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Chapter 28 (part 1)

"Baby, I'm scared. Just don't let me come? It's just you."

"But, baby. I need you to be there, okay? My family wants to meet you. Please."

"It's because, baby. It's embarrassing that they might not accept me." nakangusong sabi ko. But that's really how I feel, eh. They may not accept me for their child. I remembered Jared's family, they never liked me for their son, for them I am nothing. They said that their son has no future with me and maybe I'm just chasing their son for money. And I don't want that to happen again. Not with Aius family.

I can't anymore rejections. I'm tired of being rejected.

"Baby, please." Aius insisted. Actually we’ve been forcing the two of us here before. Almost two hours and ata.

We were already dressed the same but I suddenly neglected to go along. I just don't want to hear rejections first, eh.

"Baby, maybe because ... because..they can't accept me for you either. What if ... if they order me to leave you? What if they think I'm just paying you? What if—"

"Baby, please. My family is good. Don't compare my family to your asshole ex-boyfriend's family. We're different, okay? Mom's kind. She told me she really wanted to see you so bad. So please, baby ? " intensifying, said Aius.

"Yes, it's different. But you can't take the fear away from me, eh. I love you and I don't want to lose you." I turned to answer him.

He rubbed both my cheeks to lift my face then he smiled softly at me and then kissed me on the lips and forehead. "Don't you believe in me, baby? Don't worry if they bully you then I'm ready to save you. You always got my back, baby. So please?" after he said that, he went out.

And there were his snouts again. I'm still vulnerable when he pouts at me, how can we because he's cute. "Alright, baby. You win. Stop pouting. You're so cute." I said then jokingly pinched his snout.

He laughed so I laughed too. Then he immediately hugged me tightly. "Thank you, baby. I won't disappoint you. I promise you that. My family will welcome you with open arms."

After he said that, we left the room to prepare to leave.

While we were on the trip my heartbeat was strong. My bodies were getting cold and I felt like I was sweating even though there was air conditioning in Aius' car.

Just a few minutes drive away, I felt Aius' car stop in front of a beautiful house ... if it can even be called a house.

"Baby, relax. I'm here, okay?" said Aius then he held my hand tightly. I was a little relieved by what he said and did.

Aius got out of the driver's seat, while I remained seated still in the passenger's seat. My seat was glued to his car seat.

"Let's go?" Aius was with me when he opened the passenger seat. He immediately laid his palm in front of me.

I forced myself to reach for his outstretched palm with my cold and trembling hand.

"Your hands are trembling and cold. Are you nervous?" Aius asked.

"B-beyond nervous. D-can I just be here s-in your car? I'll just wait for you. I can't really do that, Aius!" I'm afraid I'll tell him. That is exactly the truth.

His family was obviously very wealthy, just outside the house their luxury was screaming. How else can it be inside? And then maybe his Mommy’s behavior was even worse than Jared’s mom’s?

"Baby, we're here. Are you going back now?" Aius who was barely pulling me to walk.

"W-we're not inside yet, baby. I can still go back, I-I'm really scared. I don't know how to face your family." I will confess to him.

"No, baby. You can do it. Don't worry my family is kind, I told you and I assure you."

"You can say that because they're your family, eh." nakangusong sambit ko.

"Believe me, I don't. Then how will you know if they're really nice or not if you don't try to recognize them?"

I was silent at what he said. He's right. How do I know if I don't try to get to know them?

"See, I got a point, right? So let's go." after he said that he really pulled me to walk.

I just pulled too. I realized that he was also right. Maybe he's family is different. I must not compare his family to Jared's family.

At the gate, a young woman immediately opened the door for us ... what is this? His brother? I asked in my mind.

"Good evening brother Aius! Long time no see! You haven't visited in a long time, ah!" the maiden said cheerfully.

"Sorry, I got busy with work." and Aius.

"Sus, brother! You're really a workaholic! You're welcome to grow old like that young man!" the girl said jokingly.

My forehead frowned. Is she Aius' sister?

"Oh, how can you say so?" Aius with a playful voice and smile on his lips.

"Eh, because you haven't brought a girlfriend yet—"

"Ehem!" and unexpectedly I suddenly choked on my own saliva causing the girl to stop speaking and look at me with manly eyes.

"HALA KUYA !! Why are you with him ?! So are you real? Really? Really ?!" it seems that the girl said in a thrilling voice then ayad wiped her hand on the dress and then handed it to him.

"OMG! Hi, Ms. Sariel! I'm a fan! OMG! OMG! I can't believe I'll see you in person! Kyaaaah !! You're so beautiful poooo!" the maiden greeted me warmly.

I laughed at what he did. How could it be that he was crushed back by his crush because of the fun of it.

"Omg! I'm really a fan. Can I take a picture? And also an autograph?" said the girl as she took the cellphone out of her pocket.

"Enough, Maureen. That'll be later. Mom's waiting for us inside. Besides, your sister Sariel and I will stay here for a week." Aius said laughing then he gently wrapped his arm around my waist, causing the loud scream of the girl whose name was Maureen.

I was shocked to look at Aius because of what he said. "M-let's stay here for a week?" I can't believe my question.

"Hmm, yeah?"

"But you didn't say anything, ah? You just said dinner?"

"Oh? Didn't I tell you? Okay then now you knew it." after he said that, he immediately kissed me on the forehead and proceeded to enter their house chasing the size of Malacañang Palace.

As soon as we entered, we immediately ... I mean Aius was greeted by a lady who I estimate is in the age of forty-five, and I'm sure Aius's mommy.

"Oh, my boy! Mommy missed you so much!" he said softly to Aius and then hugged and kissed her.

And I don’t know, as I saw the lady doing that I felt a little pain in my heart along with the flow of envy throughout my system.

I smiled bitterly to myself. How I wish Mama is like that to me.

"Mom, stop it. You're embarrassing me, I'm with my girlfriend." after Aius said that, the Lady immediately straightened up and then looked at me seriously. Gone all the emotions a while ago.

Our eyes met immediately. And damn! Her stares were frightening. It was as if he was going to eat me alive.

The earlier pain and envy in my heart was immediately replaced by nervousness and fear.

But my nervousness and fear doubled when the Lady's mouth opened to speak in an emotionless voice, she just stared straight at me.

"Is she your .... girlfriend?"

To be continued...