The Aftermath of a One-Night Stand (Aragonza #2)

Chapter 24

Kelvin was so excited. Alas sais pa lamang ng umaga ay gising na ito at nagtatatakbo sa sala. Siya naman ay kinakabahan.

"You have to eat," she told him. Nagluto siya ng breakfast pero hindi ito mapakali sa upuan nito.

"I can't. Mommy, what time is it?"

"It's only eight. Come on, eat."

Umiling ito. "I need to take a bath. Dad'll be here any minute."

Bago pa niya ito mapigilan ay nagtatakbo na ito papunta ng banyo. Grunting, she covered the food she cooked and followed him. Hindi rin naman siya makakain dahil sa kaba. Inihanda na lamang niya ang towel ni Kelvin at ang susuotin nitong damit.

Ten minutes later, lumabas na ito ng banyo at nagbihis.

"Mommy, you should take a bath too."

"Later."

"But it's almost nine!"

She sighed. "Fine. But eat your breakfast."

"Okay, okay."

She took a quick bath. Nang makalampas na kasi siya ng labinlimang minuto sa banyo ay kinakatok na siya ni Kelvin at pinagmamadali. Before heading upstairs to get dressed, she checked the food first, kung nabawasan ba iyon. Kelvin swore that he ate. Hinugasan na rin nito ang pinggan na kinainan nito.

"Did you brush your teeth?"

"I'm about to," he answered. Kinuha nito ang toothbrush, nilagyan ng toothpaste at saka tumingin sa kanya. "Mommy, get dressed already!"

Itinulak siya nito paakyat ng hagdan, saka ito tumakbo sa may sink para mag-toothbrush. Naiiling siyang umakyat at tinungo ang kwarto. She chose a simple flowery maxi dress and a pair of strappy sandals. Pinatuyo niya ang buhok at saka iyon itinali. She was putting on makeup when Kelvin went to her room.

"Mommy, it's already 5 past nine," he pointed out. "He's not here yet."

"Baka malapit na 'yon."

"Are you sure that he's coming?"

"He's coming, I promise. Kalma ka lang."

Kelvin sat on her bed and started bouncing. Tumigil lamang ito nang biglang tumunog ang phone niya. When she answered it, idinikit ni Kelvin ang tainga nito sa kabilang side ng phone niya. He listened intently to his voice and she could see his eyes twinkling on the mirror.

Nang matapos ang tawag ay ngiting-ngiti ito. Lalo na nang marinig nito ang tunog ng sasakyan sa labas. He started running down the stairs. She quickly checked herself in the mirror and grabbed her purse, then followed him downstairs.

Nasa kalagitnaan pa lamang siya ng hagdan nang buksan ni Kelvin ang pinto. Vince smiled at him. Ang anak naman niya ay litong tumingin sa kanya.

"Sorry I was a little late," Vince told them.

"It's okay." Nilingon niya ang pinsan na noon ay kababangon pa lang. "Neri, aalis muna kami ha."

Tumango ito at kinawayan si Vince. "Have fun, guys."

Hindi ni Kelvin hinihiwalayan ng tingin si Vince. Nasa backseat ito but she could see from the rearview mirror na tutok ang atensyon nito sa ama. Nilingon niya ito.

"Hey, are you okay? You're awfully quiet."

Nagpalipat-lipat ang tingin nito sa kanya at kay Vince. Tapos ay lumapit ito at kumapit sa driver's seat.

"Baby, get back on your seat," saway niya rito.

"Where are we going?"

"We're going to an amusement park," Vince answered. "Do you like amusement parks?"