Ephemeral (On Going)

Chapter 36 - Planning with You

Molly's POV*

We ended up staying here for a night. This is where Reagan grew up. As a curious cat myself, I start looking at the photos that are displayed on the huge shelf by the stairs. Reagan really was an adorable child. He seemed so happy and free.

It's way too early in the morning. The helpers are still cooking and there's no one to talk to downstairs kaya bumalik muna ako sa kwarto.

I lie down on Reagan's arm like how he always wants me to do. I snuggled and really cherished the moments we have together.

"I love you," he whispered. I looked up to him and gave him a peck. "I love you too," I replied.

I always think about Reagan and I's future. For some reason, I know that this will end eventually. I don't think we'll break up or what. I just think that there'll be something that would end our relationship.

"Love, please stay with me," I said.

"I will," he replied. He finally opened his eyes and looked at me. "You are so pretty," he said.

"No matter what happens please make sure to always have me in your heart."

"Why, love? Why does it seem like you're saying good bye?" he asked.

"I don't know. I just feel like you'll eventually need to go back to Italy for a longtime again. There's just a huge possibility na biglang magbabago ang ihip ng hangin so as much as possible I want to cherish my days with you."

"Don't worry, Love. I will always be here for you no matter what. Kahit makailang anak pa tayo," Reagan said sitting up on the bed.

"Ilang anak ba gusto mo?" I asked.

"Maximum siguro is four."

"Four? Sounds good to me. Pero kailan kaya tayo mag-aanak?"

"Gusto mo ngayon na?" I hit his chest. I won't complain if we start making our babies now but I need to save up more money to make sure that they will have a good life.

"Seryoso kasi, kailan mo ba balak?"

"Honestly I am ready anytime. I have ipon, I don't pay for someone else's bills, and I have a decent job. Baby at asawa nalang talaga kulang."

"So we're not going to use contraception? Because to be honest, I kind of am ready but I don't have a specific time in my head. I guess we'll just see, 'no?"

"Don't you want to get married first?" Reagan asked.

"I actually do but gusto ko before I turn thirty. I just feel like marriage is such a serious thing. Besides, I have contracts that stop me from being married."

"Let's just go to the OB-Gyn first for your check up and ask the best way to prevent pregnancy for now. And as the days pass, we'll figure out when and how we will start our happy little family. Okay ba 'yun?" Reagan replied.

"Sounds fair to me. Buti nalang talaga dumating ka sa buhay ko. I didn't have any plans about it before. I just had dreams but I never really planned anything," I replied.

"Molly, Reagan breakfast is ready!" Reagan's mom shouted.

"Coming!" Reagan shouted back.

"Thank you for bringing me here," I said before putting my bra on.

"I cooked these with the help of our helpers. I hope you two will like it," Reagan's mom said.

"Tita, you could've woke me up para po natulungan ko rin kayo. Nakakahiya naman po na kayo pa ang naghanda just for us," I said helping her arrange the table.

"It's okay. You're a visitor and I really like you. You deserve to be treated like a princess," his mom replied.

"My princess," Reagan butt in. I looked at him only to see his wide smile. Para talagang bata 'tong boyfriend ko. Minsan sobrang mature, madalas sobrang childish. There's no in between kaya minsan hindi ko rin alam paano siya ia-approach.

"Oh tama na muna harutan, mga anak. Let's eat."

Reagan's mom prepared pancakes, sinangag, bacons, eggs, and warm milk. Para akong bata sa isang retreat house where the sisters prepare healthy and delicious food for the students. Ganito rin kasi kinain namin nu'ng nag retreat kami back in tenth grade.

"Alam niyo po tita, naalala ko 'yung retreat namin dahil sa breakfast. Your kindness, the food, and the ambiance are almost the same. Sobrang nostalgic," I said before drinking the warm milk that was served to me by Reagan's mom herself.

"Nakakatawa ka naman. Retreat talaga? Pero don't tell anyone that I am far from those sisters. That's the reason why Reagan's dad can't forget me," she jokingly said.

"I'm sorry to ask po tita pero where is your husband po?" I asked. Reagan looked at me in disbelief.

"Well, he's not dead thank God. That's all that I'm going to say," she said with a smile on her face.

"Okay po. Sorry po uli," I replied.

"It's okay. Don't worry, hija. I'll tell everything about him soon. For now, magkwento ka muna about your family. I'm sure they're as good as you are," she said.

"Well, my family has been running our business for years. It is what kept us full and happy. We got whatever we wanted but of course a year would not pass without any donations," I said.

"Donations? Where do you guys donate?" She asked.

"Well, yearly po we choose five shelters to donate to. It's very random po so sometimes we donate to five animal shelters in a year, but sometimes po mixed, sometimes naman po all shelters for orphans or aged."

"I like that. Maybe some time in the near future we can collaborate for these donations so we can reach more people. What do you think?"

"Good idea po, tita. I will mention it po to my parents."

"I can launch something in my business to raise more funds. I'll do it for illnesses naman so we can all help others," Reagan butt in.

"Yes! You can do photoshoots for couples or debutantes or anyone who needs one. Proceeds will be donated directly to these charities," I said excitedly.

"We'll talk about it later," Reagan said.

"Do it sa office ko. And Molly if possible, please tell your parents to visit us here this afternoon so we can talk about it," Reagan's mom said.

"Agad, ma?" Reagan asked.

"Helping others does not have to take months or even weeks. I want to do it right away so we can help those who are in need," she replied.