As he promised, he cooked me fajita parchment and Garlic Butter Steak Bites when we reached home. I was watching him cook. I sat on the counter just so I could see him and the food he cooked. "Few minutes left and it will be done," he said as he turned his gaze on me. Napansin n'ya ata ang pagiging takam ko. Sino ba naman kasi ang hindi matatakam? Sa amoy pa lamang, masarap na!Pagkasabi niya no'n, akala ko ay agad niyang ibabalik ang tingin sa niluluto pero imbis na iyon ang gawin ay inilagay niya ay binitawan niya sandok na gamit at saka sumandal sa gilid ng pinaglulutuan niya. Kasabay ng pagkrus ng kaniyang mga kamay sa dibdib habang nakangiting-asong nakatitig sa akin.I don't know what's running around his mind right now. But one thing's for sure, he's happy."What?" I raised my eyebrows. Gusto kong malaman bakit gano'n siya makatingin sa akin. Nakakapanghina.To avoid the tension, I looked away. He licked his lips and chuckled a bit with what I did before spreading his arms."
"Kiel, I want mango and pasta," nakangusong saad ko. It's already my 3rd month. Panay ang crave ko sa kung ano-anong pagkain. But I was always satisfied because Kiel bought whatever I wanted. Kahit gabing-gabi na ay wala siyang pag-aalinlangan na bilhin lahat ng cravings ko. Gaya ngayon. It's already nine in the evening and I'm not sure if anyone is still selling mangoes at this hour. Gusto ko yung maasim! I also want it to dip in the bagoong! I don't even eat those. Pero ngayon, I'm drooling over it! "You sure? You will eat mango with bagoong?" naguguluhang tanong ni Kiel dahil alam niyang maarte ako sa gano'n. I'm not picky with food, okay? It's just that I really hate eating food that has this weird smell. But right now, I also feel weird because how come I'm craving for bagoong?! It would be my first time eating it! Ugh! Pregnancy cravings, I guess?Tumango ako sa kanya."I don't think you would like its smell," He wrinkled his nose.Ngumuso naman ako dahil tingin ko ayaw niya
Maaga kaming nakatulog ni Kiel. Pinaalalahan kasi siya ng kaniyang secretary na kailangan ang presensya niya kinabukasan sa kumpanya. Hindi ako sigurado kung bakit at para saan gayong maayos naman ngayon ang business nila at ni daddy.We are eating our breakfast right now. Pagkatapos ay saka kami tutungo sa kumpanya niya."I heard from dad that our company is getting better. Thanks to you, I guess?" pamimikon ko. Ngumisi siya."I think you should thank yourself, baby. I wouldn't help your business if it wasn't for you, though.""Shut up. You didn't even know me that much back then," I hissed. Mambobola talaga. "Uh-huh. That's what you think," aniya at saka muling ngumisi.Patawa-tawa pa siya nang mapansin ang pagkalito sa aking mukha.Una akong natapos sa pagkain dahil panay ang daldal niya sa hapag. Pinipilit niya kung hindi raw ba talaga s'ya pamilyar sa akin noon. Kasi raw ay nang una niya akong makita, hindi niya na halos makalimutan ang mukha ko. Hindi na raw ako maalis sa isip
Ilang araw ko nang hindi pinapansin si Kiel. Nakakainis kasi dahil kahit na naggaganito ako ngayon, hindi n'ya talaga sinubukan man lang na ipabasa sa akin 'yung mga dokumento! Arghh! What's wrong with him?"Good morning," simpleng bati niya nang magising at naabutan akong gising na rin. Nasa kama pa kami ngayon. Kagabi ay panay ang sigaw ko sa kaniya na ayaw ko siyang makatabi pero pinipilit niya pa rin na tumabi sa akin. Panay din ang pakiusap at paghihingi ng tawad sa akin pero hindi ko iyon pinansin. Naglatag nanlang ako ng malakinh unang sa pagitan namin na mas lalong ikinabuntong-hininga niya. Hindi naman na siya nangulit pa matapos no'n kaya nakatulog din agad ako."Baby, I-I said good morning," marahan niyang hinuli ang siko ko nang tatayo na sana ako at iiwan siyang mag-isa sa kwarto namin."Get off your hands, Kiel," nagtitimping sabi ko.Pero imbis na tanggalin ang kaniyang kamay ay mas lalo niya akong hinawakan. Lumapit siya sa akin at agad na niyakap mula sa likuran. "I
"Have you seen dad's new business?" tanong ko kay Kiel. We were having our lunch break inside our office. "Yup. But it was long ago the last time I visited. I'm not sure of its progress now."Bahagya kong ibinaba ang chopsticks na gamit. I haven't visited dad's business yet, that's why I'm curious about its condition. "How was it? Okay naman ba?"Nahihiya rin ako to ask daddy because I know he wants me to see it once it's already furnished. Kiel nodded. "It was actually so amazing. Seems like your dad had been planning about it years ago. Do you have any idea about it?"I lifted my right brow. "About?" I paused, "Dad's business ba?" He chuckled as he nodded."You seemed like you were thinking about something else." He noticed.Medyo umiba talaga ang pakiramdam ko habang tumatagal. Madalas akong pagod at nagbabago-bago ang mood. Pregnancy is really tiring. I faked a smile. "Nope. I was just too focused on my food. I barely hear you… ang sarap pala nito," pag-iiba ko. He licked his
"Darling, someone called me earlier…" ani mommy sa kabilang linya. Umaga ngayon, sabay kaming nagb-breakfast ni Kiel sa dining area. He's putting too much food on my plate. Para raw maging healthy ang baby namin. I just let him do that. What's my say anyway, he wanted to have a child so bad. Ugh!"Then? What did the person say?" I asked when mommy paused a bit."She's your doctor daw. And she's convincing me that we have to meet her together with your husband's parents…. for a gender reveal party she said." Even though I didn't see mom in person, based on her tone, I know she's a little bit confused and overwhelmed with too much happening!I chuckled before speaking, I noticed how Kiel gaze at me but I didn't mind him. Nagpatuloy ako sa pagkausap kay mommy."She's Celine mom, right?" I asked, waiting for her response cause she's somehow I think processing the information she has on her plate right now.Hindi ko maiwasan ang mapahalakhak tuwing natatahimik si mommy. Hindi pa ata nagsi
Days passed by, then Celine met us saying that everything went well and they are now preparing for the gender reveal party. My mother suggested that the party should be held at Fabros' villa. Pumayag naman daw ang parents ni Kiel kaya gano'n na lang ka-smooth ang naging usapan tungkol sa venue. Pagdating naman sa pagkain, napag-usapan nila to cater from one of the pricey catering and is well-known within the NCR. "Nag-suggest nga ang daddy mo Kiel. Golf daw sana. Ikaw daw ang titira tapos sa loob ng bola nando'n yung powder color," masayang saad ni Celine.We are here at BGC. Dito na kami pinapunta ni Celine because she had to attend a party nearby. It's convenient for her kaya hindi na kami nagdalawang isip pa ni Kiel."So, if that's the case, we are supposed to rent a golf club?" tanong ko.She nodded continuously."Maganda 'yon, pero ano ang napag-usapan niyo?" tanong ko ulit."At Fabros' villa. Hindi na na-push 'yung golf kasi iniisip nila masyadong malayo. Wala kasing malapit n
Gender reveal party came, nasa baba na si Kiel naghihintay sa akin. I am being conscious right now with my looks since I really felt like I gained weight! I'm not that confident right now with my body no matter how Kiel compliments and assures me of how beautiful I am in his eyes! Yes, he never fails to make me feel like I'm still pretty the same as before. I was just overthinking right now and I can't help it because I'm pregnant and my belly right now is so big. I'm doing my makeup right now. Nakaharap ako ngayon sa vanity mirror ko. Nang matapos sa pag makeup, I decided to let my hair down. I just curl the tip a bit and clip both sides of my hair para naman may dating kahit papano."I'm coming," sigaw ko before spraying another dose of perfume on my dress. Alam kong kanina pa naghihintay si Kiel, halos magi-isang oras na rin. Buti na lang at mayroon siyang mahabang pasensya sa akin kaya kailan man ay hindi siya naiinis sa paghihintay. Besides, before getting married he already k