'Yes. No turning back.'
There. I said it. I finally said it.
She hugged me and said, 'Thanks Ge. Super na-appreciate ko to. Itong effort mo for Cobbe.'
'Fred and Kath trusted us. They think na kaya naten alagaan si Cobbe, thats the least I can do to someone who became a brother to me.' She released herself from the hug and look at me.
'Pano yung bahay? Ibebenta ba natin yun? Parang di ko kaya. Buhay nila Kath yung andun. Pinaghirapan nila yun.'
'We could keep the house for a while habang iniisip natin kung anong gagawin natin dun.'
'Or I could stay there for a while with Cobbe. May aasikasuhin si Mommy sa states eh. Wala din naman ako makakasama sa bahay. Yeah, I could stay there. Malapit din naman yung house sa shop.' Looking at me, like she's asking for an approval.
'Ikaw lang mag-isa? Kaya mo ba? Ngayon nga lang na kasama mo si tita, ganyan ka na magworry eh, I'll stay with you. Para na rin may kasama ka mag-alaga kay Cobbe.'
This is waaaay out of hand. What are you doing Gerald. This is out of plan.
'Are you sure?'
'Pangalawang beses mo na kong tinanong nyan. I want to spend time with Cobbe din at para maasikaso mo din yung shop mo. Hindi naman ako everyday may laro. Pwede din naman tayo kumuha ng yaya, paghatian natin yung expenses.'
Sounds like a plan.
'Hmmmm.. Okay. I agree.' She said but she was somewhat unsure.
'Kailan ba aalis sila tita?'
'2 days from now. Sa saturday--'
Bago pa nya natuloy ang sasabihin ay hindi namin napansin na gising na pala si Cobbe. He reached for her face. Cobbe nearly grew up with us kaya hindi nakakapagtaka na close sila.
'Are you okay baby? San masakit?' Cobbe touched her belly that made her laugh. 'Nako ang baby gutom na pala.'
Cobbe looked at me and smiled and tried to reach me. 'Hi baby. Hows my big boy?' I lean closer so he can touch my hand. I looked at Sarah. 'Take a rest muna, you seemed very tired. Gisingin na lang kita pag may kailangan kami ni Cobbe.'
'Are you sure?'
'Ilang beses mo na ko tinanong nyan, Yes I am sure. Take a rest. Okay?'
'Thanks Ge. Gisingin mo ko ha!'
'I promise.'
Now you're making promises Gerald.
After a few minutes, dumating na din yung mommy ni Sarah.
'Tita,'
'Oh Gerald, hindi ka ba pagod? Sya nga pala, dinalhan kita ng pagkain at baka nagugutom ka.'
'Nako Tita, okay lang po ako. Kayo po? Take a rest po muna.'
'Okay lang din, hindi naman ako makakatulog at namamahay ako.' She sat at one of the coaches habang inaasikaso ko si Cobbe na mukhang nakalimutan ng nagugutom sya at papikit pikit na.
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