Promise To A Stardust (Published Under Flutter Fic)
Simula
[REVISED EDITION, 2024]
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Simula
The Stardust's Promise
"DID I just hear wedding bells, Lars?" The doctor chirped.
Nangiti ako at sumulyap sa singsing. Iniangat ko iyon para ipakita.
"Soon, doc!" I winked. "Nagsisimula na kaming magplano."
"Great! When will you tell him about your baby?"
I paused but then a smile crept into my lips. I caressed my flat stomach.
"Later?" I shrugged. "On our anniversary? Tonight?"
"You better tell him quickly, sigurado akong matutuwa ang boyfriend mo," aniya. I giggled and nodded.
"I bet he is," I said excitedly.
"At saka mas mabuting malaman na rin niya at maalagaan ka, medyo maselan ang pagbubuntis mo kaya kailangan mo ng sapat na atensyon."
"We can do this," I hummed. "Our first angel is a fighter, I know he is."
"Congratulations again on your pregnancy, Lars!"
"Thank you, Dra.," I said sincerely. "I didn't expect this but I am really happy!"
"Every baby is a blessing, Lars!" She cheered. "Goodluck sa dinner n'yo mamaya! Balitaan mo ako sa reaksyon ng boyfriend mo."
"I will,"
I was beaming excitedly while looking for the perfect dress for our date night. It's our anniversary! I am very excited to tell him!
Oh, God! I could almost imagine his handsome shocked face if he heard the news!
We didn't plan and thought of having a child yet but being intimate most of the nights together, it won't be shocking anymore. Lalo na because he wants it bare, he wants to feel me bare.
Gusto ko rin naman! Kaya nga 'di ako tumatanggi?!
I felt beautiful wearing a body-hugging black, sleeveless dress and two inches stilettos. Kinulot ko rin ang buhok ko at nag-make up ng mas matagal kaysa sa usual at espesyal ang araw na ito.
I opened my pouch to double-check my gift for him then took my phone to call him.
I sighed when I didn't get an answer. It's been a few days since we last communicated through calls or even texts.
He went to a convention abroad for business, and that's the last time I talked to him properly. Then, earlier, I received a message from him saying we'd eat at our favorite restaurant.
I thought he'd forgotten our anniversary but he didn't! Kaya sobrang excited ako! I'm sure he's planning for a surprise! He always does for our monthsary, paano pa kaya ang isang taom? Ngayon ay may surprise din akong maganda for him!
Just this morning, I realized I'd been vomiting and missed my period so I went to my OB and got checked. Surprisingly, I am two months pregnant!
I drove to the resto and stopped from calling because he's unavailable. Isa pa, magkikita naman kami, eh.
Binati ako kaagad ng paborito kong staff. Her smile was already bright upon seeing me.
"Ma'am!" Bati niya.
"Hi, Mandy!" I smiled.
"Naku, Ma'am Polaris, bumu-blooming, huh?" Pansin niya. I chuckled, nag-init ang pisngi ko.
"Wala, kumpleto lang kasi sa tulog," sagot ko na lang.
"Asus, bumu-blooming ka dahil kay Sir, e! Naku talaga, alagang-alaga! Mahal na mahal! Sana all?" Tumawa siya.
I chuckled. "That's another factor, I guess." Napahawak ako sa tiyan.
"Sa balcony ba, Ma'am? Sa favorite place n'yo ni Sir?" she asked.
"Nagpa-reserve ba siya?" I asked, expecting it because it's our anniversary but there was a confused look on her face as she checked her computer.
"Naku, hindi, Ma'am. Pero walang tao sa pwesto n'yo, halika." She beamed.
Nagtataka man ay sumunod ako sa kanya. Why didn't he reserve a seat for us? Palaging nagre-reserve ng pwesto iyon kaya impossible. He always wanted us to sit in our favorite spot where we could see the stars.
Dinala niya ako sa balcony. Napahugot ako ng hininga nang makita ang bituin sa langit.
"Salamat,"
"Walang anuman. Menu? Mag-o-order ka na?" aniya. I shook my head.
"No, thank you. Antayin ko muna siya, water na lang muna,"
She left and I enjoyed the scenery as I was waiting for him. From my place, I could see the bright stars mirroring the clear waves as they clashed with the rocks on the shore. The restaurant's classical music was playing but nothing beats the fascinating sounds of the coconut trees rustling and the wind whistling.
If I stood, I could see Casa Amara from the distance.
Muli kong inangat ang tingin sa payapang gabi, sa mga bituing nagsisilbing munting ilaw sa dilim. I raised my hand to pretend I was reaching out on it.
I've always been fascinated with the stars, probably my favorite creations of the Almighty. Maybe because my name, Polaris Reeva meant stars, or maybe because I know that stars are always there for us.
In the dark. You can't see them all the time but they are always there, watching.
"Reev," I jumped in shock when I heard a voice. Mabilis akong nag-angat ng tingin at napatili nang makita ang boyfriend ko.
"Babe!" I cheered. Mabilis akong tumayo at lumapit sa kanya. I hugged his nape and kissed his neck.
"Oh my God! I missed you!" I breathed. "It's been days! How are you, you weren't calling. 'Di mo ba ako na-miss?"
I felt his hand on my arm, akala ko'y yayakapin rin ako pero marahan niya lang akong tinulak palayo sa kanya.
Nangunot ang noo ko pero kalmado siyang tinitigan, binabasa ang ekspresyon niya. He seems... different. May problema ba sa trabaho?
"Hey, what is it?" I asked worriedly. "Ayos ka lang, babe?"
I was expecting his smile and finally tell me what was bothering him but his reactions remained the same. It was empty and cold. I could not see any ounce of reaction in his green eyes.
"Babe, are you okay?" I asked, I tried touching his face but he moved away from my caress.
"No," he said coldly. "Let's sit, Polaris."
My mouth parted. He never called me by my first name! He always calls me Reev!
"M-may problema ka ba?" Gulong tanong ko. "Why did you call me Polaris?"
"Let's sit first," he said, stoic and stiff.
Confused, I followed him as he made his way back to our favorite spot. I sat in front of him, staring, but he couldn't look at me.
As usual, he was wearing his deadly Armani black suit. He looked very hot to me every time he wore it pero madalas niya lang suot 'to kapag may business meeting o 'di kaya'y may seryosong deal siyang isasara.
He was rarely this formal on our dates, lalo na kapag may okasyon na kaming dalawa lang. His black, lustrous hair was combed neatly, his red lips firmed in a straight line. His shoulders are tensed, his jaw clenching.
He's mad. At what?
"Babe–"
"Let's break up," he cut me off.
Pain hit me face on. Parang nasuntok ang sikmura ko sa paglalim ng paghinga.
My lips parted. Is he serious?
Oh, maybe he was pranking me?
"What are you saying?" I forced a shaky smile. "Babe, is this a joke? Hindi ako natutuwa."
Hindi siya sumagot at tumitig lang sa akin. Kagaya kanina ay pansin na pansing wala na ro'n ang lambing at amo. All that's left are empty green orbs, cold and unreadable except from annoyance and anger.
"Babe–"
"I've never loved you," he said with a stern look.
Nanginig ang kamay ko kaya itinago ko iyon sa hita at nangilid ang luha.
"Oh, stop joking around." I laughed nervously. "If this is a joke then it's not funny, magtatampo ako sa 'yo–"
"Do I look like I'm joking?" he asked in a pissed, business tone he's using with his clients... but never to me.
"Y-you must be kidding, right?" Ulit ko pa, humahapdi at nararamdaman na ang pamamasa ng mata. "We're gonna get married and–"
"Cheska is the only woman I will love," mariin niyang sabi, nakatitig pa rin at pinapanuod ang pagkakadurog ko.
I felt the tear escape and I dried it off immediately, shaking my head.
"B-but you said–"
"I tried loving you," he said with slight remorse. "But I can't."
"Sabi mo sa akin mahal mo 'ko!" Suminghap ako at pinigilan ang paghagulgol.
"Sorry..." Nag-iwas sya ng tingin at sinuklay ang buhok.
I gasped, trying to stop my sobs. A lot of discussions happened but I am not myself. Para akong lumulutang... pinako niya ang mga pangako sa bituin.
Hinawi ko ang luha ko at huminga ng malalim, kinakalma ang sarili para makapag-isip pa ng maayos. Napahawak ako sa tiyan ko at nilakasan ang loob.
Bahala na, basta kailangan kung masabi sa kanya ito.
"I-I'm pregnant," I whispered.
Mabilis siyang nag-angat ng tingin. I saw the shock on his face, his lip parting. I saw a slight change in his expression and I thought I was seeing my beloved Caspian in it but it vanished before I even pointed it out.
His jaw ticked.
"That isn't mine," he denied. Doon na tuluyang nahulog at nabasag ang puso ko.
"W-what?" I murmured as sobs left my lips. I touched my stomach protectively.
"P-paano mo nasasabi 'yan sa anak mo?!"
"I will not accept any child from you," he said like it was the most ridiculous thing.
I stared at his stoic expression. A sob slipped again but I covered my mouth and shook my head.
"H-how could you–"
"Bakit hindi mo ipaako iyan sa lalaki mo?" Mariing tanong niya, bakas ang galit sa mga berdeng mata.
"Wala akong lalaki!" I exclaimed. "Paano mo nasasabi 'yan–"
"Stop fooling me, Polaris!" His voice roared. "Let's end this nonsense relationship, I can't believe I wasted a year with you!" He spat angrily.
Napatakip ako ng bibig at napatungo na para itago ang mukha. I was trembling, I couldn't breathe but I shoot my last shot to give our child a good life, a father.
I looked at him with watery eyes.
"K-kahit kilalanin mo lang ang bata–"
"Sa 'yo na ang anak mo," mariing sabi niya. "I don't need a child that isn't mine."
Suminghap ako. Pilit ko siyang inabot para magmakaawang pakinggan ako pero hinawi niya ang kamay ko. Mas nanghina at nadurog lang ako nang tanggalin niya ang singsing sa kanyang daliri at inilapag sa lamesa sa harapan ko pagkatayo.
"Don't let me see your face again," malamig niyang sabi at tinalikuran ako.
"Wala akong lalaki!" I exclaimed. "Hindi ko alam ang sinasabi mo!"
He looked back at me, his eyes bloodshot and seething. He looked very disgusted.
"Cas, please! Hindi ko alam–"
"Liar. H'wag mo 'kong niloloko dahil alam ko."
"Alam ang ano?!" Napatayo ako. "Hindi kita maintindihan! You are the only one–"
"Only one my fucking ass." He stared at me closely. "You may be a slut but the good thing is, you fuck good in bed," mapang-uyam niyang sabi bago nailing at tinalikuran ako.
Doon na tuluyang sumabog at kumawala ang hagulgol ko. I didn't care if everyone's eyes were on me and seeing how vulnerable I was.
I couldn't breathe. I was trembling in overwhelming pain and shock.
"Ma'am! Nakita ko si Sir na palabas pero hindi ako pinansin kaya–" Mandy's lips parted when she saw me.
"Oh my God! Ma'am, bakit–"
"I-I'm alright," bulong ko at sinapo ang dibdib.
"T-tubig? Gusto mo–"
"No," tangi ko at mabilis na tumayo.
"Ma'am–"
Kipkip ang pouch ay tumakbo ako sa kotse ko at mabilis na pinasibat iyon. I was crying hard, malabo man ang paningin ay wala akong pakialam.
My breath is unstable, sobs after sobs and countless drops of tears stained my cheek. Nanlalabo ang mata ko, wala na halos makita, walang direksyon ang tinatahak.
I was driving with no direction and the next thing I knew, a car swerved and stopped in front of me, startling me. Napasigaw ako sa gulat at mabilis na tinapakan ang preno pero tumama ang noo sa manibela.
I felt terrified and shocked by the things I mindlessly did. Napahawak ako sa tiyan.
I wasn't thinking! Paano kung nakadisgraya ako! Paano kung nadisgrasya kami ng anak ko?!
Muli akong naghabol ng hininga, ramdam ang hapdi sa noo dahil sa pagtama.
"A-anak, kapit lang..." bulong ko.
May kumatok sa bintana ng sasakyan ko. I was ready to ask for help but my breathing stopped when I saw a man in black knocking.
He didn't feel safe.
He was smirking. Shivers ran all over my spine when I realized he was using his gun to knock on the glass.
"Miss, labas!" Tawa niya. I shook my head, nagdudugo man ang noo ko ay umatras ako sa upuan ko at prinotektahan ang tiyan ko.
No, please, no. Ang anak ko.
"Miss!" Napasigaw ako nang sumilip sa kabilang bintana ko ang isa pang nakangising lalaki!
"N-no, please..." I murmured, sobbing.
"Buksan mo na sabi, e!" They forced open my doors. Sumigaw ako at humihikbi.
Are they robbers?!
"H-h'wag, please!" Sigaw ko. "A-ano'ng kailangan n'yo?! Ibibigay ko! Don't hurt me!"
They forced to open my door, napaiyak ako nang masira niya ang pintuan ko, nahuli ang braso ko at hinatak ako palabas.
I groaned in pain when he pulled me outside, slamming me into the cold road.
"H-h'wag po, parang awa n'yo na!" Pakiusap ko pero tumawa lang sila sa akin, tila mga demonyong handang pumatay. "W-what do you want?! Money?! S-sa inyo na 'yong gamit ko! H'wag n'yo ako s-sasaktan! Parang awa n'yo na!"
"Sa tingin mo magkakaroon pa kami ng awa habang hindi mo inilalabas ang ama mo?" Tumawa sila.
"I-I don't know where he is!" I exclaimed. "P-parang awa n'yo na, h'wag n'yo naman akong idamay sa–"
"Aba, lumalaban!" Napasigaw ako sa sakit nang hilain nila ang buhok ko patayo at suntukin ang sikmura ko. Breath knocked left my lungs. Naghabol ako ng hininga.
"H-h'wag!" I cried in pain and embraced my stomach. "H'wag! H'wag, please!"
Ang anak ko!
"Nasaan ang tatay mo?!" Sigaw no'ng isa at hinila ang braso ko. I shook my head, earning a hard slap on my cheek.
"H-hindi, hindi ko alam!" Paulit-ulit kong sigaw at sinubukang yakapin muli ang sikmura ko.
"Ayaw mong sabihin?"
"H-hindi ko alam!" I cried hopelessly. "Wala akong alam nasaan siya! Wala! Pangako! 'Di ko siya nakakausap! Hindi ko alam!"
"Kung ayaw mo, e 'di ano pang silbi mo?" aniya at nag-ngisian sila.
"Ano, patayin na lang natin?"
Terror rushed through my veins. I frantically shook my head away but they pulled me closer.
"N-no, please don't!" Iyak ko.
"Sorry, Miss. Wala ka ng kwenta kaya dapat kang idispatya. Nakita mo pa naman ang mukha namin, paano ba 'yan?" Ngisi niya.
I let out a shaky breath, my breathing was ragged. I pushed him with all my power and sprinted to escape.
"Tang ina!" He shouted.
Tumakbo ako nang tumakbo pero natigil nang makarinig ng putok mg baril at may maramdamang sakit sa tiyan ko.
I lowered head, kaagad akong napaupo sa kalsada nang maramdaman ang nakakamatay na sakit sa sikmura ko.
"N-no... n-no!" I screamed. Nanlamig ako nang makitang may dugo sa pagitan ng hita ko at nanginginig ang kamay na inabot ko iyon.
"H-hindi, hindi p'wede..." I cried. "M-my baby..."
"Tang ina, tatakbo ka pa?!" Someone pulled my hair harshly from the back. I cried silently, and closed my hands together, forcing myself to kneel.
"S-spare me, please, spare me," I begged. "I-I promise I won't tell!"
"Sorry, sabi ni boss, walang iiwang buhay." He smirked evilly and blood drained my face when I saw a steel pipe in his hand.
"P-parang awa mo na... b-buntis ako," but he didn't listen and gripped the steel pipe tighter. "H-hinahanap ako ng boyfriend ko. H-h'wag... dadating 'yon!"
Natawa siya. "Talaga? Oh, nasaan siya?"
I closed my eyes, praying for a miracle, praying Cas followed me. That he'd take it back. That he would come and help me.
Si Cas 'yon, e! 'Di ako matitiis no'n! Mahal no'n ako!
"C-Cas..." I whispered, my voice cracking. "C-Cas, please, I-I need you. O-our baby, Cas." Mas humawak ako at yumukod para itago ang tiyan.
But my prayers weren't heard because the next thing I felt was the splitting and excruciating pain when the steel pipe hit my head, then, there's darkness.
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