"Momma, I told you to make it fast. Hezekiah's hungry na po." My son ranted while touching his cute tummy.
"I'm sorry, baby..." Hindi ko alam kung anong irarason ko sa kaniya. Hindi ko naman pwedeng sabihin na gumawa kami ng milagro sa CR.
"I'm sorry, kiddo. Your Momma and I just talked a bit that's why we went out late." Noah explained and as expected Hezekiah nodded and understood the situation.
Grabe, ang swerte ko sa anak ko. Sobrang maintindihin.
"Don't worry, we'll make it up to you. Pack your bag, kiddo. We have a trip today." Tinutulungan ni Noah kumain ng pancakes si Hezekiah habang nag-uusap sila.
"Where, Papa?" Hezekiah asked.
"In our rest house in Tagaytay." He answered my son's question.
"Woah, I've never been in Tagaytay!" My son exclaimed.
"I know that's why you should eat your breakfast so we can pack your bags na, baby," I uttered.
"Okay, I'll eat now, Momma." He ate his pancakes like there's no tomorrow.
I picked up my phone and took a picture of him. Such a cutie. I'll post this on my Instagram after we eat.
"Eat more, baby," Noah whispered.
"Yes, eat more, baby." I second demotion.
"No, I'm referring to you, baby." Noah looked at me and smirked.
I rolled my eyes at him and ignored what he said. Ang aga-aga ang landi.
"Kumain ka na lang, gutom lang 'yan." Pambabara ko sa kaniya.
His chest vibrated because of what I said. He's laughing while looking at me. What an ass.
"Moody na ang baby ko, baka may laman na ulit." He teased while looking at my tummy. He caressed it like there's a baby inside it.
"What is it, Momma? I'm going to have a sister?" Hezekiah asked because of curiosity.
"Yes--"
"No, Hezekiah, there's no baby." Sinamaan ko ng tingin si Noah. He's giving Hezekiah false hope and I don't like that.
I rolled my eyes at him. Hindi ko alam kung pang-ilang irap ko na 'to sa kaniya. He's annoying.
"Okay, I'm sorry, baby. I will not tease you again." He apologized.
"Stop calling me baby, hindi ako sanggol." Mataray na saad ko sa kaniya.
Hours had passed and we're now in Tagaytay. The place was beautiful as expected. The temperature was a bit cold, good thing I brought a jacket for me and Hezekiah, I don't know if Noah did, I don't care at all.
"Momma, look! This place is so beautiful!" Hezekiah's eyes are exploring the beautiful scenery in front of us.
It's already 5:30 pm. The sun was already going down and slowly turning orange. It's breathtaking. I can watch this forever.
"You're like the sunset, both of you look ethereal," Noah whispered behind me. He encircled his warm hands on my waist and he rested his chin on my shoulder.
Hinayaan ko na gano'n ang pwesto naming dalawa. Hezekiah's on our side, he's holding my hand while we're watching the sunset.
"This past few years, how have you been? Did you defeated your demons?" Noah asked softly behind my back.
I remembered all of my sufferings that time. My pain that no one would understand except for Noah. He's the only one who understood everything about me.
"Yes, I defeated them because of Hezekiah," I replied.
"No, babe, you defeated them because you're strong. Hezekiah was one of the reasons but the main reason is that you believed in yourself. You didn't give up. I'm so proud of you, baby. You never fail to amaze me." He mumbled tenderly.
He knows how to calm me. He's my home. Mi Amore.
When the sun disappeared and got replaced by the moon, we decided to put the picnic mat on the grass.
"We should take a picture, Momma!" Hezekiah suggested and I agreed with what he said.
Nilabas ko ang cellphone ko and took a selfie with them. Our first complete family picture.
"Send it to me, baby. I'll post it on my account." Noah murmured beside me.
"Okay but I'll crop your face!" I laughed.
"You're so mean, baby, parang hindi kita pinasigaw kanina." He fired back.
Napatigil ako sa pagtawa at hinampas siya sa braso.
"Bastos talaga 'yang bibig mo! Nandito ang anak natin 'oh, baka marinig niya." I shouted but still whispering, scared that Hezekiah might hear it.
"Hmm..." He hummed. "Sorry, babe, I love you." He whispered in my ears that sent shivers down to my spine.
"I'll court you again. I'll marry you, baby." Sinabi niya ito ng may paninindigan. I saw love and affection in his eyes.
