Miggy's POV
It's been a few days since we had an encounter with Teresa and we discovered the truth about her twin. She was Gab's mother. Gab said goodbye that he would have just returned to Bulacan, but I did not allow him to go and said it would be better for him to come here first while we waited for the result of the DNA test. Coincidentally, he was called to one of the companies to which he had applied, so he was able to start a job.
From that day on, Gab became quiet and did not visit my unit much. There has been a slight change in his treatment of Meynard and me, and I understand that because I know the reasons. So my unit has changed a lot before when it comes to night. My unit is noisy because it is full of fun and laughter while preparing dinner and even while eating. But now Gab is not so naughty and even if he laughs, he is not as happy as before. I feel a bit isolated, especially towards myself.
Jhay occasionally visits Gabie at the hospital, according to Jhay's news to Meynard. While I have also left work, and I am also thinking of resigning to rest first. I thought of taking a vacation when it was all over because I knew this was what I needed right now. With all that I've been through over the past few months, it's not a joke. I feel like I'm about to go insane.
I'm just waiting for Gabie to get well and know the DNA result a few days from now. Even though it hurts, I have to accept the truth, so now I'm just preparing myself.
I heard that Gabie's condition has improved. I am just waiting for her to wake up. There are no more complications, so her condition has become stable.
Today the results of the DNA test are scheduled to be released. I know I'm not the only one who's nervous if it's not Gab. In fact, he probably left early and didn't go through my unit. I was still waiting for him so we could be together. ate breakfast but he did not come.
We would meet at the coffee shop in the last place we went so that we could talk properly, but before that I decided to visit Gabie first. I've only been able to visit him since he had the operation. I always keep in touch with Meynard and Jhay, who talk about his condition.
When I got out of the ICU, I saw Teresa inside crying and it was as if she was talking to it, so I had no choice but to wait. I sat on metal chairs placed outside the ICU that served as a waiting area reserved for the patient's relatives. I can't go inside the ICU while Teresa is still there, not because I don't want us to reach out, but because there aren't many people inside. Only one person can go in there and the stay there is also limited.
Soon I saw him coming out.
"Here you are," he greeted when he saw me just standing there, about to say goodbye to him. I decided to visit Gabie for a while before going to the coffee shop so that I could wait for them all there.
"I just wanted to visit him. I can only visit him now since it happened," I said softly. I could see the tan under his eyes, obviously lacking in sleep due to Gabie's vigilance.
"Thank you so much for all the help my son gave us. I don't know what could have happened to her. I know it's all my fault. It wouldn't have happened to her if I hadn't lied to her. I knew I was to blame for everything that happened because from the beginning I had hidden from him the truth of his true identity. That's the only way I know so he won't ask about his father again. I don't want him to think we were abandoned, because the truth is, I stayed away from Gabriel because I didn't want to ruin the family, just because of a one-night mistake. I didn't mean to plan everything deliberately, just driven by the impulse and influence of alcohol. But I know that's still no reason for me to ruin the good relationship your family has,
I didn't expect this to happen today, because I'm just here to visit Gabie, not to talk to her. But I can't do anything because I'm already here and I'm very rude if I suddenly leave him. I understand why he did that, so I also understand how Gabie felt, so he chose to run away that night.
"I don't know if my son can forgive me? It hurts but I can't do anything because it's really my fault. I will tolerate my son's hatred of me because I know I have hurt him too much and it is not easy for him to accept what he has learned. I also apologize to you because I did not intend to hurt, shout and embarrass you that night. I was just carried away by my intense emotions. I didn't think that you were the lover I heard Jhay and I were talking about. I wouldn't object to you two if it wasn't just this situation, because I have no right to interfere with my son's life even if he is still my son. She has the right to choose someone who will make her happy and take care of her and possibly be with her for life. But we all know it's not you because of his relationship with your father. Forgive me for what happened to us and your father. I am not asking for your forgiveness now because I know and understand that all this is not easy for you either. I'm also sure you're hurt by all of this as well. All right, come in, thank you for listening, I'll be the first, "he didn't wait for me to say something, he quickly walked away from me despite his continued crying.
I could have done nothing but let him. I will continue the reason why I am here today. I followed what I was told by the nurse who was on duty before entering the lodging inside the ICU where Gabie was lying.
There are still things attached to his devices and the sound of his sleep, as if he has no problems that he has gone through in the past. I carefully sat in the plastic chair next to her hospital bed.
"Hi. How are you? I'm sorry if I've only been able to visit you since the night we rushed you here to the hospital. I'm having a hard time. I don't know how to deal with you after all. I know you're struggling and hurting too, so I'm also not sure if you want to see me. You're awake! Many are waiting for your eyes to open again, and we miss seeing your beautiful smiles, including me, "I talked to her. Because what they said does not mean that they are in a coma and that they can no longer hear, it is better to talk about it to facilitate their recovery.
I took a deep breath before speaking again.
"Gabie, I'm sorry if you were hurt because of me. I didn't mean it and I don't know much about what happened. Even now, I am still confused by what is happening. Later, we will meet to confirm the truth and to end everything. Now the results of the DNS test of the three of us are set to come out, to prove that which of the two of you and Gab is really daddy's real son. All this hurts me a lot, and I know it does for you too. We are all just victims of the joke of destiny. I hope you can resolve your misunderstanding with your mother. I know you and each other love each other very much. Me, I have no choice but to prepare myself for the possible outcome. I will leave on my own so that both of us will not have any more difficulties. It is enough for me that God has heard my request to save you, and I will accept that whatever the outcome is, it is important that you be safe on the brink of death. For me to stay away from you only for a while until everything is ours, I can't stay away from you or ignore you if it's true that you are my brother, right? " I cried for her story.
I'm sorry because it's really my fault. If I only understood why we met, I hope everything doesn't end like this. I'm married. That's why I didn't get the message properly. I don't know if it's possible that you've been looking for me for a long time, because that's what my daddy wanted before he disappeared. Because he wants to recover. But that's not what I understood, so I was able to woo you. I'm sorry everything got worse because of me. Take care of yourself when I'm gone. Don't let yourself go, don't forget to eat, no matter how busy you are with what you're doing. I'll be back too. I'll just rest because what happened was also tiring, so I had to stay away from here for a while. Keep fulfilling your dreams, and then congratulations because you have graduated. I hope you wake up there so that you can catch up with your graduation next week. You still have time to prepare, because I think you have been waiting for that opportunity for a long time, so I hope you don't miss it, " I immediately stood up and sealed him. a kiss on his forehead before I left the ICU.
When I arrived at the coffee shop, I saw that they were all there and I was the only one they were waiting for to arrive.
"Sorry I'm late," I said as soon as I approached them. Uncle Rick and Meynard sat side by side and then Teresa sat opposite them. Gab was sitting next to him. Her face was clearly anxious and Teresa was crying. cheeks.
"So, shall we?" Tito, who was holding a white envelope with the logo at the testing center, said that the three of us had brought our sample specimens.
Gab sighed and I saw Teresa hug Gab sideways and whisper something, then Gab nodded in response to whatever Teresa said to him. I was at the end of the seating, so I was a bit further away from them. I was closer to Meynard.
No one answered us, but Tito slowly lifted the envelope and then slowly tore the very edge of it to get the contents out.
epidoxossanalyse.de
Alejandro Miguel Sansebastian
Street 10i
12345 Taguig
Case NO. XYZ1234
Manila 31.08.2020
Paternity Test Certificate
By order of Gabriella Therese Alonzo, 2 we were requested to perform a paternity test. The following individuals were examined:
Sample NR. Role Name Date of birth
HIID2348_001 Alleged Brother Alejandro Miguel Sansebastian 11/11/1995
HIID2348_002 Sister Gabriella Therese Alonzo 2 03/28/1997
Regarding the sampling of the participants, please refer to the protocols in copy.
We received the originals of the identity confirmations and of the consent statements.
In all analyzed PCR systems, Alejandro Miguel Sansebastian does show the genetic markers which have to be present for the biological brother of the child Gabriella Therese Alonzo 1. The biostatistical analysis of the PCR systems was performed according to the Essen-Moiler method. The probability of Mr. Alejandro Miguel Sansebastian being the biological brother of Gabriella Therese Alonzo 2 is > 99.9999%.
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis, it is proven that Mr. Alejandro Miguel is the biological brother of the child, Gabriella Therese Alonzo 2.
Although we all expected the result, we were equally surprised by what we read written on that white paper, except for Teresa, who, from the beginning, was complacent and she was sure of what she was telling us.
Gab couldn't even stop crying, which I knew he had been trying to keep from pouring out. While I was there, I didn't immediately notice that I was holding my breath watching them. Then I noticed that I had taken a deep breath.
It's still hard to accept even though I already know all about it because I once heard it right from Teresa on Gabie's birthday night. But it's different when the time you've been waiting for comes because even if you don't want to believe the truth but you can't do anything because what is true will still prevail. Last night I heard from Teresa about this in my mind that it could not be true because she could have just made up everything because she just didn't want me for her child.
I silently stood up and approached Gab, because except for me at these times, who was also very hurt, there was no one but Gab. I gently pulled her and hugged her tightly, but I said nothing because I knew no matter what else I said, there was no right word that would ease the weight and pain she was feeling right now.
I thought he wouldn't hug me back, but I could gradually feel the tightness of his hug on me, while his sobbing was still steady. I don't know, but it hurts me more to see him hurt because we found out he wasn't my real sister, if not Gabie. In the few months I have been with Gab, he has fallen in love with me, so it is not easy for me to see him hurt. Gab and I became close. I saw his tenderness and warmth every day that I was with him in my unit. Even though we have different units every day, he is in my unit because for him it would be better for him to take care of my belongings and clean my unit because he doesn't do anything.
"Shhh... stay. 'Didn't I say nothing would change?' I comforted him as I still hugged him and slowly stroked his back.
She sobbed more than I said…
"Brother, I don't deserve the condo you gave me because it's not for me, so I'm looking for a place to move," he said softly to me while we still hugged.
"No. I said nothing would change. It's already named for you. I gave it to you at graduation. I'll buy Gabie something for her so don't think about that, hmm… "
It's not your responsibility because I'm not your brother. Then it's okay. I'm used to being alone.
"You're not alone there, your aunt is your mother's sister and then Gabie is your cousin, then Meynard and I are still here so you'll never be alone again, okay? Hopefully we can get through all of this as well. "
"Nakakahiya…"
I slowly pulled him away from me so I could see his face.
"Don't even think about what. I'm the one who tells you what I gave you. You deserve it and it's yours. Okay? We don't have to talk anymore, I'll take care of everything. I will fix it before I leave, "I finally said. He was surprised to hear from me.
"Are you leaving?" he wondered.
"Yes, we'll talk about that later. I'll really tell you, but for now, we'll talk about it first for once in for all after everything."
I helped him sit down again and then I went back to my seat. Then I saw that my uncle was also comforting Teresa while Meynard was just quietly watching us.
I sneezed before speaking.
"Uhm, I will fix everything with my lawyer before I leave so that what daddy left for her can be transferred to Gabie's name. I know it's too late for daddy to recover, but I hope you still accept it because he really intended it for him. Our lawyer spoke to me after daddy died. Mommy didn't know about what he left for Gabie. Then I also found out that daddy left a trust fund with Gabie, which means he has been planning for a long time to find you and your mother. But not just because he disappeared before you were found. As for Gab, don't worry, I have no intention of taking back whatever I gave him. But it wasn't from what daddy left if it wasn't from me, because the lawyer hasn't handled the transfer yet due to personal matters. But I'll call him and talk to him, maybe this time he can do it. Ah, Meynard will take care of letting you know for the update, "I explained to them.
They just quietly listened to me and no one was surprised to ask questions or deny what I said.
"'That's all I can say, I'll be ahead of you. Meynard, you take care of everything, I'll just call you so we can talk. "
Then I got up and left them there.
I walked to where my car was parked and then hurriedly drove it home to my condo because I could no longer bear the weight of how I felt now. I want to shout and get lost, but I can't do that because I still have to drive my car home. I'll make sure I don't have an accident like I did before.
My tears began to well up as I rode the elevator up to my unit. I can't help it anymore because my chest tightens even more when I try to stop myself from choking. Luckily, I was the only one on the elevator because if someone were there, they probably would have said something else when they saw me sobbing like a child.
I locked myself in the room and poured out everything I was feeling. I thought I was okay when I found out the truth, but it wasn't. It's more painful to know the fact that it can't be undone because it's not just because someone said if there's no basis for it and that's the DNS test. I also can't say that they criticized Teresa for the result because they don't know where we talked to do this testing. And one more thing, they don't have much value in manipulating the result.
I don't know why I just feel this way at these times. I can't describe what I can only call how I feel right now. All I knew was that he was heavy and had chest pain, so I couldn't stop crying.