"Happy happy birthday Sandy!!!!" My little boy was terrified! Mom, Pops, Vincent, Sandro and Manang Clara was cheering !
He hugged me crying!.. mukhang natakot sa ingay namin.
Kinuha siya ni pops para ilabas siya sa garden para ipakita ang suprise nila sa kanya.
Awkward pa rin kami ni Sandro, kaya sumisiksik ako sa tabi ni Vincent
"getting cozy last night ey" he chuckled
"Tumahimik ka jan!" Tinignan ko siya ng masama!
Pagpunta namin sa labas nakita ko ang isang electronic na car para kay Sandy kamukha ng sasakyan ni Vincent..
Tumigil ang iyak ni Sandy at excited niyang tinuro sa kanyang lolo.
Tuwang tuwa kami makita ang batang enjoy na enjoy sa regalo niya.. ngbreakfast na kaming lahat, minadali ko na ang maligo at mgayos kasi may lakad pa kami ni Carla.
"Girl wait lang, may nagpa- schedule kasi ako na patient for online checkup, tignan ko lang sila then we can go" maaga nag- punta si Carla sa bahay para sa girls day out namin, nahiya tuloy ako hindi ko nasabi saknya may naka- schedule ako na patients.
Kinuha muna ni Sandro si Sandy kasi mag- start na yung online check up ko, dadalawa lang naman sila. Paglabas ko andoon ang mag- ama sa sala hinihintay ako.
"can we go with you mommy?" Sandro pleaded while holding Sandy.
"No" I said and getting Sandy from him.
We went back to the main house where Mathew, Carla, Mia, Mom and Pops were in the living room talking. Sandy ran to his Ate Mia and it was a sight to see, sinundan na sila ng mga yaya nila, si Manang Clara ng susupervise na lang dahil kumuha si mom ng yaya ni Sandy when he stays here babantayan na lang ni Manang yung yaya.
"Hon, please tell Sandro huwag na siya magpumilit sumama sa amin ni Elisse, sisiraan ko muna siya para mas lalo siyang mahirapan" she chuckled, ang lakas talaga mang asar ng babaeng toh, ako naman tawang tawa sa kanya.
"Thats not fair" Sandro muttered halatang naiinis
"Lika na Sands baby sitters muna tayo ng kids, let the girls have their fun" Mathew said as he kissed Carla.
Sandro also came to me and kissed my cheek " bye baby, have fun"
"Ayeee!! I can smell another grandchild" mom was happily clapping with pops seeing Sandro and I's interaction.
I turned my back to them kasi pulang pula na ang mukha ko. I linked my arm with Carla and we rode Sandro's black Lexus. Ang dami palang na plano ni Carla na pupuntahan buti na lang alam lahat yun ni Mang Ambo.
Our first stop was a dress shop in Batac. From the outside it was a typical old Ilocos house but when you step in, everything was refurbished and a little modernized. It was couture gowns everywhere made with local cloth. Tinignan ko ang price tag nang isa dito 50-70 k! Ang mahal!
"Carla ano ginagawa natin dito?" I asked her while I was busy looking at other gowns.
"Meron kasing benefit dinner on sunday, mg- attend kami ni Matt,, isusukat ko lang gown ko, i want your opinion" she led me to a private fitting.
It was a canary yellow mermaid gown that hugs her body in all the right places. napanga- nga ako sa ganda niya sa gown
"ikaw lang ata kilala ko na kaya ipull-off ang ganyang shade ng yellow!" i told her
" really?! thanks Eli! its such a compliment coming from you" She hugged me.
Habang inaayos ng mga mananahe ang finishing touches sa gown ni Carla, may pumasok na babae, she looked regal, her hair was gray, but you can tell she is not one to mess with. She looked and smelled expensive. I just smiled at her and she smiled back at me followed by if im not mistaken her two maids. she was busy looking at the gowns on display. Carla stepped out of the dressing room and she immediately recognized the woman.
"Tita Lucille!" nilapitan niya ito at niyakap.. " I hope to see you on saturday at Sandy's Party" she added.. so invited siya, baka family friend nila.. " ay tita I'll introduce to you the birthday boy's mommy.. Elisse halika dito" Lumapit ako sakanila at nakita kong tinitignan ako nung babae from head to toe, nakaka- conscious..
"Tita this is Dr. Elisse Martinez, she's Sandy's mom and Sandro's ... uhmmm. Ewan ko ba kung ano sila" the woman laughed with Carla, ako naman biglang nahiya. " Eli, this is Lucille Laurel, she is a friend of Mama Myra and tita Liza"
nakipag- beso sa akin yung babae.. " Its nice to meet you Doctor Elisse, I only hear good things about you from my kumare, ang sabi nga sa akin ni Liza baka next na kasal ninyo ni Sandro"
nanlaki ang mga mata ko sa sinabi ng babae.. " please call me Eli,Mam"..
she giggled " Dont call me Mam, Call me tita after all, ikaw ata ang nagpatino sa inaanak kong si Sandro" I smiled at that, ako nga ba?..
nakipag kwnetuhan kami for a little bit with tita Lucille " Elisse are you going to my benefit dinner on sunday? I know its after your party but I do hope you come".. I nodded, I mean nahihiya naman ako tumanggi. pagka- alis ni Tita Lucille, nghanap ako ng pwede ko isuot sa benefit dinner niya.
Ang dami namin pinagpilian ni Carla hindi ko kasi mahanp yung tamang gown para sa akin, may hinanap yung sales assistant na isa pang set of gowns for me to try that was ready to wear since last minute eto, kung wala maghahanap na lang kami ni Carla sa iba pang lugar. Nag- eenjoy naman din ako, its been a while since I went shopping nang wala si Sandy.
pagkalabas nung sales assistant I was immediately attracted to the nude gown she brought out. It was a nude lace gown, with a corset type body and was mermaid cut on the bottom. Kinuha ko na at sinukat. Ang ganda ng fit at kasyang kasya sa akin. pagkalabas ko sa fitting room
"witwew.. hot momma!.. get it girl!" kinilig naman ako sa reaction ni Carla at binili ko na rin yung gown. Na-excite tuloy ako pumunta nung dinner.
Nakarating na kami sa ramen place na sinasabi ni Carla. Pumasok nanaman sa isip ko na ngdate dito si Sandro at yung Cassie na yun! Mukhang napansin ito ni Carla kasi bigla niya ako sinabihan na huwag ako masyado mag-isip. Hay! Sandro bakit kasi ang landi landi mo!
We took our seat and ordered 2 sets of ramen and salmon sashimi. We mostly talked about Sandy's upcoming birthday and how mom went all out. Dumating na rin ang pagkain namin at tama si Carla masarap nga dito
" Favorite ni Sandro ito" i mindlessly said habang sinubo ko ang piraso ng salmon. napangiti si Carla at napahinto sa pagkain
"Pwede ba natin pagusapan ang situation niyo ni Sands?" she asked siguro ayaw niya maging awkward ang lakad naman but I dont mind, i trust Carla.
" What do you want to know?" I asked her while taking a sip on my water
"lahat! bakit hindi pa kayo nagkakabalikan? clearly you still like him and I know he loves you.. is it about the accident? I mean.. Im sorry if Ive gone to far, tell me" she reached for my hand and I held them telling her that Im okay
"Its fine, its more of takot ako sa kanya,nung naging kami noon, parang nawala ako, my life revolved around him, mahal ko siya eh, tapos iniwan niya ako. Kahit I know he didnt mean it, I lost myself. I cant lose myself again, I have Sandy to think about... mukha ko ba siyang pinapaasa? parang pakipot lang ba?" I asked her
"you have your reasons, kahit lage ko inaasar si Sands, I love him like a brother, third wheel lage namin yun ni Matt, i know how much he's changed when he was with you.. but if youre not ready, Its okay.. you do whats best for you" I held both her hands, very thankful for her friendship. We enjoyed our lunch gossiping and planning our next date.
Sa gitna ng kwentuhan namin tumawag si Sandro, agad naman akong ngalala, ang unang pumasok sa isip ko kung may nangyare sa anak namin.
"Sandro? may nangyare ba kay Sandy?." halata sa boses ko na ngaalala ako
" no, he's fine..I just wanted to ask if youre done? and if you are can you meet us at the beach bar in Pagudpud.. dito gaganapin birthday dinner ni Sandy" he said. I told Carla the plan and she had no problem with us going to the beach bar that Sandro owns.
"okay, We'll see you there" and I hung up.
We finished our meal at hinatid na kami ni Mang Ambo sa beach bar. Naalala ko tuloy na doon kami unang nagkita ni Sandro.
Dumating kami sa beach bar, laking gulat ko the whole family is there. Mom, pops, Tita Myra, Tita Irene, Kuya Luis and Ate Sandra.
"Kayo ha! Hindi niyo ako sinama sa lakad ninyo! Left out ako!" She scolded us! I hugged her!
The three of us ended up laughing it out.
I grabbed Sandy from manang and we preceded to the beach side.
"Busog pa ako Sandro, kakain na ba ulit?" I asked him kasi asa tabi na nmin siya
"Hindi pa naman.. ano yang hawak mo?" He asked looking at the paper bag in my hand
Oo nga pala ngtake out ako ng salmon for him. Reflex reaction na lang ata. Inabot ko toh sakanya
"Salmon, favorite mo" i handed him the bag without looking at him.
"Aww you remembered" he was smiling like a kid.
We took our seat at the long table that was filled with huge flowers and crystals on the middle. The waiters are already serving the food. I was too full to eat. Si Sandy hindi mapakali sa upuan. We were about to leave the table at mglakad lakad muna sa beach when pops stood up.
"Happy second birthday to our apo, Elixander Marcos, our little Sandro. Parang kailan lang Pinanganak si Sandro we were both overjoyed. Iba pala ang saya pag apo ang inaalagaan" mom also stood up with pops
"Here is our birthday gift to you" we were all looking around.
Mom and pops were laughing.
Sandro was also laughing sa tabi namin.
Sandro stood up and got Sandy from me.
"To my Mini me... sorry Elisse." He chuckled and everyone laughed with him. i just shook my head and rolled my eyes "
"To our little man, this is our gift to you" he gestured to the whole place... oh... ooooohhh.. omg the whole resort...
Everyone was cheering
"We transferred it to his name a week ago" he whisphered
Hindi ko nman alam ang sasabihin ko, ano ba ang sasabhn mo pag binigyan ang anak mo ng resort?
Nglalakad lakad kaming tatlo sa shore.
"Dito tayo una nagkita" he said
I laughed "yup nung time na ang sagot ko sa lahat ay alak.. who wouldve tought na mgkakaanak tayo"
"Do you regret it?" He looked at me with sad eyes
"Ill do it all over again" i smiled at him..
He leaned in to kiss me, ni-ready ko na sarili ko. Papikit na ako ng mga mata nung may narinig kaming tumawag kay Sandy
" Sandy!!!! Mommy Ninang is here!!! Happy Birthday!!!" Nakita ko si Glyssa, Lito, Jody and Arkin
Nagtinginan lang kami ni Sandro
"Lets go?" I said to him.. he nodded at sinalubong na namin ang mga pinsan ko.
"Kala ko sa friday pa dating ninyo?" I asked them
"Ayaw mo ba na andito na kami?!" kahit kailan talaga etong si Glyssa. Sinamahan na Sandro si Lito and Arkin to get food, while the girls stayed with me
"hoy Elisse! nakita ko kayo kanina! ano nagkabalikan na ba kayo? may bago na ba kaming pamangkin? Jody teased
" eh kung ikaw kaya ang magbuntis!.. kung hindi kayo dumating first kiss sana namin yun!!"
"ay pakipot! Sandy do you want a baby brother or sister?" tanung ni Glyssa sabay buhat kay Sandy, sinamahan ko na rin sila sa may buffet table to eat.
After ng dinner nag- aya si Sandro and Matt to have drinks.
"uwi na ako, wala kasama si Sandy, napagod din si Manang tumulong sa bahay kanina" I said.. Nasabihan pa akong killjoy ng grupo.
"Iha dont worry about it kami na bahala ni bong, gusto sana namin katabi si Sandy tonight" Sabi naman ni Mom Liza
"That settled then! lets get on with the drinks" Mathew announced.
Ang naiwan na lang ay si Mathew, Carla, Vincent, Sandro, Glyssa, Lito, Arkin and Jody. Si kuya Luis and Ate Sandra had to go home ayaw magpaiwan ng dalawang anak nila.
the boys were mostly talking about business, kaming mga girls naman about the latest trends in fashion.
"Guys guys truth or dare tayo" Vincent announced, marami na ata tohng nainom
"Vince thats so corny" Mathew was laughing at him..
"okay dahil jan mauuna ka.. truth or dare?" tanung saknya ni Vincent
"Truth" malakas na loob na sabi ni Matt..
"ako magtatanung!" sigaw ni Carla na medyo nakainom na "nung nagpaalam ka last week for business? business nga ba yun or nag- golf ka lang?' she raised her brow.. natawa si Matt at napainom and he answered " Golf" we all laughed and they gave him three shot of tequila.
nakakatawa ang truth or dare ng mga toh, parang bukinggan na lang ng mag- asawa, napipikon na si Glyssa kay Lito. Si Vincent dinare nila Arkin at Matt na pumunta sa beach at maghubad ng shorts sa dagat at ginawa naman niya. Ako na ang nahiya para sa kanya. Dire-Diretso ngseserve ang waiter ng inumin namin, walang beer, puro hard drinks, balak ata ng lahat mag-lasing. Ang dami ko na rin nainom at nakakaramdam na ako ng kaunting hilo. Napapasandal sandal na ako kay Sandro for support, nakaramdam ako ng kuryente nung naramdaman ko ang kamay niya sa bewang ko.
"oh Sandro ikaw naman" sigaw ni Arkin na pulang pula na ang mukha..." truth or dare"
"truth" he said and drank another glass of rum...
"ooohhh tapang" asar nila Jody, Gly and Carla
"mahal mo pa si Elisse?" tanung ni Vincent
"Ofcourse" he looked at me and held my waist tighter
naghihiyawan ang buong grupo at hindi ko mapigilan inumin ang shot ng tequila na nakadagdag pa sa pula ng mukha ko..
"si Elisse na dali.. truth or dare" Si Glyssa ang nagtanung sa akin.. hay nako alam ko na itatanung nito.. idare na lang nila ako ng kahit ano..
"Dare" mayabang na sagot ko..
"oooohhh brave" nagtinginan si Carla at Jody, na alam ko may masamang balak nanaman
"kiss Sandro...... sa lips.....for 1 minute" sabi ni Jody, with her evil stare..
" with tongue!" dagdag pa ni Carla
"Grabe kayo!!" I protested... hindi ko matignan si Sandro nahihiya ako
"nahihiya ka pa! nagka- anak na nga kayo" sabay tulak sa akin ni Glyssa mas palapit pa kay Sandro, ang kamay pa rin niya nasa bewang ko
"KISS, KISS, KISS, KISS, KISS" nagcheer ang mga boys with their fist in the air
"KILL JOY ELI" nang- gatong pa si Arkin
I took another shot of Tequila.. and turned to face Sandro.. I held his face and touched my lips to his.. naghiyawan nanaman ang nga kasama namin. he wasnt responding at first, but when i pushed my tongue inside his mouth, his grip got tighter at binawian niya na ako ng halik.
"get a room guys!" hindi ko na alam kung si lito or si Arkin ang ngsasalita.. I was kissing Sandro..
"Ano toh porn" sigaw ni matt
"okay guys tapos na 1 minute" Vincent pulled Sandro back.. Sandro was looking at me with wild eyes.. I was out of breath.. nararamdaman ko na ang hilo at yung pagka-sabik ko sa mga halik niya . hindi ko napigilan ang sarili ko sabihin
"pwede isa pa?"
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