"MA'AM Kelsea, hello po! Hello, Sir!" The guards greeted us and opened the gate for us. We walked on the paver pathway heading to the entrance door of the house. I peeked at him in my peripheral vision and caught him looking around our house. The maids quickly bowed and opened the door for us. We both thanked them before heading inside. Our massive earth-tone modern living room welcomed us. "Ate!" Khrizanta approached us. Mabilis siyang tumigil sa harapan namin at nakipagbeso sa akin habang naglahad naman siya ng kamay kay Reeve. "Khrizanta Altamirano. Nice to meet you brother-in-law!" I gasped and widened my eyes. "Khrizanta!" I hollered. "Zuriel Reeve Roschefort," He accepted her hands, and they shake hands. "Nice to meet you, Khrizanta." Her eyes sparkled when Reeve gave the flowers to her. "Oh my! Nag-abala ka pa! Merci beaucoup!" Reeve looked taken aback when Khrizanta spoke in French. "You can speak French?" He looked amused. "Oui, frère." My sister looked so pro
THREE days passed, and I kept myself busy working. It's also three days since I heard his sudden confession to me. To be honest, I was startled when he suddenly confessed that he loves me in front of my parents, and siblings. It was so sudden for me that my brain couldn't process it. Hindi naman niya ako pinilit na magbigay ng sagot pabalik. He gave me time to process everything. "Mon amour. . ." The bubble thoughts in my head suddenly evaporated when a veiny hand, held and raised my chin. My eyes grew wider when I saw Reeve, wearing an apron. Get a hold of yourself, Kelsea. I chastice myself before I looked back at him. "Ano nga ulit 'yon?" I asked, trying to rekindle our conversation earlier before my intrusive thoughts prickled my head. "What does my wife want to eat for dinner?" he asked, leaning his lower waist on the kitchen counter. I cleared my throat. "Beef Kaldereta," I answered. He nodded and snapped his fingers. "Beef Kaldereta for my beautiful Kelsea, coming up!
Napabuga ako ng malalim na hininga noong tuluyan na siyang makalabas ng kwarto. Kailangan ko na siguro talagang masanay sa mga lalabas na salita sa bibig niya. I prefer him being blunt compare to his old self towards me, which he was acting stoic and mysterious. I opened his laptop and pushed the power button so I can start reviewing the case. I snort when I saw that a password had to be entered before I could get to the desktop display itself. What's his password? Is it his birthday? But I don't know his birthday. Maybe my birthday? Am I considered thick face because I tried my birthday but it turned out to be wrong? I puff a breath. Matagal akong nakipagtitigan sa screen ng laptop niya bago kusang kumilos ang mga daliri ko. I typed the date of our wedding anniversary. I almost squealed for celebration when it opened, but it faltered when the desktop wallpaper appeared, making my mouth unhinged. Kinusot ko ang mga mata ko dahil baka nagkamali lang sa nakita pero nang makita sa
I FELT my phone vibrating from my pocket, so I took it out and checked who messaged me. It was a message from various people telling me about the typhoon. There were also three text messages from Reeve that I quickly read. Reeve: Is it still raining cats and dogs there? Take care of yourself, wife. Reeve: Use the umbrella I gave to you earlier. I gasped and the heat burned my cheeks when I read his third text. How blunt can he be?! Reeve: Don't get wet in the rain, wife. I will only allow you to get wet when I'm eating you :) He even put a smiling emoticon in his text! How naughty! I bit the inside of my cheeks before I decided to compose a message for him. Me: I will use your umbrella, don't worry about me and just worry about yourself. Can you also lessen your bluntness? I can't handle it! Ibinaba ko ang cellphone ko nang mapansing bahayang humina ang ulan. Mabilis akong sumilong sa payong na pinadala ni Reeve at naglakad takbo papunta sa sasakyan ko. Thanks t
I TOOK a deep breath at dahan-dahan na kinuha ang bowl at sumandok. Hinipan ko muna iyon at dinala sa tapat ng bibig niya. "Say ahh, I'm gonna feed you para makainom kana ng gamot," "Ahh. . ." Matalim ko siyang tinignan nang malandi siyang umungol. He chuckled lightly but ended up coughing. I bit my bottom lips to stifle a laugh. "Ayan! Maligo ka pa sa ulan, ha?" I said sarcastically. Sumimangot siya at dahan-dahang binuksan ang bibig kaya sinubo ko sa kanya ang niluto ko. There was a small smile painted on his lips that I didn't give meaning to. Nakakaanim na subo pa lang siya nang umayaw na siya at nagreklamong masakit ang ulo at busog na siya. "Here, take this," I commanded, giving the medicine. I watched him taking the meds and water. "T-Thank you, wife," bahagya akong nanigas nang yakapin niya ako sa aking tiyan. I gulped, and caressed his hair. "Sige na, matulog ka na. I'll set an alarm later para makainom ka ulit ng gamot." Hindi siya umimik at nakayakap lang sa
Clingy husband I WOKE with Reeve's arm around my waist. I could feel his warm minty breath on my bare shoulders. Nakayakap sa baywang ko ang dalawang kamay niya habang nakapalupot sa binti ko ang kanya.Hindi ko alam pero napangiti ako at maingat na hinaplos ang mukha niya, I planted a soft kissed on his cheeks before I quietly removed his arms on my waist. Nakahinga ako ng maluwag nang hindi siya nagising.Dumiretso kaagad ako sa banyo para maligo and to prepare for work. Nasanay akong sa loob ng bathroom nagsusuot ng undergarments kaya lumabas akong nakasuot lang ng bra at underwear habang nasa buhok ang towel. I was shocked when I saw him on the edge of the bed, as if he was waiting for me.Mabilis akong humila ng robe at sinuot sa sarili ko. He already saw me naked, but I still felt awkward and the embarrassed prickled on my skin when he saw me wearing my undergarments only."My wife, you didn't wake me up," he said as he stood up and embraced me. I felt him sniff my hair
Family day I checked the time, and it was perfect to start to travel the road. We will pick up Kryptone at his school first before we go to the mall. I told him the exact address of the Reedley international school where Kryptone is studying. After an almost thirty minutes, nakarating na kami sa RIS. I immediately get out of the car when I saw some students coming out of the gate. I looked for my brother, and my eyes gleamed in delight when I saw him talking with a kid the same as his age. I waved at him. "Kryptone!" He turned in my direction, and his eyes widen he saw me. "My sister is here!" I bent down to hug him. "Baby! How was your day?" Tanong ko. "It was fun, Ate!" His smile grew wider. "Why are you here, po? Nasaan po si Kuya Bong?" "I told him I'll be picking you up today, baby. And don't you like to see me?! We're going to the mall pa naman," Ngumuso ako. "Really?! Can we play in the arcade, ate?!" I nodded and cupped his cheeks. "Of course!" He jumped right away.
Photobooth I saw him smirking. He was too tall that he needs to crouch a little so his face would be fully seen on the screen. Hindi naman kasi kalakihan 'yong booth. I panicked when the timer started. I didn't know what pose to do, so I just smiled. Natigilan ako nang makitang nakatingin sa akin si Reeve sa unang shot. He didn't look away even when I caught him staring at me instead of making a pose. I frown a little. "Look at the screen and not at me! Also make a pose for the second, and third shot," reklamo ko habang nakatingala sa kanya. He cocks an eyebrow, but I see the smile he tries to bite back. Napairap na lang ako dahil mukhang hindi naman siya makikinig sa akin. When the timer started again, nabigla ako nang akbayan niya ako. Hindi ko inaasahan ang ginawa niyang pag-akbay sa akin kaya nakatingin ako sa kanya sa second shot. I groaned and hit him in his arms. "Nakakainis ka naman, 'eh!" I grumbled. He let out a low chuckle. "What did I do? You told me to pose," he re
Unseen chapter: The Honeymoon We had fun in the night market and so did the bonfire party with the other guests. Nakainom din kami ng authentic Mexican foods at alcohol. Nauna na akong maligo sa asawa ko't nag-aayos pa 'yon ng mga pagkain na pinauwi sa amin ng mga mababait na staffs. I was patting my damp, long hair when I caught a glimpse of the thin, vulgar, red lingerie that Khrizanta had gifted me. She told me to wear it on our honeymoon. I don't know what got to me, and I brought it with me. The chills the lingerie gives me make my blood rush in my veins quicker. I shut my eyes, and the moment my eyes opened, I found myself bravely wearing the lingerie. Tinignan ko ang sarili sa salamin. From the boobs down to my thighs and bottoms, it fitted me so well. My confidence increased rapidly the longer I stared at myself. I took my make-up kit and looked for a bold colour of lipstick. I picked the one with a red shade and spread it on my lips. "This must make him drool, rig
Unseen chapter: The HoneymoonI woke up the next day without my husband on the bed. Bumangon ako sa kama at napangiti nang maamoy ang mabangong amoy na nanggagaling sa niluluto niya.I stretched up my sore muscles before tidying up the bed. After that, I marched towards the bathroom and took my time doing my morning rituals.I grabbed my phone and walked towards the glass door of the balcony, pulling it open. Tumapak ako palabas at pinagmasdan ang tanawin. I took a sigh of amazement as the view in front of me took my breath away. The immaculate cerulean blue water of the sea is screaming tranquillity. Hindi masyadong malakas ang alon sa dagat. I can see people enjoying their day at the beach.I sat on the rattan couch while holding my phone. Nakahinga ako nang maluwag nang makitang may update na si Mommy tungkol kay Killian. Apat na messages 'yon at may kasama pang attachments.Mommy sent me pictures and a short clip of Killian's day without us. They went to church this morning and a
Unseen chapter: The Honeymoon For my first outfit, I wore a ruffled sleeves white dress that reached above my calves. I turned my dark hair into a low bun with a few thin hairs dangling on both sides of my face. I applied light make-up as it suits me very much. Hindi na ako nagsuot ng mga alahas at tanging wedding ring namin ni Reeve at ang hikaw ko ang suot ko. Reeve was wearing a black button-down short sleeve and white trousers. The first four buttons of his shirt were opened, revealing his hard chest. Kumakapal na rin ang buhok ni Reeve. Simula noong mag retired siya bilang lieutenant-colonel, nagpapahaba na siya ng buhok. But hubby continued getting faded haircut as I told him I love seeing him with faded hairstyle. Reeve and I entered the highly recommended Mexican restaurant near our hotel called Riviera Maya restaurant. The restaurant itself has a modern Mexican interior and an overlooking ocean view. A server immediately introduced himself and guided us to our tabl
Unseen chapter: The Honeymoon "Hubby, do you think it's really okay to leave Killian? What if he cried because we weren't there for him? What if something bad happened to him while we were away? What if the breast milk I prepared ain't enough?" I asked worriedly. "Do you want us to bring him? We can go back and get him," he asked back. We are now in the car, travelling to the airport. Hindi na namin sinama si Killian at baka magdalawang-isip pa ako na hindi tumuloy. I don't want to leave our son. I am too worried about him, but at the same time, I want to be with Reeve, just the two of us, on our honeymoon vacation. I sighed and shook my head. "I want to, but this is our vacation as husband and wife. I just can't stop thinking and worrying about our son. Ito ang unang beses na iiwan natin siya sa loob ng apat na araw," He reached for my elbow and tugged me so I could face him. "Wife, don't worry too much about Killian, okay? He's in the good hands. Your parents want to ha
Unseen chapter: The Honeymoon "Hubby, do you think the 20 million we donated to the kids and families in Palestine is enough, or should we add at least 10 million more?" Reeve's strong arms immediately caught my waist. He pulled me and let me use his lap as my chair. My heart instantly leapt with his move. "Wife, 20 million is enough. We still have Ukraine and another country to send our donations, remember?" "Yes..." "So, we have to save..." I felt his hand squeeze my waist. "Baka mamulubi naman tayo niyan," My lips parted before I chuckled. "Hindi naman siguro, hubby." He bowed his head in silence before he burst into laughed. "You are not sure, wife." I felt his lips on my cheek. "Have you told Killian about our plans?" I sighed upon remembering that. Reeve and I will fly to Mexico this week for our honeymoon for our second wedding. Today is our real honeymoon because when we first got married and had our honeymoon, we were both drunk. Last month, our wedding
Time flies so fast because Killian is growing so fast. Killian is now ten months old, and in two months, he will turn 1. He can now crawl and stand on his own. He also have two primary teeth in front of his gums. He likes to explore and be mobile the reason why we've put up safety barriers in his nursery room. Killian giggled as I tickled him gently on his chubby neck. His little chuckles are sound to my ears. I can't help but chuckle while watching him. May dalawang ngipin na siya sa harapan, making him more adorable. "You like it when Mama tickles you, huh?" I gently said and kissed him on his forehead. "Mama and Papa loves you so much, baby. Don't grow up so fast, please?" Killian made a random sounds as if he was talking back at me. Napangiti ako pinunasan ang namumuong laway sa gilid ng labi niya. Saktong lumabas si Reeve galing bathroom nang magsalita si Killian sa unang pagkakataon. It wasn't the first time, but it was the first he uttered clear words. Most of the time,
ON our second day, we went to the French Aquarium in Le Bon Marche. Kirsten and Killian enjoyed their time there since they had some activity regarding sea creatures. We also went to some high-end brand shops to buy pasalubong. Then, we went to the Eiffel Tower. Tomorrow, we decided to visit the Disneyland Paris. I was staring at the magnificent view of the sunset when I suddenly craved steak. I wanted to eat steak, but not the usual steak that was cooked by a normal chef. I want it to be exceptional! I pulled the hem of Reeve's jacket. I looked at him in doe when he glanced at me in confusion, yet his aura looked radiant. Palibhasa, natuloy kami sa pagdidilig kagabi. And I swear it was so good that we had four rounds! "Hmm? What does my wife want?" he asked while grinning. "I want steak for dinner." He looked dazed. "Steak? I knew a steak restaurant in the corner," he says. I shook my head in disagreement. "No! Gusto 'ko luto ni Gordon Ramsay! I want him to cook the steak
After over 16 hours of non-stop flight, the airplane safely landed at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Reeve got our luggage on the carry-on while I readied the kids to disembark the plane. But before we leave, lumabas si Dad mula sa cockpit para batiin kami. I was mesmerized seeing him wearing a pilot uniform. May mga ibang crew ang napatingin sa paglapit ni Dad sa amin. Dad gave me a peck on my cheeks before he tapped Reeve's shoulder. "Lolo, you're here! You are amazing, Lolo! You navigate this big aircraft by yourself!" Killian jaunty says. "Thank you, buddy," sagot ni Dad at bahagyang ginulo ang buhok ni Killian. "Lolo is a pilot?" Kirsten innocently says. Dad nodded, chuckling. "I am, sweetheart. How's the flight?" he asked cooly. "The flight was fine, Dad. Thank you for landing us safe," sagot 'ko. "Of course, sweetheart. That's my job, to make you all safe in the air and to make sure the plane will safely land on the runaway," he answered. "You're so cool, Lolo!
DAYS and weeks went in the blink of an eye. Last two months, we celebrated Killian and Kirsten's birthday. And now Reeve and I will celebrate our 7th anniversary as a husband and wife. We've been married for 17 years, but we are celebrating the anniversary of our second marriage. . . "So. . . You'll be back next month?" Mom asked in curiosity. I nodded with a subtle smile. "Yes, mom." "Ingat kayo doon, okay? Message me after the airplane lands at the airport," she said, making me nod. "Don't worry about us, Mom, we will be fine," I assured her. "I'll miss you and these two adorable children," she says and proceeds on hugging Killian and Kirsten. "I'll miss you both, sweetie pie," she says. "I will miss you too, Lola pretty!" Killian muttered. "Love you, Lola," Kirsten says, kissing mom on the cheeks. Nakangiti ako habang nakatingin sa kanila. When the boarding was announced, we knew we needed to let our feet walk until we reached the inside of the plane. I was pulling o