“Mabuti naman at umuwi na kayo, Mr. Montecarlo! How's your vacation with my daughter? You almost kidnap her!”
Mom was eagerly mad right now while looking at my husband. She's seem so very very bad mood right now.
WE STRAIGHT to go here in our house to have a conversation with my parents after we arrived in Manila.
At seryosong seryoso talaga ang mommy ko ngayon. Kadarating lang namin at ito agad ang bumungad sa amin pagpasok ng kabahayan.
“My apology, Ma'am. But honestly speaking I don't have any choice but to execute my one last plan for your daughter.”
“You didn't think that you might be sue for that Mr. Montecarlo? Pwede ka naming kasuhan sa ginawa mo sa anak namin. That's illegal!”
“Hon, calm down!” Dad tried to relax my mom.
“Isa ka rin, Amando! Hindi pa tayo tapos! How come that you almost push our daughter to him. Alam mo naman siguro ang ginawa niya sa anak natin diba? He hurt our daughter!” mom blurted out.
“..I thought we already discussed this, hon! Atsaka planado ang lahat ng iyon. Mr. Montecarlo is serious to December at may usapan kami.” Dad uttered. Mas lalong tumaas ang kilay ni mommy kay Dad.
I really don't know if matatawa ba ako, kakabahan o matatakot sa ngayon! Mom is not happy, ngayon nalang ulit namin ito nakitang ganito. She look so scary!
“Ma'am, I know it's all my fault. And I regret all the pain that I caused to your daughter! But, ma'am mahal ko ho talaga ang anak niyo.”
“And then? Ano naman kung mahal mo ang anak ko, Mr. Montecarlo?”
I hold his hand under the table. Ang lamig lamig ng kamay nito.
“..then I'll deal with the consequence, Ma'am. Sue me for kidnapping your daughter! But, I'm taking this opportunity to let you know that we already signed our marriage contract!” Mom suddenly stunned.
Hindi ito makapaniwalang nagpalipat lipat ng tingin sa aming tatlo.
“Hijo, we will not sue you! Pasensya ka na at wala lang talaga sa mood itong asawa ko.” Dad explain.
“December! Mag uusap tayo!” Mom glare at me that makes my eyebrows creased.
“Why mom? Bakit ako nadamay dito?” I pouted. Sa huli ay tinaasan lang din ako nito ng kilay.
“Hindi nakakatuwa ang ginagawa niyo! I'm not yet satisfied with you, Mr. Montecarlo! Paano ko masisigurong hindi mo na ulit gagawin iyon?” Seve swallowed.
I know, Mom is just worried about me especially her first daughter will be in a long time commitment with a man. I understand her kung bakit ganito nalang ang inaasta niya.
“...then ako na ho mismo ang titigil sa anak niyo. Ako na mismo ang aalis once I did it again. But I'm quite confident that it will not happen, Ma'am. I'm being serious and I already change for your daughter!” he speak. “he change me.”
I bow my head as I felt my heart beating is not normal. Parang gustong lumabas ng puso ko. May kung ano ano ring sumasayaw sa loob ng tyan ko!
“Ma'am I'm not the enemy here! I'm here for your daughter! I'm here to love her unconditionally, to protect her and I'm not that perfect guy, nagkakamali rin ho ako.” he said seriously.
I bit my lower lip to keep my smile.
The masungit and suplada architect in the city is well happy to hear that sentence.
“Siguraduhin mo lang, Mr. Montecarlo!” Mom added.
“Yes, Ma'am!” he nod. “Can we..can we just forget what happened in the past and let's just focus on the present. I think, your daughter will get pregnant soon!” nanlaki naman ang mga mata kong nilingon ito.
I also look at my dad na animo'y gulat na gulat sa narinig niya.
“December! Mag uusap talaga tayo!” Mom glare at me once again.
“Mom...I'm not pregnant! Hindi pa ako buntis!” mabilis na sabi ko.
“Paano mo nasisiguro iyon, anak?” Mom ask me again. “Tatlong linggo kayong magkasama sa isla! Don't tell me na nagkwentuhan at nagtitigan lang kayo.”
Mas lalong humaba ang nguso ko ng pagsabihan ako ni Mommy.
“Hon, our daughter is old enough to handle this! Huwag mo namang gawing bata. She can manage herself!” I smiled as Dad speak.
He's really my hero! He's my night shining armor.
“Still, kakausapin ko 'yang anak mo, Amando!” Tapos tinitigan ulit ako ni Mommy.
“Akala ko ba gusto mo ng magkapamilya ang anak natin? Akala ko ba gusto mo ng apo sa kanya? E sinusungitan mo 'yang asawa ng anak natin e!” dahil sa sinabi ni dad ay nakatanggap ito ng hampas mula sa mommy ko.
Seve and I just look at each other and then smiled.
“You look cute, Mom and Dad!” I laugh childishly.
Dad was really a naughty man when it comes to my mom. Kaya laging asar na asar si mommy sa kanya. And Mom always gets annoyed. Kaya sa huli ay si Dad ang laging sumusuyo.
“Don't smiled at me December! Hindi rin ako natutuwa sayo!” Mom told me seriously. Napanguso ako!
I got her attitude! Tsk!
“Hon, hayaan mo na ang dalawang 'yan! Parte naman 'yan lalo na't nagmamahalan.”
“Tumigil ka, Amando. Palibhasa nakikita mo 'yang sarili sa kanya. Naalala mo, marami ka 'ring babae noon.” natutop ko nalang ang aking bibig sa sinabi ni Mommy.
“Hon naman, matagal na 'yon!” Dad suddenly hug my mom.
Nagkatinginan nalang ulit kami ng asawa ko't sabay na napangiti.
“..baka kay Dad ka nagmana, Cervix Nicklaus...” binulong ko iyon sa kanya na ikinangisi nito.
“I don't think so, wife!” he said.
“I think, we're finished already! Sige na, sweety. Magpahinga na kayo sa taas!” Dad suddenly speak.
Napatingin naman ako kay Mom na masama pa rin ang timpla ng mukha niya.
“Sa guest room ka tutuloy, Mr. Montecarlo!” Mom added na ikinalaglag nalang ng panga ko.
“Hon, mag asawa naman na sila! Hayaan mo na!”
“Mom dad was right!” Dagdag ko.
Nakakatawa kapag sa guest room pa tumuloy ang asawa ko!
Jesus Christ, it's been two years since he took my innocence. Wala na yata akong itatago pa! Ano pang silbi kung sa guest room pa siya tutuloy? Sayang lang ng kuryente!
Mom raise her eyebrows at me once again. Pagkatapos ay napabuga ito ng buntong hininga.
“You're really really like your father, anak ano? Kamukha kita but sa daddy mo talaga nakuha lahat ng thinking skills mo!” napaiwas ako ng tingin sa sinabi ni mommy.
I even saw my dad smiled.
“May magagawa pa ba ko!” she sigh. “Sige na! Take a rest first and we need to talk December after.” Mom . added.
I just look at Dad and he's smiling form ear to ear right now.
“We'll go upstairs, Ma'am and Sir!” My husband said.
“Just call us, Mom and Dad Hijo!” Dad told him. Na ikinatango na lamang nito.
Mom is not seem so happy. She look
so serious until now.
I just kiss their cheeks and suddenly bid my goodbye to them.
“I love you Dad. Goodnight..” I whisper at dad as I bid my good bye.
“Anything for you honey.” He even kiss my temple.
Masama pa rin ang timpla ng mommy ko kaya umalis na kami.
I heard Seve deep sigh as we finally reach my room. Tila para itong nanghihinang napaupo sa edge ng kama ko.
“Fuck, wife! Nakakakaba ang mommy mo!” He let a heavy sighed once again.
Lihim naman akong napangiti.
“Let's rest, Seve! May jetlag pa ko.” Nahiga nalang ako sa kama ko.
How I missed my room! Matagal tagal na simula ng natulog ulit ako dito.
“Sa tingin mo ba makakatulog pa ko, baby? Darn! I was fucking nervous awhile ago. Parang kakainin ako ng buhay ng mommy mo.” mas lalo akong natawa sa kanya.
“She's just concerned! Napakababaero mo kasi.” kinuha ko naman ang aking kumot at tinaklob iyon.
He just murmured something. Hindi ko nalang pinansin at nagpahila sa antok.
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“December, anak! Did you remember what I said 5 years ago?” Mom said seriously.
WE'RE CURRENTLY here in our mini office at the third floor of our house. Pagkagising na pagkagising ko ay pinatawag kaagad ako ni Mom for us to talk.
“I'm quite sure that you're absolutely aware that I don't a want playboy! Pinagsabihan na kita.” she added. “December! Look at me!” Utos niya.
I lift my head at her. And she's not probably happy.
“Ano bang nagustuhan mo sa Montecarlo na 'yon, anak? Paano kapag masaktan ka ulit ha? You already signed the marriage contract with him without telling us!” Tuloy tuloy na sabi niya sa akin.
“Mom, I love him! And I don't know the main reason kung bakit kahit anong iwas ko sa kanya. Kahit anong sungit ko sa kanya, he's always hunt and chase me!” Napanguso ako. “...I'll take responsibility if I get hurt again. Kasalanan ko na, mom.” I added.
Nakagat ko ang labi ko.
“...I can feel naman that he's changing na, Mom!”
“You're not even sure, anak! What if he do it again? What if he hurt you?” Mom look so concerned.
“Mom...” Tumayo ako at naglakad palapit sa kanya. “..sorry na! Don't get mad at me...” I hug her tight. Sumubsob pa ko sa kanya.
I felt her hand caress my hair.
“...I gave him one more chance then if he do it again, I promised lalayo na talaga ko, mom.”
“You're already married to him anak! Sa tingin mo magagawa mo ba 'yon?” mas lalo lamang humaba ang nguso ko. “You know anak that I'm just bother when it comes to your heart! I just want you to be happy and not to get hurt because you don't deserve to be hurt.” she speak.
“Mom, I think sayo lang ako nagmana. You said earlier that dad was a playboy before and he has a lot of women also yet you ended up with him..”
“..because I know your dad. At iba naman ang daddy mo kay Seve. Huwag mong itulad ang relasyon niyo sa amin ng daddy mo..”
I know my husband as well mom, and I'm quite sure na nagbago na ito. He's not the same Cervix Nicklaus!
“...mahal mo ba talaga?” mom ask.
I nod. “...yes mommy! And I don't know why my heart always choose him. I think it's already time to settle down. I want to build a family with him...” I explain.
Mom just let out a deep sigh as he look away.
“..I just want to remind you that marriage is sacred! Hindi parang kanin na isusubo mo't iluluwa kapag mainit.” she blurted. “Kakausapin ko pa rin ang asawa mo kasama ang mga magulang niya. Mas maganda at sagrado kapag sa simbahan pa rin kayo kinasal. Hindi ako papayag na basta basta nalang kayong pipirma sa papel.” I nod my head. “Ano pa ba't pinalaki ko kayo ng maayos kung ganito lang ang kakalabasan?” She added.
“I already told him that I want to get married in Bohol. I want glamma to witness my sacrament of matrimony.” I'm quite sure that she'll be happy.
Mom nod at me. “I love you, anak...please also don't get mad at me kung hanggang ngayon ay nakikialam pa rin ako sa'yo. I know, you're at the right age to decide. Still, you are my first princess.. Gusto ko lang na maging maayos ang future mo.” Mom kiss my forehead.
“Thank you, Mom! I love you also....” I hug her tight. My eyes become watery.
KINAUMAGAHAN ay maagang dumating ang mga magulang ni Seve upang pag usapan ang mga bagay na dapat pag usapan. Mamanhikan na rin ito deretso kahit na mag asawa na kami.
“Magandang umaga sa inyo, Mr. and Mrs. Avellaneda. I just want to extend our apologies regarding the issue about our son! Humihingi kami ng paumanhin.” Tita Caroline suddenly speak as we sat in our dining area.
“Let's just forget it, balae! By the way, I'm Eva, December's mother and this is my husband, Fern Amando.” Mom extended her hand to Tito and Tita.
“Nice to meet you, kumpadre. I'm Niccolaus, Nikko's father.” Tito added.
They even extended their hand to each other after they introduce themselves.
Nagkatinginan nalang kaming dalawa ng asawa ko dahil sila sila lamang ang nag uusap usap.
“I think, we should leave this place wife. Anong gagawin natin dito? I'm just bored here! How about let's make a baby?” my husband suddenly whispered at my ear.
Kaagad kong pinalo ang hita nito.
“Seve, stop it! Ang halay halay mo.”
Hindi talaga ako nito tinatantan. Oh my gosh, maaga talaga akong malulumpo! Sayang ang ganda ko.
“Why? Mag asawa naman na tayo ah!”
“Seve tumigil ka.” he just laugh at me.
“Anyway, let's talk about your marriage Nikko and December!” Tita Caroline suddenly talk.
“Are we having a grandchild, Hija?” Tito Niccolaus suddenly ask me that makes my cheeks burn.
“Uh...wala pa po tito. We're planning our marriage in bohol.” I bit my lip.
“Iyon rin nga ang hinihintay ko, kumpadre! I really want to have a grandchild. But let's talk about their marriage first. At mukhang hindi masaya ang asawa ko sa ginawa ng anak niyo na pagdala nito sa isla.” Dad added.
“Pasensya na pala't napakakulit nitong anak namin. Nalaman lang namin ang ginawa nitong si Nikko kay December noong isang linggo. Hindi ko alam na ganon pala ito kasabik sa anak niyo at nagawa pang kidnapin.” Napatingin ako kay Tita Caroline at masama niyang tiningnan ang anak nito.
Look like she doesn't have idea about Seve's plan. Gago talaga ang lalaking 'to ano?
Kalalabas lang sa kulungan at ako agad ang punterya. Great, Cervix Nicklaus!
“Alam mo bang tatawag na sana ako sa Pulis at NBI, mare! Nakipagsabwatan pa pala 'yang anak mo sa asawa ko.” Naiiling na sabi ni Mom.
“Wala naman na sigurong problema sa ating mga anak balae? Siguro naman maayos na sila at ayos na rin sa atin. Kasal nalang ang kulang!” Tito Niccolaus said.
“Wala naman na, balae. I just want to make sure that your son will be a good husband to our daughter! Basta't huwag nalang maulit iyon at huwag niyang saktan ang anak namin, ayos na sa amin ito.” Mom explain.
“Sure, sure mare. Don't worry, ako ang bahala sa pilyong anak ko at ako mismo ang magpaparusa sa kanya.” Tita Caroline added.
Watching and listening at their conversation, it makes my heart melting and softened.
Parang wala lang. They look fine talking to each other. Nagtuloy tuloy ang usapan at napahaba yata hanggang sa mawala na ang usapan nila tungkol sa aming kasal. Kundi napunta iyon sa negosyo.
“.. where's my phone, Cervix Nicklaus?”
Umalis na kami sa dining matapos naming kumain at nagtungo naman sa living area.
Siguro naman ibabalik na niya ang phone ko ano? Tatlong linggo niyang tinago iyon mula sa akin.
“I will buy you a new phone, baby.” he said as he wrap his hand around my waist.
“Why? Where is it? Don't tell me na tinapon mo iyon, Cervix Nicklaus!” Seriously? Kakabili ko lang 'non.
“I did, baby and I'm sorry for that...” napahilamos nalang ako sa aking mukha sa sinagot nito sa akin.
“Seve naman...seriously? Wala pang isang buwan sakin 'non eh!” Darn! Ano ba namang lalaking 'to.
“Wife..bibilhan nalang kita! And I will also pay your phone! Magkano ba 'yon?” he ask.
“Seve!” I close my eyes and silently massage my head. “..ayoko! I want my phone. Give it to me, right now Cervix Nicklaus!”
He's fucking such a pain in my head.
“Cervix Nicklaus, 'yung phone ko! Nandoon lahat ng newest contact ko. My business emails are also there...” Oh my god! He's stressing the hell out of me.
“..you use my phone muna, baby...”
“No! I want my phone! Cervix Nicklaus, hayop ka talaga ano!” Tinulak ko ito. “I swear, Cervix Nicklaus! Give it back to me...bakit mo ba kasi tinapon? Saan mo ba tinapon ha?” I almost yelled at him.
“Hey, hey wife! Relax! Calm down! Jesus' Christ, your mom might hear you at sabihin pinapaiyak na agad kita. Fuck! I'll buy you a new one! Tangina...” he curse.
Hindi ito magkanda mayaw mayaw sa ngayon. Masama ko lang siyang tinitigan.
“Don't you ever talk to me, Cervix Nicklaus hangga't hindi mo binabalik ang phone ko!” I glare at him.
“wife...”
“Stop! Huwag kang lumapit!” Sinamaan ko lang siya ng tingin.
Sira ba ang ulo niya? Anong pumasok sa bungo nito at nagawa niyang itapon ang bago kong phone?
“.....december naman.”
“Sinabi kong huwag kang lumapit sa akin, Cervix Nicklaus!” I stood up and turn my back at him.
I heard him call my name but I just scold him.
Yung phone ko! It almost cost ninety thousand pesos. Gago ka, Cervix Nicklaus! Gago ka talaga! Argh!