Valentine's Day
"Thank you, Doc. Have a nice day." Pagbati sayo ng mga nurses. You just gave them a small smile at tuloy tuloy na lumabas.
Sobrang pagod ka na but wala kang choice kundi kumilos syempre. You have your own family na.
Paglabas mo ay nakita mo agad ang itim na kotse and you saw your husband leaning on his car. He looked at you at agad na ngumiti.
He opened his arms kaya nakangiti kang naglakad papunta sa kanya. Agad mo siyang niyakap and buried your face on the crook of his neck. "Pagod na?" He asked.
"Yes."
He gently caressed your hair and cupped your cheeks. "So pretty. I told you na wag i-overwork ang sarili." He said. "I love you, coffee date tayo."
Pumasok na kayo sa car and he even fixed your seatbelt. You pouted and scrolled on your social media. Nakita mo agad ng mga posts ng mga kaibigan mo na may chocolates and flowers.
You looked at the date and it's Valentines day. "Why are you pouting, mahal ko?" He asked.
"Wala."
Traffic na naman tangina talaga. "Anong gusto mo?"
"Day off." Pabalang na sagot mo.
"Ako rin." Pag sang ayon niya.
"Wala kang flight?" You asked.
"Wala po. Free time ko po para sayo and sa mga bata." He answered at hinawakan ang hita mo.
He gently caressed it and started driving ulit. Hindi na kayo nakakapag tropa time with Section Uno pare parehas busy sa buhay.
You missed your friends. Napatingin ka tuloy sa picture na nasa sasakyan ng asawa mo. It's your group photo, actually your favorite photo with them.
Yung first time niyo mag beach na magkakasama. Bilis ng panahon parang dati umiiyak pa kayo kasi gagraduate kayo, ngayon may mga kanya kanya na kayong family.
"Miss mo na?" He asked.
"Lagi naman." You replied.
You glanced at him and he's smiling. Babaliw na naman siya. "Sa bahay na lang tayo mag kape, naghihintay na yung mga bata." He said.
You looked at the time and it's already 3:00pm na pala. "How's your baby? Nagpa check up ka na?" He asked.
"Opo, healthy naman siya." You replied.
"Anong name niya?" He asked.
"I don't know pa nga. Do you want to know the gender na ba? Or sa gender reveal na?" Tanong mo sa kanya.
He glanced at you. "Ayoko mastress ka sa preparation. Wag ka na po magpa party sa gender reveal."
5 months pregnant ka na and it's a boy. Late mo na sinabi sa kanila na buntis ka nung 2 months na pero hindi pa naman halata baby bump mo that time.
"Wala ka namang cravings?" He asked.
"Chocolates." You replied.
"Okay, pag uwi po."
Habang nasa byahe kayo ay nagkekwento lang siya about his work and also your cousins na ang gugulo raw. As well as your other friends.
"What if paglihian ko si Hanma?" You said at agad naman siyang sumimangot.
"Paglihian mo na lahat wag lang yan." He replied.
"HAHAHAAHAH bakit ba inis na inis ka kay Hanma?"
"Paano ba naman kasi nung nag iinom kami sabi ba naman niya gagayumahin ka raw niy-"
"WHAT HAHAHAHAHAHAAHA GAYUMA AMPOTEK!"
Tawa ka lang nang tawa habang siya ay nakanguso na. "Alam mo hindi e-effect yung gayuma niya. Gayuma mo lang tinatanggap ko."
"Hindi kita ginayuma. Kasalanan ko bang pogi ako kaya ka sumama sa 'kin?" He asked.
"Kapal naman ng mukha mo." You replied and he chuckled.
Agad siyang nag busina kaya binuksan agad ng mga katulong ang gate. You saw your kids na lumabas.
Izana got out of the car. Lalabas ka na sana pero pinagbuksan ka niya at inalalayan. "Thank you, love."
"MOMMY! DADDY!"
Agad na lumapit sa inyo ang dalawang bata. "Careful." Izana reminded them.
"Hi baby!" Bati nilang dalawa sa bata sa tiyan mo.
"How's school?" You asked and kissed their cheeks.
"Okay lang po. MOMMY, SI KUYA TINAKOT ISA KONG FRIEND NA GUY!" Pagsusumbong ni Azalea.
"Kasi naman he gave you chocolates edi gusto ka niya." Sabi ni Azrael.
"Syempre, magbibigay siya chocolates kasi valentines today!" Pag aaway nila sa harapan niyo.
Natawa na lang kayo at pumasok sa loob. Izana wrapped his arms around your waist at dahan dahan lang kayong naglalakad habang yung dalawa naman ay nag aasaran.
"Mommy, i have something for you." Azrael said.
Umupo naman kayo ni Izana sa sofa. "What is it po?"
"Wait lang po." He said at umakyat silang dalawa sa taas.
Izana chuckled at hinubad ang sapatos mo. "DAD, CLOSE MO NGA EYES NI MOM!" Sigaw ni Azalea.
"ALRIGHT!" Sigaw pabalik ni Izana. He looked at you and smiled. "You heard them. Close your eyes, love."
"Ito na nga." You replied and closed your eyes.
"Game na ba?" You asked.
"WAIT LANG MOM! ETO NA!"
"Wag niyo paghintayin mommy niyo!" You heard someone shout.
"Open your eyes na po." Izana whispered.
Pagdilat mo ay nakita mo ang mga anak mo and the Section Uno boys sa likuran. "Happy Valentines, Mommy!" Bati ng mga anak mo.
"Happy Valentines, boss madam!" Bati nila Baji.
Palipat lipat ang tingin mo sa kanila. "Accept mo na yung mga flowers nila." Bulong ni Izana.
"Thank you, mga anak." You said at tinanggap ang bulaklak. Tulips, pink tulips.
"Here, chocolate po and a letter from us." Azrael said.
"Sweet naman ng mga bebe ko. Come here, kiss ko kayo." You said at kiniss sila sa cheeks.
"HAHAHAHAHA HI BOSS MADAM!" Bati nila Chifuyu.
You crossed your arms. "At anong ginagawa niyo dito?"
"Maghahatid lang flowers tas chocolates. Ayaw mo ba? Sige, uwi na namin 'to." Ran said.
"Gusto ko syempre! Magtatampo na sana ako kasi walang bumati sa 'kin!"
Isa isa silang lumapit sayo and gave you some flowers pati na rin chocolates. Pagkatapos nila ibigay lahat ay kinamusta ka nila.
"Anong regalo ni Izana?" Baji asked.
"Sama ng loob." Sagot mo and glanced at him.
"Anak lang regalo ko." Barumbadong sagot niya habang nagtitimpla ng kape.
"Tanginang trip yan. Kape sa hapon." Rindou said.
"Hoy bawal magkape buntis." Sabi ni Ran.
"Ay oo nga pala putangina. Nawala sa isip ko." Izana said. "Mag gatas ka na lang."
You pouted. "Gusto ko mag kape."
"Bawal nga."
You crossed your arms at hindi siya pinansin. "Yari ka. Month of love tapos magkaaway." Sabi ni Hanma.
You saw him na nagce cellphone and called someone. "Hello Ma, okay lang ba na mag kape si Y/N?" He asked habang nakatingin sayo.
"Okay, thank you."
You saw him na pinagpapatuloy ang ginagawa niya at dumiretso na sayo. "Here. Wag ka na magalit." He said.
"Ayaw ko na mag kape." You said.
"Lagot ka gago. Nagtampo na. Hirap pa naman mangsuyo ng mga buntis. Roller coaster emosyon." Mikey said.
"Babounce na kami. Madamay pa kami sa away asawa." Kakucho said.
Nagpaalam na sila sayo and you just gave them a small smile habang si Izana naman ay hindi mo pa rin pinapansin. "Mom, do you want some pancakes po? Magpapaluto po ako kay Yaya." Azalea said.
"Sure. I'll just change my clothes tapos baba ulit ako."
"Sa may garden po kami ah." Azrael said.
"Okay, love you."
You stood up at dahan dahang naglakad papunta sa taas dala ang mga gamit mo. "Love, i'm sorry na." Izana said at kinuha ang mga gamit mo.
"Bawal ka kasi sa coffee kasi diba pregnant ka. Sorry na mahal."
Hindi mo pa rin siya pinapansin. "Love."
"Love naman." Pangungulit niya.
Sabay kayong pumasok sa kwarto at naghanap ka lang ng susuotin. "Love, date tayo. Baguio."
"Ayaw ko. Malamig."
"Tagaytay na lang."
"Crowded. Alam mo na ngang buntis ako." You replied.
"Baguio na lang. Please. Gusto nila Azalea sa Bag-"
"Kayo na lang." Sagot mo sa kanya and went inside the comfort room para mag half bath.
You kinda feel bad kasi nasusungitan mo siya. You heard the door of your room na bumukas.
Pagkabihis mo ay you silently open the door at nakita mong wala si Izana. You pouted at nag ayos na lang. You went out of the room at pumunta sa garden.
Hindi mo rin nakita si Izana. "Where's your Dad?" You asked.
"Sabi niya po may aasikasuhin lang siya." Azalea said.
"Where's Azrael?"
"Kasama niya po." She replied.
You nodded at pinanood na lang ang ginagawa ng anak mo. "Mom, are you mad at him?" She asked.
"No. Wala namang ginagawa Dad mo. Naiinis pwede pa." You replied.
"He said na galit ka raw sa kanya and you don't want to go po sa Baguio or Tagaytay with us." Malungkot na sambit niya.
"Mommy's pregnant kasi kaya bawal ako sa Tagaytay especially sa Sky Ranch. Well, if you really want to go sa lugar na yan. Okay lang."
She looked at you. "But Mommy, you said na it's dangerous for you."
"Baby, it's okay nga lang."
"You're not mad at Dad na, right?" She asked and you nodded.
"I'll never get mad at your Dad, okay? Tampo lang."
Kumain na lang kayong dalawa habang chumichika siya about her secret admirer. Natatawa ka pa nga kasi may gusto raw siyang iba and she's blushing.
"You like him?"
"Kinda? He looks fine naman and he's also smart!" She replied.
"Wag ka magfi first move. Wait for him to make a move." Advice mo sa kanya.
"Mom, i forgot to ask. How's baby?"
"Well, nagpa check up ako kanina and alam ko na gender." You replied and her eyes sparks.
"Oh my god. Is it a boy?"
You gave her the ultrasound at agad niyang tinignan. "OH MY GOD! SABI KO NA E TALO SI KUYA!" She said.
You chuckled. "I'm going to be a sister na!! Aalagaan ko siya mommy, promise!"
Narinig niyo na may sasakyan na huminto sa tapat. "I guess sila Dad na yan."
"Ano pa nga ba?"
"Mom! Mommy! Mama!" Azrael shouted.
Agad kayong pumunta sa sala and you saw Azrael and Izana. May hawak hawk siyang bouquet of tulips and chocolates. "Love." He called you.
"Happy Valentines Day, mahal." He greeted and gave you the flowers and chocolates.
"Sorry na po. Please forgive me." He said.
You looked at him. "I-i'm not mad naman. Nagtatampo lang." You replied.
"But thank you. I'm so sorry for being so maart-"
"Shhh.. okay lang. I understand naman." He replied and hugged you.
You saw your daughter na may inabot sa kuya niya. "Akin na 500 ko." She said.
"Luh wala sa usapan yan!"
"MOMMY SI KUYA OH!"
"Azrael." You called his name and he pouted.
"Ano na namang pinagtatalunan niyo? And what's that?" Izana asked at kinuha ang envelope. He opened it at tumingin sayo.
Palipat lipat ang tingin niya sa tiyan mo pati na rin sa envelope. "What the fuck." He started.
"Akala ko babae." Bulong ni Azrael.
Agad na umupo si Izana and gently caressed your tummy. "Hi baby. I can't wait to see you." He said.
"What's his name?" Azrael asked.
"Johnson." Barumbadong sagot ni Azalea.
"Panget. Dapat nakasunod din sa name natin." Azrael said.
"Asher." Izana said.
"Kayong dalawa, wag na kayo mag aaway. Mas-stress mommy niyo." He said.
"Yes Dad." Sabay na sagot nila.
You chuckled and stared at your family. Masaya ka na you have them by your side kasi tinitignan mo pa lang sila tanggal na agad ang pagod mo.
"Mom, i thought we're going to Baguio?" Azrael asked.
"Kulit mo Kuya. She's pregnant nga. Let's celebrate na lang here sa bahay." Azalea replied.
"Azalea's right tsaka na tayo mag Baguio pag nandito na si Asher, right?" Izana replied and looked at you.
"If the kids want to go there then let's go. Let's celebrate na lang sa Baguio." You replied.
"Wife? Ayaw mo mag rest?"
"Azalea wants to go there kasi. Pagbigyan na natin. Minsan lang naman."
He sighed. "Alright. Go change your clothes na."
"YEY! I LOVE YOU MOM AND DAD!" They said at nagtakbuhan.
Natawa ka na lang at yumakap agad sayo si Izana. "Bati na tayo?"
"Oo na."
"Sure? Legit?"
"Yes na yes, mahal ko."
He chuckled and kissed your lips. "I love you. Happy Valentine's Day."
"I love you so much, mahal. Thank you so much."
"Thank you for being a great Mom and wife. I love you always in all ways." He whispered at humalik na naman sa labi mo.
"EW!" Bitter na sambit ng mga anak niyo at natawa na lang kayo.
To those of you reading this, i hope you find the love that heals, that makes you feel home, and safe.
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone.