CHAPTER 4

I can't believe him! How dare he! I would rather be rot in jail than do what he wants! Even when he is cunning. He always uses the power he has. He has always been that way, it only gets worse now! I will never allow what he wants. I'd rather rot in jail than have sex with him! I cursed him. "Oh, why are you frowning?" I almost jumped when I heard the familiar voice. At first I was stunned to see him. It's been a year since I last saw him. "Mike!" I jumped on him to hug him. "Easy, I don't wanna be broke." He said laughing but also responded to my hug. "Darn, I miss you Jean .." "I miss you more. You look great. How is America?" I let go and looked at him. If I only did not know the secret of this one, I would be one of his fan girl. Mike is damn handsome, he can be compared to big male models. And he really has a resemblance to Zayn Malik. "Well, maybe 'cos I'm inspired." He speaks artfully. My eyes narrowed. "I guess you have good news for me, then?" He nodded and smiled. I know that expression. In our almost eight years of friendship I have known him well. "I knew it! So, when I'm gonna meet him?" "Actually, Jean... he's with me .." "Really? Oh gosh! You must be really inlove! Where is he?" "I am super duper inlove! He's already in my room, resting. You kmow jet lag. But drop that, why did you seem to have a problem earlier?" He reminded me of why I was in trouble. I sighed and laid my tired body on our red sofa. He followed me and sat down next to me. "I saw him ..." I began. "Him?" he asked. "You mean him? As in him?" Even though I didn’t mention his name, Mike knew who it is. Mike was the only one who stayed by the side when I needed sympathy. He became my best friend and my protector. If he hadn't been by my side then, I would have fallen apart, lost or maybe dead by now. If it wasn't for him I would not have what I am now. He took care of me when my dad kicked me out, when he found out I was pregnant in my womb. I owe Mike my life. Even now, when I got up a bit, he still didn't get tired of helping. This house I live is belong to him. He welcomed me for free here, almost two years since I graduated and started to worked. I nodded lazily and closed my eyes. I just want to sleep and hope tomorrow when I wake up everything will be okay. "Did that idiot do something to you? Tell me 'cos I will fucking break his balls if he repeats that!" "You still don't really change .. he did nothing. Actually, it's my fault," "What ?!" I explained to him what happened, less the sex thing that Gabe offered. No way in this world I'm going to tell him that. I get angry every time I remember that! Mike really feel sorry for me. He wanted to help me, but that ten million pesos is too big. "I don't know what to do, Mike." "Maybe it 's better for youto go home first to reduce your stress. You need your son's presence." His advice. "I think so .. but how are you?" "Don't worry 'bout me, Xian is with me, eh." His eyes twinkled when he mentioned his partner's name. I wonder what Xian looks like. Is he as handsome as the adonis in front of me now? After a long chitchats I also went into my own room. I immediately fell asleep probably because I was too tired of thinking. I woke up early the next day, I decided to go home first and see my son. It's been two weeks since we last bonded. After saying my goodbye to the two lovers, I boarded my Vios, fortunately I am not coding now. It also took almost an hour to drive to my parent's subdivision. I immediately saw my handsome baby when I was outside our gate. As I watched him from afar I could not help but be afraid. Now that Gabin and I finally met again I was afraid of what he could do. He has his power. What if he found out about Gabriel? What if he takes my son away with me? No. Iwill not let that happen. My son is my only treasure. He is my reward for all the pain I have experienced. And I could not bear to be separated from him. I will do everything to protect my child. "Mom? Mom!" My son cried when he saw me outside the gate. He immediately stood up and ran towards me. I hurried in and greeted him with a tight hug. "You're here!" "Yes, baby. Mommy is here .." I'm going to protect you. I won't let your father to know about you. Even a single detail. "Jean?" Mom at the front door. "Ma .." I gave her a smile. She approached me and hugged me too. "My grandson always asks me when you are supposed to go home. He thought you no longer love him." I looked down and I saw how sad my son's face was, "Baby, mommy will always love you .. I'm just busy with work. But look, even I'm busy I'm still here because I love you so much." His eyes lit up. Eyes that are very similar to those of his father. "I love you more, mommy!" From the color of his hair, nose and lips, he got everything from his father. Just one glance you know immediately who he looks like. Even the habit is inherited from his father. We went inside our house and I caught up with papa in the living room, busy watching the news on tv. "Gregg, our daughter is here!" Only then did he look up. "What came up you visited, Jean?" His voice was firm and authorative, as always. Mama sat next to him, I gave him a kiss on the cheek then sat on the opposite chair. My son immediately leaned on my thighs. "What is that question, honey .. of course this is her home. Her son is here." I am closer to mama compared to papa who is always serious maybe because he is also a politician and businessman. Papa was the former Governor in this province. He was always busy with businesses and helping the people so I did not grow up to be really closed with him. "How's your first big project?" he asked. He is referring to the contract with GdF Enterprise. I bit my lower lip. "Its f-ine, yet." I said. I immediately averted my eyes. I lied. I can't tell the truth. Knowing my father, I knew that once he found out the truth, he might not accept me as his child anymore. I know that because I once let him down, when I got pregnant. And I don't want that to happen again. "I'll be in the kitchen first so I can cook." Mama said and went straight to the kitchen. "Good. I hope this time you won't let me down." There's a big lump on my mouth. I failed you once again, Pa. It was as if water wanted to scape from my eyes. "Mom, let's play .. Grandpa bought me new transformers toys!" Gabriel groaned. I heaved a deep sigh and silently thanks my son for lighting up the mood. "Okay, let's play."