When Things Fall Apart

chapter 35

Niyakap ko si Mavin at nginitian. Tinanggal ko ang kanyang seatbelts at inalalayan pababa ng kotse. Kumaway si Mommy sa amin at ngumiti. Daddy's not around because of their business.

I kissed her cheeks and greeted her. Tumakbo na papasok si Mavin sa loob kaya natawa ako. He's excited to meet his father. Napatiim bagang ako noong maalala ang nangyari noong nakaraang araw. Jesy really pisses me off. Antayin niya lang na mapuno ako sa kanya..

Pumasok kami ni Mommy sa loob at nakitang karga na ni Stefan si Mavin. Hindi na ako tumingin sa kanya. I'm here because of my son, uuwi rin naman kami agad.

“Nanay, come here..” tawag sa akin ni Mavin. Lumapit ako sa kanila at ngumiti.

“Bakit? Do you miss me agad?” natatawang tanong ko sa kanya.

“Dada said he misses you..” ngiti sa akin ng anak ko. Stefan chuckled and kissed Mavin's head.

I was caught off my guard. Ngumiti lang ako at tumango. Kinuha ko ang bag niya at inilagay 'yon sa lamesa. He talks to his dad so much. Ikinuwento niya na pumunta kami sa amusement park noong nakaraan.

I love how Stefan reacted. Kaya lalong nagkukwento sa kanya si Mavin. I can give up Sundays with Mavin para sa bonding nilang dalawa. I will tell him that later and if he agrees, my son will be very happy..

“Mommy Piya bought me these..” sabi ni Mavin at ikinalat ang legos sa sahig ng sala. It was small tiny pieces that you can create something you like.

“But Nanay told me to not eat it or else she'll hide it.” sabi ng anak ko kaya napangiti ako. He really listens.

Nakaupo sila sa sahig at nakatayo ako sa malapit sa kanila. Nakita at narinig ko ang pagbulong ni Stefan sa anak ko.

“If she hides it, I'll buy you new one..” he chuckled and glanced at me. Napailing ako at bahagyang natawa.

“But that's not good, Dada. Nanay taught me to be honest and follow her.” inosenteng sabi ng anak ko sa kanya. He chuckled more and glanced at me once again. I raised a brow at him and smirked.

I raised my son so good and honest.

“Well, she's right. She's our boss, we will follow her.” Stefan smirked and kissed Mavin's head.

“She's my Nanay, not a boss. And ang kids ay dapat sumusunod sa kanyang parents..” my son's adorable voice while creating his legos made my heart smile. He really understands and treasures the things I taught him.

Kita ko kung paano titigan ni Stefan ang anak ko at masayang ngumiti. Ginulo niya ang buhok ni Mavin at dumampot din ng lego.

“You really love your Nanay, do you?” mahinang sabi ni Stefan. My son nodded and smiled.

“Of course, I love her so much!” he said and smiled sweetly. Stefan leaned closer to him and whispered to Mavin's ear.

Mavin's confused eyes is very visible. Napangiti ako roon. They are making me happy. Naglakad na ako papunta sa kusina para hayaan silang maglaro at tulungan si Mommy.

“Opo, she's your wife, Dada.. I know you love her more than I do.. ” I heard my son's voice. It echoed inside the house.

Napatigil ako at mapait na ngumiti. It's broken and shattered but still beating for him. What is this..

“But Nanay said she loves me the most.” my son's loud voice is really echoing on the house.

“Of course, she loves you the most. She loves only you the most.” rinig kong sabi ni Stefan.