DOCTOR
Joaquin will be back to service the day after tomorrow, It's been weeks since that incident happened, I'm a bit scared actually. You know? The paranoia is there. Pero nangako naman siyang hindi na mauulit yun.
Hinihintay ko nalang siyang bumaba dahil naka-schedule kaming mag-asawa sa doctor. Kasama namin si Jill dahil siya ang unang makakaalam ng gender, they are planning to do a gender reveal tomorrow.
"Let's go, Nanay."
Pinagpalit ko siyang ng damit dahil sa ospital lang namin kami pupunta. Mukha kasi siyang aattend ng PTA Meeting because he's wearing a long sleeves polo. Ang init init tingnan.
"Ang bango mo naman. I can sniff you all day long!" I said, Joaquin kissed my forehead and then wiggled his brows. Suot suot niya yung polo shirt na binili ko for him birthday niya.
"I won't complain," he answered. Joaquin assisted me very carefully inside the car, buti nga hapon ang appointment kaya hindi ganun katirik ang araw.
Jill contacted me earlier saying she's already at the clinic. Pia and Deb isn't with us today kasi sila ang nag-insist na mamili ng mga decorations sa bahay tomorrow.
While driving, Joaquin placed his hands on my tummty, slightly rubbing it. He was just smiling the whole time. Ramdam ko ang kaba at excitement niya.
"Baby, are you excited to see your dokie dokie?" he asked, cutely. Wala, ganyan lang siya. Titig na titig lang ako habang nagmamaneho siya.
"Nasa clinic na raw si Jill, mahal. Dumiretso na daw siya kasi galing pa siyang school ni Gianna."
Tumango lang siya sabay mabilis na tumingin sa akin. Laking pasasalamat ko na nga lang dahil may mga kaibigan akong katulad nila, ready to go.
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We arrived at the hospital at last. Nakita namin si Jill sa labas, naghihintay sa tapat ng clinic ni Dok.
"Jill! We're so sorry, natagalan kami. Ito kasing si Joaquin ang bagal kumilos." bati ko and we did a beso.
"Hindi ka na nasanay? Any ways, let's go inside! Hay nako! I'm excited to know your babys gender. For sure maiinggit ang buong barkada dahil ako ang unang makakaalam ng gender niyan!" sabi pa niya.
We are greeted by my doctor's staffs. And as usual, examinations and check-ups is being done. until sinimulan na ang ultra sound. Jill asks Joaquin to be outside for awhile. Tsaka kay Jill lang din sasabihin ng doctor ang gender ng baby. Not to me?! The mother of my own child?! How is that?! Char!
After how many minutes, Jill flashed a smile that she almost jumped in joy. She thanked first the doctor before getting the white envelope. I am so curious.
"OH MY GOD THIS IS HAPPENING. Ay, okay, careful! Careful! Alright!" Jill assissted me first para I can fully stand up. My brows met in confusion.
"I'm confused. What's happening?" I asked Jill.
"I am so excited, Den. But—but you can't read this first. Tomorrow nalang sa gender reveal party niyo!"
