Dare To Love (Love Duology #1)

Chapter 19

Chapter 19

Apple Mango

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Being married to Steve is not that bad, I must say. He's taking care of me very well. He always asks me if I want to eat something or to do something. He will ask for my opinions about some things that I sometimes don't even know or understand. Even though we're both new on this, he's doing his best to take care of me and our baby.

Whenever I feel dizzy, Steve will notice it right away. Whenever I feel hungry, Steve will cook for me. Whenever I crave something, Steve will bring it to me. Steve... Steve is a good husband. And I know, he will be a good father too.

"Ma, Pa," I called their names when I saw them comfortably sitting on the couch in the living room with my brothers beside them.

Kuya Lazarillo was wearing his headphone while his eyes were closed. Beside him was Kuya Laus who was currently reading some Science book, while Kuya Lazarus was sipping his iced coffee while observing the house. They all looked at me when they heard me. I saw Steve sitting in front of them, who was currently talking with my father.

"Gising na siya," Kuya Laus spoke, chuckling.

"Sinilip kita kanina, princess. Tulo 'yung laway mo." Kuya Rillo smirked.

"Stop it, you two." Kuya Rus hissed at them.

"I'm not even doing anything wrong." Kuya Laus complaint.

Ignored my brothers and just kissed my parents' cheeks before sitting beside Steve. I just came from a deep unexpected sleep. Hindi ko alam na nakatulog pala ako kanina habang nagba-basa ng libro. I was waiting for my family to come because they texted me about it last night that they will visit us, especially me. Gusto raw nilang makita ang bahay na tinutuluyan namin at tingnan kung ayos lang ba ako. I know that my brothers are all busy and I'm happy and I appreciated them for coming despite their tight and hectic schedules. Lalo na si Kuya Ladislaus. He's a general surgeon and I know how hard is his work. Pare-pareho naman silang mahihirap ang mga ginagawa pero kay Kuya Laus kasi, alam ko kung gaano siya nahirapan sa paga-aral ng medisina. Si Kuya Rus din naman ay nahirapan pero hindi katulad ni Kuya Laus na umiyak talaga dahil sa hirap.

Studying medicine or law is really hard. Kaya naman gano'n na lamang ang respeto ko sa mga doctor at lawyers na nagta-trabaho ngayon para sa mga tao't bansa. Kami ni Kuya Rillo ang saksi sa paghi-hirap ng mga taong gustong maging successful sa buhay. Sana ay hindi huminto o tumigil ang iba dahil lang sa hirap dahil alam kong magiging worth it lahat ng hirap na dinaranas nila ngayon kapag naging opisyal na sila.

Papa and Steve left. They went to the pool area to talk. Gusto ko sanang sumama dahil hindi ko alam kung ano 'yung pagu-usapan nila, lalo na nang sumunod 'yung tatlo kong Kuya pero pinigilan ako ni Mama. Mama said that I should let them all talk for once after our wedding. Therefore, I was left alone with Mama who was giving me some advice on being pregnant. She gave a lot since she already experienced being pregnant fourth times.

"We can already know the gender of your baby next month. Once your doctor told you the gender, tell it to me as soon as possible." Mama said while she was putting some vitamins inside the cabinet in our bedroom.

"Yes, Mama," I said as I watched Mama stood and went inside the bathroom to put some things in again.

I followed Mama and just agreed on everything she told me. She even gave me a list of the vitamins she gave me so I could buy them next time for me. We went down and walked towards the kitchen when I told her that I was already hungry. She cooked mushroom soup for me as she fried some chicken. I helped her with it since I was doing nothing. The boys were still outside, talking, which made us decided to just served them some food and drinks.