Chapter 78
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Jia could not help herself but cry as well. It was such a wrenching sight of a father and son being reunited. Jian never lacked the fatherly love and attention since, for Jim, he was of his flesh and blood. If it were not for the decision of Jim to introduce him to his biological father while still at a young age, Jian would probably not suspect in his later years. Jim loved him so much and he was an apple of his eye.
However, seeing them now , broke her heart. Most especially, the immense pain that Anthon must had harbored in his heart. The sound of his sobs pierced into her soul that she wanted to run to hold and comfort him.
Jim, on the other hand, felt a strong force gripping around his heart as he shifted his gaze from Anthon to Jia. Women always cry, he thought. They were even moved unnecessarily by the novels they read or by the stories in sad movies.
Perhaps, her tears may not be out of longing for Anthon, he comforted himself. Perhaps ,because, the scene was indeed touching.
After a long while, Anthon's emotion steadied. He held Jian at arm's length and then closely looked at him. His son, undeniably, had his looks. He smiled upon the thought of it. And as he looked down on him again, the boy curled up into his chest, wondering why he was sobbing and smiling.
"Daddy, why are you not living with us? Jian asked innocently, sending a chill inside his heart.
Anthon thought over. How would he answer him? How would he understand? Finally, he came up with an answer.
"Jian, you're still a baby in my eyes and you cannot understand many things yet. Daddy Anthon cannot be with mommy because you also have daddy Jim whom you and mommy loves also, right?"
" In a home, there must only be one daddy and one mommy." Tears were running down as Anthon explained this to his son.
He respected Jia and her decisions, no matter how difficult it was to survive a day knowing that she would soon commit to a lifetime bondage with Jim. He felt if he would try hard enough, he could still take them back to him. However, he also respected the man who rescued and loved her in her most desperate moments. He also realized Jim's selflessness and thoughtfulness when he chose him as the developer of Jian's Garden. He knew he would do his best because it was for the future of his son.
However, Jia had no clue yet. She did not understand why Anthon was there and why did their meeting was recorded. Their must be a purpose. She recalled that kuya Nap reminded her many times to look up to the monitor.
Back on the function room, Anthon changed his topic.
"Baby, who was with you in coming here? "
"Mommy!" Jian replied.
"Where is mommy now? "Anthon persisted. No one knew, except him, how much pain did it cause him everytime her name was mentioned.
"At uncle's office."
Jia's heartbeats suddenly got heavier. She did not want to see him now. She was afraid her feelings would betray her.
"Okay. I'll take you to her." Anthon said. His heart was in disarray.
As Anthon held the door for Jian to come out first, he realized his phone was not with him. He need to call Atty. Guevarra.
So, he instructed Jian to wait for him for a while. He would go back inside the room to check on his phone. But he did not find it there. He paused for a while, trying to recall where he had possibly left it.
As he went back to Jian outside the function room, Atty. Guevarra arrived.
"Atty.Rodriguez, sorry for taking so long. I'll send Jian off first, then I'll get back to you soon."
Kuya Nap, then, picked Jian up and walked towards the direction of his office. Jian was a bit frustrated but he could not speak up his protest. Kuya Nap was still a stranger to him and he was too afraid to disobey.
Unable to resist, the father and son just stared at each other while Jian was getting farther and farther away.
Jia, on the other hand, as she saw them leaving the room, hurriedly went out and headed back to the coffee shop. It was not the right time yet. She would only dare to see him again if her heart would not tremble in his sight any more. When she would be brave enough to trust herself.
Anthon went back inside the function room to check for his phone again. It was really not in the table where Jian left. It was neither on his bag. Where could it be? Perhaps, in the car, he thought.
Jia chose a table where she could see the busy streets and the people outside. Staying in the quiet corner would only intensify her emotions.
It was a busy afternoon. All the people who passed by all seemed in a hurry.They did not even turn their heads or peep inside. As she took a closer look, her eyes were caught by someone coming up in a hurried strides towards the building. His suit was grey.
She swiftly looked away, wondering where Jian was. Perhaps, kuya Nap was already at the office when he and Jian came. Her heart beat like drums again!
After Anthon disappeared, she went out of the coffee shop to check on Jian. She'd better stay at the coffee shop while waiting. Kuya Nap's office was no longer a safe place. The party would still be at six in the afternoon.
Just as she was about to turn left towards the office, Anthon was pulling the door close. She hurriedly ran away! The loud thuds of her heartbeats were already deafening.
Anthon... why are you scaring me?
She decided to call kuya Nap, instead, and ask him to bring Jian at the coffee shop. She did not want to risk bumping into him again.
Back in the coffer shop, she moved to another table on a far corner. She chose to sit on a couch with her back towards the door. So that she would not accidentally see anyone again. And so that she would not be recognized.
She took small sips of coffee mindlessly. No matter how she tried to relax, she could not. She cursed Jim for sending her over here.She would have been saved from the trouble of enduring this torment. The more she thought of it, the more she took larger gulps of coffee. It was always her way of throwing out her emotional stress.
While she was lost in her thoughts, a warm hand wrapped her shoulder.
"Coffee drunkard! "
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Jia could not help herself but cry as well. It was such a wrenching sight of a father and son being reunited. Jian never lacked the fatherly love and attention since, for Jim, he was of his flesh and blood. If it were not for the decision of Jim to introduce him to his biological father while still at a young age, Jian would probably not suspect in his later years. Jim loved him so much and he was an apple of his eye.
However, seeing them now , broke her heart. Most especially, the immense pain that Anthon must had harbored in his heart. The sound of his sobs pierced into her soul that she wanted to run to hold and comfort him.
Jim, on the other hand, felt a strong force gripping around his heart as he shifted his gaze from Anthon to Jia. Women always cry, he thought. They were even moved unnecessarily by the novels they read or by the stories in sad movies.
Perhaps, her tears may not be out of longing for Anthon, he comforted himself. Perhaps ,because, the scene was indeed touching.
After a long while, Anthon's emotion steadied. He held Jian at arm's length and then closely looked at him. His son, undeniably, had his looks. He smiled upon the thought of it. And as he looked down on him again, the boy curled up into his chest, wondering why he was sobbing and smiling.
"Daddy, why are you not living with us? Jian asked innocently, sending a chill inside his heart.
Anthon thought over. How would he answer him? How would he understand? Finally, he came up with an answer.
"Jian, you're still a baby in my eyes and you cannot understand many things yet. Daddy Anthon cannot be with mommy because you also have daddy Jim whom you and mommy loves also, right?"
" In a home, there must only be one daddy and one mommy." Tears were running down as Anthon explained this to his son.
He respected Jia and her decisions, no matter how difficult it was to survive a day knowing that she would soon commit to a lifetime bondage with Jim. He felt if he would try hard enough, he could still take them back to him. However, he also respected the man who rescued and loved her in her most desperate moments. He also realized Jim's selflessness and thoughtfulness when he chose him as the developer of Jian's Garden. He knew he would do his best because it was for the future of his son.
However, Jia had no clue yet. She did not understand why Anthon was there and why did their meeting was recorded. Their must be a purpose. She recalled that kuya Nap reminded her many times to look up to the monitor.
Back on the function room, Anthon changed his topic.
"Baby, who was with you in coming here? "
"Mommy!" Jian replied.
"Where is mommy now? "Anthon persisted. No one knew, except him, how much pain did it cause him everytime her name was mentioned.
"At uncle's office."
Jia's heartbeats suddenly got heavier. She did not want to see him now. She was afraid her feelings would betray her.
"Okay. I'll take you to her." Anthon said. His heart was in disarray.
As Anthon held the door for Jian to come out first, he realized his phone was not with him. He need to call Atty. Guevarra.
So, he instructed Jian to wait for him for a while. He would go back inside the room to check on his phone. But he did not find it there. He paused for a while, trying to recall where he had possibly left it.
As he went back to Jian outside the function room, Atty. Guevarra arrived.
"Atty.Rodriguez, sorry for taking so long. I'll send Jian off first, then I'll get back to you soon."
Kuya Nap, then, picked Jian up and walked towards the direction of his office. Jian was a bit frustrated but he could not speak up his protest. Kuya Nap was still a stranger to him and he was too afraid to disobey.
Unable to resist, the father and son just stared at each other while Jian was getting farther and farther away.
Jia, on the other hand, as she saw them leaving the room, hurriedly went out and headed back to the coffee shop. It was not the right time yet. She would only dare to see him again if her heart would not tremble in his sight any more. When she would be brave enough to trust herself.
Anthon went back inside the function room to check for his phone again. It was really not in the table where Jian left. It was neither on his bag. Where could it be? Perhaps, in the car, he thought.
Jia chose a table where she could see the busy streets and the people outside. Staying in the quiet corner would only intensify her emotions.
It was a busy afternoon. All the people who passed by all seemed in a hurry.They did not even turn their heads or peep inside. As she took a closer look, her eyes were caught by someone coming up in a hurried strides towards the building. His suit was grey.
She swiftly looked away, wondering where Jian was. Perhaps, kuya Nap was already at the office when he and Jian came. Her heart beat like drums again!
After Anthon disappeared, she went out of the coffee shop to check on Jian. She'd better stay at the coffee shop while waiting. Kuya Nap's office was no longer a safe place. The party would still be at six in the afternoon.
Just as she was about to turn left towards the office, Anthon was pulling the door close. She hurriedly ran away! The loud thuds of her heartbeats were already deafening.
Anthon... why are you scaring me?
She decided to call kuya Nap, instead, and ask him to bring Jian at the coffee shop. She did not want to risk bumping into him again.
Back in the coffer shop, she moved to another table on a far corner. She chose to sit on a couch with her back towards the door. So that she would not accidentally see anyone again. And so that she would not be recognized.
She took small sips of coffee mindlessly. No matter how she tried to relax, she could not. She cursed Jim for sending her over here.She would have been saved from the trouble of enduring this torment. The more she thought of it, the more she took larger gulps of coffee. It was always her way of throwing out her emotional stress.
While she was lost in her thoughts, a warm hand wrapped her shoulder.
"Coffee drunkard! "
Jia could not help herself but cry as well. It was such a wrenching sight of a father and son being reunited. Jian never lacked the fatherly love and attention since, for Jim, he was of his flesh and blood. If it were not for the decision of Jim to introduce him to his biological father while still at a young age, Jian would probably not suspect in his later years. Jim loved him so much and he was an apple of his eye. However, seeing them now , broke her heart. Most especially, the immense pain that Anthon must had harbored in his heart. The sound of his sobs pierced into her soul that she wanted to run to hold and comfort him. Jim, on the other hand, felt a strong force gripping around his heart as he shifted his gaze from Anthon to Jia. Women always cry, he thought. They were even moved unnecessarily by the novels they read or by the stories in sad movies. Perhaps, her tears may not be out of longing for Anthon, he comforted himself. Perhaps ,because, the scene was indeed touching. After a long while, Anthon's emotion steadied. He held Jian at arm's length and then closely looked at him. His son, undeniably, had his looks. He smiled upon the thought of it. And as he looked down on him again, the boy curled up into his chest, wondering why he was sobbing and smiling. "Daddy, why are you not living with us? Jian asked innocently, sending a chill inside his heart. Anthon thought over. How would he answer him? How would he understand? Finally, he came up with an answer. "Jian, you're still a baby in my eyes and you cannot understand many things yet. Daddy Anthon cannot be with mommy because you also have daddy Jim whom you and mommy loves also, right?" " In a home, there must only be one daddy and one mommy." Tears were running down as Anthon explained this to his son. He respected Jia and her decisions, no matter how difficult it was to survive a day knowing that she would soon commit to a lifetime bondage with Jim. He felt if he would try hard enough, he could still take them back to him. However, he also respected the man who rescued and loved her in her most desperate moments. He also realized Jim's selflessness and thoughtfulness when he chose him as the developer of Jian's Garden. He knew he would do his best because it was for the future of his son. However, Jia had no clue yet. She did not understand why Anthon was there and why did their meeting was recorded. Their must be a purpose. She recalled that kuya Nap reminded her many times to look up to the monitor. Back on the function room, Anthon changed his topic. "Baby, who was with you in coming here? " "Mommy!" Jian replied. "Where is mommy now? "Anthon persisted. No one knew, except him, how much pain did it cause him everytime her name was mentioned. "At uncle's office." Jia's heartbeats suddenly got heavier. She did not want to see him now. She was afraid her feelings would betray her. "Okay. I'll take you to her." Anthon said. His heart was in disarray. As Anthon held the door for Jian to come out first, he realized his phone was not with him. He need to call Atty. Guevarra. So, he instructed Jian to wait for him for a while. He would go back inside the room to check on his phone. But he did not find it there. He paused for a while, trying to recall where he had possibly left it. As he went back to Jian outside the function room, Atty. Guevarra arrived. "Atty.Rodriguez, sorry for taking so long. I'll send Jian off first, then I'll get back to you soon." Kuya Nap, then, picked Jian up and walked towards the direction of his office. Jian was a bit frustrated but he could not speak up his protest. Kuya Nap was still a stranger to him and he was too afraid to disobey. Unable to resist, the father and son just stared at each other while Jian was getting farther and farther away. Jia, on the other hand, as she saw them leaving the room, hurriedly went out and headed back to the coffee shop. It was not the right time yet. She would only dare to see him again if her heart would not tremble in his sight any more. When she would be brave enough to trust herself. Anthon went back inside the function room to check for his phone again. It was really not in the table where Jian left. It was neither on his bag. Where could it be? Perhaps, in the car, he thought. Jia chose a table where she could see the busy streets and the people outside. Staying in the quiet corner would only intensify her emotions. It was a busy afternoon. All the people who passed by all seemed in a hurry.They did not even turn their heads or peep inside. As she took a closer look, her eyes were caught by someone coming up in a hurried strides towards the building. His suit was grey. She swiftly looked away, wondering where Jian was. Perhaps, kuya Nap was already at the office when he and Jian came. Her heart beat like drums again! After Anthon disappeared, she went out of the coffee shop to check on Jian. She'd better stay at the coffee shop while waiting. Kuya Nap's office was no longer a safe place. The party would still be at six in the afternoon. Just as she was about to turn left towards the office, Anthon was pulling the door close. She hurriedly ran away! The loud thuds of her heartbeats were already deafening. Anthon... why are you scaring me? She decided to call kuya Nap, instead, and ask him to bring Jian at the coffee shop. She did not want to risk bumping into him again. Back in the coffer shop, she moved to another table on a far corner. She chose to sit on a couch with her back towards the door. So that she would not accidentally see anyone again. And so that she would not be recognized. She took small sips of coffee mindlessly. No matter how she tried to relax, she could not. She cursed Jim for sending her over here.She would have been saved from the trouble of enduring this torment. The more she thought of it, the more she took larger gulps of coffee. It was always her way of throwing out her emotional stress. While she was lost in her thoughts, a warm hand wrapped her shoulder. "Coffee drunkard! "
