Sweeter Than 3.14

Chapter Thirty Three

ALZIEN'S work obligations is piled up so of course, he obviously can't go with us. Masama ang loob na hinatid niya kami ng anak niya sa airport. Those few weeks of stay is worthwhile.

"Susunod agad ako, wait for me there," he whispered.

"Alright. Hihintayin ka namin."

Sa anak naman siya bumaling. Niluhod ang isang tuhod para makausap ang anak ng mabuti.

"Jacob, bantayan ang Mommy, okay? Don't let any man near Mommy. Mommy is for Daddy, are we clear?" he pats Jacob's head.

I pouted a little. I've never entertained anyone. I have been loyal for years, too, since I admitted my feelings to myself a long time ago.

"Yes, Sir. I'll protect Mommy from other guys. Punta ka agad doon, Daddy, hindi ko kaya i-protect si Mommy mag-isa kasi po mags-school na ako," Jacob answered.

"Protect-protect, tumigil ka nga. Bumalik ka na sa trabaho mo, hintayin ka namin doon," natatawang ani ko.

"Sasama nalang kaya ako? Magpapahatid tayo sa private plane ni Chase," humaba ang nguso nito.

I punched his shoulders, in a soft way.

"Magtigil ka, Dela Rama. Go, we're leaving."

He sighed in defeat. Hinawakan niya ang baywang ko at binigyan ako ng halik sa gilid ng ulo.

"Wait for me, I'll be there in no time. I love you."

He leaned in to kiss Jacob's forehead. I have this rule of no kissing lips to lips in front of Jacob. Masyado pang bata si Jacob para makita ang bagay na 'yon. Baka gumaya, atakehin pa ako sa puso.

"Love you too, Daddy. Bye-bye!" Jacob waved.

I carried our luggage and carried Jacob in hand. I looked back to Alzien only to see his sad face. Nagpapaka-baby na naman. Napailing ako at nagpatuloy sa paglalakad.

My heart clenched at that sight. Miss ko na agad. Huminga ako ng malalim.

"Love you," he mouthed.

Pilit akong ngumiti para ipakita rito na ayos lang ako. Ang sakit naman sa puso kahit alam kong susunod siya sa amin. No exact date but at least he'll come.

We entered the plane when our flight was called.

"Are you comfortable, Jacob?" I asked.

I chose business class so Jacob is more comfortable.

"Yes, Mommy."

"Alright."

The flight lasted for almost eighteen hours with only one stop. Inaasahan na ang jetlag kaya pag-uwi sa bahay namin ay bagsak kaming mag-ina. Lana was already waiting for us to arrive. Hindi na kami kumain ng dinner dahil sa rami ng nakain sa eroplano.

I woke up late the next day. Nauna pang magising si Jacob dahil natagpuan ko itong naglalaro ng rubik's sa sala.

"Where did you get that?" I gently asked.

"Daddy po, Mommy. He bought this for me. Marami ako nito po," he politely answered.

"Oh, okay. Good morning, baby. Nag-breakfast ka na? I'll cook us lunch."

I sat down down on the furry carpet next to him and planted a kiss on his cheeks.

"Good morning, Mommy ko. I love you po. Ate Lana made me eat my breakfast."

"Okay, lunch then."

I cooked our lunch. Tinawag ko si Lana na nagwawalis sa porch para makakain na kami. Jacob was quick to finish his food because he's busy with the cubes. Napahinga na lang ako ng malalim dahil sa pagkahilig nito sa mga gano'n.