That escalated too fast

“Mommy! Can I sleep beside you?” asked my four-year-old son.

“Yes, you can baby. What happened? Having a nightmare again?” I kissed his left cheek and cuddled him inside the comforter.

He sighed and I found it amusing for a four-year-old boy. “Mommy, I always see you gazing out of the window at night. And you look sad that’s why I want to sleep beside you so you won't feel sad. Do You feel less sad when I’m here Mommy?”

“Of course, baby.” I chuckled. “Thank you for making Mommy happy.”

“That’s what babies do, right?” He added.

“Hai hai.” Yes yes. “Now, let's go to sleep.”

Thank you for this gift, Keith.

-

“Goodmorning Jia.” one of my workmates greeted me. “How’s your weekend?”

“I just spend my time with my son, that’s all,” I smirked

“With the body like yours, who would have thought that you already have a son.” My boss commented. I work in a clothing company as a designer. And my boss is not a straight guy. He’s a very optimistic, upbeat person and on top of that with a kind heart to his employees.

“With the body like mine, how can my man leave me? Thank you for the compliment, boss.” I chuckled.

“Now now. You don't have time to be depressed. You have a lot of time to search for a new love, you’re still young. Don't put yourself down.” said Mr. Pierre while arranging some fashion magazines.

Boss's perspective is very positive in every single thing, especially in terms of love that is why he named the company Pragma.

It's a Greek word means longstanding love. He is still waiting for his true love that will accept for who he is, or so I thought.

-

Two weeks had passed and we became busier because of the fashion show that was scheduled today.

“Get ready guys!” Boss yelled at us.

“Makeup. Makeup!” He pointed to the models and makeup artists.

“Jia, you ready? After the runway show, we’re going to introduce you to the stage as the Pragma: Pure Summer Collection designer.” He put his hands both on my shoulders. “You can do the speech.” He winked at me.

“Don't worry boss. I got it. My son is in the front row with my mom so I have to show him my strong points, right?” I smiled.

“That's good! And I want to see that little boy of yours later, okay? Now let’s get going. We don't want to wait for our audience for nothing!” He clapped his hands. “Chap chap!”

-

2 hours passed, the fashion show finished. The clients keep on congratulating me left and right.

“Ms. Navarro, what a splendid job you have there.” I was approached by a beautiful lady behind me.

“Oh, Ms. Alvarez. Thank you very much for attending our show. We are very grateful to have you here.” I blushed as I shake her hands.

Ms. Alvarez is the daughter of the owner of Impalpable Groups of Fashion, one of the leading fashion companies in the city so I was really shocked to be congratulated by her.

“I want you to work with you if that's okay with you.” She said and my mouth formed an “O” for being so shocked. I can't believe that Ms. Alvarez is offering me a job in the Impalpable clothing line.

“If you’d like, we could talk more privately in my office. Just give me a call anytime.” she handed me her calling card and I was so overwhelmed. “See you!” she waved me goodbye.

While I was still recovering from the overwhelming previous conversation with Ms. Alvarez, a hand pat me on my shoulder, and there was a man standing behind me.

“Keith,” I mumbled.

The same as always.

His deep green eyes that I miss.

His brown hair.

“Long time no see, Jia.” he spoked

Those words.

His voice.

How I badly wanted to hear.

Before my tears threaten me to show, “Mommy mommy!” my son clings on my dress. “Those are the clothes you made?” his deep green eyes were grinning at me. “Those are superb!!! When can you make me my next clothes like the man wearing in front of us?”

Then it hit me. I forgot that Keith is standing in front of us. I saw him frozen with gaped on his mouth while staring at us.

“Is he..”

Before he could finish his sentence I cut him off.

“Gio. Yes, baby. I’m going to make your suit like his but more elegant, you hear?” I looked at my son smiling.

He nodded with glistening on his eyes.

“Could you go back to your grandma for a sec? I’m going to talk to this man first, okay?” I pleaded him to not ask another question

But before the boy run to his grandma, Keith grabs him in his shoulder and smiled.

“See you soon, boy.” He said.

As my son is out of sight.

Levi started “Is he..”

“He is my son. Yes.” I cut him off again whatever he wants to ask.

“No. I mean is he..” he trailed as he combed his hair out of frustration.

“No. He is not your son.” I finish him off and started to walk away.

“For heaven’s sake! Let me finish first!” He yelled at me.

“What do you want,Keith? Why are you even here?” I asked him.

“Well..”

“Keith baby, where have you been? I was looking for you everywhere.” The blonde woman clings on his arms. I saw a diamond ring on her left hand.

So that was it. I gave him 5 years. 5 damn years and he chose to be with this woman. And another 5 years for recovering myself from the mess he did to me.

I push away all my love for him and composed myself. I faced him in a professional way.

“Its good to see you again Mr. Alford. Enjoy your night!” I bid them goodbye.

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