Missing him DAYS and months went on. . . Six months felt like a decade. Maraming nangyari sa nakalipas na anim na buwan. Sa loob ng anim na buwan ay nagpakalunod ako sa trabaho. Marami akong kaso na na-handle. From broken bones, stab, gunshot wounds, head laceration, and more major cases. Reeve did not say when the exact month of his return, but I did some research, and the average military deployment is typically between six and 12 months long. Tahimik ang bahay nang umuwi ako. Celine went home to her province because her mother was rushed to the hospital. Sina Beau at Scout ay wala rin. Luhen took them at bukas pa lang sila ihahatid pabalik. I still remember how Celine asked for my permission to let her go because her mother needed her. "Ma'am, pasensya na po kung maiiwan ko po kayo mag-isa dito. Kailangan ko pong umuwi sa probinsya namin dahil sinugod po sa hospital si Nanay. Pasensya na po talaga, Ma'am. . ." she uttered between her sob. I gave her a sympathetic smile. "Y
12 inches MY mouth fell open when I saw the head of his penis, which also known as glans where precum, and semen was coming out. It was swollen, reddish, and had abscess with evident pus discharge. Even his scrotum testicles were a bit swollen."What the hell did you do with your penis?" I spatted."D-Dra. . ." he stuttered."Answer me," pinandilatan ko siya ng mga mata.His lips quivered. "I—I injected it with pertroleum jelly,"I gasped and almost hit him with the chart. I frustratedly raked my hair."Gusto ko lang naman na lumaki ang junior ko! Hindi ko naman alam na magiging ganito! Dra, tulungan mo ako." He pleaded, crying."Mr Azulan—""Kung ganito lang ang mangyayari sa akin, kahit huwag na siya lumaki! Tatanggapin ko na lang na ganito!""Mr Azulan, can you please, calm down? Hindi masususyulunan ang problema mo kung ganito. Ikalma mo,"Mas lalo siyang umiyak. "Pero dra. . . Paano na ito? Namamaga at punong-puno ng nana 'tong si Junior! Gusto ko lang naman na mas lumaki k
Unexpected Surprise I TOOK a short coffee break after the improbable encounter with the patient. I ordered my usual coffee and a red velvet cake. While eating, I grabbed my phone and tapped the Instagram app. I searched the page that I followed solely for the soldiers of France.My heart nearly stopped when I saw the news.I felt my eyes water when I read the whole caption in the post. Six were found dead after a missile bomb strike on Lviv, one of the cities in Ukraine. Marami rin ang mga napuruhan dahil sa malaking pinsala ng pagsabog. I remembered him telling me that their barracks were located in Lviv.When I saw the last slide, I couldn't hold my tears anymore when I saw him lying on the ground with his rifle while blood dripped from his head.I sob, and caressed the photo. Hindi ko maiwasan ang hindi mag-alala sa kalagayan niya. I shut my eyes, and murmured a prayer for him."God, protect my husband in every step he takes; guide him away from any harmful situation. I entrust
Dinner Date I SAT on his lap and encircled my hands on his nape. He pulled me closer by waist. Napangiti ako. I miss the warmth of his body. I miss everything about him. It's been 6 months since he went back to Ukraine to do his last mission before he retired on being an Army."You missed me, wife? Hmm?" he whispered and kissed my expose shoulder.I giggle, and showered him with soft kisses on his face. I stifle a moan when his other hand travelled between my legs. He cupped my feminity and the heat coming from his palm were inevitable. He caressed my sacred triangle and my body quickly response to it."R-Reeve. . ." My eyes suddenly blink in sensual way.I miss his touch. . . I miss his scorching, sensual, pleasuring touches."Asking for permission to enter my wifey lines. Permission granted?" I nodded deliriously. "Granted, Lieutenant-Colonel," I muttered, biting my bottom lips.A smirk blossomed on his face as his fingers went to my underwear garter before pulling it down. I
The Tattoo AFTER we had our almost peacefully perfect dinner, we went to our veranda and had our dessert, red velvet cake. "Aren't you cold? It's almost December, Reeve. Baka magkasakit ka niyan," I uttered. I felt my body stiffen when he encircled his arms around my waist, hugging me from behind. I could feel his hot breath slicing my exposed skin. "This can help me not to feel cold," he muttered, hugging me tighter. Hindi naman ako nagsalita at hinayaan ko lang siyang nakayakap sa akin. I was looking at the moon and star that illuminated the peaceful dark sky. I smiled in contentment. "Have you seen my tattoos?" he whispered. I glanced at him. "I did," sagot ko. "My new tattoos, I mean." he retorts. I buffered for a second. "You have new tattoos?!" I exclaimed, removing myself from him. "Where? Which part of your body?" Tanong ko. He showed me his right arm where his old tattoos were inked. My mouth fell open when I noticed a stethoscope on his arm. The long black tubing
He's Mine IT WAS exactly lunch time when Reeve texted me that he's outside the hospital. He wanted to surprise me, but he ended up telling me he was here when I told him I forgot my lunch at home. Ngayon, sabay kaming kakain ng tanghalian. Maybe we can eat in the cafeteria if he likes the food there. After I fixed myself, I made my way out of my office and marched towards our meeting place. "Hi, Kelsea! I mean Dra. Kelsea!" I stopped midway when I saw Ashleigh waving at me. She was wearing a shorter coat compared to mine, and her hair was in a high ponytail. "Hi, Dra. Ashleigh," I greeted her with a subtle smile. "Saan ka maglulunch, dra?" "I'm not sure," I said and shrugged. "I'm actually dining with someone," A smile peal on my lips when I imagine Reeve's face. Her mouth formed an O. "Ah, I see! Boyfriend?" she teased. I smiled at her question. "More than that," I answered. Her mouth fell open. Napalingon siya sa magkabilang gilid at nang hindi makita si Dra. Angeles, ang
Sunflower Crochet NAPANGITI kaagad ako nang makita si Reeve na nakaupo sa living room. Nasa sofa siya, nanonood ng hindi pamilyar na palabas habang may kung anong kinakalikot sa kandungan niya. Hindi niya siguro narinig na bumukas ang gate dahil sa lakas ng pinapanood niya kaya hindi niya napansin na nakauwi na ako. I bit my lips as I watched him. Naningkit ang mga mata ko nang makakita ng mga matatabang sinulid sa coffee table. Napatakip ako sa bibig nang marealize ang ginagawa niya. He's doing crochet?! I didn't know he could crochet. Watching him doing it like a pro makes me think that he's indeed perfect. "Fuck!" Mabilis akong naglakad papalapit sa kaniya nang makitang natusok siya ng karayom. Kinuha ko ang daliri niya at nakitang dumudugo 'yon. "W-Wife!" He startled. "What are you doing here? I didn't noticed—" I interject. "You're too engrossed with what you're doing," I muttered and was about to look down to glimpse what he was doing when he suddenly held my waist a
You're not his type SOBRANG bilis lumipas ng mga araw kasama siya. Araw-araw kaming busy sa mga kanya kanyang trabaho pero palagi kaming naglalaan ng oras para sa isa't-isa. I'm learning to open my heart to him, fully and genuinely. Everything is perfect: Zuriel Reeve treats me like a queen every second of our lives together. Love is powerful that you can't control it, no matter how much you want to. Sabi nga nila, Love works in mysterious way. Hindi ko naman sinasabi na mahal ko na si Reeve, but there's a part in me that I find him special. I like him. Months with him were bliss. He makes me feel secured, and love all the time. Saka, kasundo rin niya ang mga magulang at mga kapatid ko. That's a plus point for him. But I don't want to confess it right away. I wanted to make sure that I was really sure about my feelings. I still have to wait for the right time to confess how I feel about him. Ayoko madaliin. Today is the first day of December. Just like what they say, medyo
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