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(Eto na yung promise ko… the missing SPG paragraphs!! Happy reading!!)

Previously…

He felt so inadequate. How could he ever give Abby that kind of chance had she been with him instead of Maya? He was right in leaving her at the convent. Hindi din ako magiging mabuting ama kung nasa akin si Abby.  Hindi ko kayang ibigay sa kanya ang lahat. Napaka special na bata ni Abby. She should have the best in the world.

That night, Richard went to see Maya in her office. He knew what he needed to do.

He sat on the chair across her desk. “Maya, masayang masaya ako na makilala ang anak ko, makitang magaling na sya ulit, at makita ang mga achievements nya sa school. Salamat at binigyan mo ako ng chance ma experience lahat ng iyon”. He paused and looked down. “Pero… magpapaalam na sana ako”, he said softly.

“Ha? Magpapaalam??”

“Inisip ko na mabuti siguro kung umuwi na uli ako sa amin sa San Nicolas. May karinderya naman si Nanay doon, tutulong nalang ako dun sa kanya.” He couldn’t meet her eyes.

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“Richard, may problema ba?” she was getting nervous at how the conversation was going.

He looked at her. His eyes were filled with sadness. “Maya, paano kung dumating yung araw na magtanong si Abby tungkol sa daddy nya? Paano ko haharapin si Abby pag nalaman nyang ako ang tatay nya at iniwan ko sya?” Richard felt a tear streak down his face. He wiped it impatiently. “Maya, ikaw ang totoong magulang ni Abby, hindi ako. Ikaw ang nag aruga, nagpalaki at nagmahal sa kanya. Ikaw gumagastos sa lahat ng kelangan nya. Lahat ng meron si Abby ngayon, lahat ng narating at mararating nya, dahil sa iyo. Wala akong karapatang matawag na ama nya. Mas mabuti sigurong hindi na nya malaman ang totoo”.

Maya stood up and went around her desk. She sat on the chair in front of Richard. She took his hands in hers.

“Richard, anak mo si Abby. Hindi yun magbabago. Kung hindi dahil sa yo, wala sya dito. At kung hindi dahil uli sa yo, hindi sya magkakaron ng second chance. Abby is my happiness. And for bringing her to my life the first time, and for saving her the second time, I will forever be grateful to you, Chard.”

“Maya…”, he began.

“Shhh”, she put a finger to his lips. She scooted forward on the chair, their knees now touching. “Richard, makinig ka. Abby needs you. May mga bagay na hindi ko kaya ibigay sa kanya. Hindi lang naman material na bagay ang kelangan ni Abby. Please, Richard. Please stay”, her eyes were pleading. 

“Ayokong guluhin ang buhay nyo ni Abby. Pano kung balang araw mag-asawa ka? Magiging kumpleto na din ang pamilya ni Abby. Magkakaron na sya ng matatawag na daddy. Baka makagulo lang ako sa buhay nyo,” he said sadly.

Maya placed her hands on his cheeks. She looked into his eyes and slowly leaned forward. Richard’s eyes grew wide as her lips gently touched his…

She pulled back and looked at him again. He held her gaze but his eyes showed his confusion.

“Hindi ka din dense ano?” Maya smiled at him.

Richard continued to stare at her. Then a smile slowly formed on his lips as realization dawned on him.

Maya put her arms around his neck as their lips found each other for the second time.

He felt her soft lips on his. This time, though, he was filled with anticipation. He had known early on that he liked her, but he didn’t allow his feelings to get out of hand. But now that she let him know how she felt, the floodgates opened. All the bottled up emotions he had been keeping inside rushed out.

He put his hand behind her head and revelled in the sensation of her mouth on his. He probed gently with his tongue and she allowed him in. She let out a sigh as he deepened the kiss, enjoying in the warmth of his mouth as shivers went down her spine.

Richard pulled Maya towards him and sat her on his lap, never breaking contact with her mouth. He kept one hand behind her head, the other around the small of her back. Maya’s hands were laced around his nape, not letting him go either.

They finally paused to come up for air. Maya opened her eyes and looked at Richard. He was gazing at her in awe. He could barely believe what was happening.

“Kelan pa, Maya?” Richard whispered softly. He was curious. But more than that, he needed to be convinced that she was sure of what she was doing.

She took a deep breath and ran her fingers thru his hair. “Richard, I’ve never felt this way about a man before. Noon pa, tuwing nagkaka bangga tayo by accident, para akong nakukuryente… para akong teenager na may crush…”, she paused. “Pero na-realize ko na hindi lang crush yun, nung gabi na nandito si James…  wala akong ginawa that night over dinner but compare the two of you. And James came up short in every aspect. I found myself wishing na ikaw nalang sana, at hindi si James, ang nanliligaw sa akin. After what happened at the garden after we talked, and then after I got sick, I saw how much you cared for me. I started to think of you… a lot”, she admitted shyly.

“Pero Maya, ano nalang ang sasabihin ng mga tao? Driver mo lang ako. Hindi ko kayang tapatan ang estado mo…” He sounded agitated.

“Do you think I care about that, Richard?”, she asked softly. “Di ba sinabi ko naman sa yo kung ano ang hinahanap ko sa isang lalaki? Sa yo ko lang nakita ang lahat ng yun. Sabi mo nga na pihikan ako di ba? Papakawalan pa ba kita after kong naghanap ng matagal?” she asked with a smile.

He brushed her hair with his fingers then tilted her face to look in her eyes. He saw nothing but love in them. He pulled her into his arms again and embraced her tightly.

“Ano, ako lang ba ang aamin, ha?” Maya asked, pinching him on the nose.

Richard laughed. “Naku, kung pwede lang, matagal na kitang niligawan”, he began. “Kaya lang sabi ng boss ko, bawal daw ako magka girlfriend eh!”

The two of them laughed as Maya remembered that day.

“I love you, Maya.”

“I love you too, Richard.”

Their lips met again. This time with more passion, more urgency. Her hands started exploring his body, moving around as if with a mind of its own. Richard became aware of the stirrings of desire coming over him. Maya looked at him, his eyes were smouldering as he tried to control himself.

She knew what he wanted. She felt the same way.

“Love me now, Richard”, she whispered.

Richard carried Maya back to his room, his eyes never leaving her face. He laid her on the bed and slowly peeled off her clothes, drinking in everything he saw, every bit of skin, as it was exposed to him.

“Maya… you’re so beautiful”. She lowered her eyes, shyness coming over her as he looked at her with hungry eyes.

He stepped out of his clothes. Her face inflamed as she saw his whole body, gloriously naked, for the first time.

He covered her with his body, molding himself onto her, fitting her frame onto his.  He propped himself on his elbows, kissing her lips, trailing down to her neck, her chest, her belly…

This was all new to her. She let him take the reins and lead the way, not letting on how nervous she was.  When she felt his tongue touch the center of her being, she lost all semblance of rational thought. She moaned out load, further flaming the fire of his passion.

He wanted to take it slowly… to be careful… She was so small, so fragile. But as he heard her moan in that low growl, he could not stop anymore.

“Maya, I want you now…” he moaned into her ear as he thrust himself into her.

The sharp pain jolted her back to her senses.

He gasped in surprise at her innocence.

“I’m sorry, Maya! Hindi ko alam… Nasaktan ba kita?” Richard cupped her face, his eyes full of concern.

She shook her head. The pain was now ebbing away, replaced with the feeling of fullness and pleasure that she could not have imagined possible. “Please don’t stop Richard”, she begged him.

“Maya…”

He claimed her lips again as they continued where they left off.  He was gentler with her, waiting for her to fall in rhythm with him as he brought her higher and higher until they could not take it anymore… their bodies racking with spasms, clinging on to each other desperately and gasping for air as they reached the pinnacle together.

Richard rolled over and enveloped her in a hug, stroking her hair. He felt like the luckiest guy in the world. God has given him his daughter back. And with a bonus… he now had the most wonderful woman he’s ever met in his arms as well. And she was his, only his. Maya has not known any other man. And he wanted to make sure he will be her only one.

“Mahal na mahal kita Maya.”

Maya leaned against his chest. She had tears in her eyes. Just when she thought her life was about to fall apart, Abby pulled thru and she found love amidst all the turmoil. Everything just fell into place. She closed her eyes basking in the glow and warmth in her heart.

“I love you so much Richard.”

They fell asleep in each other’s arms, content in the love they have for each other. And secure in what the future holds for them.

Destiny made their paths cross seven years ago. And now, a twist of fate brought their lives together again. Everything felt right. They were meant to be together, to spend the rest of their days together, and with their daughter Abby by their side.

*The End*

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Oops, nagka-Epilogue!