chapter 5

Franina's POV

Dhiz and Uno are playing on the beach of the chase. It was late afternoon and the sun was setting.

I sighed, Uno looks so happy when he is with Dhiz. I can clearly hear his loud laugh and screams when Driz caught him the started tickling him. if only that hadn't happened, we would have been happy today. We would have been like this today.

"Mom! I'm going to swim!"

Uno shouted as he ran towards me.

"Nope, it's afternoon and you might still be cold. You're just there in dad's shower."

he immediately frowned and clung to his father as if asking for help. It's okay! When did Uno learn such a thing?

"Let him do what he wants. I will watch."

Dhiz's step while carrying Uno on the back. He immediately raised an eyebrow.

"I said no. It's going to get cold and you're going to cough, you're both sick so keep quiet there. "I protested so Dhiz also frowned like a child and glanced at Uno who was hanging behind him.

"How's that buddy? I don't want mom to be angry with dad. We can't have a baby then."

I was immediately moved and Dhiz looked at me. What baby? Gago to ah! After all?

"Are you Uno's brother, father?"

A sexy grin formed on Dhiz lips as he stared at me seductively. Looks like I need to chain the door.

"Ofcourse my son.so that my Uno has a game. Mom and I will make Dos."

I immediately took advantage of Dhiz, what nonsense comes out of the mouth! My son will only hope for nothing!

I gave him a look saying "get ready, we'll figure it out later." but the idiot just winked the answer before returning to the slash villa house with Uno who was just screaming and laughing because he was supposed to have a brother. Brother neknek mo Dhiz! Uno has had a brother for a long time, just in case the mother is different!

Speaking of which, does Rachel knew about this? why is Dhiz doing this? He have Rachel and a son or daughter or what so ever now, pero bakit ganito? Why did he even kidnap me and show up to my son? And what the fucking hell did he mean that she's gone?

Hayst! I feel like I’m going crazy with so many questions in my brain!

"Mom !come in too! Dad said you're going to get cold! "

I sighed before standing up from tge sand. I ironed my denim shorts first because there was sand before walking down the road to the house.

Whatever this is, I want it to stop. I don't want their relationship with Uno to deepen, especially since I know that in the end, my son will also be hurt.

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Uno fell asleep immediately after we ate the rice, probably tired of what he and Dhiz were doing earlier.

I just left him in the room because I suddenly felt thirsty. Dhiz on the other hand is nowhere to be found. After tucking Uno to sleep, someone called his phone so he went out to talk to whoever called because he might disturb Uno's sleep.

I went to the kitchen to fetch some water when I felt his presence there. His presence never really fails to amaze me. Even then and now, a lot has happened but still, his presence intimidates me.

He is sitting in the rattan chair in front of the marble table with a cup and bottle of whiskey.

I just ignored him before going to the fridge to get some cold water. I grabbed a glass and immediately filled it with water. It's a pure awkward silence and it's bothering me especially that I can feel his deep stares on my back.

I tightened my grip on the glass when I felt his presence behind me.

I can smell his minty perfume and the smell of whiskey. This is a stall and sculptured man. Especially since it's not pure Filipino. If he is standing behind me, he will surely cover me.

I could almost let go of the glass as he wrapped his arms around my small waist. Ny heart beats increase and I can feel the sparks of our skin contacted together. He also buried his head on the crook of my neck, making me feel uncomfortably right and akward at the same time.

"I miss you so much, Franina. If only I could turn back the time, I would have done that."

I closed my eyes tightly as bitterness swallowed my heart again. I loosened his grip and bravely met his eyes.

"I'll ask you again, Dhiz. Why are you doing this?" I asked coldly.

Vulnerability is written on his eyes. He look tired, wasted, in pain and suffering. Very different from Dhiz who is Uno's playmate. Very different from Dhiz who I know is my wife.

"I'm so tired of lying, Franina. Because of lying I lost you.I regret it Franina, I shouldn't have left you, you and Uno. I'm not mad because you hid from me, I knew that it was all my fault. I'm tired Franina. I just want my wife back and build a home with her again."

I stared at his green eyes even more. Lies, what lies?

"Answer me properly Dhiz?! Don't fill my brain with questions!" I snapped at him.

"I can't!" His scream made my eyes widen. He combed his hair frustratedly.

"I can't tell you. I just can't! You'll hate me more. You'll leave me again! I can't Franina, I'm sorry."

my lips parted as I saw her tears trickle down. He immediately wiped his tears before blowing air and walking away from me. He went back to his seat then drank a cup of whiskey.

"Uno's studies will continue as you said.Someone will pick him up tomorrow to take him to school, as well as when he comes home. "

I remained silent, something is wrong with Dhiz. I thought.

"I'm sorry Franina if I can't spill the beans out. But I promise to fix this family in one way or another."

I don't know Dhiz. I just don't know. you're confusing me too much making me worry, and this emotions are certainly a bad call.

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