"What?!" I bit my lip. Mga luha ay nangingilid sa kaba.
Pakiramdam ko ay sasabog na ang puso ko especially when the woman stood up. Speechless.
Naramdaman ko ang kamay ni Charles na pumipisil sa aking braso. It helps me ground myself because I feel like floating away.
Nilabas ko ang kopya ng ultrasound ko mula sa aking wallet. Hindi ko mapigilan ang panginginig ng kamay habang nilalapag ang papel sa harapan naming lahat.
"Are you serious?" I wanted to apologize to her. Her eyes are now on me. Piercing with disbelief.
"Yes." Pakiramdam ko ay bumagal ang oras sa sandaling iyon. Pakiramdam ko ay pinagkakaitan ako ng hangin para makahinga.
Si Ezrael ay tulala sa lamesa habang ang babae ay palipat-lipat ang tingin sa akin at kay Ezrael. Nanginginig ang luha sa mga mata ko habang hinihintay ang mga sasabihin nila.
A sheer smile escaped her lips as she grinned before she looked at me. Pure excitement plastered in her face.
"You're gonna be a father, Ezrael!" Inaalog pa nito ang balikat ng katabi na tulala pa rin.
Umurong ang luha ko sa kanyang reaksyon.
She's happy?
"Wow.." Ito lamang ang nasagot ni Ezrael.
Umupo itong muli sa tabi ni Ezrael at hindi mapigilang tumawa. I was still confused but I think she is not a wife.
Walang asawa ang matutuwang nakabuntis ang asawa niya.
Charles and I exchanged gazes. Tumango ito na para bang kinukumpirma ang hinala ko.
A deep breath escaped my lungs, as if I had been submerged underwater for too long and was finally taking my first breath.
Natanggal ang mabigat na nakadagan sa aking puso with the knowledge that I didn't destroyed a relationship.
"I'm going to be an aunt, Ezrael! Alam mo ba ito?" Hindi pa rin mapigilan nito ang saya sa aking sinabi.
Sa unang pagkakataon ay nakatingin ako kay Ezrael. His eyes are still glued on the piece of paper. He delicately held it between his hands.
Something tugged my tears when I saw her tears swelling up but never falling down his eyes.
"Is this real?" His voice thick with emotion.
Nagpaalam na si Charles at babaeng kasama ni Ezrael.
She squeezed my shoulders with a smile.
"Congratulations!" maikling pasasalamat lang ang nagawa ko because I feel awkward na napagkamalan ko silang mag-asawa.
Now, it's just me and him.
"May responsibilidad ako sa inyo ng bata."
"Hindi ko inakalang mahahanap kita ka agad." I started. It may be God's plan to see him on a random day.
"What would be the set up?" Lumapit siya sa akin.
Prepared for attentive listening to my plans and suggestions.
"Gusto kong mainvolve sa buhay ng bata." Tumango ako sa kanyang pagtatapat.
"But the baby is not here yet... so that leaves me with you." He looked at me like he was trying to prove a point.
"Me?" Naguguluhang kong tanong habang sinisipsip ang malamig ko ng kape.
"I want marriage." Muntikan na akong masamid sa kanyang sinabi.
BINABASA MO ANG
Accidental Hearts (COMPLETED)
RomanceHiraya Sanchez, The stubborn independent girl from the city. She lived a carefree life, going out with friends and enjoying herself, and taking all the time to enjoy her life. A night at the bar like they usually do during weekends turn out to be a...
