The Secret's Magic

Kabanata 34

"Gusto mo talagang hinahalikan?"

The questions was answered by soft and angelic giggles. Natatawa kong tinanaw si Melissa habang nilalaro si Alex sa sala.

"Aba gusto ng batang 'to ang nahahalikan! Pa kiss si ninang."

I shook my head when Melissa started showering Alex countless number of kisses on his cheeks and belly. That made my son giggle louder.

"Melissa tantanan mo si Alex, pag 'yan kinabag kukurutin ko ng pino 'yang singit mo." I joked at her.

Inirapan niya ako bago tinignan si Alex ng may ngiti sa mga labi.

One thing that change starting the day Alexander entered my chaotic life is that everything become so light and joyful.

Masaya na 'tong lugar na 'to noong dumating ako, pero mag lalo niyang pinasaya.

He's like the biggest clown in a festival. The center of attraction. The smile of everyone.

"Sino ba naman kasing hindi manggigigil sa poging 'to? Tignan mo oh pag ngumiti parang uulan ng cotton candy sa sobrang tamis! Kung hindi lang talaga ako kwarenta'y anyos pag nag dise otso 'tong si Alex ako mismo manliligaw sa kanya eh."

The room filled with laughter. Gaga talaga 'tong babaeng 'to! Kung ano-anong naiisip. And why would she think that way? Eh noong isang gabi nahuli ko siyang hinatid ng naka Honda Civic.

Matapos kong ihanda ang Cerelac ni Alex ay nag punta na ako sa pwesto nila. I gently carry him to make him sit properly as I feed him.

"Oh siya, mauna na ako at maaga ang pasok ko bukas."

Nag paalam si Melissa sa akin. Nang makaalis siya ay sinimulan ko ng pakainin si Alex.

He was so happy as I put food inside his mouth. Kung nakakapag salita lang siya ay paniguradong nag papasalamat na siya.

"Inom muna, mahal kong prinsipe." I said smiling as I let him drink some water.

Masayang masaya ko siyang pinapanuod habang nginunguya niya ang pagkain niya kahit wala pa siyang ngipin.

That brought me to the memory when I just brought him here.

Just like what Tay Berto promised, nag tanong-tanong siya sa munisipyo kinabukasan at humingi ng tulong.

They helped us legally adopt Alexander. We decided to put my name as his mother, and leave the father's name blank since wala naman kaming malalagay. The date of his birthday is the date I exactly found him— November 31.

Napa binyagan rin namin siya. As Benjo, Melissa, and other residents here being Alex's Godparents.