit ng hanapin ko ito ay wala akong makita so I stayed on one of the seats and fetch a wine to drink.

"A few moments we will introduce the CEO of E'M Empire." Announced ng MC na hindi kona gaanong inintindi. I'm here for the E'M at sisiguraduhin kong makukuha ko ang pabor nila.

"Hey are you alone?"

Agad na nag angat ang aking tingin ng may mag salita sa aking likuran. My eyes widened in shock when i realized who it is.

"Keana Gonzalez? " May pag tataka niyang tanong. "Wow Keana ! It's been six years!"

Mayumi naman akong ngumiti at inalok siya ng upuan na hindi naman niya tinanggihan. It's Gray Mendoza , kaklase ko noong college. We're not that close but I Knew Gray's attitude.

"Yeah it's been a while Gray " I said at tipid na ngumiti.

"Hindi ko inaasahang makikita ka dito. I mean bigla ka nalang nag lahong parang bula Keana. " He said with sadness in his voice.

Agad akong nag iwas ng tingin. Walang nakakaalam sa nangyari anim na taon na ang nakakaraan it's just me and Eros. Maski si Peach ay hindi alam.

"I-i just need to go." I said "Kumusta ? It's been a while too."

"I'm good and married." He said showing me his ring.

Really? Gray mendoza is married? Oo mabait si Gray pero hindi ko inaasahan na mag se-settled down siya dahil alam ko kung gaano kababaero ang lalaking ito.

"Whose the unlucky wife? " Natatawang wika ko.

"Si Peach! She's been looking for you." malungkot na wika ni Gray Kaya't nanlaki ang aking mata.

"I-I need to go to the bathroom Gray." I said at mabilis na tumayo.

Asawa niya si Peach? Si Peachy? I felt a struck of pain inside my chest. Hinahanap ako ni Peach ? Agad na napahinto ang aking mga paa ng muling mag salita ang MC

"Ladies and gents. This is the night we've been waiting for . The CEO and Owner of E'M Empire is none other than Mr. Eros Montefalco !"

I was froze. As my eyes lingers to the man who walks with grace on the stage carrying his pride. I never knew dahil hindi kona inalam pa ang mga ginagawa ni Eros sa buhay niya simula ng umalis ako. I shut everone down Kaya't paano ko malalaman? Ang tanging alam ko lang ay ang yaman nila ngunit hindi ko inaasahan na ganito sila kayaman. He owns an Empire. And he is what I needed for my company.

"No." I whispered as his blue eyes darted in to mine , my heart races so fast and it's beating unevenly.

Pero mas kinilabutan ako ng muli siyang mag salita. Eros never changed he's still handsome , more handsome this time.

"Thank you." He said not taking his eyes off me " For coming ... Back."