His Bedwarmer’s Wife

I was surprised when Eugene came in with Vince. My chest throbbed when I saw Vince and I didn’t know what to do. Why do they come together? What is he doing here? Why did Eugene let him come?

One of the things I also noticed was the size of the weight he lost. He lost his decency and looked tired. Only now have I noticed him so much because when we met at the mall fear prevailed over me.

Is this the effect of what we did to him?

“Hi,” Vince greeted me so softly but I did not answer him. Instead, I look at Eugene who looks emotionless. I am still wondering why he brings Vince here.

Vince also brought fruit and some healthy food. He approached Uly who I would have to block him but Eugene who was next to me held my hand to stop me.

“Eugene?” I call his name but he didn’t move. A lot of thoughts ran of my mind. “Eugene?” It is ok for him that Vince will come near to my son?

He stared at Vince intently as he held my hand tightly as if making sure I wouldn’t let go. Vince sat across from Ulysses and gently stroked my son’s hand. Ulysses woke up to what Vince made.

“Dada?” he called immediately then grabbed Vince’s hand tightly.

“Eu, what are you doing?” I whisper so my son can’t hear.

“Trust me on this,” he replied. “This is for the good and this is for my son.”

“Dada, I thought you left me,” Uly said then cried. “Dada, I had a bad dream. I saw a man and I can’t see his face but he kept calling my name while crying. Then, I tried to reach him but he disappeared dada. That man disappeared while crying and said he loves me.”

Ulysses cried as if he could still feel what was happening in his dream. I want to approach my son to comfort but Eugene holds me tight and pulled me back.

“Dada, why you’re not answering?” Ulysses asked.

“I’m here, baby. Don’t cry, sorry if I let go of your hand while you were sleeping. Dada did something,” Eugene said. I saw the astonishment on Uly’s face and gently stroked the hand he was holding. He put it on his face while stroking his cheek.

“Then who’s hands is this?” Ulysses ask.

Vince turned to us as if asking permission then Eugene nod.

What’s happening?

Is it Vince?

Does Eugene know anything?

“I feel safe in his hands, dada. I thought it was you. Just like your hands, it’s warm and I feel secure.” My tears dripped and I don’t know why.

God!

What is really going on?

“Who are you?” Eugene asked.

“Hi, I am uncle Vince, we met at the mall, remember?” I saw the twinkle in my son’s eyes.

As if he is excited.

“Yes, I remember. Even I saw you one time but I can’t forget your face. It’s like I saw you before we met in the mall. But I can’t remember when. My mind says that we’ve never been met but my heart says we did.”

Vince cried while holding my son’s cheek.

What is really going on here?

“I’m sorry.”

“Why are you asking sorry uncle, did you do something?” Ulysses tried to touch Vince’s face and when he touched Vince’s tears, he immediately wiped them away. “Please don’t cry, uncle. My heart hurts.” I saw the sadness in Ulysses’ eyes.

“Sorry, I can’t help myself,” he said.

“Do you feel sorry for me? Dada said I can still see. You know that even if I only saw you once, your face is clear in my mind. It’s as clear as mommy and dada’s faces. It’s a pity I can’t see you anymore.” I saw Uly’s sadness.

“Nope, don’t say that. Your dada and I won’t let that happen. I’ll help your dada make a way for you to see again.” Uly’s face lit up.

I look at Eugene who is still emotionless staring at the two.

“Really, uncle?”

“Yes, that is why I am here, to tell you that you’ll see soon. You’re dada ask me some help and I can’t say no to him.” What is Vince saying and what are he and Eugene planning?

“Thank you, uncle Vince. You’re as great as Dada.”

“Well, you are a treasure than anyone else. Besides, your dad loves you so much and he’s willing to do anything for you. Your lucky to have him.”

“Eu,”

“Don’t interrupt, Ley. Please trust me on this just for Ulysses.” I let Vince and Ulysses talk. I trust Eu and I know he knows what’s best for our son.

But there is still a lot of question in my mind.

“Ulysses, can I ask two little favors from you?” Vince asked.

“What’s it is? as long as not difficult,”

“Don’t forget me no matter what happens, can you?” Ulysses nodded and said yes with a wide smile.

“Good. The last one is —–” he looked at Eugene then spoke without taking his eyes off.

“Can you hug me tight and call me daddy just only for now.”

I looked at Eugene to see if he would react but I didn’t see him resisting. But, he just let Vince.

“I already have a dada but because you said daddy, ok.” Then Ulysses stretched out as if hugging. Vince reached for Ulysses’s hug and hugged my son tightly. I didn’t understand anything and my brain was full of conclusions but I admit that I was touched by both.

“I love you, Daddy Vince,” Ulysses said making Vince cry even more. “I love you daddy Vince so don’t cry because I’m hurting. Do you love me?” Vince nods while hugging Uly tightly.NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

“I love you so much, son.” I looked at Eugene who was holding my hand tightly while staring at the two.

Is it Vince?

Is he the real father of Ulysses?