It's You

Chapter 21

Thirdy laughed as he accepts the cup of coffee. "Thank you for this, Jho. A much needed coffee."

"So, pray na tayo para hindi na lumamig ang food at makakain na tayo?" We all nodded and bowed our head while Nico led the grace before meal.

I smiled at the sight of Jho and Nico. It's been awhile since the last time that we had this kind of bonding, eating together while having a light conversation. I barely went on a date with these two because I hate being third wheel, maiinggit lang ako.

Nico and I were really in good terms since then. I don't have any issues with him 'cause he was a nice guy naman. If there were problems that we've been encountered before, it was all because of Jho. Sa sobrang pagkaclingy nitong bestfriend ko, nakalimutan na lahat ng responsibilities na meron sya. And I am so glad that we're back on the old version of us.

I was thankful to Jho and Nico for all the efforts and support that they were giving me and Thirdy.

"Ammm Beh." I looked at Jho and I cannot read her facial expression. She gave me a small smile then sighed. "Ready ka na ba harapin sila Mom at Dad?"

Bahagya akong natigilan. Ready na nga ba ako? I glanced at Thirdy and he immediately smiled at me. Thirdy and I decided to tell our parents about this as early as possible, his parents first, then mine. Honestly, natatakot ako, sa magiging reaction nila Mama Mozzy at Papa Bong at lalong lalo na kila Mommy at Daddy.

"Kailangan, Beh. Para kay baby." Then I rubbed my tummy and smiled.

"Babe, Mama and Papa will visit us later and join us for a late lunch. I told them kasi na nahospitalize ka. Gusto ka nilang kamustahin." Thirdy said. "I guess, best time na din yun para sabihin natin sakanila."

"Yeah." I nodded as a response.

"Don't worry Bro, kami na ni Jho mag order ng food nyo mamaya para hindi na hassle na magluto pa kayo."

"Thanks Bro." Thirdy to Nico.

"Uwi na lang muna kami ni Nico later pag order namin ng food. Para may privacy naman ang pag uusap nyo." Jho butted in.

Thirdy and I smiled. "Ammm Babe, one more thing." Thirdy held my hand. "I told Tita Det and Tito Elmer na we will visit them today. They'll expect us to be there for dinner."

"What?" I said in disbelief. "Kailangan ba parehong araw sabihin sakanila? Hindi pa nga natin alam magiging reaction nila Mama at Papa tapos gusto mo kila Mom and Dad sabihin na din natin." Medyo napataas ang boses ko.

Thirdy immediately pulled me for a hug. "Baby, I am sorry." He even kissed my temple to calm me down. "Kahit ano pang maging reaction nila, kailangan natin tanggapin iyon. At wag kang mag alala, magkasama naman tayo. Hinding hindi kita papabayaan. And I don't want to prolong it anymore Babe, I want to tell them that we're having a baby."

I bit my lower lip to suppress my tears. Natatakot na naman ako.

Jho reached for my hand and said. "Beh, don't be scared na. Nico and I will join you na lang for the dinner tonight, okay? We'll gonna support you and Thirdy." She gave Thirdy a knowing look.

***

It was past 1 in the afternoon and I was lying down comfortably on my bed when the door bell rang. That only means Mama and Papa were already outside. My heart beats so fast and there were lots of things that goes through my mind again. I massaged my temple and about to stand up when Thirdy peeped on a slightly open door.