Lumingon siya sa binata. Pinaypayan na nito ang purée ni Aresun habang karga sa isang braso ang anak na hawak-hawak ang kutsara. Nagtama pa ang paningin nila ng binata kaya mabilis siyang umiwas ng tingin at binalik sa pinagkakaabalahan.
Be expressive. Be expressive.
Kinuha niya ang ketchup. She draw a heart shape using a ketchup on top of sunny side up egg. Magnus like sunny side up eggs with ketchup. Must at least put some twist.
She's nervous as she turn her back to face them. Magnus is intently looking at her while she's blushing furiously. Sa pagtitig nito ay para bang alam nitong may ginagawa siyang kababalaghan.
Nilapag niya ang plato sa tapat nito. Bago pa matingnan ni Magnus ay mabilis na sinira ni Aresun ang presentation niya gamit ang kutsara nito.
Bahagya nalang napaawang ang labi niya habang tiningan ang anak na pinaghahampas ang sunny side up eggs gamit ang kutsara. Aresun is probably just playing around and Magnus laugh at that. Pero napawi ang tawa nito ng makita ang reaksyon niya. She quickly remove the upset on her eyes and smile at him.
"Y-you want coffee?"
Calm down, Hera. It seems like Aresun is on his father side. Mukhang papahirapan ka ng dalawa. If plan A fails there's still more letters on the alphabet left.
Magnus look at her intently. Binabasa ng mabuti kaya umiwas siya ng tingin. She can't stand his stare anymore. She grew conscious.
"Yes, please." He said in a baritone voice.
"Kumain ka muna as I prepare your coffee. I already ate my breakfast, and Aresun's food is still hot, so.."
Tipid na tumango si Magnus at kinuha sa kamay ng anak ang kutsara. Napatingin na lang siya sa durog na sunny side up egg.
"Thanks. But next time, eat your breakfast with me." Paalala nito.
"Y-yeah. Sorry."
Tumalikod siya para handaan ito ng kape. She remembered a situation before, when she wanted to be a lovely wife for him. And Magnus didn't like it because he just want her to be her. But now, it's not applicable anymore. Gusto niyang bumawi dito.
Mabilis niyang tinapos ang paggawa ng kape. The temperature of the coffee is not that hot, perfect to be consumed immediately kaya inabot na niya sa binata.
"Thanks, wife." He said casually.
Sometimes, she envy how casual and calm Magnus is. Parang okay lang nito ang lahat pero hindi okay para sa kanya. Ayaw niyang mabalik na lang sa dati ng hindi nakabawi sa binata.
She watched Magnus sipped his coffee. He didn't put much sugar, but Magnus' face is slowly contorted.
"Masyado bang matamis?" She panicked.
Nag-angat ng tingin si Magnus sa kanya, she look like he has been tortured.
"Maalat."
Shit!
She was panicking at she get the coffee from his hold. Sa pagmamadali niya ay natapunan pa siya sa kamay but she ignored it and take a sip. Kumunot pa ang noo ni Magnus habang tiningnan ang natapunan niyang kamay pero hindi na ito nakapagsalita nang muntik na niyang mabuga dahil maalat nga.
"I'm sorry! I thought it was sugar. I'm not so familiar with the things on your kitchen." She immediately apologized.
Damn it. Bakit ba naman kasi may pagkaparehas ang iodized salt at white sugar? Of course, there's a difference in physical traits between the two pero siguro dahil sa pressure at kalutangan niya, ito ang naging resulta.
Chapter 58
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