For All That It Takes

CHAPTER 30

Harold left around one in the morning while Kier chose to stay at my place. Hindi na lamang ako nakipagtalo pa sa gusto ni Kier at binigyan na lang siya ng kumot at unan para matulog sa sofa.

It was a good thing that Gael didn't wake up when we were fighting last night. Dahil kung nagising ang anak ko at makita niya kung paano kami mag-usap ng ama niya ay hindi ko alam kung ano ang isasagot ko.

Nagising na lamang ako nang may marinig akong ingay at tawanan mula sa labas ng kwarto ko. I could hear Gael's joyful laugh roaring around the place and Kier's deep laugh.

Bumangon ako at inayos ang damit ko. I walked towards the bathroom and washed my face first. I comb my hair when I was facing the mirror using my fingers before going out from my room.

The scene that welcomed my morning melted my heart. It was Kier running from Gael's back and acting like a beast who's after a boy.

My son's face is the real reflection of the words happiness and contentment. It was the view that I wouldn't tired looking on. Because never in the past years I've seen my son being happy like how he is right now. With Kier.

Gael was the first one who saw me. He waved his tiny hands on the air and smiled brightly at me.

"Mommy!" Masayang tawag niya sa akin.

My son stopped running and came to me. Doon ko naagaw ang atensiyon ni Kier na kanina ay na kay Gael lang.

Gael wrapped his arms around my neck and kiss my cheeks.

"Good morning, mommy!" Gael said after giving me a morning kiss.

"Morning..." Kier greeted me.

Hindi ko siya pinansin at hinalikan na lang din ang anak ko sa tungki ng ilong niya. What I did earned a giggle from him. Napangiti ako ng matamis.

"Good morning, baby..." I said. "Did you sleep well?" I asked.

Gael nodded his head quickly.

"Yes po, mommy! And guess what po?" hamon niya sa akin.

I arched my brow.

"Owww? What is it? Hmm?" Nakangiting ani ko.

Umalis si Gael mula sa akin at mabilis na pumunta kay Kier at humawak sa hita niya.

"I saw tito Kier cooking earlier, mommy! I was out from my room and them, boom! He was cooking sopas po!" Gael exaggeratedly exclaimed.

Napatawa ako sa reaksiyon ng anak ko. Well... He like sopas so much that he even cried for it.

I glanced at Kier who was smiling proudly while staring at me. I rolled my eyes and diverted my gaze away from him. I heard him tsked and grin.

"Paborito raw ng bata... Kaya nagluto ako. I... I hope you won't get mad?" Maingat na tanong niya.

I looked down at Gael. He was pouting as he stared at me.

You're really something, Kier...

I stood straight. Muli akong tumingin kay Kier.

"It's okay..." I answered. "You didn't even cooked for me before..."  I murmured.

Napangiwi na lamang ako sa lumabas sa bibig ko.

Enough, Haier. It's enough. Don't flatter yourself too much thinking that he'll do it this time, okay? I told myself.

It was only last night when we had a fight about telling it to Gael. But here I am right now, being jealous with my own son.