I Have Evidence
After 2 Months...
"Ms. Ferry, congratulations... You are two months pregnant."
Stella's body instantly froze. She didn't blink her eyes for a minute. The words that came from the doctor stunned her. It seems like a bomb. The word 'pregnant' makes her heart quiver, it also makes her body shiver.
"W-what, doc? I... I think I didn't hear it clearly."
The female doctor smiled at her. "You are two months pregnant. And it's very healthy, Ms. Ferry."
Stella gasped while staring at the test report the doctor placed in front of her.
"I... I'm pregnant?" ang tanging namutawi sa bibig ni Stella
The doctor is still smiling and nods. "Yeah. Hija, your next check-up is next month. You can bring your husband so that he also hears your condition. Mas maganda rin 'yon sa stage ng pagbubuntis mo."
Stella didn't know whether to smile or cry because of her condition.
'I am so young to become a mother. But... This is my child. Although I didn't expect this would happen but this is my baby, my new family...'
Stella slowly runs her palm to her still flat abdomen.
Tumango ng bahagya si Stella sa doktor. "I understand, doc."
"Good, Hija. Oh, anyway, let me tell you this. Even if you are so young and your baby is very healthy, you still must be careful. Alalahanin mo na dalawang buwan pa lang ang baby mo. So means nasa high risk pa rin ang kalagayan niya kapag may sakunang mangyari. So, Hija, you should be careful in every of your moves, understand?" paalala ng doctor kay Stella.
"Y-yes, doc. Thank you for your reminder."
"Well, I will prescribe you some vitamins for the baby. Also, please, drink more water and also eat some healthy fruits."
Habang nagsasalita ang doctor ay tumatango lang si Stella.
"If you feel uncomfortable, immediately report it to me."
"Yes, doc."
"That's all."
***
Stella is still in deep thought. Hindi niya akalain na nasa harapan na pala ng malaking bahay ang taxi na sinakyan niya.
Huminga muna siya ng malalim bago siya tuluyang bumaba ng taxi.
Stella caress her abdomen. 'Baby, I will keep you even without your father. No matter what happened, isisilang at aalagaan ka ni mommy. Hindi ka maghihirap lalo at magiging akin na ang iniwan nila mommy at daddy.'
Stella's heart warmed when she was sure her child's future was by her side. Alam niya at nasisiguro niyang maitataguyod niyang mag-isa ang kanyang anak. Kahit pa isa pa siyang estudiyante.
"You're here."
Stella stopped from stepping the stairs. Nalingunan niya si Tanya. Agad kumunot ang noo niya. Hindi pa rin niya nakakalimutan ang ginawa nito sa kanya. Yes, hindi pa niya ito kinukompronta dahil hinihintay pa niya ang kilos nito.
Umarko ang kilay ni Stella habang nakaharap rito. "Yes?"
"Hm, hinihintay ka ni mommy sa living room."
Kununot ang noo ni Stella. Naisip niya na baka ang tungkol sa pagdating ni attorney ang dahilan kung bakit kakausapin siya nito.
Tahimik na tinalikuran ni Stella si Tanya. Ngunit hindi pa siya nakakalayo nang may pumigil ng kanyang braso.
When she looked back, she frowned. Ang mukha ni Tanya ang nalingunan niya.
"Saan ka nanggaling?" tanong nito.
"Bakit mo tinatanong kung saan ako nanggaling?"
"Wala kang klase sa ngayon at bukas, so... Saan ka pumunta?" Tanya continues asking. "Don't tell me kay Mia?"
"Yes, so?"
"Liar," Tanya said with a smirk.
Kumunot ang noo ni Stella at hinila niya ang braso mula sa kamay nito at mahigpit na nakahawak sa sling bag niya. Kung saan naroon ang pregnancy result niya.
"I call Mia's house. The housekeeper said your best friend is out of town with her family. So, saan ka nanggaling?"
Stella didn't answer and she was trying to ignore Tanya's questions.
"Where?"
"None of your business."
"Hm. May itinatago ka?"
Stella frowned. Napatingin muli siya sa kamay nito na pumigil muli sa kanya. Inalis niya iyon at bahagyang dumistansya rito.
"A-at ano naman ang itatago ko sa'yo?"
Tanya smirks. "So, meron? Hm, let me guess kung saan ka pumunta. Sa hospital ba?"
Stella froze. Hindi niya inasahan ang hula nito.
"So, I'm right?" Tanya laughed.
"A-anong..."
"Dalawang buwan..."
Stella's face paled suddenly.
"Dalawang buwan na simula nang matapos ang birthday ko. Tell me, anong ginawa mo sa gabing pumasok ka sa silid—"
"What do you mean?"
"Simple, I have evidence of that night... You slept with... Oh, forget it."
Stella clenched her fist.
Tanya smiles viciously. "Go on. Mom is waiting for you, little sister."
Stella sigh and step inside the living room ngunit napahinto siya habang si Tanya ay nakatingin pa rin sa kanya.
"Tanya. I hope you will not do anything to provoke me. Remember, you and your family are nothing without my father's wealth!"
How MuchStella slowly walks inside the living room. Namataan agad niya ang kanyang tiyahin na si Nelly at ang asawa nito na si Teddy. Napatingin naman ang mga ito sa kanya."Auntie... pinapatawag n'yo raw ho ako?" Stella talked first.Tahimik at galit itong tumayo mula sa sofa, lumapit ito sa kanyang harapan at saka siya binigyan ng isang malakas na sampal sa pisngi."A-auntie?" Stella was taken aback by the strong slap."Saan ka nanggaling?" galit nitong tanong sa kanya.Tumingin siya rito habang nakahawak sa kanyang namulang pisngi."Sagutin mo ako! Saan ka nanggaling?" paguulit nitong tanong sa kanya."Didn't I tell you, Mom, na nanggaling siya sa hospital para magka check up?"Napalingon si Stella at ang kanyang tiyahin sa pinanggalingan ng boses.It was Tanya. She was leaning on the door frame with a vicious smile."Stella! Sagutin mo ako! Saan ka nanggaling?""Mommy, ayaw niyang sumagot. Ako na ang sasagot sa tanong mo para sa kanya," Tanya said then slowly walked in their dire
Abort The Child"You..." Nelly pointed her angrily. "Sa lahat ng tulong namin, ito lang pala ang mapapala namin sa'yo?!"Stella sneered. "I didn't force your family to adopt me and look at me when I was young, auntie. It's your initiative to take care of me. Why? Hindi ba malinaw na habol n'yo ang iniwan sa akin ng mga magulang ko?" Stella Finally stated what she thought.Napapailing naman si Nelly. Tumayo ito ng matuwid. "Huh! Do you think you can have the company now you are pregnant?"Stella frowned. "What do you mean?""As I know, your father's last will stated that you can't inherit the company when you get pregnant before you turn twenty and above?"Napaawang ang bibig ni Stella. Her parents died in a car accident when she was only 10 years old. Walang nabanggit sa kanya ang kanyang ama. Ang lagi lang nitong sinasabi noon na nabubuhay pa ang mga ito, na mapapasakanya ang lahat ng yaman na pinaghirapan ng ama kapag dumating na siya sa tamang edad."My father never mentioned such
Farewell PartySeven Years Later...Stella's colleagues in the T.L. The Design Team gathered a farewell dinner party for her that afternoon after work at the five-star hotel restaurant."Safe trip and good luck to you, Ms. Ferry." Mr. Garcia, the oldest and the head of the T.L Design Team, bid her a safe trip."Ms. Ferry... Mamimiss ka naming lahat sa T.L Design Team. Isa ka sa asset ng firm na ito. It's a waste that we lost such a brilliant team like you but we're also happy with your decision. Pero kung ano man ang mangyayari nakabukas pa rin ang pinto ng T.L para sa'yo." Ms. Santos sadly said to Stella.One after another bid good luck to Stella. Lahat ng mga ito ay nalungkot dahil halos tatlong taon rin siya sa T.L Design firm. Hindi man siya matatawag na active employees ngunit para sa mga ito ay kawalan ang kanyang pagbibitaw sa trabaho dahil sa kung pagalingan lang ng design, nangunguna si Stella sa lahat.Stella is like a lucky charm to their firm dahil lahat ng mga malalaking
Kairro"Kai...""Mommy, I'm here..." kumaway ang batang lalaki na nasa living room at nakaharap sa kanyang mini laptop.Stella smiled at her 6 years and 5-month-old son.Kairro was born healthy, he has a high I.Q. When he was about to reach 3 years old, he learned how to read basic words. Nang tumuntong na siya ng tatlong taon, nakakapagbasa na siya ng paunti-unti hanggang sa naging hobby na nito ang pagbabasa ng mga iba't ibang uri ng libro. Kairro also loves drawings. He also loves playing mobile games.When Kairro reached five years old, he became an expert in computers.Hindi lingid sa kaalaman ni Stella na nagbabasa si Kairro ng mga libro tungkol sa computer system and also computer coding. Hindi na siya magtataka pa kung isang araw isang maging ganap na hacker ang anak niya.Kairro learned everything about computers, ito rin ang nagaayos at naga-upgrade ng kanyang computer systems.Lumapit si Stella sa kanyang anak at umupo sa tabi nito. She caresses his head and kisses his fore
GoodbyeYun, Kairro's Nanny wiped his tears. Emosyonal ito sa pagalis ni Kai."Brother Nanoo, stop crying. We can chat and video call everyday if you feel sad." Kairro was also sad but he still showed his serious and calm character. Ibang iba siya kumpara sa ibang bata na kapag nalungkot ay iiyak at maglulumpasay."Sad lang si Nanoo kasi aalis na ang napakabait na alaga ko. Kai, promise mo huwag mong pabayaan ang sarili mo at lagi kang maging mabait na bata, huh?" bilin rito ni Yun."Yes, Nanoo, I will surely remember what you taught me. You really are a big part of my life. Thanks for your patience with me. Sorry if there is a time when I'm very hard-headed. Thank you sa lahat, Nanoo. I will never forget you and your very kind family." Kairro said while Yun was emotionally crying.Mas si Yun pa ang naiiyak kaysa kay Kairro sa mga oras na iyon.Stella is also emotional. Halos anim na taon ring nasa tabi ni Kai si Yun. Kilalang kilala na nilang magina si Yun at ang pamilya nito. Stella
Innocent Little KidAfter Stella check-in their baggage, binalikan niya ang anak sa waiting area. Kai is obediently waiting for her while he is playing his favourite online games on his phone."Kai, I'm done. Ah, are you hungry?" tanong ni Stella sa anak.Kai looked at her. Hindi siya gaano nagugutom but he knew his mom was hungry at that time. Kahit pa nasa intense ang labanan ay bibitawan niya iyon para lang unahin ang kanyang mommy."Yes, a little. Let's eat first, mommy." Kairro said and immediately logged out of his account after he sent his message...Prince: I need to go, my mom is hungry."Sure. Come dahil may oras pa naman tayo. Where do you want to eat?""Up to you, mommy." sagot naman ni Kai rito.When Kai logged out his mobile online games, his account immediately disappeared. Nagkagulo naman agad ang kanyang mga kalaro sa biglang pagkawala niya sa gitna ng laban. Even they cursed to death ay wala silang magagawa. The Prince, their leader valued his mom. Kaya naiintindihan
Luxurious CabinIn The Airplane...Stella and Kairro occupied the international first-class flight. Iilan lang sila na naroon sa first class, mas marami naman sa economy flight.Stella feels tired. She looked at her son while pressing her forehead. Ganoon talaga palagi kapag sumasakay siya ng eroplano, bahagyang kumikirot ang kanyang ulo at bahagya rin siyang nahihilo. Ang masama pa ay hindi siya nakapaghanda ng gamot na dadalhin.Si Kai na nanonood ng cartoon movie ay napatingin sa kanyang ina. "Mommy, is your head aching?"Stella nodded her head.Bumaba naman si Kai sa kanyang first class chair at lumapait kay Stella. Kai immediately reached his mom's forehead.Stella laughed a bit. "Don't worry, honey, I have no fever. Masakit lang ng bahagya ang ulo ni mommy. I will just rest and sleep for a while at mamaya mawawala rin ito.""Okay, Mommy, you rest a bit. But don't sleep yet. I will ask the stewardess for some medicine and water for you. I will come back immediately," Kai said, and
SmartwatchMay habag na napatingin ang dalawang at ang flight attendant sa bata."Um—" The stewardess is about to answer when the grandma speaks."Kairro, I have medicine here. I will give it to you for your mommy. Here, and here the bottled water," hinagilap ng ginang ang gamot para sa sakit ng ulo at inabot iyon sa flight attendant kasama ang tubig. "Bring this and the child to the mother.""Grandma, no need. I can bring this along to Mommy.""Kid, where is your dad? Bakit ikaw ang naghahanap ng gamot para sa mommy mo?" bahagyang tanong ng ginong sa bata.Kairro blinked his eyes. "I have no father."The old couple was stunned at the cute little boy response. Hindi nila akalain na ang isang batang iyon ay walang ama. They immediately feel pity and their heart aches for the child."Bye-bye Grandma, Grandpa. Thank you..." When Kairro received the medicine and water, he immediately ran out."Kairro, wait, don't run baby—"Agad na nawala ang bata sa kanilang paningin dahil sa pagmamadali
Move Out When they came back home, Stella urged Mia to eat her breakfast. Kumain naman si Mia at saka nito sinamahan si Stella na mag empake."I suggest you not pack all Kairro's clothes."Nagtatakang tumingin rito si Stella. "And why?""Because what if you are busy one day at work and you will ask my help to watch him for a meanwhile? At least, Kai has clothes here in my house. Hindi na ako mahihirapan na kumuha ng damit sa bahay n'yo, diba?""As if I have no housemaid to take care of and watch my son at home," Stella said and then continued to pack."As if you're comfortable leaving him alone with strangers. Kahit pa kilala ko ng personal ang housemaid na nasa bahay mo dahil nanggaling s'ya sa Jones Mansion, pero iba pa rin ang feeling kung sa kilalang tao mo iiwan ang anak mo. Look, being a renowned architect in town you will be busy anytime soon. Alam ko na kahit hindi mo sabihin sa akin ay may malaking plano ka ngayon. Isa sa dahilan na bumalik ka sa lugar na ito after how many y
Kairro First Day Of SchoolParehong napatingin si Stella at Kairro sa papasok na si Mia sa loob ng dining table. Humihikab pa ito nang naupo sa kanyang upuan."Hey, can I borrow your car?" tanong ni Stella matapos humigop ng mainit na kape.Mia stared at her. "Sure. You can find the key in the living area. Drawer.""Okay, thanks." Saka tinapos na ni Stella ang kanyang kape. "Come on, Kai."Kairro obediently nodded and finished his milk in one go. "Let's go, mommy.""Hey... saan kayo pupuntang dalawa?" ang nakakunot noong tanong ni Mia. Hindi na niya itinuloy ang pagsubo ng omelette."I will send, Kai to his school. It's his first day of school." sagot ni Stella."Oh, shit!" Mia immediately stood up, and she realized Kai was ready with his school uniform. "Will you wait for a while? Sasama ako sa paghahatid sa school.""Godmother, don't bother. You can stay and continue your breakfast. Pwede bukas ka na lang sumama na maghatid sa akin.""No. I also want to send you to school today. Wait
So Sweet"Wow, Kai, congratulations... Godmother is very proud of you. Come, let me hug you, baby."Tahimik naman si Kai na lumapit kay Mia at napapikit siya ng pinupog siya ng halik sa pisngi ni Mia at saka yakapin ng mahigpit.Napapangiti naman si Mrs. Olives at ang isang guro, habang si Stella naman ay napapailing na nakatingin sa dalawa."Hey, Stella, didn't you want to say something to your baby boy? Look, he's very intelligent." Mia said to Stella."Kai already knows that I'm very proud of him. Also, I know Kai's intelligence. Magugulat pa siguro ako kung may isa o dalawang mali siya sa mga exams na sasagutan niya." Stella said and gently tapped Kai's head. "Very good, Kai.""Teachers, Am I accepted to this school now?" tanong ni Kai sa dalawang guro sa kanilang harapan.The two nodded at Kairro."Ms. Ferry, your son is very intelligent. He's the first one who got a perfect score. Kairro's score beat the two students who were ahead of him. The students got 145 exam results and th
Very ExcellentStella and Kairro live at Mia's place for good. Malaki ang apartment ni Mia kaya naging comfortable si Kai na tumira roon.Mia's house is twice as big as their old apartment in Henson City. Malinis, tahimik, at presko ang hangin sa buong paligid.Ang napili namang apartment ni Mia para sa titirhan nila ay hindi nalalayo sa laki at ganda ng paligid. For Stella, it is not important if the house is small, big, or expensive. The important thing is for Kai's safety and comfortableness of the whole surroundings. Of course, she trusts Mia's choice as she provides the best place for her to live.Dalawang araw na nang simula nag-stay siya at si Kai sa apartment ni Mia. Stella was glad that Mia let her rest for the whole two days. Ito mismo ang nagaasikaso kay Kai. Masaya ito sa kanyang ginagawa ang problema lang ay si Kai, bahagyang naiilang pa rin ito sa kanyang Ninang dahil hindi ito nasanay na babae ang nagaasikaso sa kanya bukod lang kay Stella.Ang alam ni Mia ay nagpapahing
Choose The Best SchoolThe two waitresses widened their eyes in shock."S-saan ka nanggaling?" "Paano ka nakapasok rito?" Ang magkasabay na tanong ng dalawang babae kay Kairro.Kai looked at them with a serious face. "That's not important at all. Anyway, I am going now." seryosong wika ni Kai sa dalawa saka niya tinalikuran ang mga ito."Hey, bata. Bakit mo tinawag na scumbag si Mr. Kingsley, kilala mo ba siya?" tanong ng isang waitress na nagtataka.Kai stopped and he looked back a little. "No. I don't know him, and I don't like to know him.""Then why did you accuse him of scumbag? That's bad," tanong naman ng isa."Because he's a scumbag. That's all!" then Kai continues walking."Bata..." tawag muli ng dalawa kay Kai.Kai ignored them. He didn't notice a man in a suit in the corner.Juan, Caleb's assistant heard the conversation. He was stunned. He couldn't believe that there was a young boy who held grudges at his Master.Napatingin na lang si Juan sa likod ng batang lalaki na papa
Scumbag FatherKai gulped deeply. He is still unblinking while staring at the man's back who started walking out of the toilet room.'Am I just hallucinating? Why does this big man look exactly like me? Why didn't he recognize my face that looked exactly like him?' Kai thought with a serious face.The man suddenly stopped. "Don't you know how to return to your family? Have you forgotten the way to them?"Kai hears the man. Patuloy pa rin siyang nakatitig sa likod nito habang nagsasalita.Humarap ng bahagya ang lalaki at tiningnan si Kai na nakatulala."Do you want me to accompany you to your parents?"Kai suddenly shook his head and looked at his face. "I... I can manage, thank you, sir " Kai said in a daze."Tell your parents, be mindful and do not let you go alone. They're so stupid to let you go somewhere without their assistance!""My mom is not stupid. You have no right to judge her!" Kai said angrily when he heard the foul words against his mother. He cannot accept it."Then, it
Big ManStella drinks her fresh juice first and then slowly puts it down. "I don't know," she responds, then wipes her mouth using the table napkin.Mia frowned. "You don't know?""Yeah, I don't know," Stella repeated as she stared at her."How come you didn't know? Paano ka nabuntis kung hindi mo kilala ang nakabuntis sa'yo. Don't tell me hindi mo anak si Kairro? Hindi ako maniniwala sa'yo kung 'yan ang sasabihin mo."Stella laughed. "I gave birth to Kai. Hinding hindi ko ikakaila ang anak ko sa kahit kanino.""I feel it. So, will you answer me now?""I already told you... I don't know. Well, it's a very long story. I'm afraid that Kai will come back at hindi ko pa matatapos ikwento sa 'yo ang lahat.""Just make it short. Now, start habang wala pa si Kai." Mia urges Stella. Gustong gusto niyang malaman ang lahat.Stella sighed. "Remember the 19th birthday of Tanya?" Mia nodded. "That night Tanya drugged me to be able to plot against me. Natakasan ko ang arrangement niya, but I accide
VVIP Room RestaurantMia widely smiled and glanced at Stella. "Did you hear that? Si Kai na ang mismo ang nagsabi niyan. Now, still refusing me?"Stella shrugged. "Since my son says so... well, whatever." Wala nang nagawa si Stella lalo at pumayag naman si Kai."Ninang, don't get it wrong. In the future, when I have my own source of income, I will return your money with interest. I promise." Kai said seriously without blinking.Bigla namang naglaho ang ngiti sa magandang mukha ni Mia sa sinabi ni Kai. "Ah, ah. Do you think I will accept it? No." Umiling siya ng paulit-ulit at saka ginulo ang ulo ni Kai. "Kairro, you don't have to do that. Ninang is not short of money, okay? I give it because I want it. And look, I'm your Godmother. As a Godmother, I will give the best for you. Accept it and I'll be happy, alright?"Kai sighed deeply. He nodded slowly at tumitig sa mga mata ni Mia. "Okay... as you wish, Godmother," he said unwillingly.Finally, Mia warmly smiles and pulls Kai into her e
Special GiftsStella quickly got inside the Van as if she was running from someone. She didn't notice she used too much force to close it."What happened to you?" tanong ni Mia na nagtataka.Stella cleared her throat and she quickly composed her calmness. Huminga siya ng malalim saka humarap kay Mia at Kai. Stella smiled a bit as if nothing happened to her. Umiling siya sa nagtatakang tingin ng dalawa."Nothing happened except I feel hot. You know, it's in the middle of the summer that's why I feel like this." pagpapaliwanag ni Stella."But you look pale. Are you okay? Do you want us to go first to the hospital to check your condition?" Mia is not convinced."No.""Mommy, are you really okay?""Kai, mommy is fine. I just feel hot and dizzy. Maybe it is because I have a jetlag. Kaunting pahinga lang ito.""Alright." Kai nodded. Pero nararamdaman niyang may kakaibang nangyari. Kilalang-kilala kasi niya ang ina. His mom is always calm and collected. Hinding hindi ito nakakaramdam ng pagka