Romance - Till We Meet Again

They say that there were two people that we encounter in our lives, one is a person who passes by and the other one who teaches us a lesson. Would there be a possibility to meet that two characteristic in one person? If you are me, how would you cope up to?

September 2, 20XX

Dear Diary,

Hi! Today’s the day. I would definitely make Aaron the happiest guy on earth. Because, you my child, even though you were still not born, I know you will be cherished. Your dad is a bit grumpy, he’s a mood cracker, he’s seldom cold, but despite those, he loves me, that is why we have you. We’re gonna surprise your dad, so keep hanging there for us okay? We’ll make sure to give you a bright future.

And to the guy who I love the most, wait for me, for I am happily to announce you, how happy I am today to have witnessed that finally our love has bloomed. Thank you for taking care of me and I have no regrets on loving you.

Sincerely, Amber

“Babe, I saw some children playing at the park. I can’t help to imagine, that someday I would also have a child. Would I become a good father?” -Aaron

“Of course babe, you would definitely be a good father, I love you!” -Amber

“I love you too, let’s sleep now. We still have work tomorrow, I’m also gonna meet Mom tomorrow, I’ll tell her that I would choose you, that I love you and not even her will stop me from loving you.” -Aaron

With that being said, Aaron gave me a kiss on my forehead.

Aaron was the heir of a well known Tele Communication Company. We’ve met in highschool, we were like cat and dog by that time. It only makes me chuckle how chaotic we are with each other before. Never have I thought that we would meet again after College, in the company that his parents own. At first, we were both shookt at seeing each other, like yes, it’s been a while, we’ve worked as a team in some projects that we are working in their company. That is when we developed pur relationship, I was never aware of his status before. All I thought is that he came from a noble family, never have I thought that the company in which I work, is the company he will inherit. When I knew the truth, Aaron confessed that he did not intentionally want to hide those things from me because he wanted me to know that he can pursue me without using his status, that he has a long crush on me ever since we’ve met, he was so embarrassed while telling me all about his identity. Well at first, I admit that I am in shock, but who cares, it is not his status that I’ve love, it was him, Aaron, the person who is with me all the time, the one I love and forever will be my partner.

Our relationship was smooth, not until her Mom, Mrs. Dela Vega, went to our office and drag the two of us to have some coffee in a cafe near the company.

“I want the two of you separated!” -Aaron’s Mom

“Mom, I’m working night and day. And I love Amber. Can you just accept us? I promise I’ll still handle our company.” -Aaron

“No, you shut up Aaron. As the heir, you have responsibilities to perform. I scheduled you a date with the heiress of Chinggu Tele Communication, Ms. Rui. She’s you’re childhood friend, you’ll learn to love her. -Aaron’s Mom

“No Mom! I will not marry anyone, if it is not Amber, then I’d rather not marry at all. Forget that I am your son, we’re leaving. Come on Babe.” -Aaron

That time, I felt a sudden chill. Aaron really did give up his status for me. Will that be okay?

After we leave the cafe, Aaron and I also decided to leave their company. It was strongly decided by Aaron. He said that he is no longer a slave of his family, that he will live with me, and that he wants us to be a family. That day also, he proposed to me.

It was such a smooth sailing life that we are living, just like any ordinary couple, we enjoyed walking in parks with our fingers intertwined, eating streetfoods after each shift, we even bought things and furnitures for our own home. One thing is still missing, we want some child to take care of. Maybe, maybe, this child will be the key to our big dreams, we will be a complete family, we could also reconcile with Aaron’s parents. And we’ll live happily, no more conflicts, just peace.

But, just like any other drama plots. We also have some problems, Aaron and I were being hunted by his Mom. Some companies that we applied, we just found ourselves black listed or shut down, without further notice. At first, Aaron was so mad, but I managed to keep him calm. I told him that there were still plenty of jobs that we can take and that we’re all in this together. Together we can make it.

Months have passed, and I also manage to write my Diary, it’s just that I find it cute and sentimental to keep one with me. It will be the mirror of my life, reflection and also preservation of my memories. I’d let Aaron read it when the right time comes and I’m not that grumpy anymore haha.

We’re not a perfect couple, we argue a lot! Like literally everyday, but that’s not the case right? I believe conflicts makes the relationship stronger. It’s a bit boring to have love pure of happiness. We argue yes, but we solve it before the day ends. And that is what I love about Aaron, he is kind, understanding and merciful. He is a soft person, living inside a well built body.

*Time Check - 5:00 PM*

“Today’s shift is done, finally

i could get back home” -Amber

“Come on, let’s grab some bite. My treat.” -Andy my friend

“I’ll pass, I have something to tell to Aaron” -I replied with a genuine smile

“Is that it? You’ll not join your friend? How about me Ambyyy, give me plenty of your timeeeee. Or just have a baby! So that I could take care of it even if you ditch me.” -Andy

“You’ll have it in a few months amber, just wait 6 more months.”- Amber

“What do you mean Andy? You are pregnant?! OMG!!! Congratulations to the both of you, have Aaron know this? I’m sure he will be the proudest ever, love you friend!” -Andy

“Yes, I’ll tell him the great news later. Thank you Andy.” -Amber

Okaaaay! Aaron wait for me, i have the best news for you.

I was near our house, and I suddenly got the chills. What will happen? I feel like there will be something bad if I step infront of our door step.

I was getting near, when I heard two people talking inside. Wait, it was Aaron, who is the other one? It’s his mom...

“Aaron, please comeback. Rui is pregnant. You can keep Amber with you, but we’ll hide her. You two can live together, but you need to marry Rui. What happened between the two of you have made your child, cherish them both. I’ll let Amber be with you, but please marry Rui.” aarons mom

“No Mom! That can’t be, Rui framed me. I only have Amber in my heart, no one else.” Aaron

“Not buts! You will marry her, you got her pregnant, what will happen to her? To pur image? Amber does not bare your child, she was not even pregnant, what good can you get from her? Just leave her.”

“Mom, I love Amber! She’s my life.” Aaron

I stepped back from where I am standing, it can’t be happening. We were just recovering from everything, we’re starting to live the life that we wanted to. Aaron, he is, he got Rui pregnant? How about me? What will happen to me? My child? My dream family?

“Crap! Aaron, Rui’s parents called me. She tried to take her life, thank goodness she was brought to the hospital early, look how inhumane you are! You almost killed your child.”

“But Mom, I don’t love her.”

I stepped in, Aaron really loves me. I am willing to sacrifice, that child of him with Rui, is his blood and flesh. Aaron will never experience how hard life is if he goes back with his Mom.

“A-aaron... please go back to your family” -Amber

“You heard everything? Amber please, Amber, I can handle this.” Pleads Aaron

“That’s right Aaron, listen to Amber. She knows that your love cannot rekindle, you’ll just waste your life living in hell.” -Aarons Mom

“I was never in hell mom, shut up! Amber please listen to me, I only have you.” aaron

“If you only have me, then why did you get Rui pregnant? You love me but you’ve made that far? Just leave me Aaron, I can live alone, you’ll be back to your normal life, you’ll eat the foods you want to eat, go to places you want to go.” Amber

“But I only love the things I do with you, no matter where and how we spend it, please Amber.” Aaron

I just found myself running outside, till I reach the park. I touch my womb, It’s okay my child, your dad has his responsibilities, you have your sibling, you can’t bare to lose him or her right?

That’s it, hate me Aaron, despite that I love you to the fullest. Don’t worry I’ll deliver our baby, give him or her the warmest love a parent can give, I will tell him or her how good you are, never let her think bad of you. I did this decision and I should live with it.

After that, I never heard any news from Aaron. He never contacted me, maybe he hates me now to the bones, but it’s fine. I’ll get hurt for his sake, raise our child with love and see him from a far as a father.

It’s been a week, I am now living at my parents house. My womb, I can feel little movements in it. Though it sometimes feel hurting, but for me It’s one of a kind. An angel is now living inside me. I will love him or her, till the day I die.

*knocks on the door*

“Ms. Amber? Is Ms. Amber in here?.”

“Yes? She’s my daughter, what can I do for you!.” Asks mom

“Our mistress have sent her an invitation for her son’s wedding tomorrow.”

“Oh, so Aaron is getting married? Thank you, you may go.” -Mom

Seeing the invitation, Mom looked at me with interrogating eyes.

“Tell me, why did this happen? Is he the father of your child? I told your right from the start to leave him! Look what happened to you.” mom

“Mom, I never regret anything that happened between Aaron and me, I love him and so is he towards me. I didn’t tell Aaron that I was pregnant because Rui her fiance is also pregnant with his child.”

“But, how about you Dear? Will you be fine? Why wouldn’t you tell Aaron? Why’d you let him go?” -Mom

With that question, tears fall in my eyes.

“Mom, I witnessed how Aaron strived hard living the life he is not used to. I can’t take seeing him, being rejected by companies. His pride is tarnished, though he keeps smiling in front of me, every night I can hear him curse and cry, blaming himself being useless. I never wanted to see him like that Mom. It’s better for him to hate me, I’ll raise our child filled with love, I’ll educated him or her how good he was as a father, it’s my decision anyway, it’s a price I should pay in a lifetime.”

“Oh Dear, eventhough I am against to the both of you from the beginning, it hurts my heart seeing you like this. Is there anyway I can help you to ease your pain? How about tomorrow? Would you attend the said wedding?.” Mom

“I won’t Mom, I plan on settling in Canada tomorrow. I just want to have a glimpse on Aaron in his wedding tomorrow. That’s all I need Mom, I can do it right?” I ask tearily.

“Don’t worry Dear, I’ll leave with you, we will raise your child together. I’ll wait for you tomorrow at the airport, is that okay Dear?.” Asks Mom

“Yes Mom, thank you.”

“I love you Dear, don’t worry, we can start a new life there.”

After that, I write again in my Diary...

Dear Diary,

It’s been a while, my child I’m sorry that I haven’t even introduced you to your father. Tomorrow is his wedding day, before, I imagine myself walking down the aisle, together with my parents, ending up together with your father at the end of it. But I guess, we’ll only have the two of us. Instead of me, another woman is walking down the aisle to be with your father. I’m sorry that I cannot give you a complete family. But I promise to give you the best of what the world can offer, I’ll shower you with love. Please don’t get mad at your father, I was the one who decided to live him. I can’t stand seeing him suffer the life he wasn’t used to, there were more opportunities for him, than staying with me. You’ll also have your sibling, the woman of your father is also baring a child like you. And your father needs to take responsibility for them.

Right now, he might hate me for leaving him, but I’ll just let him hate me. Hate me Aaron, I’ll bear it. I love you to the point that I’ll let you go. You are the only man in my life, and forever will be.

I may no longer be staying here, and go live to other country.

You can do it Amber! Mom is with you, Aaron’s love is also with you. Baby Angel is going to grow as a good child. So stay strong.

That’s it for today, tomorrow is a life changing day, I’ll see Aaron tomorrow, not as his bride but a stranger.

*Church*

“Do you take Rui as you lawful wife,

In sickness and in Health til death do you part?” -Priest

“I do.” -Aaron

“Do you take Aaron as you lawful husband,

In sickness and in Health til death do you part?” -Priest

“I do.” -Rui

“You may now kiss the bride.” -Priest

That’s it, I leave, I didn’t finish seeing them kiss. My heart can’t take it.

Aaron, I set you free. Your love and memories, I still have them in my heart. I’ll leave from this day on, take care of your family. I’ll raise our child as to how we envisioned us being his/her parents.

This time, I’m setting you free.

Before, we’re just passers by.

Years later, we’ve met again.

You made me feel how to be loved, how to be cherished, how to be a woman and soon to be Mom.

You taught me, that love is sacrificial.

You were once a passerby that now played such a crucial role in my life.

This lifetime might not be ours to spent, I believe that there are still other lifetime where we can meet and it would be ours to spend.

I love you, till we meet again...