Chapter-348

Mother

Jay-jay's POV

Thinking about it? Lol! Who cheated? Myself? I know I love him and I want to be with
him. I have my doubts but I know to myself that I also want a proper label for us. Who will last in this kind of
relationship? What we're doing is not a relationship . It's annoying. My mind is constantly on what I said to
Keifer. I can't enjoy Saturday. Instead of running around, I'm here, rolling around in bed. Besides, I can't move
properly because of my knee. It feels like my knee and elbow hurt even more. My body is also heavy, like I'm
going to get a fever. I checked my cellphone to read the texts. Yuri still didn't answer me. I wish I was updated
on what he was doing because maybe what happened the other night would happen again. There were some
texts from Ci-N, Percy and GagongBaliw. I didn't want to open my messenger and the Ulopongs might make
noise again. I looked at the door when I heard someone knocking. It didn't take long for it to open. Kuya
Angelo's face appeared. I got up from the bed. "K-kuya." "Are you and Percy seeing each other?" He asked,
making me wonder. "No. Why?" He held out his hand in front of me. "Your phone." I was so surprised by his
actions. I didn't want to give it to him but I might get yelled at so I reached for it. I was surprised that he had it
in his pocket. I thought he was just looking at something. "No phone for now." he said and was about to turn
away but I grabbed his arm. "W-wait. What's on my cellphone that I can't use? What if someone texts me
something importantâ€"?" I was about to argue but he quickly cut me off. "If that's really important, they'll come
get you here." he said and continued to leave my room. I quickly followed him. Even though I was staggering
as I walked, I still managed to keep up with him. "Wait a minute, brother. What's going on?" He ignored me and
just kept walking. It was like I didn't exist because he wasn't paying attention to me. "Brother..." He still didn't
move. When I got to the bottom of the stairs, I stopped. That's all and my knees weren't even hurting yet. I just
sat on the steps while watching him go away. "Kuuuuyyyaaaaaa... What am I going to use? I don't have any
games." "Shut up!" He shouted without looking back at me. "Kuuuuuuyyyyyyaaaaaaaaaa!" I shouted too but he
ignored me . "My cell phone, brother!" Until he was out of sight, I was still on the steps of the stairs. I watched
the steps. I wanted to go down but my ass would hurt if I slipped again. I looked behind me when I felt
someone. Fate was approaching while he was texting. He didn't seem to notice me. When he got to the first
step, I hugged his leg. He was surprised and screamed. "What the hell? Let go!" He ordered angrily.
"Aaaarrriiiieeesss! Carry me down!" I begged while still hugging his leg. "Let go! I won't carry you!" He tried to
remove my hands but because he was having trouble balancing he was forced to hold onto the railings of the
stairs. "Okay! I want food!" "When did you stop eating?" He slapped my hand to get me to let go but I only held
on tighter. "Jay-jay! We're going to fall!" He said seriously so I let go. "Okay. Carry me." I begged almost to cry. I
pressed my palms together in front of me. I almost knelt down on him but since I couldn't kneel down I only
had puppy eyes. He seemed to take pity on me. He took a position in front of me and turned around. "Here. I'll
carry you." He said and I smiled broadly. I immediately carried him and he adjusted my load. I wanted to clap
my hands in joy but I might lose my balance because I didn't hold on. He took each step slowly. When he
reached the last step, he was about to put me down but I held on again. "To the kitchen." I ordered. "What?"
"Okay. Take me to the kitchen." I pleaded and shook him slightly. "When your knee heals, get ready for me." He
threatened before starting to walk towards the kitchen. I just laughed at him. I knew he wouldn't reciprocate.
Because he would forget about that too. He put me down near the fridge because he knew I was going there
too . "Thank you." I said happily and he gave me a hard time. I started looking for something to eat.All I see are
sweets but I feel like I want to eat rice more. That's why we'll be eating soon so I'm going to have a snack first.
While I was busy looking into every container I saw, I heard Aunt Gema's voice as if she was screaming and
panicking. "Angelo! Get the car ready! We're going to Jeana!" She shouted and I heard it all the way to the
kitchen. Her voice gradually got louder so I realized she was getting closer to my place. I quickly hid behind
the counter because she might notice me. I could feel someone walking hurriedly in the kitchen. "Manang...
Please watch over the children." I heard Auntie say again to one of the maids. She was obviously in a hurry to
leave. I couldn't help but feel nervous. They were going to Mama's place while they had already come from
there yesterday. I quickly ran to the living room when I heard their car leaving. The pain in my knee
disappeared from my mind. I looked for Aries who was right there in the laundry and seemed to be looking for
clothes. "Aries! Aries!" I called to him. "What's wrong?" he replied annoyed. "Let's follow Aunt and Brother!" I
pleaded. "It looks like something happened to Mama!" "Are you sure about what you're saying?"
I hesitantly nodded and shook my head before grabbing his hand and
trying to pull him away.
"I have a different feeling! I feel like I have one!"
He had no choice but to follow me out of the
house. Since his car was still gone, we were forced to call a taxi.
Aries gave the driver the address. I didn't bother thinking
about our situation, if someone would try to kidnap us
again. All that mattered to me was getting to Mama.
I hoped I was thinking wrong.
I kept biting my lip. I tried to rush the driver a few times
but because of the slow traffic, we had to stop a few times.
"Are we still far?" I asked Aries.
"That's your tenth question." he replied annoyed.
"Do you want me to make it a one-way street?" I challenged and he hit me with the back of my
head.
I immediately blocked my hand as protection.
I was about to ask again, but I saw the corner
where Mama and Andy's new house was built, an apple tree that looked like
a college student's house.
This was gossip.
I immediately saw Kuya Angelo's house and car.
Aries got in and he paid because I didn't have a wallet either
. Then I had the courage to go. It was a good thing
he had money.
I quickly got out of the taxi and ran inside.
They were already shouting at the door.
"What is so real?" Mama's voice.
"Jeana! Calm down!" Aunt Gema.
When I entered, Mama and Andy were facing each other. Aunt Gema was behind Mama
and was holding her. Kuya was waiting for what would happen
next near Aunt Gema.
"You animal! You know about other marriages!" Mama shouted and
hit Andy.
"Listen up!" Andy replied.
I don't know why but my head was aching while watching
them. I was also feeling a little dizzy and my breathing seemed to be slowing down.
I even held my chest because of the force of my heartbeat.
Why did what was happening seem so familiar?
Mama tried to hit Andy several more times but Andy kept
avoiding and blocking her.
My Mama let out a few more sharp, raspy screams. If what
she said was just hurtful, I think Andy would have run out of blood.
Aunt Gema tried to push my Mama away several more times but
she kept hitting and kicking him. Andy was clearly getting fed up
with her.
"Listen up!"
"What lies are you going to tell again? You're the last one
!" My Mama kept slapping him.
"How can we understand each other if you don't want to accept
my explanation?"
Mama kept cursing and Andy was clearly offended by
her. They kept exchanging yells until he raised
his hand and was about to slap Mama.
My legs moved on their own to rush at Andy. It was as if
my body had a mind of its own that it crashed into his body.
We fell to the floor one after the other.
"Jay-jay! Son!" Mama shouted after realizing what I had done.
I immediately stood up and held my head due to the sudden dizziness.
My vision was also gradually getting darker but images were
coming in.
I could see Mama but I could see other people.
They were saying things that were unclear to me but there was only one thing I was sure of...
they were hurting Mama.
"MA!" I shouted with all my might.
My vision became clear again. Andy was the first I saw who was
currently getting up from falling like me.
My previously strong heartbeat sped up.
My ears were literally getting hot and throbbing. In an instant, all the anger hidden
inside me wanted to come out.
I felt a mixture of hatred, fear and pain.
"DON'T HURT MY MOM!"
"Jay-jay!" Kuya called to me but I ignored him.
It was as if I couldn't hear anything anymore. My body was struggling to move
as if it were heavy. I didn't know what to do next. Nothing
entered my mind but my situation and Mama's.
This man is going to hurt Mama and he needs help.
I need to save her.
I'm going to save Mama!
I quickly looked around and the knife on the table was the first thing
I saw. I immediately picked it up and pointed it at Andy.
"Jay! Put that down!" Mama shouted.
"Jusko po! Jay!" Tita Gema came over to Kuya.
"Let go of that!" Kuya ordered and was about to come over to me so
I pointed the knife at her.
I don't understand why they're stopping me.
They should help me because this man is going to hurt Mama.
He's going to hurt us too.
"What are you doing? Put that down!" Aries tried
to come over to me.
"I-I need to save Mama!
This man is just going to hurt her!" I shouted hoarsely and tears fell.
I held the knife tightly with both hands.
I was shaking and trying to hide it to stay strong. I kept swallowing
. I won't deny that I'm scared too but Mama needs me.
Kuya tried to approach me again but I stepped away.
I was confused. They should be on my side. I should keep
Mama away from him. He would only get hurt again.
Again?
I turned my knife back on Andy when he
moved slightly.
"DON'T COME NEAR MAMA!" I shouted at him and brought
the knife closer to him.
"JAY-JAY!" Mama shouted loudly.
"Jay! Listen to me! Give me that!" Kuya ordered angrily
and stepped closer.
I backed away and leaned against something. They were surrounding me which
scared me. I felt like they were helping me.
"Jay-jay, give us that." Aries pleaded softly.
My tears kept flowing. Why is this? I feel like I'm the only one
who understands what's happening. Why don't they see what I see?
"Calm down, no one is going to hurt you." Aunt Gema.
I just sat on the floor while continuing to cry. I let go of
the knife, which Kuya immediately threw away. When I looked up,
I was greeted by a hug from Mama and Aries.
"That's enough... No one will hurt you. I won't let anyone
hurt you." Aries whispered.
"Forgive me, forgive Mama..." Mama said over and over again
while crying.
My arms spontaneously rose to hug them too.
I was in a state of confusion. I didn't know if this was what was happening to me. Why was
it that I felt so scared and had the courage to stab them with a
knife.
I was so angry and scared, I could do anything.
No words came out of me. My only response was crying
whenever they said something to me. I lost count of how long
I cried in their arms.
Even when they moved me to the sofa to sit, I was still sobbing
. Tita Gema made me drink water to calm down, but
my stomach felt like it was turning over with every swallow. I was still hugging
Aries who was next to me. Mama kept wiping and kissing
my face.
"I think you need to tell us the truth... now." Kuya ordered Andy.
"Why are you canceling the wedding?"
"I received death threats from someone." Andy replied while
bowing his head.
He looked at Mama before looking at me and facing Kuya again.
"I didn't intend to pay attention but even my employees
are affected. I also have clients who have already backed out."
He explained sadly. "I found out that a businessman is doing
it. His name is Jasfher Mariano."
I slightly raised my gaze. The surprise on
Mama's face was obvious and Kuya Angelo seemed to shake his head.
Papa? Why would Papa send him death threats?
"I also found out that he is the father of your child." Andy faced
Mama. "Forgive me Jeana but I can't stand what your ex-husband is doing
to me. Even my sister, who I'm studying with,
is spreading rumors about me."
Oh, that's his sister.
"Just like that? You're canceling the wedding?"
Kuya confirmed to him irritably.
"I'm sorry."
Mama let out a breath. "Is there anything else I can do?
I don't plan on chasing you, you whore."
I heard myself cursing for a moment. I was so angry.
Mama stood up and climbed the stairs to the second floor.
Aunt Gema followed her.
Andy looked at us with his hands clasped together as if apologizing.
I wanted to feel sorry for him, but I was overcome by the lack of concern.
That was better than feeling angry at him.
"Are you okay, Jay?" Kuya Angelo asked me.
"I'm-I'm pretty okay." I answered hoarsely.
Kuya faced Aries. "Get in the car first." he ordered, handing me
the keys.
Aries accepted it and helped me stand up. We
walked outside together and approached the parked car. When we got inside,
he also helped me sit properly.
"Tell me if you need anything." He said and I nodded.
We were silent. We waited for a while and then I saw
Tita Gema come out of the house carrying a travel bag.
Kuya followed her with a suitcase and last was Mama who
also carried a bag.
Andy just watched them from inside the house. They also got into the car one after another
after putting their bags in the compartment.
Mama sat next to me and forced a smile.
"It seems like we're going to be together for now." She was joking but
there was a hint of disappointment in her voice.
I don't know why but my arms moved spontaneously to
hug her. She did the same to me before smiling
sweetly.
The car started and almost no one moved between us. Tita Gema asked Kuya Angelo questions from time to
time but her answers
were limited . I looked at Mama who was busy stroking my head and hair even though she was peeking
through the window. "Ma..." I called her softly. "Hmm?" "Why did you let them hurt you?" I asked, making him
wonder. "Who are they? No one hurt me." "Someone. I saw it." I said and he pulled away from me to face me.
"What did you see? What are you talking about?" I could feel the people in the car looking at me. I knew they
were also waiting for me to answer. "I saw something earlier. You weren't hurt just once and it wasn't just one
person. I know it really happened but I can't say when." He covered his mouth and tears flowed down his face.
He immediately grabbed my face with both hands. He wanted to say something but his tears got in the way.
"Do you remember anything?" Aunt Gema asked while holding my hand. "Fvck! We're going to a psychiatrist."
Kuya said and suddenly turned the steering wheel. We changed directions, which worried me. I removed Aunt
and Mama's hands . "I-I don't want it. I don't want that." I grabbed Kuya's arm to stop him. Aries and Mama
pulled me away but I didn't let go of my hold. "I don't want to, Kuya!" He stopped the car and held the steering
wheel tightly. I knew he was angry and about to throw up again. "I want to go home. Please." I begged. Kuya
let out a sigh and nodded briefly. I adjusted my seat and Mama immediately hugged me. We were silent again
until we reached the house. Before we could get out, I saw a car in front of the house. I saw Percy smiling,
leaning against it. "What the hell is he doing here?" I heard Aries whisper while also looking at what I was
looking at. We got out one after another and Kuya was the first to approach my brother with a strong wind
blowing through his face. He knocked on the window just in time and the door opened. A woman who looked
like Percy came out. She was wearing a tight dress and was obviously a sophisticated, wealthy woman. Why
did she look familiar? Mama suddenly pulled me behind her. "Jeana." The woman greeted Mama. "Jay-jay."
Percy called out to me. "Meet my Mom... Reycee." I stared at her and it gradually became clear to me. If she's
here, it means Papa is here too.