It's really true that time passes by so fast whenever you're having fun or when you're happy. Everyday is like a family day for us, lalo na kung walang duty si Zandrey. I haven't felt this way when I was raising Andrei alone with the help of Dad and Mommy Miranda. Iba pala talaga kapag may kasama kang nagpapalaki sa mga bata.Everyday, we get to discover new things about Andrew., and also about Andrei. We are able to witness the two of them grow up day by day. Nakita namin ang unang tawa ni Andrew, his first time crawling, his first time eating solid food and a lot more. And gladly, we were able to record those moments. I realized just how important those pictures and videos are. At least we have something to go back to when we miss things.Yeah, it has been months and months. Mabilis lang iyong oras. I want my kids to stay as young as they can be, but we really can't stop those, can we?And I can't believe the baby I just gave birth to is turning 1 today. Feeling ko magiging emosyona
"Will you marry me?"When I got pregnant with the twins, I never thought about being with anyone. Sa isip ko, okay na sa akin na ako lang mag-isa. I have the twins, so I don't really feel the need to be with any guy at all.Napuno rin ako ng galit at hinanakit kay Zandrey. I never fell in love with anybody before him. Minsan iniisip ng mga tao sa paligid ko na bato ako. Kasi hindi talaga ako nagkakagusto. Kaya ganoon na lang ang hinanakit ko kay Zandrey when he left, after making me fall for him. Sobrang dali niya akong napahulog sa kanya, and I even made things I don't really do with other people.After knowing I got pregnant, nangako ako sa sarili kong hindi na muling magpapapasok ng lalaki sa buhay ko. Kasi sakit lang ang dala nila.I never thought about someone popping that question to me, kasi pakiramdam ko hindi naman ako wife material, nor a girlfriend material. I'm not like other girls who would check the ring first.Hearing this question from Zandrey almost made me stop from
I still don't have an answer to Zandrey. Alam kong medyo mahaba na iyong oras na ibinigay niya sa akin. Pero kasi, hindi pa ako handang sumagot. May mga bagay pa akong kailangan isipin at i-consider. Ayaw ko namang sumagot ng kahit ano tapos hindi ako sigurado. He deserves a firm answer from me. Kailangan ko lang talaga ng konting oras pa.But in the other side of my brain, may takot rin na baka mainip siya kakahintay. Ayaw ko namang mangyari 'yon.It was already late in the evening. Tulog na ang mga bata at nasa kabilang kwarto na. Tanging ako na lang iyong gising pa. May ginagawa pa kasi akong trabaho."Hi," Zandrey greeted when he entered the room. He just came from work. Buong araw siyang nasa hospital."Hey," I replied.I felt him kiss the top of my head bago dumiretso sa bathroom para maligo.I tried not to be distracted by his presence. Kailangan kong makatapos ng trabaho ngayon kasi sasamahan ko bukas si Andrei sa school. They have an event and I wanted to be there. Magpi-perf
He just stared at me when he said those words, like he can't believe I actually said it. Hindi ko tuloy alam kung ano ang susunod na sabihin o gawin. I didn't grow up in an affectionate household, so I grew up not really not knowing how to show what I really feel. But with him everyday, he teaches me not to be afraid of what I really feel. Tinuruan niya akong harapin kung ano iyong nasa harapan ko. And it's him in front of me. It's him I wanted to be with me forever. "I know I made you wait for quite a while," I started. I honestly don't know what to say. Basta ko na lang hinayaan kung ano ang lalabas sa bibig ko. Hinawakan ko ang mukha niyang malapit pa rin sa akin. I didn't plan on it to be tonight. I'm not deciding anything just because he was able to pleasure me. I know I said I was not ready for it yet, but time could never tell- it's the moment. It's a moment like this where we get to be alone together. Iyong kami lang na malaya akong maging ako. Malaya akong ipakita iyong
Masakit ang ulo ko nang matapos iyong meeting. Ramdam ko ang galit maging ng mga empleyado ko. Hindi pa daw sapat na may mga binastos siyang kasamahan dito, kailangan niya pang bastusin ang buong kompanya.We're not as big as other firms, yes. But we deliver good projects and have decent number of clients. Marami ang nagtitiwala sa amin. May mga clients kaming paulit-ulit na sa amin lumalapit for their building plans, and I take pride with that.All the remaining people in our team are my trusted teams. Wala na kaming puwang para sa mga taong puro sakit ng ulo ang bigay sa amin. We make sure we do our jobs well so in return, the management also makes sure they are well-paid, appreciated, and protected.Kaya ganito na lang ang sakit ng ulo ko dahil ramdam ko ang galit at pag-aalala nila dahil sa ginawa ni Engr. Aragon. We made plans- how we should counter those claims and what other things we should do after. Lahat kami ay nagbigay ng mga ideya kung paano namin ito maaayos.After our me
I was so drained after the interview. Sobrang napiga iyong utak ko. Hindi pa namn ako sanay na ini-interview. But in order to disprove Engr. Aragon's claims, I needed to face it."You did well," Dad said. He was here all the time to remind me that it's going to be okay. Maging ang ilan naming empleyado ay nandito rin at nagta-thumbs up pa sa akin.Ang gusto ko na lang ngayon ay umuwi at magpahing. I was not able to take a good rest prior to this interview. Aligaga na kasi ako at nahirapan na ding matulog. Sobrang daming scenarios ang pumapasok sa isip ko.I just wanted to stay with my kids for today and spend some time with them. Pakiramdam ko hindi ko na sila masyadong nakakasama. Mabilis pa naman silang lumaki."You owe yourself a good rest," Dad said. Kita niya siguro iyong pagod sa mukha ko. "Umuwi ka na lang ngayon. Ako na muna bahala ng lahat dito. I will keep on coordinating with the lawyer so don't stressed yourself too much thinking about this."Pero kahit naman anong gawin ko
Masusubukan talaga iyong kakayahan mo kapag may pinagdadaanan ka. Lalo na kung marami ang nakasalalay sa kamay mo. You will realize a lot of things- may it be big or small. Mas lalo mong makikilala ang sarili mo at makikilala mo rin ang mga taong handang tumulong at manatili sa 'yo sa panahon na nangangailangan ka.Dad stayed with me during the interview and even brain-stormed with me on making sure that we pass through this hurdle.Mommy Emily would always text or call me to remind me I'm a great leader and a Mom. Lagi niyang sinasabi sa aking I am good at being both a leader and a Mom. She doesn't know but her words really inspired me.Lagi ring bumibisita at nangungumusta sina Daisy at Dominic. Daisy always tells me she's just a call away. Kapag kailangan ko daw ng kasangga ay agad siya lilipad papunta sa akin. Dom was so supportive as well. Kung anong tulong daw ang kailangan ko ay pipilitin niyang makatulong. Even Thaniel contacted me several times and offered help.And of course
Dahil sa dami ng mga nangyayari, minsan naiisip ko na lang sumuko. Kaso marami ang nakasalalay sa akin. Kaya hindi pwede iyon.We tried to do a lot of things to stop this problem. We even resorted to talking to Engr. Aragon personally just so we will know where he is getting this hate from, anong pinaghuhugutan niya, at anong pwede naming gawin para maitigil na ang paninira niya. I feel like we are at our lowest by doing this. Pero at this time, kung kailangan kong magpakumbaba, gagawin ko. For the sake of the firm and the people under me.Isasama ko sana ang abogado namin para harapin siya pero hindi siya pumayag. When I presented to see him just myself, I was quite surprised na pumayag siya. Ang akala ko ay mas magmamatigas pa siya."We're here to settle whatever we can settle with you," I said. Wala kung ano sa mukha niya. Prente lang siya nakaupo sa harap namin at nakatingin sa amin. siguro ay nagmamayabang na siya sa loob niya dahil dumating na sa point na lumapit ako nang ganito
TW: Abuse, ViolenceZandrey's POVI was almost running late for my next class. Naharang kasi ako nina Jed at Dominic. Nag-aayang makipag-group date. To avoid prolonging the conversation, I just agreed to go. There's no harm in it. Besides, I might benefit from it. In whichever way, I'm not sure. Lagi lang naman akong game sa mga buhay nila. Lately, all I did was study and go home when I have the chance. I can't mess this up. Not when I don't want to be under my dad's roof anymore. Kaya kailangan kong pagbutihin ang pag-aaral. I know he has the wealth, but I don't really trust him in giving it to me as his heir. Baka may iba siyang anak, so I have to do well on my own. I don't really need his money.I passed by the Library since it was the closest route going to our building. But it was quite packed with students so I bumped into a girl."Are you okay? I'm so sorry," I quickly said. I helped her picked up her things that fell on the floor. When I looked up, I almost stopped.Man, she's
"Does your tummy still hurts?" Andren asked. He's holding a book while looking at me. Napansin niya sigurong napapangiwi ako."Konti. Pero hindi naman gaano," I replied."Mom, why don't you go to the hospital?" Andrew butted in. "Hindi pa naman siguro ako manganganak. Mararamdaman ko naman 'yon," I murmured. I inhaled-exhaled. This month's gonna be my month. We'll finally going to have our baby girl.Zandrey and I had been married already for 8 years. We already have three boys. And finally, after several years of waiting ay magkakaanak na rin kami ng baby girl. I was actually waiting for this. And it indeed came."Asan ba ang Kuya niyo?" I inquired. Andrew and Andren looked at each other. "Where's Andrei?" I asked again."Umakyat ng ligaw," Andrew replied laughingly. My eyes widened because of what I've heard. May nililigawan na ang anak ko nang hindi ko man lang alam? God, he's just sixteen!"What?" I asked, a bit panicking. Hindi pa siya pwedeng magkagirlfriend! Hindi pa siya pwe
"You may now kiss the bride," the priest said. Dahan-dahan niyang itinaas ang belo ko and smile lovingly at me before brushing his lips to mine. "I love you so much," bulong niya when he hugged me. I returned his hug, even tightier."I love you more," I replied. I felt him kissed the top of my head."Hey, stop that. Picture muna," Daisy exclaimed after that long moment we just had. Naghiwalay na kami mula sa pagyayakapan and smiled at each other.We took pictures and a lot of pictures. We wanted to have as much documentation as possible. Masasabi kong ito na talaga ang isa sa mga pinakamasasayang araw ng buhay ko. I believe this is what Zandrey feels as well. Today, we just really happy because after everything we went through, all the backwards and forwards that came in between, we are finally here and are officially married.I am Maria Airaleen Alfonso-Del Fuerto now. And I think what a beautiful name that is.Who would have thought na ang dating "group blind date" lang sana at mau
It took him weeks to fully recover from everything. He had to go to a lot of therapy to fully recover. Mabuti na lang at walang ibang na-damage sa kanya. He still has to stay at home for some more time though. But that's okay. As long as he's okay and still breathing.He already knew about my pregnancy . I will never forget the huge smile on his face when I show him a picture of the sonogram. Thank God my body also recovered kaya wala na akong problema sa pagbubuntis.We decided to have the wedding after I gave birth to the baby. Ayokong malaki iyong tiyan ko kung ikakasal ako. We agreed to it and I know we're all set for that. Kailangan din munang manganak ni Daisy because she still wants to be the one who will organize it for us.We're currently in bed, both ready to sleep when I felt him hug me. Nang lingunin ko siya, nakita kong nakangiti siya sa akin."I can't wait to marry you," he mumbled. Natawa na lang ako. We're still quite far from the date we initially set.I remember when
Iyak ako nang iyak habang nagmamaneho si Thaniel. We were still an hour away from the hospital where Zandrey is. At hindi na ako mapakali. No one would tell me what's really his condition and my heart can't stay still. "Ai, please don't forget you're pregnant. Makakasama sa baby 'yan," Thaniel said, his eyes, still focused on the road. Ilang beses na niyang sinabi 'yon, pero kahit anong gawin ko, hindi pa rin ako matigil sa pag-iyak. Hindi ko alam kung paano kakalma pagkatapos ng nalaman ko. I can't help but blame myself for everything that happened. Kung hindi ako nagmatigas, siguro ay walang away at hindi mangyayari ito. From time to time, I text Daisy or Dominic for update but none of them has replied to my messages. Hindi na ako mapakali sa kinauupuan ko. Kung pwede lang paliparin itong sasakyan, kanina ko pa ginawa. Hindi ako relihiyoso. I don't pray as often. I don't call Him all the time, but at times like this, I have no one call but Him. Alam kong ang daming nangyayari t
Aira's POV I decided to take a vacation. Alam kong hindi dapat ako nagbabakasyon ngayon sa dami ng mga dapat gawin sa firm. Pero kailangan ko 'to. I needed to go somewhere so I can clear my head. If I don't do this, I might explode, so I needed a relaxing place where I can fully be alone with myself and my thoughts. "Siguro ka bang okay ka lang?" Thaniel asked. I asked him for help in booking a room in his resort. It was very last minute and I hate to take advantage of our friendship, but I just really need this right now. "I'll be fine, Thaniel," I responded. Mukhang hindi pa rin siya kumbinsidong okay lang ako. There was something in his face. I tried to smile at him pero mukhang naging ngiwi iyon. "Ang creepy," he commented. I rolled my eyes at him and he just laughed. "Siguradong okay ka lang mag-isa dito ha?" "Oo nga," I replied. "Just call me whenever you need anything, okay?" "I will." I shooed him away once again. Mukhang ayaw niya kasing umalis. Kailangan ko nang map
I woke up with a heavy head. Para akong dinaganan ng ilang daang sasakyan. I couldn't even stand up from my bed because of the heaviness I feel. "I cooked some soup. You should have some para mabawasan ang sakit ng ulo mo." I looked up and saw Mom standing beside me. When I looked around, I realized I was at my old unit. Wala na akong maalala kung paano ako nakauwi dito. "Si Dom na ang nag-uwi sa 'yo dito kagabi. Lasing na lasing ka," she stated as she walked towards me. Pinaurong niya ako sa kama saka siya tumabi sa akin. "Ano bang nangyayari, Zandrey? May problema ba kayo ni Aira?" Gulong-gulo na ang isip ko. Nauubusan na ako ng lakas sa tuwing naiisip ko ang mga nangyayari. Aira's still not talking to me. Her father punched me in the face. And now, I'm about to tell her Mom that I hurt her daughter.Why is this happening to me?"Come on, you can tell me everything, Zandrey," she murmured.I took a heavy breath before I started telling her everything that happened.It was not ea
I know she's hurting because of what she witnessed. I was hurting too because I unintentionally hurt her. Kahit gaano mo pala iwasan iyong mga bagay na pwedeng makasakit, you would still end up hurting them. Pero alam ko sa sarili kong wala akong kasalanan. I was just a victim too and I wanted to explain myself to her. But she's not giving me any chance to explain at all. I understand her, but I am also being put in a helpless situation.The entire time I was still busy at the hospital, maya't-maya pa ring pumapasok si Aira sa isip ko. I was so distracted at work that I just wanted to take the rest of the day off. Kaso hindi pwede. Walang ibang on-duty na doctor. So even if I really don't want to wait, I just did. I can't run away from my responsibilities here.When I got home, it was already late, and she was already sleeping. She locked the door. She must ahve forgotten I have a key so I opened it as slowly as I can.My heart instantly ached upon seeing her form lying on our bed. I
Aira has been so cranky these days. Madalas kaming hindi magkaunawaan, but I always make sure we still end up making up at the end of the day. Ang hirap kapag may galit o tampo siya sa akin. I feel like anytime, she'll push me away and I cannot go back to her. Konting pagkakamali lang ay natatakot na ako. Natatakot kasi akong mawala siya. One weekend, we had a beach getaway with our family and close friends. Pagkatapos lang iyon ng mga busy na araw. We thought everybody just needed a rest from everything. I know I do, kaya nang magka-chance ay pumayag ako. Daisy and Dominic announced their pregnancy. I'm so happy for them. Madalas kasi akong kausapin ni Dominic tungkol doon. After they their first baby, they had a hard time conceiving. Ngayon ay makakahinga na siya nang maluwag kasi dumating na ang panahon para sa kanila. The kids were already tired from swimming in the sea. Maging ako ay napagod din kaya agad akong nakatulog. But I woke up in the middle of the night. Naalimpungata