A Decade Of Drumbeat

Chapter 38: Baguio

I went home sweating after a long walking. I badly want to jog but my doctor didn't let me, instead, he said that walking is better for pregnant.

Uminom ako ng maraming tubig pag-uwi ko. I need to go now, anong oras na akong natapos. It's yoga time today, I need to see Chess for my yoga session.

I wore black leggings and black tank top that is not that fitted.

Sometimes, I feel guilty for hiding my baby. It's like I'm not a proud mommy and I don't want my pregnancy.

Baby, mommy loves you so much. Just give me time to prepare, okay? for now, mommy will just hide you nalang but remember that I am blessed for having you. naiiyak kong sabi habang hinahaplos ang tiyan ko.

They say that if you want to hide your pregnancy, your baby will cooperate because they feel you.

So even I'm 3 months pregnant, it's not that visible because my baby understands me and the situation. My baby is adjusting and I feel bad for it.

Nagtaxi lang ako papunta sa gym, nakakatamad magdrive ngayon.

I'm excited to see Chess, hindi kami nakapag-usap kahapon dahil andaming pinag-usapan namin ni tita Cherry and remembering of those, it makes me smile.

Thank you po! nagbayad ako at hindi na kinuha ang sukli.

I miss going here, matagal ko naring hindi nakikita ang mga classmate ko dito.

Doing yoga gave a big impact in my life, the way I think and the way I manage the situation. Even my classmates here gave a big impact in my life.

Maybe the most memorable part is when we sit on our yoga mat, talking and sharing our problems and how hard it is, how painful it is until all of us started crying.

It's a big help to talk and share you pains, it will give you relief. And that's what I like about Chess, she do her work in a unique way.

I caught her stretching her legs while closing her eyes. I don't want to disturb her but she noticed me immediately.

Sorry.

No worries, hinihintay lang naman talaga kita.

Nagcommute lang kasi ako. I explained while walking towards her. what do you want us to talk about? her text was so confusing.

Any idea?

Hmm, nope. umalis ako sa harap niya para makapagkuha ng yoga mat.

How many months? natigilan ako bigla. Biglang nanlamig ang mga kamay ko sa kaba, natatakot akong harapin ito.

Leigh?

U-uhh...

I know it, just tell me how long you're hiding it. halata pala?

Malungkot akong naglakad pagbalik. Nakakahiya! nagsinungaling ako sakanya at nalaman niya ngayon.

3 months, how did you know it?

Wala, I just know it. she's really good in observing things. your body is changing, though you're still sexy but tumaba ka konti, even your cheeks. ayan na naman ang matabang yan, nakakainis na yan ha.

Akala ko walang makakahalata.

I confirmed it yesterday. right? she's carefully observing me yesterday while I'm talking to her mother-in-law. sino pa ang nakakaalam?