Jared Travi
Before, my beliefs are when something happy and good happened today, there's a stressing thing that will happen later or tomorrow. Having a relationship with the same gender as I am made me believe more on that. There are days that we are so happy, enjoying our moments and creating memories together, and there are days that is worse. But that made us even stronger than before. The trust, faith, loyalty and love we have for each other is up on the next level. Now, I'm pretty sure that I'm in a healthy relationship.
It's been eight months since I and Zion regain our
and it's been eight months since we knew that Zion didn't really died that day. He experienced the Lazarus Syndrome and came back to life after 10 minutes. Zeia then faked the death of her brother to separate us. She might be the worst person I've ever knew but I know I must forgive her. That's the best thing to do.
Napatingin ako sa likuran ko nang marinig ang mga yabag galing sa ikalawang palapag. "Sungit, we need to go na!"
Mabilis siyang naglakad pababa at tumungo sa akin. My little guy and I decided to quit working and open a pride-inspired café instead. Mabenta ito sa mga tao lalo na sa mga kabataan dahil bukod sa may free wifi roon ay may freebies rin kaming keychains, tumblers, bracelets at necklace na pride-inspired rin. I can say that it's perfect for LGBTQ couples, like us.
We quickly come out of the house and entered the car. Medyo natagalan pa nga kami dahil traffic. When we arrived, the café is already full of customers. I waved my hand as the cashier looked over our side. Staive smiled at me before assisting the customer. He isn't really our cashier here, but today is his day-off from work. Kinulit niya pa ako na siya raw muna ang cashier para ngayong araw dahil gusto raw niyang masubukan for experiences. Great choice, he's the reason why many ladies are coming to our café and taking selfies with him. Oh, poor ladies, he already have Asfyl and Neah ... who might be so jealous if she see those pphotos.
We came closer to Staive, who's taking out a deep breath after finishing taking photos with the customers. "Mabenta talaga ang kaguwapuhan mo, bro." Zion teasingly said and tapped Staive's shoulder.
"Well, I guess I'm your lucky charm. You should hire me as a full time cashier here." He teased back and winked.
Zion and I both chuckled because of his reaction. "Retire from work and we'll hire you." I joked.
"No, no." He closed his eyes and shook his head. "I make more money on being a news writer. Ang baba ng pasahod niyo, eh." He joked again.
"Mayaman ka na, bro." I uttered while smirking, then changed into a serious one. "No more joke time. Bro, ikaw na muna bahala sa café, ha? I and Zion need to care to something."
"Yes, boss." He playfully said and then gave us a salute. What a childish father.
Speaking of father, I and Zion decided to adopt a child. One child is enough for now because it's still our first time as a parent. After leaving the café, we went straight to the orphanage. Actually, naasikaso na namin ang lahat ng documents na kailangan at susunduin na lang namin ang baby.
"Hi, ate Shelby!" Zion greeted the head supervisor of the orphanage.
"O', nandito na pala kayo. Tuloy kayo, Jared, Zion."
She let us enter the place and sit while we're waiting for the baby, who unfortunately left by it's mother and fortunately was found last week infront of their gate. The baby's fine now, thankfully. Maya-maya pa ay dumating na si ate Euna, assistant ni ate She, na karga-karga ang baby.
She transferred it to Zion and he carefully carry it. "Ang cute niya at nakakagigil. Sungit, paano kaya mamisil ng baby nang hindi ito nasasaktan?" All of us, including the two ladies laughed.
SOONER, the Christening of Jxyieah Zfyré happened. We prepared a simple yet happy celebration for her. I also invited some of my colleagues from college and from my former job.
But an unexpected guest arrived.
I, together with Zion and the squad, looked at her with shock and confusion. She appeared after months of concealing.
Zeia slowly walks towards her brother. But before she could get nearer, Pia intercepted the way. "Anong ginagawa mo rito?" She asked and glared.
"G-Gusto ko lang kamustahin ang kapatid ko." She responded and shot a glance at her brother.
"Kamustahin o baka may gagawin ka na namang masama? Don't fool us, girl. We're not dumb." Mataray niyang sagot.
"No, I'm not doing anything bad. Actually, I seek treatment when I found out that I'm mentally ill. I am still recovering and on the healing process but, I am fine now. Pakiusap."
Pia raised her eyebrow, probably thinking what to rebut. "Okay then. You may pass." When Zeia started to step forward, Pia once again open her mouth, "But!" She raised her voice which made Zeia flicked, "If your planning to do something to my friends, you'll gonna regret living in this world." She threatened.
Zion caressed her back, "Okay na, Pia. Kaya ko na 'to. Kalma, kalma."
Pia left with annoyance. I came closer to Zion not to protect him but to greet Zeia. I know that she's not planning anything bad. We talked last day, a deep talk. Naikwento ko na rin iyon kay Zion. Everything's fine and good now between me and her.
"Hi, sis-in-law." I waved my hands a little.
She smiled, still shy. "Hello, Ja." Her gaze turned to the baby. "Siya na ba ang pamangkin ko?"
Zion and I both nodded with happiness and excitement. "She is."
"Pwede ko ba siyang kargahin, kuya?" She requested and her brother granted it. "Ang saya pala sa feeling na magkarga ng baby."
"Mag-anak ka na kasi." I joked.
She stared at me and pouted, "Wala ngang boyfriend o asawa, paano pa kaya magkakaanak?"
Everyone laughed because of what she said. After that, nagkasiyahan na. Iniwan ko rin muna si JZ kay Mom at Dad. Ang mga lalaki ay umiinom habang nagu-usap-usap naman ang mga babae. Girl things, hmm? Nakita ko ring nagtatawanan na sina Pia, Ysa at Zeia. Maybe they're good now? That fast? Well, girl things again.
Everyone's busy with their businesses, talking, eating, drinking. But what makes us stop what were doing is when we heard someone chuckling and saying something.
"Da...da. Dada!" JZ clapped her hands after she finally spoke that word. "P-Papa!" She clapped again.
"Aww!" Everyone said in unison.
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