Sofia
"CONGRATULATIONS! You're pregnant!" nakangiting anunsiyo ng OB.
Tulalang napatitig siya sa doktor. She was expecting this pero she was still shock of the confirmation.
Magkaka-baby na sila ni Gab? She will have a little Montero for real? A little Gab or her little version?
Oh my God!
Wala sa sariling napatitig siya kay Gab na naka-upo paharap sa kanya. Handa na sana siyang sikmatan ito pero natigilan siya nang makita itong naluluha habang nakikinig sa pinapaliwanag ng kanyang OB na hindi niya maintindihan.
Gosh! Talagang umiyak? Tears of misery or tears of joy
SofiaTHEYhad been okay. Umalis parin si Gab patungong Thailand pero bago ang araw na iyon ay nagulat nalang si Sofia na pinapunta pala ni Gab si Tita Astrid sa tinitirhan nito. Hindi umano ito kampanteng mag-isa siya ngayon, lalo't buntis siya. Wala siyang naging ibang choice. She stayed at Gab's town house kasama si Tita Astrid."Sofia, you'd been working all day long, kumain kana muna." Naglapag ito ng pakain sa mini table kung saan siya naka upo. Kararating lang niya mula sa isang photo shoot and she was really drowsy.The past few days were great. She felt like making up lost moments with Tita Astrid. Nagsisimula na muli siyang maging komportable dito at madalas sila nitong nagkikwentuhan.
[Sofia's POV]Me:Where are you?Anong oras na?Umuwi kana!I heaved a sigh as I typed in the words in my cellphone's keypad with deep conviction.That guy had been going home late for three consecutive nights. Malilintikan na talaga sa'kin ang lalaking iyon ngayon. It's past ten in the evening and I've already tucked the kids to bed. Nakapag-half bath narin ako and I was able to clear out the dishes and some stuff in the kitchen. Hindi na naman namin nakasama ang asawa kong mag dinner ngayon. I've been looking forward kasi our dinner time being a little lone family time, like our little bonding moment because we're kind of busy in the morning.
[Gab's POV]"PUSHit more, baby! One more!" Sofia tightly squeezed my hand as she went for another push. I hoped I could just take in all the pain that she was feeling right now.Kada ere niya ay pinagdarasal kong iyon na ang huli. Hindi ko alam kung anong problema niya ngayon, it's her fifth delivery but she was taking it so bad."Last na talaga 'to, Gab! Ayoko na!" she yelled. "Akin na yung isa mong kamay!"Binitawan ko ang telang pinangpupunas ko sa pawis ng asawa ko saka ko iyon inabot sa kanya . She grabbed my free hand impatiently. I knew what she was about to do next."Arrrggghhhh..."she pushed once again habang kagat kagat niya ang kamay
[ Sofia's POV]WHAT'Sthe best gift that you could give to a person who practically has everything? Hay, ang hirap! My husband has everything and anything that anyone could ever wish for. Yes! Eversince, he'd tell me na wala nadaw siyang mahihiling pa. He has me and our kids ( the most important to him next to his company as he would always tell)."Ma'am ito po baka magustuhan ng asawa niyo."Dumukwang ako sa estante ng mga mamahaling relo. The sales lady brought out a rolex watch. "Latest model po namin iyan ng men's watches," she smiled as I took and examined the watch.It was a simple leather strapped watch with an aluminum case and glow-in-the-dark hands. I think it would suit Gab just
[Sofia's POV]"AREyou okay, Sof?" tanong ni Dyan nang mapansin niyang napatulala na naman ako.Manong Lito's already outside. He already sent the kids home so I guess I have no choice but to go home too. I'll have to act like nothing's wrong with me in front of the kids. And the worst was, I'll have to endure Gab's presence tonight."I'm not okay. You know that," sagot ko."Then, do as I say. Kausapin mo si Gab habang maaga pa."I hope it was just as easy as that. Talk to him and ask him who the hell that bitch was. Hindi ko alam kung kaya ko bang maging kalmado kapagka nakita ko siya. Baka hindi ko mapigilan ang sarili ko at masapak ko siya ng
[Sofia's POV]"CANyou just leave? Gusto kong mapag-isa," I said calmly though I'm really dying to slap his face. Anong akala niya, na madadaan niya ako sa mga paglalambing at paglalandi niya ngayon?Napapiksi ako nang maramdaman ko ang mga palad niya sa talampakan ng isa kong binti. He was beginning to do that mouthwatering massage again."Gab!" Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin. I tried to let go from his grip pero tuloy niyang pinadaan ang mga daliri niya roon. This was his usual routine. Ang pagmamasahe sa mga talampakan ko. "Ano ba!"" I don't think this has something to do with what the kids and I did. Ano bang problema, Angel?"malambing niyang tanong. Aba, kung maka asta siya akala niya wala siya
"MY mommy and daddy!!!"Halos maglupasay na sa sahig ang batang si Sofia sa kakaiyak. Hindi man niya masyadong nasundan ang mga pangyayari pero nauunawaan na niya iyon. She was just seven. Too young for a child para masaksihan ang ganoong pangyayari. Her parents were supposed to pick her up from her Sunday school to celebrate their anniversary pero, isang masaklap na balita ang kanyang narinig mula sa kanyang yaya--isinugod umano sa ospital ang kanyang mga magulang dahil sa aksidente."Tama na anak, tama na, mabubuhay pa ang mommy at daddy mo," alo sa kanya ng kanyang Yaya Sita."Nakita kong maraming dugo yaya, nakita ko.""Ma'am makabubuti pong ilabas niyo muna ang bata dito sa ER. Hindi maiging nakikita niya ang mga
Sofia"SOFIE, I want the woman empowermenttheme for the next issue," sabi ng art director nila saka nito initsa sa harap niya ang isang folder na naglalaman ng concept proposal nito para sa shoot nila sa susunod na buwan.She took the folder and scanned through the pages pero agad ring tiniklop. "Hindi ko gusto ang mga napiling mai-feature para sa shoot, Glenn," sabi niya at napasandig sa kanyang silya. "Do you think mas magiging makatotohanan angwoman empowermentna gusto mo kung itong mga artista at mga modelong ito ang kukunin natin para sa cover?"Tumaas ang kilay ng bading nilang art director. "These women are successful in their own right, Sofia. Ano ang ibig mong sabihin?"
[Sofia's POV]"CANyou just leave? Gusto kong mapag-isa," I said calmly though I'm really dying to slap his face. Anong akala niya, na madadaan niya ako sa mga paglalambing at paglalandi niya ngayon?Napapiksi ako nang maramdaman ko ang mga palad niya sa talampakan ng isa kong binti. He was beginning to do that mouthwatering massage again."Gab!" Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin. I tried to let go from his grip pero tuloy niyang pinadaan ang mga daliri niya roon. This was his usual routine. Ang pagmamasahe sa mga talampakan ko. "Ano ba!"" I don't think this has something to do with what the kids and I did. Ano bang problema, Angel?"malambing niyang tanong. Aba, kung maka asta siya akala niya wala siya
[Sofia's POV]"AREyou okay, Sof?" tanong ni Dyan nang mapansin niyang napatulala na naman ako.Manong Lito's already outside. He already sent the kids home so I guess I have no choice but to go home too. I'll have to act like nothing's wrong with me in front of the kids. And the worst was, I'll have to endure Gab's presence tonight."I'm not okay. You know that," sagot ko."Then, do as I say. Kausapin mo si Gab habang maaga pa."I hope it was just as easy as that. Talk to him and ask him who the hell that bitch was. Hindi ko alam kung kaya ko bang maging kalmado kapagka nakita ko siya. Baka hindi ko mapigilan ang sarili ko at masapak ko siya ng
[ Sofia's POV]WHAT'Sthe best gift that you could give to a person who practically has everything? Hay, ang hirap! My husband has everything and anything that anyone could ever wish for. Yes! Eversince, he'd tell me na wala nadaw siyang mahihiling pa. He has me and our kids ( the most important to him next to his company as he would always tell)."Ma'am ito po baka magustuhan ng asawa niyo."Dumukwang ako sa estante ng mga mamahaling relo. The sales lady brought out a rolex watch. "Latest model po namin iyan ng men's watches," she smiled as I took and examined the watch.It was a simple leather strapped watch with an aluminum case and glow-in-the-dark hands. I think it would suit Gab just
[Gab's POV]"PUSHit more, baby! One more!" Sofia tightly squeezed my hand as she went for another push. I hoped I could just take in all the pain that she was feeling right now.Kada ere niya ay pinagdarasal kong iyon na ang huli. Hindi ko alam kung anong problema niya ngayon, it's her fifth delivery but she was taking it so bad."Last na talaga 'to, Gab! Ayoko na!" she yelled. "Akin na yung isa mong kamay!"Binitawan ko ang telang pinangpupunas ko sa pawis ng asawa ko saka ko iyon inabot sa kanya . She grabbed my free hand impatiently. I knew what she was about to do next."Arrrggghhhh..."she pushed once again habang kagat kagat niya ang kamay
[Sofia's POV]Me:Where are you?Anong oras na?Umuwi kana!I heaved a sigh as I typed in the words in my cellphone's keypad with deep conviction.That guy had been going home late for three consecutive nights. Malilintikan na talaga sa'kin ang lalaking iyon ngayon. It's past ten in the evening and I've already tucked the kids to bed. Nakapag-half bath narin ako and I was able to clear out the dishes and some stuff in the kitchen. Hindi na naman namin nakasama ang asawa kong mag dinner ngayon. I've been looking forward kasi our dinner time being a little lone family time, like our little bonding moment because we're kind of busy in the morning.
SofiaTHEYhad been okay. Umalis parin si Gab patungong Thailand pero bago ang araw na iyon ay nagulat nalang si Sofia na pinapunta pala ni Gab si Tita Astrid sa tinitirhan nito. Hindi umano ito kampanteng mag-isa siya ngayon, lalo't buntis siya. Wala siyang naging ibang choice. She stayed at Gab's town house kasama si Tita Astrid."Sofia, you'd been working all day long, kumain kana muna." Naglapag ito ng pakain sa mini table kung saan siya naka upo. Kararating lang niya mula sa isang photo shoot and she was really drowsy.The past few days were great. She felt like making up lost moments with Tita Astrid. Nagsisimula na muli siyang maging komportable dito at madalas sila nitong nagkikwentuhan.
Sofia"CONGRATULATIONS!You're pregnant!" nakangiting anunsiyo ng OB.Tulalang napatitig siya sa doktor. She was expecting this pero she was still shock of the confirmation.Magkaka-baby na sila ni Gab? She will have a little Montero for real? A little Gab or her little version?Oh my God!Wala sa sariling napatitig siya kay Gab na naka-upo paharap sa kanya. Handa na sana siyang sikmatan ito pero natigilan siya nang makita itong naluluha habang nakikinig sa pinapaliwanag ng kanyang OB na hindi niya maintindihan.Gosh! Talagang umiyak? Tears of misery or tears of joy
Sofia"SOFIEyou know, we can't afford to lose your shots," daing ni Glenn habang nagliligpit siya ng mga naiwang gamit sa mini office niya sa Infinity. "The management is just asking you to apologize.""No! I won't apologize. Hindi ko na kasalanan kung ipinanganak na bruha ang lecheng Leximina George Jeminez nayan! Kung iyan ang gusto ng head ay wala na akong magagawa."Nagpapadyak si Glenn. "Sofie naman. Nakiusap na nga ako kay Madam na iyon nalang ang gagawin mo. Apologize.""No!" Hindi niya ito binalingan at tuloy lang sa pagsilid sa mga gamit niya sa dala-dalang box."Sof, we're the best client you--"
EthanHEunderwent all the best treatment. Hindi kahit kailan sumuko ang kanyang ina kahit na sobrang napakaliit ng posibilidad na pwede pa siyang mabuhay.He too wanted to live.Gusto pa niyang mabuhay para sa kanyang pamilya at sa mga taong nagmamahal sa kanya. Gusto pa niyang mabuhay para kay Sofia noon.Napakarami niyang pangarap para sa kanila. Asang asa rin siya noong gagaling pa siya kaya halos gumuho ang mundo niya ng tinaningan na siya ng doktor. Si Sofia agad ang naisip niya. Natakot siyang hindi na niya ito muling mahawakan, mayakap at mahalikan. Takot na takot siyang mangyari iyon. Pero kalakip ng takot niya ay ang labis labis na pagmamahal na nararamdaman rin niya par