Oh My Captain

Ball 29

"Congratulations, You're 5 weeks pregnant, Mrs. Herrera" the doctor said.

My eyes dilated in excitement and happiness. Even I am nervous right now, but I can't help but to feel enourmously joyous for the great news.

I caress my tummy. I have my flesh in there, whether he or she, I will sure give my best as a mother.

Mon held my hand. My eyes blurred due to the liquid forming in my eyes. I am happy that she is with me here today and noticed the changes in me. Kung wala siya, panigurado hindi ko ito maiisip.

"I always advise this to all my first time mom that they need to do extra care for their first trimester. It is the most delicate stage of the pregnancy; the reason why is that the fetus is developing its body organs and parts, that is why avoid getting stress, lifting heavy things, or any straineous activities. And last thing, avoid rough sex. Pregant women have high hormones, reason why they crave for it most if the times and that is totally normal" the doctor explained.

Namula ako sa huling sinabi niya. I remember for the past few weeks palagi ko nalng gustong ilingkis ang sarili ko kay Malonzo at parang gusto ko laging makipagtalik sa kaniya. Gosh, yun pala iyon.

"I prescribed a lot of vitamins for you. Take it religiously, alright?" nakangiting paalala niya.

"Thank you doc" saad ko.

Niyakap ako ni Mon pagkatapos. She was not very affectionate person that is why I appreciate this from her.

"Akala ko aabot pa ng isang buwan. Buntis kana pala tapos uminom kapa" paninisi niya pero alam ko naman hindi taos iyon.

I bit my lower. I feel guilty now. Lalo na umiinom rin ako ng maraming kape this past few days dahil lagi nga akong naantok.

Hindi rin kami nagtagal dahil kailangan pang pumasok ni Monique. I brought my car that is why I just tagged along behind her.

Dumeretcho ako ng condo. I am beginning to think of the ways on how will I tell Malonzo the news. Kinakabahan ako at dahil doon ang dami-dami nang pumapasok sa isip ko ng mga scenario. Both good and bad.

Bukas pa ang uwi niya kaya makakaisip pa ako ng paraan. In the middle of my confinement, I heard my door bells. Who could it be?

I went to the door to open it. My eyes widen in surprise to the person who rang my doorbell. She looks mess. Ang itim ng mata niya dahil sa nakakalat niyang eyeliner. Bumaba ang tingin ko sa hawak niya. It's a bottle of beer. Gumapang ang kaba sa dibdib ko kaya napaatras ako.

"What do you want?" pilit kong kinukubli ang panginginig ng boses ko but my hands leaning on the door can't help it.

I saw her smirk. Evil as she looks like. Nagulat ako nang tinulak nya ako pagilid at pumasok ng walang pahintulot na akala mo wenelcome ko siya dito. I leave the door open. In her state right now, it is better to be secure and careful.

"Dito mo na ba binabahay si Malonzo?" tuya niya.

"Why are you here, Mackenzie?" mariing tanong ko.

Marahas siyang humarap sa akin. Galit ang lumalandas sa mga matatalim niyang titig sa akin. Hindi ko pinakitang nasindak ako doon. I need to remain poker as much as possible. The safey of my baby is at stake. She is drunk, I can't risk it.

Napangiwi siya sa tanong ko. Kumunot kong nakatingin sa kaniya ng deretcho. Then, she turned serious and advance herself towards where I am standing. I took a step back. I held on my tummy.

"Bat ba ang hilig mong mangialam simula dati pa huh?" sindak niya sa akin. "Wala ka nang ibang ginawa kundi ang agawin sa akin si Malonzo" her voice thunders.