Instant Mommy

Chapter 10

Nakahiga sa kama ko si Jayden habang nakaunan sa hita ko. Nanonood siya ng cartoon movie sa ipad niya. Nakaupo lang ako habang nakasandal sa headboard ng kama. Nagulat na lang ako pagkagising ko kanina ay nasa tabi ko na siya natutulog.

Sinilip ko ang mukha niya na seryosong nakatutok ang tingin sa hawak niyang ipad. Magkasalubong pa ang kilay habang mahaba ang nguso. Sinuklay ko ang magulo niyang buhok gamit ang kamay dahilan para mag-angat siya ng tingin.

"What's wrong?" Ibinaba niya kaagad ang ipad niya at naupo para yumakap sa akin.

"Margo bought a new toys yesterday." Pinulupot ko ang braso ko sa kanya para yakapin siya pabalik ng isiksik niya ang mukha niya sa leeg ko.

"Should we buy one for you too?" Napalingon ako sa pinto ng kwarto ko ng bumukas iyon at pumasok si Jacob.

"Daddy!" Humiwalay si Jayden sa pagkakayakap sa akin at bumaba sa kama para tumakbo palapit sa daddy niya.

"Come on, breakfast is ready." He ruffled Jayden's hair before carrying him to his arm.

"Susunod ako." Tumayo na ako sa kama ko para ligpitin iyon.

I couldn't help but shake my head when I saw his business suit slightly crumple from lifting Jayden. It seems like he doesn't mind though as he has a wide grin as he gazes at his son.

Tumalikod na siya sa akin at unang bumaba. Nang matapos na ako magligpit ng higaan ay pumasok na muna ako sa banyo para magbihis dahil naka pajamas pa rin ako. Nakakahiya naman kumain kung ako na lang ang naka pantulog sa amin.

Hindi pa kumakain ang mag-ama pagpasok ko sa dining. Mukhang hinintay pa nila ako bago magsimula. I sit bedside Jayden who was sat in front of Jacob.

"You'll buy me the toy, daddy?" Jayden asked as I fed him a spoonful of fried rice.

"We’ll buy it later."

"You don't have work?" Jayden tilted his head sideways looking at his dad curiously.

"I have, but it won't take long. I'll be home before lunch, then we can buy your toy." I chuckled lightly as Jayden's face lit up.

Mabilis lang din natapos ang agahan dahil nagmamadali rin si Jacob. May meeting ata siya sa isa mga investors ng Rigal. Iniwas ko ang tingin ko ng lumapit siya sa pwesto namin para humalik sa anak niya.

Bahagya siyang yumuko para halikan ang noo ni Jayden bago guluhin ang buhok nito. I took the glass of water in front of me to take a sip and hide my smile.

Jacob really has the softest heart for Jayden.

"Daddy, kiss mommy goodbye too!" Halos maibuga ko ang tubig na ininom ko dahil sa sinabi ni Jayden.

Nanlaki ang mata kong tumingin kay Jacob. Bakas din ang gulat sa mukha niya ng magkasalubong ang tingin namin.

"Come on!" Jayden demanded waiting for his dad to do it.

"Jayden, what are you saying."

"Why? You always give me one. You should give mommy too!"

"Baby, that is not how it works." I tried to explain but his shoulder slump with my words.

"It's just a kiss." I heard Jacob sighed in defeat when Jayden pouted as he turned his head away from us, crossing his arms around his chest, sulking.

I bit my lower lip as Jacob ruffled his son's hair and walked towards me. My heart felt like it would burst out of my rib cage from how fast it was beating. My breathing almost hitched as I felt his breath on my forehead, as he planted a quick peck there.