-(GELAL THEODEN FRANCISCO POV)-~♪~As the meeting was held, I couldn't do anything but listen, nod, and give my opinion to their suggestions, and I must say, I am liking what they are offering.Ilang oras din ang nakalipas hanggang sa matapos ang board meeting, hindi na rin ako makapaghintay na makita si Evolet.“It was a pleasure talking to you, Mr. Francisco.” Giit ni Mr. Serrano sa akin.“And to you as well, Mr. Serrano.” Sagot ko sa kanya pabalik at saka nakipag-kamay rito.Unti-unti silang umaalis sa con room, at sakto rin na may tumawag sa cellphone ko na naging dahilan upang tingnan at sagutin ko iyon.“Hello?” Tanong ko nang masagot ko na ang tawag, at saka lumayo ng bahagya dahil nandito pa si Ms. Romualdez.“I saw Emy at the pharmacy a while ago.” Sagot niya sa akin.“What the heck was she doing there?” Tanong ko na naka-kunot ang noo.“I asked the pharmacist, and she said she brought a pregnancy test.” Sagot nito muli.What the fuck…“What the heck does that mean?” I asked
-(GELAL THEODEN FRANCISCO POV)-~00:45~I was currently in our room, Evolet sleeping peacefully beside me as I lit up a smoke while reading a book.Just then, I received a phone call, causing me to answer it even though I was curious on who it was.“Hello?” Tanong ko nang masagot ko ang tawag.“I saw Dean leaving.” Sagot niya.“What did I tell you?” I asked again. “Diba sabi ko tigilan mo na ang pagma-manman?”“This is serious, Theo.” Sagot niya muli. “I saw him leave with boxes, and I saw Emy begging him.”“What the fvck does that mean?” I asked confusingly.“Maybe he’s leaving her?” He answered unsurely.Leaving her?Sounds interesting…I smirked. “Book me a flight to Florida, and trace that bastard.”“Why?” Tanong niya.“I’m just going to talk to him.” I plainly answered. “Update me if you successfully booked one.”“Okay.” Giit niya at saka binaba ang tawag.Placing the phone on my nightstand, I checked if Evolet was awakened by me, and it was a relief that she wasn't.The smirk on
-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)-~•~“Kuya.” Tawag ko nang makapasok ako sa office niya.He hummed in response before taking his glasses off, quickly looking up to me.“What is it?” He asked and closed his laptop.“I'm craving for something.” Sagot ko at saka ngumiti ng bahagya.“Anong cravings mo?” Tanong niya at saka tumayo mula sa kanyang kinauupuan.“Gusto ko ng durian.” Sagot ko na ikinatigil niya.“But you don't like durian-” Naputol ang kanyang sasabihin nang sumagot ako.“Please.” I pleaded. “Nung isang linggo ko pa gustong kainin yun.”He sighed and strode forward, hugging me as soon as he reached me. And I didn't hesitate to hug him back.“I’ll call my secretary, okay?” He mumbled. “Pasok ka dun sa private room.”Tumango na lamang ako bilang tugon at nagtungo ruon, casually closing the door afterwards and sat on the edge of the bed as I wait.Napatingin ako sa may salamin at napansin ang sarili kong katawan, and everything changed since I got pregnant.My face, my b
-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)-~•~“Ate, tara na!!!” Sigaw nina Clydel mula sa baba.“In a minute!” Sigaw ko pabalik habang nagiimpake ng gamit sa kwarto.“Emy? Ayos na ba ang lahat?” Tanong ni Maria nang dumungaw ito sa pinto.“Teka nakalimutan ko yung sunscreen.” Sagot ko at saka kinuha sa vanity table ang sunblock.And just as I was about to put the sunblock inside the bag, another contraction was felt, causing me to groan slightly and drop the sunblock on the bed.“Is she kicking?” Maria asked curiously as she grabbed the bottle from me.“She's only six months, Ria.” I muttered anxiously.“Want me to call Momma?” She asked anxiously.“Ow..” I groaned once again, holding my belly once again as I felt a kick.“I’ll call her, you sit down.” Wika niya at saka lumabas ng kwarto.Dinig ko ang pagtawag nito habang ako'y nasa kwarto, and every kick that she did just hurts me.“What happened?” Tanong agad ni Momma nang makapasok sila sa kwarto.“Ang sakit ng tiyan ko.” Sagot ko
-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)-~Two months later~“Here, these are your calcium and ferrous sulphate. Take them once a day, okay?” My OB reminded me. “You did get a tetanus shot too, right?”“Yes, I did.” I answered with a nod.“Good, balik ka na lang kung may nararamdaman kang kakaiba o di kaya kapag naubos na ang vitamins mo.” She proclaimed. “Okay po, salamat po talaga.” Sagot ko. “Matanong ko lang din po kung ano ang nakalagay na due date ko sa chart niyo.”“Right.” She answered back. “It says here, March 21st is your due date.”“Okay, salamat po dito, Doc. Aalis na po ako.” Wika ko sa kanya.“Sige, mag-iingat ka. Wag mong kalimutan ang prenatal vitamins mo.” Paalala nito muli.I nodded in agreement before heading out, my hand caressing my belly as I head to my brother's car.“So? How did it go?” Lez asked me as soon as I made the final step.“Doctor Fernando gave me vitamins, of course.” Sagot ko.“Wala naman silang nakitang complication? Kay baby?” Tanong niya at sak
-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)-~♪~“Hi, how are you?” Tanong ni Ria nang makapasok na sila ng hospital room.“Still sore.” Sagot ko at saka tumawa ng bahagya.“Groggy?” Tanong ni King.Tumango ako. “Asan si Momma?”“Nasa labas, hinihintay si Dad.” Sagot ni Lez nang masara niya ang pinto. “We're so proud of you, Ems.”“Yeah, nakayanan mo ang lahat. And we are thankful for that.” Wika ni Clydel.“I couldn't have done it without you guys, you helped me a lot.” Sagot ko sa kanila. “Especially Ria and Lez.”Napalingon kami nang bumukas muli ang pinto, and seeing Dad teary-eyed as he stared at me caused me to smile a bit.“Nasaan si baby?” Biglang sambit ni Momma nang makalapit ito sa akin.“Natutulog.” Sagot ko at saka tiningnan ang baby na nasa tabi ko.“May pangalan na ba siya?” Tanong ni Dad.“Nag-iisip pa ako, eh.” Sagot ko.“Let's name her Marie.” Saad ni Ria. “Para pareho kami.”“Kayla.” Suhestiyon ni King. “Kayla Marie.”“Pwede rin yun.” Wika ni Lez. “Or, Ria Corleen.”“I
-(JEAN EVOLET LUXEMBOURG POV)-~§~“What?” She asked shockingly.“You heard me, I’m pregnant.” I answered happily as I talked with her through the phone.“Oh my gosh, I’m so happy for you Eve. Congrats.” She answered back. “You are finally going to have a baby.”“God does indeed answer prayers, Lyn.” I intoned. “And I can't wait to see her.”“Make me a godmother once she's in your arms.” She answered happily.“Sure, I’ll never forget about that.” I said. “We should celebrate right now.”“Celebrate?” She asked. “Where?”“Here, at our place.” I answered. “I’ll text you the address.”“You're in the Philippines, right?” She asked. “If you're in some country, I can't go.”“Yes, we’re in the Philippines right now. My husband's working here for the meantime.” I retorted.“Okay, I’ll bring my daughter with me if that's fine.” She said. “I don't want to leave her.”“Of course, that way I can meet her too.” I answered happily. “I'll hang up now, I’ll text you the address.”“Okay, bye bye.” She
-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)-~•~As the car came to a halt in the driveway, hindi ko maiwasan ang kabahan dahil pamilyar na pamilyar ang bahay na nasa harap namin.Puta..“Let’s go.” She started as she opened the driver's door.Akmang sasagot pa ako ngunit lumabas na ito ng kotse, at hindi ko maiwasan ang pagpawisan ng malamig dahil sa nakikita at nararamdaman ko.“Ma, nasaan po tayo?” Tanong ni Deanna.“Nasa bahay tayo ni Tita Eve, nak.” Sagot ko na lang at saka lumabas ng kotse.Pinagbuksan ko na rin ng pinto si Deanna at pinalabas ito, and seeing my plants outside of the yard thriving had me teary-eyed.“Mommy, are you alright?” Tanong nito muli.“I’m fine, darling.” Sagot ko. “Tara na, pasok na tayo.”“Beautiful, isn't it?” Eve asked as she waited in front of the doorstep.“It is.” I answered with a small smile.Heading inside, the first thing I saw was the painting I painted for him. It was still hanging on the wall, yet everything around it changed.From the walls p