KASALUKUYAN KONG hawak hawak si Levi. Narito kami ngayon sa mall habang naghahanap ng mabibili naming regalo para kay Mommy. Birthday niya kasi ngayon. "Levi, be careful!" Nag-aalalang sambit ko. Agad naman siyang hinabol ni Zaijan na siyang naging dahilan ng pagsapo ko sa aking noo at bahagyang pag-ngiti. He is now 6 years old. Aaminin ko, inantay kong bumalik si Emman no'ng ika-apat na taon niya sa Canada but things turned out the way I never expected it to be. Hindi siya bumalik at ayon ang lalong nakapagpa-tibay sa akin na kaya kong palakihin ang anak ko mag-isa sa tulong ng mga mahal ko sa buhay. "I told you many times not to run, Levi. The floor is slippery." I uttered then fixed the towel that is placed underneath his shirt. "Heto naman. Talagang magkukulit 'yan, Celine. Kaya nga bata, eh." Bulong ni Zaijan pagkatapos ay muling hinabol ni Zaijan si Levi na ngayon ay papasok na sa isang restaurant. "Mom, I want to eat." Nakangusong aniya. I smiled and held him on his chee
WILL I GREET him after all the bad things he did? Wala na akong ibang ginawa kun'di ang i-greet siya dahil napaka unprofessional naman kung idadamay ko ang past namin sa trabaho. "Good evening, Doc." Labag sa loob na pagbati ko sa kaniya. He nodded and quickly brought back his gaze to Ma'am Medina. Nag-usap sila ulit habang ako naman ay naglakad papunta sa gilid ni Ma'am Medina upang makalabas na ng ospital. I don't know why I feel so embarrassed with his actions towards me. The way he acts, it seems like I'm nothing but a stranger to him. I just shrugged and looked at my watch. It's 10:55 PM and I need to go to our house before 12:00 AM. They're all planning to surprise Mommy with a simple celebration before she leaves the Philippines again. Nandito pa sa loob ng sasakyan ang gift namin ni Levi for her. Shamae and Levi were outside. The food that they bought were probably the food we're gonna eat at Mommy's celebration. Ilang minuto ako nagmaneho bago nakarating sa bahay. Nagpa
NAKAAYOS NA ang higaan na tutulugan namin nina Levi at Emman. Nagdesisyon akong sa couch na lang humiga mamaya. Ang awkward kasi kung magkatabi kaming tatlo. Baka mamaya sugurin ako ng girlfriend nitong si Emman at ipahiya sa maraming tao. Lagot ako kina Mommy no'n dahil masisira ang imahe nila sa maraming tao at mga kapwa nila engineers at businessmen. Alas dos na ng madaling araw nang makarating si Emmanuel. Nakatulog na rin si Levi kaya pinipilit ko siyang 'wag nang dumiretso rito kaso mapilit siya. Maliban do'n ay gusto niya ring makasama sa pagtulog ang kaniyang anak. Hindi ko na siya pinigilan pa at nang makarating siya ay agad ko siyang inalalayan papunta rito sa loob ng mansyon. "Hey," nagulat kaming dalawa ni Emman nang makapasok kami sa loob ng bahay dahil biglang bumungad sa amin si Cyrille na mayroon pang white facemask sa kaniyang mukha. "Naglabalikan na kayo?" Muling tanong niya dahilan para agad akong umiling. "Not yet-""No!" I cut Emman off. Nang makaramdam ako
SIARGAO WAS the place they chose. Nakakatuwa lang dahil hindi ko lubos akalain na mangyayari pa pala ito. Na makakasama ko ang mag-ama ko sa isang bakasyon. Buong akala ko kasi ay hindi ko na mae-experience ang ganito. Amanpulo was the best vacation spot for me and Emman as a couple but I guess Siargao would be the best place for us as a family, hopefully?While we are walking, there are lots of people eyeing Emman that made me pout. I was holding Levi's hand while Emmanuel's hand was intertwined with mine. "Daddy, this place is so beautiful!" Nakangiting sabi ni Levi habang naglalakad kami papunta sa villa namin. "And now even more beautiful because my handsome son and my pretty slash hot mama's soon to be wife is here." Nakangiting pambobola niya. Inirapan ko si Emman at agad naming tinungo ang loob ng villa namin. Mamaya ay susunod daw ang pamilya't malalapit na kaibigan ko sabi ni Emman. Buong akala ko nga ay kami lang kaya gano'n na lang ang pagtataka ko nang biglang kasama pa
Emmanuel's Point Of View My life was fine. It was fine but not good at the same time. Not until Celine came and changed not just my ideals and beliefs in life, but also my life as a Psychiatrist and as an individual. All my life it revolved around with Kristine, until I finally had the chance to love someone else and I never knew that loving someone new would feel like building myself again: new experiences, new feelings, new life, and new knowledge. I didn't even know why I moved on so fast when I should be breaking and hurting so bad upon our break up. But loving someone isn't easy, we may experience heartaches and even trials that may affect us in just a snap. She forgot her past..... including me. That's what hurts me the most. I tried to reach out to her but I was banned. What's worse is she was being bumped by a car and I feel like it was my fault. Celine got an amnesia and our child was died.I was judged, misunderstood, and being left behind. Demion, took Celine away from
Emmanuel's Point Of View"I like you, Celine."Fvck you, Demion!If only I could tell him those words, I won't think twice telling him! Kung hindi lang maraming tao ay kanina ko pa siya nasuntok! Maski ako ay hindi alam kung bakit ganito ang nararamdaman ko. This feeling is so strange, I've never felt this even with Kristine. I know the feeling of being in love. But, d*mn! This is different, far different from the feelings that I had towards Kristine. And how dare him kiss Celine without even asking her?! "I'm very territorial, Ms. Navarro. You're mine, only mine."I didn't know that I can be this territorial. She's not even my property but why did I act that way? Why did those words came out from my mouth?Ang gusto ko lang naman ay mahulog siya sa bitag ko pero bakit parang ako ang natalo? I decided to bring her here in Amanpulo to be with her without that fvcking Demion but who the hell is this guy? How dare him talk to my territory?They were about to shake hands but I immediat
"Dr. Emman?" I came back to my senses the moment that Dr. Sanchez shook my arms. I was busy checking the patient's profile that made me fell into oblivion that's why I didn't answer him immediately. "Sorry about that, Doc. Hmm, I was just wondering. Is this the heiress of Navarro's clan? I mean, engineering runs in their family's blood. Why did this woman ended up being a nurse?" I questioned Dr. Sanchez. They are known for being the best engineers here in the Philippines so why did she chose to be a nurse if all of the opportunities are already behind her?"Maybe it's her passion. I can't see anything wrong about it. She's a good and responsible nurse. Everyone looks up to her as an epitome of a woman who chose to serve people whose in need, Emman." Demion Sanchez uttered then sat properly on the swivel chair in front of me. I raised my eyebrows then flicked my tongue inside my mouth. Well, I can't deny the fact that all of her skills and experiences as a nurse are quite good and
Celine's Point Of ViewLINGGO na ang lumipas subalit hindi pa rin ako nabibigyan ng tawag ng secretary ni Dr. Emmanuel. I've been waiting for her call for so long. Inis akong umupo sa couch at padabog na ibinaba ang cellphone ko sa lamesa. "What's wrong?" Takang tanong ng aking kapatid. I heaved a deep breath then stared at her, thinking if I will tell her that I like her Doctor. After thinking twice, I immediately shook my head telling her that there's nothing bothering me. "Oh come on! I know you so well, Ate. But if you're not yet ready to open up about what's bothering you, I understand." She said then smiled at me. Cyrille really changed a lot. I've been very busy with my work last month that's why we seldom see each other. But now that I don't have any work to attend to, I decided to focus on her while waiting for the announcement of Dr. Almoreno's secretary if I am fit for the job that I am applying with. Well, alam ko na mayroon pang mas magaling at deserving sa 'kin bila
Emmanuel's Point Of View"I like you, Celine."Fvck you, Demion!If only I could tell him those words, I won't think twice telling him! Kung hindi lang maraming tao ay kanina ko pa siya nasuntok! Maski ako ay hindi alam kung bakit ganito ang nararamdaman ko. This feeling is so strange, I've never felt this even with Kristine. I know the feeling of being in love. But, d*mn! This is different, far different from the feelings that I had towards Kristine. And how dare him kiss Celine without even asking her?! "I'm very territorial, Ms. Navarro. You're mine, only mine."I didn't know that I can be this territorial. She's not even my property but why did I act that way? Why did those words came out from my mouth?Ang gusto ko lang naman ay mahulog siya sa bitag ko pero bakit parang ako ang natalo? I decided to bring her here in Amanpulo to be with her without that fvcking Demion but who the hell is this guy? How dare him talk to my territory?They were about to shake hands but I immediat
Emmanuel's Point Of View My life was fine. It was fine but not good at the same time. Not until Celine came and changed not just my ideals and beliefs in life, but also my life as a Psychiatrist and as an individual. All my life it revolved around with Kristine, until I finally had the chance to love someone else and I never knew that loving someone new would feel like building myself again: new experiences, new feelings, new life, and new knowledge. I didn't even know why I moved on so fast when I should be breaking and hurting so bad upon our break up. But loving someone isn't easy, we may experience heartaches and even trials that may affect us in just a snap. She forgot her past..... including me. That's what hurts me the most. I tried to reach out to her but I was banned. What's worse is she was being bumped by a car and I feel like it was my fault. Celine got an amnesia and our child was died.I was judged, misunderstood, and being left behind. Demion, took Celine away from
SIARGAO WAS the place they chose. Nakakatuwa lang dahil hindi ko lubos akalain na mangyayari pa pala ito. Na makakasama ko ang mag-ama ko sa isang bakasyon. Buong akala ko kasi ay hindi ko na mae-experience ang ganito. Amanpulo was the best vacation spot for me and Emman as a couple but I guess Siargao would be the best place for us as a family, hopefully?While we are walking, there are lots of people eyeing Emman that made me pout. I was holding Levi's hand while Emmanuel's hand was intertwined with mine. "Daddy, this place is so beautiful!" Nakangiting sabi ni Levi habang naglalakad kami papunta sa villa namin. "And now even more beautiful because my handsome son and my pretty slash hot mama's soon to be wife is here." Nakangiting pambobola niya. Inirapan ko si Emman at agad naming tinungo ang loob ng villa namin. Mamaya ay susunod daw ang pamilya't malalapit na kaibigan ko sabi ni Emman. Buong akala ko nga ay kami lang kaya gano'n na lang ang pagtataka ko nang biglang kasama pa
NAKAAYOS NA ang higaan na tutulugan namin nina Levi at Emman. Nagdesisyon akong sa couch na lang humiga mamaya. Ang awkward kasi kung magkatabi kaming tatlo. Baka mamaya sugurin ako ng girlfriend nitong si Emman at ipahiya sa maraming tao. Lagot ako kina Mommy no'n dahil masisira ang imahe nila sa maraming tao at mga kapwa nila engineers at businessmen. Alas dos na ng madaling araw nang makarating si Emmanuel. Nakatulog na rin si Levi kaya pinipilit ko siyang 'wag nang dumiretso rito kaso mapilit siya. Maliban do'n ay gusto niya ring makasama sa pagtulog ang kaniyang anak. Hindi ko na siya pinigilan pa at nang makarating siya ay agad ko siyang inalalayan papunta rito sa loob ng mansyon. "Hey," nagulat kaming dalawa ni Emman nang makapasok kami sa loob ng bahay dahil biglang bumungad sa amin si Cyrille na mayroon pang white facemask sa kaniyang mukha. "Naglabalikan na kayo?" Muling tanong niya dahilan para agad akong umiling. "Not yet-""No!" I cut Emman off. Nang makaramdam ako
WILL I GREET him after all the bad things he did? Wala na akong ibang ginawa kun'di ang i-greet siya dahil napaka unprofessional naman kung idadamay ko ang past namin sa trabaho. "Good evening, Doc." Labag sa loob na pagbati ko sa kaniya. He nodded and quickly brought back his gaze to Ma'am Medina. Nag-usap sila ulit habang ako naman ay naglakad papunta sa gilid ni Ma'am Medina upang makalabas na ng ospital. I don't know why I feel so embarrassed with his actions towards me. The way he acts, it seems like I'm nothing but a stranger to him. I just shrugged and looked at my watch. It's 10:55 PM and I need to go to our house before 12:00 AM. They're all planning to surprise Mommy with a simple celebration before she leaves the Philippines again. Nandito pa sa loob ng sasakyan ang gift namin ni Levi for her. Shamae and Levi were outside. The food that they bought were probably the food we're gonna eat at Mommy's celebration. Ilang minuto ako nagmaneho bago nakarating sa bahay. Nagpa
KASALUKUYAN KONG hawak hawak si Levi. Narito kami ngayon sa mall habang naghahanap ng mabibili naming regalo para kay Mommy. Birthday niya kasi ngayon. "Levi, be careful!" Nag-aalalang sambit ko. Agad naman siyang hinabol ni Zaijan na siyang naging dahilan ng pagsapo ko sa aking noo at bahagyang pag-ngiti. He is now 6 years old. Aaminin ko, inantay kong bumalik si Emman no'ng ika-apat na taon niya sa Canada but things turned out the way I never expected it to be. Hindi siya bumalik at ayon ang lalong nakapagpa-tibay sa akin na kaya kong palakihin ang anak ko mag-isa sa tulong ng mga mahal ko sa buhay. "I told you many times not to run, Levi. The floor is slippery." I uttered then fixed the towel that is placed underneath his shirt. "Heto naman. Talagang magkukulit 'yan, Celine. Kaya nga bata, eh." Bulong ni Zaijan pagkatapos ay muling hinabol ni Zaijan si Levi na ngayon ay papasok na sa isang restaurant. "Mom, I want to eat." Nakangusong aniya. I smiled and held him on his chee
Celine's Point Of View KINAUMAGAHAN AY agad kaming nag-usap usap nina Zaijan at Shamae pagkagising namin. Dito sila sa kwarto ko natulog dahil kailangan naming magplano tungkol sa anak ko. "Pvtang ina, paano kung masuntok ako ni Tito?" Halatang kinakabahang sambit ni Zaijan. "He won't. In fact, magiging masaya pa 'yon!" Nakangiting wika ko. I heard him heaved a deep breath then spoke, "Alright, alright! Bago tayo mag-usap ulit, can we eat first? I'm sorry but I'm starving... seriously." Zaijan uttered. Pagkababa namin ay sinalubong agad kami ni Manang Puring. Cyrille probably went to her work already. "You can join us, Manang," nakangiting wika ko habang sina Zaijan at Shamae ay abala sa pagkain. "Naku! Nakakain na kami, Celine. Kumain na kayong tatlo upang magkaroon kayo ng lakas tatlo." Nakangiting sambit ni Manang Puring. Tumango ako at nagpaalam naman na si Manang Puring. I looked at my tummy and couldn't help but to smile. I'll become a mother soon. Lumipat sina Shamae a
Celine's Point Of View I AM PREGNANT and I don't know what to do. Isang buwan na ang nakalipas subalit hindi pa rin ako nagkakaroon. I looked at the pregnancy test that I was holding a while ago and quickly called Shamae while I was shaking. "Really?! Wait for us. Zaijan and I will be there in a bit." Aniya. Mangiyak-ngiyak akong tumango na animo'y kausap ko harapan si Shamae at hinayaang maputol ang tawag namin sa isa't isa. Ilang minuto ang lumipas bago nakarating sina Shamae at Zaijan dito dahilan para lumapit ako sa kanila at nagmamadaling ipinakita sa kanila ang pregnancy test nang masiguro kong nakasarado na ang pintuan ng kwarto ko rito sa mansyon. "Oh my gosh!" Sambit ni Shamae habang ang kaniyang palad ay nakatakip sa kaniyang bibig. Zaijan on the other hand moved closer to me and gently hugged me. "I'm going to be a godfather. I really can't believe it." Sambit niya. Nang matapos akong yakapin ni Zaijan ay agad kaming nag-usap. Kaming tatlo pa lang ang nakakaalam sa
Celine's Point Of View KINAUMAGAHAN AY maaga akong nagising. Masakit ang ulo ko at medyo nasusuka ako. Marahik ay dahil sa pag-inom namin ni Shamae ng alak kagabi kaya ganito. Nahihilo man subalit pinilit ko ang sarili ko na tumayo at bumaba sa kusina. Naabutan ko sina Cyrille at Manang Puring na naghahanda ng makakain namin. "You were drunk last night. Here, sip some coffee." Turan ni Cyrille. Buong akala ko ay tatanungin niya ako kung bakit ibang iba ang ugali at galaw na ipinapakita ko sa kanila these past few days pero nagkamali ako. Ni isang tanong ay wala akong narinig mula sa kanila. "Was I really totally wasted?" I asked the moment I finished sipping the coffee. "Super." Iiling iling na ani Cyrille. "Normal 'yan sa mga taong nasa edad mo, Celine. At tsaka, ngayon ka lang namn ulit uminom ng ganyan. Enjoy lang nang enjoy." Nakangiting sambit ni Manang Puring. I smiled at them and right after that, I decided to prepare myself for my work. Nakahanda na ang gagamitin kong