"Happy birthday, Erica!"
They greeted me when I walked down the staircase. Kakagising ko lang! May pa-party pooper pa, ha! Si Dad ang may hawak no'n.
Ang aga naman nilang gumising para rito. May work pa ako mamaya at hindi ko naman expect na ganito nila ako kaagang sasalubungin!
There's a cake and many dishes prepared on the table. Mom, Dad and others are wearing birthday cap!
Ang cake ay paniguradong binake ni Poleng. She's a good baker! She knows how to make a no-baked and baked cakes.
Sa nagdaang birthday ko ay mas gusto ko ang gawa niyang cake kaysa sa mga binibili.
We gave her some pocket money for her baking. Gusto sana nila Mom and Dad na pag-aralin siya sa para mas mahasa ang skills niya pero 'di raw muna.
I went near them and hugged them one by one.
"Happy birthday, Erica..." Manong Baste tapped my back. I gave him a genuine smile after.
Manang Joy and Poleng also gave me a warm hug.
"Iyong cake mo, 'yun na gift ko, ha?" Poleng laughed.
"Thank you, Poleng."
"Naku, nadagdagan na ang edad mo pero mas lalo kang bumabata!" pambobola ni Manang Joy sa 'kin.
I grinned, "I'm just happy lang po!" I defended.
"Sus, in love kamo!" singit ni Poleng.
We all laughed. We're used to her vigorous behavior.
My parents... My wonderful parents. I hugged them both, "I am so blessed to have you po." I uttered and tried not to cry.
I went near the cake and shut my eyes.
I just wished for everyone's happiness and good health.
I opened my eyes and loweres my head to blow the cake. The cake was s'mores icebox cake.
No-bake cake ito, stacked with layers of grahams, chocolates and marshmallows.
"Bente-cuatro na si Erica! Hoo!" Poleng uttered lively.
Jusko, bigyan Niyo na nga po ito ng jowa at para may kinukulit!
We ate together and afterwards Mom has an emergency call from the hospital. She kissed my forehead, "Happy birthday, anak..." she also kissed Dad's cheek before leaving.
Atleast I started my day with them, celebrating my birthday. Hindi ako nakaramdam ng lungkot dahil alam kong importante ang patient na pupuntahan ni Mom.
"Anak, I want to show you the car..." nag-angat ako ng tingin kay Dad tapos na ring kumain.
He heaved, "Kami sana magpapakita ng Mama mo pero 'di bale. Andito maman ako." He smiled and stood up.
I emotionally pouted to him.
I turned may gaze to Manang Joy, Poleng, and Manong Baste. They looked so excited for me.
Dad covered my eyes. Inalalayan niya ako hanggang sa naramdaman kong nasa parking area na kami.
He slowly removed his hands. My lips parted and tears pooled in my eyes.
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