Last Drop of Coffee (Lost Souls Series #1)

Chapter 26

Malakas ang kulog ng kalangitan, at hindi matigil sa pag-iyak si Nai. Ako ang nagbabantay sakan'ya ngayon sapagkat may pasok si Drome at Aeolus. May free time naman ako dahil may contest akong sinalihan at bukas iyon gaganapin.

"Hi, my little baby. Stop crying na." I danced underneath her lullabies. Napakagandang bata ni Naileah. The only little baby I could stand for.

She was the light of our gloomy paths. The first time I wrapped my arms around her, it gave me warmth, like a sweet little old cup of coffee. She's our dose of happiness into our little homes. I just wish our parents wouldn't ruin that for her.

Tinignan ko siya. Tumila na ang ulan at natapos na rin ang pag-iyak niya.

"Are you hungry, princess?" I baby talked her and it's like we're connected. Pinainom ko siya ng gatas, it's just sad na ang iniinom na niyang gatas is from powder, not from her mother's breast.

"Sshhh, you're safe and sound with Mum. Do you want to call me mum? I think I should have your consent when you get older. But, I would be delighted if you call me mum when you're a toddler." alam ko namang hindi niya ako naiintindihan pero, kapag naririnig niya ang boses ko ay tumatahimik siya na para bang ako ang nagsilbing ina niya. I would protect her at all cost. Lalo na at ang mga sikretong ito, ay hindi magtatagal.

By the right time, Aeolus needs to face the consequences caused by his actions. Pero sana hindi madamay si Nai. Such innocence shouldn't be wrecked in her lifetime.

"You look peaceful when you're with her." isang malaking ngiti ang bumungad sa akin. Si Aeolus na may dalang strawberry cake.

Naalala ko tuloy 'yung mga panahong indenial pa kami sa isa't isa. Alam naman naming mayroong pagtingin, ngunit sadyang matataas ang pride namin para aminin iyon.

"Do you think she will love me when she grows old? I mean, it's not like I'm her real mom." ibinaba ko si Nai sa kanyang crib, nakatulog na ito. Newborns really feels like home, 'yung tipong hindi pa sila nasalanta ng problema sa mundo.

"She will, and you will be a great mom." he crumpled the box and put it in the trash bin. Kinuha naman niya ang mga plato at nilagay sa mesa namin.

"Hmmm... may kasalanan ka ba sakin at bigla kang napabili ng ganito?" pagbibiro ko sa aking kasintahan sabay upo sa upuan.

"Wala naman. Besides, out of all the people involved, you were the most frustrated and exhausted one. You worked hard, my love." ehe, my love daw. Kilig naman ang kailaliman ng heart ko, Chos!

"Okay, fine." May dala rin siyang number cake, oh right! Second Month na ni Nai bukas!

Our baby is turning 2 months, ang bilis ng panahon. Malapit na rin kaming mangalahati sa second year of college. Kumain kami at hindi ko naman mapigilang mapangiti sa private instagram account ni Aeolus.

@k.asiani

Ae Lucas

Isari ; Nai ; Safest Embrace

Parang kiniliti kabuohan ko. Okay fine, nawala ako sa pagiging nonchalant self ko.

"How was school, my love?" I asked.

"Natanggap 'yung thesis proposal namin which is nice. Anyways, do you remember the farm? It's growing coffee beans faster than I expected. Supplier na kami sa 10 stores, including mindanao and visayas." he looks so excited the way he talks about his work. I can't wait to see him soar high to the things he likes the most.

"How about you?" he asked back while munching the strawberry piece.

"May pinapatayo akong building sa Davao. My dad gave me that lot, and I'm deciding whether to put a café here in Gravialles or just there. What do you think?" ang tagal na pala naming hindi nag-uusap sa mga bagay-bagay na nagpapasaya sa'min. Ngayon ko lamang ito napansin. But it feels good to finally feel at ease.