Baby Problems

Chapter 2 - Baby Elaine

Chapter 2 - Baby Elaine

"Hindi rin malinaw sa CCTV natin eh... tapos naka-face mask pa at may sarong 'yung babae na nang-iwan ng basket sa pagitan ng mga unit niyong dalawa," one of the security staff told Blaine and Eloise when the two of them were at the security office of the condominium building. Pumunta silang dalawa roon kaagad matapos kunin ulit ang "baby in the basket" galing orphanage.

Yes, for now, that's what would they call the baby. Pagkatapos nilang ma-realize na magulo 'yung orphanage na ipang-iiwanan sana nila ng baby, bumalik sila sa orphanage at sinabihan na lang nila ang Mother Superior na may nagtext sa kanila na willing mag-adopt sa baby kahit wala naman.

Ngayon, nasa condo building na ulit sila. They both decided (while still bringing the unnamed baby) to go to the security to check the CCTV cameras of the building. They were hoping that once they would check the CCTVs, they would know the person who left the baby girl.

"Ano ba 'yan, manong," malapit ng mainis si Eloise rito. It was almost evening and still, they haven't found any solution for this baby yet—kung kanino nila ito isasauli o iiwan. "Kung hindi naman pala malinaw ang mga CCTV cameras niyo rito, sana binenta o tinapon niyo na lang, nagsasayang pa kayo ng kuryente." Her voice sounded irritated already. Almost 6pm na tapos na sa kanila pa rin ang bata.

She also heard Blaine sighing. Ramdam din niyang naiinis na ito. "I'm going to ask for the copy of the CCTV video from last night until today. Ipapacheck ko sa IT staff ng firm namin. Just send it to my unit, 2721." He simply said and proceeded to leave the security room—bitbit pa rin nito ang basket.

"T-Teka!" Sumunod kaagad si Eloise rito.

"Wait, wala ka ng gagawin or sasabihin? 'Yun lang?" Naguguluhang tanong niya rito habang sinusubukang makisabay sa mga hakbang nito. But the guy's steps were so fast—adding that he was tall and has long legs, while her, she was short and struggling to keep up with hin.

Blaine stopped again when they finally arrived in front of the elevator. Blaine immediated pushed the elevator button and after a minute, they both entered it. It was also Blaine who pushed the 27th floor button.

"Do you even have a plan in mind, Ms. Gomez?" Blaine suddenly blurted as he looked at her sharply. Napaatras naman siya ng konti at natahimik dahil sa tanong nito.

"W-Wala... B-But," sinubukan niyang tapangan ang sariling boses. "Pero sa ating dalawa, mas malaking ang chance na anak mo 'yan." She folded her arms and raised an eyebrow at him.

"Bakit ba ayaw mong aminin na may nabuntis kang babae? Every week kang may kahalayang ginagawa sa unit mo for the past two years—since I became your neighbor next door. For sure, kahit gumamit pa kayo ng proteksyon, may ten percent chance na may nakalusot na sperm cell at pumunta sa ovary ng isa sa mga babae mo at naging embryo then zygote then—"

She didn't finish her sentence when Blaine laughed, shaking his head. She wasn't sure if it was just sarcasm or he was really laughing about what she just said.

Tumunog naman ang elevator at bumukas na rin. Mabilis na lumabas si Blaine mula rito at kaagad naman niya itong hinabol.

"H-Hoy! Kinakausap pa kita!" She yelled out loud. Nakabuntot lang siya rito hanggang sa dumating na rin silang dalawa sa mga unit nila.

Huminto na ito at kaagad binigay sa kanya ang basket.

"T-Teka! Bakit binigay mo sa 'kin 'to?" She reacted quickly. Siya na naman ang may hawak sa basket.

Blaine turned around to face her. This time, he smirked at her. He even folded his arms while looking smugly at her. "Ikaw unang nakakita sa bata so you'll have the baby for tonight."