Patrick Garcia finally breaks his silence on relationship with Jennylyn Mercado

Majority of the members of the entertainment press were surprised to see Patrick Garcia the other night when he attended the presscon of “Babangon ako’t Dudurugin Kita,” the newest teleserye of GMA 7 that will premiere on March 24 on its telebabad block.

Many thought he was in the United States. Others believed he won’t attend to avoid answering the issues involving him and Jennylyn Mercado. But in fairness to Patrick, he attended the presscon and gamely answered all the questions thrown at him by the entertainment press.

 Patrick admitted that he did plan to go to the US to study film directing and he had casually mentioned this in several interviews in the past. But since he has work (he’s playing the role of a journalist in “Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita”), he had to forego his planned trip to the US and devote his time to this new teleserye that stars Yasmien Kurdi, Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC De Vera and Ms. Dina Bonnevie.

He still has to set foot on the set of the new GMA teleserye being directed by Joel Lamangan as his character named Lawrence will enter the series on the fifth week. Plus his girlfriend Jennylyn got pregnant so he has to be here and stay with her.

But he has to still  talk to Jennylyn who has changed her cellphone number that’s why all efforts of Patrick to communicate with her have been futile. He wants to visit her at her home but he’s worried how he would be welcomed by Jenny. He’s also kind of wary of the fact that he’s not welcome to Jen’s family.

If we were to analyze Patrick’s words, it appears that even him is clueless on what’s the real status of his relationship with his pregnant girlfriend. It seems their relationship has gotten shakier and even ended in a breakup, if Jennylyn’s words were to be taken as gospel truth.

“I really don’t know what’s happening and I myself am really wondering why all these are happening. She has her complaints and maybe they’re part of her pregnancy blues—the sudden change in her emotional state. In fact, I only knew that we’re no longer together when I saw her on TV saying so. Break na pala kami,” he explained.

Jennylyn’s “break-up” version

Jennylyn gave an interview on TV where she said that it’s over between her and Patrick, and that she will raise their child alone. This came out sometime after Patrick’s interview on The Buzz, where the former child actor reportedly said he’s not sure if the baby that Jennylyn is carrying in her womb is his.

After hearing Jennylyn say in that interview that they have parted ways, Patrick said that he tried calling her up. Even before that interview came out, he had been trying to call her but all he got was a connection error. It dawned on Patrick that Jenny has changed her phone number, thus preventing any attempt of him to contact her.

Going by Jennylyn’s statements, it’s pretty obvious that she’s making it appear that Patrick is irresponsible and was at fault for the failure of their relationship. Isn’t he going to defend himself?

“For me, I’ll just keep quiet na lang. Kasi the more I defend myself, the more the problem gets longer...the more things will be thrown back at me. I just wanted it all to stop. And I don’t want to give more pressure to Jen because she’s pregnant. I hope that everything will be fixed. I really hope so,” said Patrick.

Jennylyn, it seems, have given up on their relationship, but Patrick is willing to give her more time. “You know, it all depends on her, because she said on TV she doesn’t want it anymore. Maybe, because she’s pregnant that’s why she said those things. I don’t know. Only time can tell.”

He said he’s still here for Jen if she wants to, and for their baby. And he’s hoping to be told of Jen’s schedule with her visits to the doctor. He wants to have updates about their child and Jen’s condition as well.

He said that he’s calling a common friend to inquire about Jen and he’s hoping he can ask this friend of theirs to get the schedules of Jen when she goes to her OB-Gyne for check-up.

“Kahit hindi niya ako pansinin, I just want to be there for her check-up. Kung talagang ayaw na niya, I respect that. But if she really cares about our baby, of course, I still want to be the father, and I still want to know about the updates and what’s happening sa development ng magiging baby namin.”

Very open and candid

It was a pleasant surprise to see Patrick very open with his answers and taking time to address the issues. The press people are accustomed to Patrick in choosing to keep mum about certain issues and not giving any comment. Maybe this time, Patrick has realized the need to clarify on issues involving her and Jennylyn that’s why he did not become stingy with his answers.

Patrick is puzzled with Jennylyn’s claim that he’s an “absentee” boyfriend and father-to-be because he hardly communicates with her.

“I get to call her naman. Maybe she wants a little bit...more siguro ang gusto niya. I get to do the things naman that she wants. I’m just human so sometimes, hindi ko naibibigay on time or late ako or hindi ko nabili. Tao lang ako para magkamali ng ganoon. But you know, you don’t have to decide on it or you don’t have to react on it na, as if ganoon ako palagi,” he explained.

He also took exception to the claim that he’s unsure that he’s the father of Jen’s baby. “From the start, I never doubted that the baby is mine. I proudly admitted nga naman that it’s my baby,” he said.

After all the things that had been said by Jennylyn, is Patrick still willing to patch things up with her?

“The answer doesn’t have to come from me. I only saw her on TV saying that break na kami. So, basically... well, she didn’t talk to me personally. It would be good if matters could be fixed and ironed out. But if she doesn’t want to talk to me or to speak with me, I respect that. I just don’t want her to be pressured.”