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Quiet. It was extremely quiet inside the car. I glanced at Rod and I saw him loosening his necktie, his face was red because of anger, and feels like, he was ready to explode.Indeed, just recently, we were slowly returning to how things were, and now, he would find out that I still had a secret hidden from him.DJ was in my arms while Juni and CJ were in the back seat."Mama, CJ mentioned that that uncle is his dad. Why?" I knew Rod heard what our son said."Kuya, he’s our papa," CJ answered. I noticed Rod slightly pause upon hearing his son's words."Papa?" DJ looked at Rod."He's mean so how can he be our papa?" Rod looked at us, but his sharp gaze was directed at me.I avoided his gaze."We'll talk later," he said to me.He started the car and drove home.DJ stared at Rod the whole time. He observed his father's face, then occasionally shaking his head. Daniel wasn't angry at his father because he's a go-lucky kid among the five of them. He only got mad when he found out that my b
We were all watching Rod and DJ as they stared at each other. "Is there a staring competition going on?" Junisa asked while looking at them. Meanwhile, CJ was eating the chocolate bun and fish fillet, leaving his father and brother in their own little world. "Don't you want to eat?" I asked them, but only Daniel looked at me. "Mama, this uncle is creeping me out," DJ said, making me smile. Junisa coughed beside me. Poor Rod, his children call him "uncle" or “mister” instead of "dad". "Creeping you out?" I asked, puzzled. "Because he keeps on staring at me," he said. I chuckled. Aren't you also staring at your dad, my dear? I looked at Rod and I laughed when I saw him looking at our son DJ, with a teary-eye even though he was called uncle. Unlike CJ, DJ didn't find his dad repulsive. He saw everything, like how Rod protected and kissed me, which is probably why he wasn't angry, unlike CJ who was furious at first when he saw us. "I need to go home," Junisa suddenly said, so we
"Mom, why are you here?" Rod"I heard about what happened earlier. Clarissa will file charges against March?""I already fixed it, ma. Nothing to worry about," Rod said, looking at his mother."That's not acceptable, Rod. What if it was just March and the kids earlier, what would have happened? Something bad might have happened to them!" I clenched my lips while listening to them."If she push my limit, I will expose all the secret about that woman." Atty. Manilou added."Mom," Rod tried to calm his mother.Atty. Manilou looked at me and then at her son. "Handle your wife, Rod. If you two aren't divorced within three months, I'll take March away from you." It was a threat from the attorney, spoken in Rod's name. Even I was surprised."March shouldn't settle for less. You can be the father of your children, but I will never let you make March your mistress. So divorce your wife and marry March after."My heart raced after attorney said that. Her words were overwhelming."She won't be a
Early in the morning, I was with the attorney in dropping off the kids at school. I was taking DJ back to St. Lauren School.He told me last night what her Aunt Junisa said to him.Junisa told him not to tell Rod yet about his siblings and let me be the one to tell his dad everything. Since DJ was very obedient, he just nodded and didn't ask further."Mama, why isn't uncle with us?" DJ asked. We were in the car with his grandma and we’re on our way to school."Your papa has an urgent meeting, DJ, but he'll pick you and CJ later,"He nodded and talked to CJ, who still couldn't get over to the stuff they left at home.I glanced at the attorney who was driving now."Do you know why Clarissa backed down yesterday?" she asked.I shook my head. Rod didn't tell me."Rod and her, they're just married on paper and in public," the attorney began."Like Rod, Clarissa has a lover."Lover? An affair? "Really?" I asked, surprised."I already told you that. In the hospital when Rod had his accident.
"This day is really stressful. Shall we leave, dear?" the attorney asked."Don't you have a meeting with the principal?" I asked because it seemed like she didn't make it to the principal's office because of what happened."Later. I'm not in the mood because of that woman,"I sighed and nodded. We decided to go to Lifestyle District to eat.Atty. Manilou asked me random things about the kids like when is their birthdays, what happened after I left Cagayan de Oro, and who helped me.I didn't tell her the whole truth. If I tell her everything, there's a big chance Rod will find out that I actually gave birth to quintuplets. After all, attorney is his mom.After we eat in the Lifestyle District, attorney Manilou quickly said goodbye as she needed to go back to her work. There’s an urgent meeting.When she left, I stood up to leave because I still had four hours before picking up the kids. I planned to go to Eya's house to see my other children.But when I exited Lifestyle, I saw Euclid l
(BACK TO PAST)"Oh," I looked at the bag of fruits Euclid gave me."You need this," he added. I smiled and accepted it."Thank you," I said."Why are you here?”"Eya said I need to go out sometimes and to exercise. She'll accompany me for prenatal later."He nodded. "Eya is busy today. If she didn't make it, I'll go with you," he said.I smiled and nodded. "Thank you."They're both so kind even though we weren't friends at first. Now, they're the ones I'm often with during my pregnancy."Let me accompany you for a walk," he said."Oh. Are you sure? Maybe you have something else to do?" I replied with a smile."No. I'm free now," he said and walked towards me.He stood beside me, and we walked along the roadside. Thankfully, it's not too hot today."Do you want something to eat?""Pregnant women usually have cravings, right?" he added."Ah. Cravings? I don’t really crave for something," I said."Okay. Are you not having morning sickness yet?" he asked.I shook my head."You should eat
Three days have passed since the prenatal, and I'm back at the boarding house. No signs of Rod. I can't help but wonder where he is. I really want to see him.I don't know why but I end up crying because I miss him so much."Carbonara?" Euclid knocked on my door again just to give me food. He always gives me food."Thanks, Yu,""How's the baby?" he asked."The baby is fine,""Can I be their godfather?" he asked. I chuckled and nodded. Of course, why not?"Of course, Yu,""It's delicious. Where did you buy this?""I cooked it," he said, smiling. I was surprised. "You know how to cook. Wow, you can get married now,""I'm waiting for someone,""Who?" I asked, taking a bite."Secret," he said, smiling, revealing his dimples."March, someone's looking for you," I looked at the landlady when she told me that. I wondered who it was, so I stood up and went out to see."Ate Savy," Yu said behind me.Savy?"Euclid,"Rod's ex? Why is she here? What is she doing here?"Wait, I'll ask for a ticket
(BACK TO PRESENT)I went back to Rod's house, it was only afternoon but the atmosphere felt like Good Friday. Yu came with me, he wanted to accompany me, and I agreed so I could introduce him to Rod if I needed to explain.I didn't want us to fight.As soon as we entered, we saw Rod outside, leaning against the door and glaring at Euclid.His arms were crossed, and he hadn't changed clothes yet because he was wearing the same outfit he wore when he went to the office earlier."Where’s the kids?" I asked."Why? Are you taking them? You’re planning to run away?" I sniffed at his response."Uhm, Rod this is Yu," I said, trying to lighten the mood."This is the third time you've introduced him to me,"I bit my lower lip and looked at Yu."Look, I just escorted March here,""Oh... Well, at least you know where her house is."I knew Euclid was getting annoyed now."We're just friends, Rod.""And he likes you!" He said to me."Rod, come on," I was losing my words to say to him."Stop being s
"Is this it?" Rod said while holding my hand. Ironically, I was the one holding his hand because I felt he might get lost here in the cemetery. "No, it's this way," I said as I pulled him in the right direction. Rod and I were heading to my mom's grave. And because there were many twists and turns along the way, we were having a hard time navigating, especially since he's a big guy. "Excuse me," I kept saying that at every tomb we passed by. "Why are you saying that, babe?" Rod asked. "To prevent your 'eggs' from swelling," I said, laughing. What's wrong with Rod, he's oblivious to any superstition. Actually, since earlier. When we were entering, he was talking so much that I asked him to be quiet since we're in a cemetery. I guess he was wondering why I wanted him to be quiet, so he bombarded me with a lot of questions. As we passed by a large cross, I caught sight of a woman's face that was very familiar to me. Miss Tanya? I looked again, but because of the large blades of
I squint as the drops of water hit my body. After rinsing off, I peeked into the room and saw Rod putting on his watch. He had showered before me, so he's all dressed up now.I stepped out in my bathrobe and caught Rod eyeing me up and down. He quickly averted his gaze when he noticed me looking at him."What are you doing, babe?" he frowned. I chuckled, slapped his arm, and went straight to the vanity area."What are you talking about?""You're seducing me! Can't you see I just got dressed!""Heh! Stop it, Rod! Aren't you tired? It stings!" I said to him. The kids weren't home; they were with the chairman since it's weekend.So, Rod freely does things he can't do when the quintuplets are around.I saw him walking towards me. He held me by the shoulders, and I closed my eyes as I felt his lips on my neck.He's going to the US in the next 2 days. I'm gonna miss him."You're dressed now," I told him. He just groaned and continued kissing me.I closed my eyes and held his head as his lip
When Rod and EJ arrived home, we immediately greeted them outside the house. Eya was still here with us."Hi, baby," Rod said and kissed my cheek. He put his hand on my waist and kissed me again on the neck.I chuckled and pinched his nose. He's so clingy even though his children are watching us. But our children seemed happy about it."Hi, Aunt Eya!" EJ approached Eya to kiss her cheek after he came to me to kiss my cheek and lips."Did you have fun, EJ?" I asked. He nodded and smiled. "Yes and I learned a lot, mom. And I'm excited to learn more," he said.Earlier, he asked if he could accompany his dad because he wanted to see how Rod works. I didn't agree because he had school, but his siblings convinced me, so I relented."Papa! How was it?" CJ asked his dad. I furrowed my brow."Big brother is good!" Rod answered and even gave a thumbs up. The smiles on the kids' faces widened as they looked at EJ."Wow! I'm so proud of you, big brother EJ!" AJ said and even clapped her little ha
"Have you heard about Rod's wife, March?" Eya asked. We were at the coffee shop near the school, and I was with Eya. We were waiting for the four kids.EJ didn't go to school today but went to his dad's office."I don't know where attorney hid her. But one thing's for sure, she's with her child," I said while munching on fries. Eya nodded."What about Tanya? I was shocked by the revelation. So she's the reason why you and Rod got separated? Unbelievable!"Even I, was extremely surprised by what happened."I heard the chairman wants to have her jailed. But you didn’t agree? You feel sorry for her?"I shook my head. I just really don't want us to be stuck in the past anymore. I want to move forward and let Miss Tanya do whatever she wants.But I won't ever approach her again."But you know what, because of what happened with the Malaques, the topic about your Quintuplets with Rod wasn't discussed much. The made-up scandals about Rod's involvement weren't given much attention because eve
"I still can't believe it!" Rod said. We're together now and the quintuplets are already home, Arian brought them earlier."Do you know about this?" he asked. I shook my head. "I just know now. Ralph told me."He fell silent."So that's why. That's why Clark was so hot-headed towards me. And Tanya, her mother?" I felt sorry for Clarissa, but I couldn't help but laugh at Rod. He looks really cute while saying that.He was so mind-blown by the revelations at the party earlier. He could hardly speak. He was stunned when Tanya said Clarissa was her daughter, and he was even more shocked to find out that Clark was Clarissa's lover."If your mom wasn't there earlier, things might have gotten out of hand." I leaned on him.Earlier, when Clark was trying to get Clarissa to go with him, the attorney arrived and intervened. The attorney brought a bunch of bodyguards and personally escorted Clarissa out of the venue. All you could hear was Clarissa crying.Meanwhile, the Malaque family was force
"Clark?" I asked in surprise.I looked ahead, and Clarissa had a light smile on her face as she stood beside Rod, guiding my children."Are you joking?" I asked, waiting for him to say, 'just kidding.'"No," Ralph replied. I looked at him, and he took Punn from me when he saw that Punn wanted to go to him."Why are you telling me this?""Because I want to ask for your help. Protect her. She's going to tell her parents about Punn.""What? Shouldn't she delay that?" If her father finds out about her child, he might hurt her."No. She wants to be with Punn now. She's already decided that even I can't stop her."I bit my lower lip and looked at Rod in front.The quintuplets were already introduced. As usual, many were surprised and angered by the introduction of my children.They couldn't criticize Rod because they could see Clarissa, his wife, supporting him, along with the chairman and attorney Manilou.The venue was filled with applause while my playful children were, smiling and wavin
After a week, the party that the chairman mentioned finally pushed through. I'm with the attorney right now, and we're getting ready with the makeup artists they hired."Mama, look at me. I'm a princess," we all chuckled upon hearing AJ words. Actually, Clarissa is also here with us.Attorney and Clarissa are still not okay with each other, but they're civil.Attorney knows about Rod and Clarissa's conversation about divorce, and other than that, we haven't told anyone else. So at some point, I know attorney understands Clarissa.During the past week, Clarissa visited the house with Punn, and my kids played with her child."I'm nervous, March. What if dad hurts Punn?" she whispered."Punn's with his dad, right? So don't worry," I said, but her expression didn't change."Is everyone from Malaque invited here?" she asked. I nodded because all the elites were invited by Rod and the chairman."Maybe Clark will come," she said. Her brother? Aren't they not on good terms?"March, I'll take
It's been three days since I found out about Clarissa's child in the hospital.Inside the restaurant, we're waiting for Clarissa to arrive."Do you think she'll agree?" Rod asked."She's here," I whispered as I spotted Clarissa approaching us."Hey," she greeted, giving Rod and me a kiss in the cheek. Unlike before when she was so radiant, now she's not. She looks pale."Are you okay?" I asked with concern.She nodded. "I'm fine. I'm sorry for being late," she said.I looked at Rod, and like me, he's also worried about Clarissa."We can reschedule this if you want. You look so pale," Rod suggested."It's fine, Rod. Let's proceed. Is this about the divorce?" Clarissa asked."I'll agree to the divorce. Don't worry," she added.Rod sighed and sat back in his chair."Yes, but I don't want to give you any part of the Chavez estate," Rod said bluntly.Clarissa nodded, not even surprised. It's as if she expected it. She didn't get angry either."I understand. I'm not after your wealth, Rod,"
"After the wedding, Rod and I didn't live in the same roof. Rod left and went back to the Philippines while I stayed in the US for 2 years."I remained quiet as I listened to her."I didn't go back because I was so angry that I got married to him.""I thought you used to like Rod?" I asked. I still remembered how clingy she was to Rod back then."Why would I like him? He has a bad attitude, he's arrogant, and conceited," she said, furrowing her brow.I chuckled.That's Rod. That's how Rod was when I first met him."And he's disgusting. He’s kissing different girls at the bar, so why would I like him? But that's what dad said so who am I to say no?"I met her dad. Her dad is the type of person you wouldn't dare disobey. Even I felt scared when he visited earlier. I wouldn't dream of him becoming my dad."But while I was in America, I got pregnant," Clarissa said, looking at her child who was now peacefully sleeping in bed.I looked at her child, whom she named Punn. That's why this chi