play with love

Chapter 3

Just make sure, wen. I don't want you to play with love.." I snorted.

"It's not like.."This is the first time you have a boyfriend. Do you know that my first boyfriend was not your dad, I had several boyfriends before I met him here. "What are you going to, ma? That Calix is ​​not the one I will marry?"

"You're just turning twenty-one, Calix is ​​twenty two. Do you think you are still there after five years? You're only twenty six, right? At that age, you can only think about what you want to do, you're still young.."

I folded my arms at what mom said. I even glanced at calix who was now the only one talking to erpats. Ashong is no longer there and I don't know where he has gone.

"Your cooking is delicious aunty.." I almost dropped the plate I was holding because of Ashong's speech next to me. I looked at it. He was holding a plate while taking food from the table.

"Really? Did you like it?"

"Yes. You can be an owner of restaurant, aunt. Your cooking is high class.." Ashong said, I gasped. I don't know if it sucks or what he is saying is true. But I know that mama's cooking is delicious, Ashong just overdoes the praise that mama is happy about.

"Oh, you. It doesn't matter, when you and my niece get married, I will cook.." Ashong was stunned by what mom said. He even glanced at me but I avoided his gaze. I don't want to look into his eyes, I don't want to look into his eyes because I suddenly feel different I can't explain that.

"I want you to be a mom, aunt Elena.."

My eyes widened when Ashong said that. It's not enough to say "I like your son" but he goes through it in a different way, abat!

"That's possible, son. I will be your third parent. It's only natural that we become a family because trixie is your girlfriend."

"So, do you want me to be your son?" I just grabbed the felt before leaning back in my seat. It's good to kick him to turn over and hit his head to realize.

What's going on with Ashong?

"Of course, you are handsome. If I were to ask people like you what I want for my winter. But since my son already has calix, I will just support him..”

I widened my eyes at mom.

"Mom!" I want calix for you. The only thing is, I don't like the course he's taking because it's possible that you'll sympathize when it gets into trouble."

"The bussiness course is not safe either ma." that was my reply as I went to Ashong's course. I looked at this man who was just smiling at me.

"Your future is safe and secured if you love a business man." I laughed at what he said. I shook my head and let what he wanted to create in his mind. Why is he inclined to act?

Mama didn't speak anymore because Aunt Raquel and Trixie came to the table. Following them were erpats and calix who immediately sat down in the empty seats.

Uncle Frank announced that he would go out first because he was talking to someone on the cell phone about his business.

They only buy and sell abroad. He is retired Army and has a lot of funds in the bank. But they still need to earn money to secure their future.

Mom sat next to me. Calix also took his place by my side and let Erpats and Ashong sit aside. Calix smiled at me before whispering to me.

"Are you feeling well now?" I nodded. I feel fine. I only made excuses earlier because I knew ashong would show up if he didn't come out of my room.

"I said goodbye to Uncle Henry, he agreed.." Really?” I tried to smile. I can't name my feeling because I'm having second thoughts about going with him next week. This Christmas.

But I couldn't break Calix's mood so I smiled at him again Mommy will surely be happy. They will go home tonight.”

"Let's just surprise them, let's not tell.." Calix smiled at what I said.

"You really like surprises, huh?"

I didn't answer. I let him smile as he stared at me. Our companions at the table also had their own conversation, but that was what piqued my interest because of what I heard from aunt Raquel.

"You are a falcon right?" he was looking at ashong. She nodded before smiling at her aunt.

"Yes, aunt.." Are you related in the falcon group in Manila?”

Ashong nodded again. ”My father is the head of falcon business group..”

"Oh my god.." Aunt Raquel covered her mouth. "Then, your wealth..”

"Not totally, aunt. Were just having a good bussiness and museum..”

"Who is your father again?"

"Richard Falcon.."

Auntie was still amazed before she looked at Erpats who was quiet while eating, not seeming interested in what was being discussed even though mom was already getting interested.

”So, you are the daughter of Angelina Bernardo Falcon?” erpats looked at aunt Raquel, she was stunned by the food as well as mama.

It seems like they suddenly heard a big revelation because they waited for Ashong to answer.

"Yes, I am the only son of falcon group, My mother is angelina falcon, the painter.."

It would be great if aunt Raquel gave me an answer. I just got erpats reaction because of what they were talking about. I also suddenly remembered the photo I had that contained pictures of Erpats and Angelina.

I don't know if they had a relationship before or maybe they were just friends.

I haven't asked that yet but I won't interfere with their past either.

"The world is really very small, imagine that. A falcon will return here.."

"Stop it Raquel.." aunt was stunned when erpats spoke. Ashong and Trixie were surprised by his actions. Even calix was speechless especially mom.

"Why henry? The children will also find out in due time. "I know, but don't give too much meaning to the young falcon's visit here."

Aunt Raquel laughed. "What is the problem? We also just now found out that she is the daughter of Angelina, your former girlfriend.."

"Told you to stop!"

Erpats stood up with his palm on the table. It rattled before it looked at aunt Raquel.

"You should respect your sister Elena. Don't mention that..”

Aunt Raquel didn't speak anymore. I knew erpats was angry before he turned and left the table completely.

Mama also stood up and immediately followed Erpats. While the five of us were silent because of what Aunt Raquel suddenly revealed.

Ashong didn't react either because the shock in his expression was obvious. Even Trixie didn't know what to do.

"Why is your father so angry wen? That was a long time ago, I'm sure he forgot.."

I looked up at aunt Raquel. I was looking without emotion because I didn't like the shape of his tongue. Grandma Perla probably wouldn't like it if she was here, but I know she'll know by the time they get home from the outing.

"Father must have a reason for his reaction. It's also not good to open the past.." It has already happened, it has happened. What else is he angry about?" I didn't answer aunt anymore. I don't want to prolong the conversation because I don't know anything about her past with erpats. "Oh maybe because it is still affected by Elena's sudden pregnancy while she and Angelina are still engaged?"

"Mommy.." Trixie joined the conversation. Ashong is obviously ashamed of what aunt is saying.

Even I didn't like the last thing he said. But I didn't comment because it was too private.

I still think suddenly. Dad got mom pregnant while they were having a relationship with Angelina?

I turned my gaze to the side. I'm not sure if it's true but I suddenly felt ashamed in front of ashong "That's enough, mom. Shame on philip..”

Aunt sighed. I didn't even pay attention to their conversation because I stood up and left the table where they were.

Suddenly I thought of the warmth of Angelina's blood in me. That was the rush of blood he felt because I was the son of a villapania.

Son of the man who cheated on her and left her.

Ashton Philip Pov

I was thinking at the whole day when I heard the past about my mom and uncle henry. I can't believe that they had a relationship before. I can't even imagine that mommy had been here when she was a teenager.

As far as I know, Aunt Elena is a native in Nueja Ecija. Winter's mommy. And also grandma Perla is the owner of their entire land the whole farm.

And uncle henry was just their old worker. Uncle Henry used to serve here while my late grandmother used to go here because she and grandma Perla were friends.

That's the story aunt Elena told me because she was suddenly embarrassed by the behavior of aunt Raquel, Trixie's mommy.

It told me that grandma often visited here with mommy. They met uncle henry until he courted her.

But aunt Elena admits that she made a mistake. Because he liked uncle henry, they both sinned against mommy.

That was the day mommy and uncle henry's love broke because aunt elena got pregnant and the result was winter.

I understand their situation. I didn't hold a grudge because I had no rights to get mad at them.

The only problem is that I don't know if the situation will be better if my mom finds out that I headed here again to the villapanias land.

I sighed heavily.

I was here under the tree and felt the strong wind while sitting. It's December twenty fifth but I can't even think to celebrate Christmas.

Something seems to be missing with me. I don't know that but I try to be fine. I'm sure mommy is mad at me because I'm not home anymore. I also don't want to stay there when it comes to their business.

I'm getting tired about business talk. I can no longer feel how to have a happy family. I can already say that I have a complete family but there is something missing in our union.

Complete but not happy, There is money but something is missing. Not enough, because their priority is the growth of the business they built.

I leaned my whole body against the tree. People inside are busy because they can celebrate Christmas even if they are alone. They are happy, even if their lives are simple and they can make their marriage colorful. They will never experience what I have.

"You're complaining there.." I looked up at the woman who spoke. She wasn't looking at me. She looked straight ahead while carrying a plastic bag containing seedlings.

"I couldn't do anything inside, I was getting bored..” Winter scoffed before laughing a bit. It seems to be insulting me through mediation.

"You have a day to go home from Manila. But you would rather stay here than be with your family."

"I didn't have any family at home either. After Christmas they will leave to spend time with the employees”

"Then why don't you join them. You're distancing yourself, man. What will Angelina say if she finds out you're here?"

I laughed when he called mommy. No aunt, maam, madam or Mrs?

A different class "I just want to stay here. I can still see you, I'm satisfied because I'm with you."

She just rolled her eyes. She didn't give any answer for what I said.

She turned her back on me and went down under the huge land.

I stood up, followed him as he patted the sun's rays in his palm.

"Where are you going?"

"Don't find out, go up there and don't follow me.."

"You took something from me, I will follow you because you have it.." she stopped for walking. She faced me with furrowed eyebrows.

"I didn't take anything from you, son. Go back..” I smirked when i got closer to her. His height was only about my shoulders, exactly my height. He's so cute, I just now fully appreciate what he has.

Her hair was blowing the fresh air. The smell of her hair never leaves my system. Her natural scent always makes me lose my sanity.

I keep falling even if I stop it. I can't control it, there is a life of its own that even if I don't act, it happens spontaneously.

This girl in front of me has completely stolen my heart.

"I didn't tell you to smile, dude. I don't have money to send you mentally. Go up." You make me this crazy, winter. How could you do that?”

"That's just you, you're just thinking that.."

"Yes, exactly. That's what I'm thinking. You always appeared on my mind even im trying to be busy. How can you make me fall harder?”

Her lips formed with amusement. Later shook his head before laughing.

"I can't give you anything in return, ashong. If you fall, it's not my business. It's better to just forget about it."

I am not affected by what he said. I know she still pushed me away. But I don't give up that easily. I want to pursue her because I know she is worth it. I know that what I am doing will not be wasted. I won't stop her until she becomes mine.

"Whenever you push me away winter. That's how strong I am towards you, It's a shame to you to pushed me away. Because no matter what you say, I'm fully yours. Because you already took my heart." she pursed her lips as she stared at me. I stared back for causing her to look away first.

She swallowed and stroked her hair before leaving me where I was standing. Shaking my head, I followed him where he entered the plants.

I walked and didn't beat him. He was silent when I saw him put down the plastic bag he was carrying. It contains seedlings and even planting equipment.

He dug up the ground and immediately planted what he had brought there. After that he walked away from me

To Be Continued...