Morpheus Obsession

MO | SIXTY FIVE

Third Person POV

"Finish your food, sweety. I'll tuck you in your bed later." Halik ni Khione sa noo bago nito iwan ang anak.

"How about we go see the others at Christmas? Spend it together?" Khione turns the TV on as she listens to Lilianna.

"I'll ask Lowe first. If not, maybe we can postpone and make it on new year instead." She was hesitant because she wanted to agree so badly. Iniisip ang kagustuhan ni Lowe na mag-celebrate ng kanilang unang pasko ng sila-sila lang.

"It's not nice when you always obey your husband's wishes, not that I'm against it." Liliana shrugged, "Hang on. What's that term again?" Liliana paused for a second, "Under."

As Khione heard that, her lips curled into a smile and she said, "I'm not, okay," but her smile faded quickly, "Wait, what did you just call him?"

After a little pause, Liliana responded, "Uh? asawa mo?" with a matter-of-fact tone. Khione felt her cheeks immediately heated up.

"Don't tell me you're blushing?" Liliana almost let out a scoff. "Goodness... you're still at that 'kilig phase'?"

"I can't help it." Khione answered with a pout, "And he's not my husband," feeling awkward.

"Fiancé?"

"No, hindi pa siya nagpo-propose sa'kin-"

"Husband, Fianće, jowa, kapitbahay, kaaway— ganon na rin 'yon!" Khione can imagine Liliana rolling her eyes over the phone, "Ang mahalaga, may anak kayong inaalagaan. Doon na rin ang uwi non."

Nilingon ni Khione ang anak na nililigpit ang sariling pinagkainan, hindi mabitawan ang laruan na napanalunan ng ama para sa kaniya.

"I'll just clean this. Stay here, okay?" Pagka-usap ng bata sa sariling laruan.

"We haven't talked about it yet." Muling pagbaling ni Khione sa TV, "I'm not even sure if he wants to be married."

"Of course he is. It's Lowe, duh?" Liliana can tell how everyone knows how much Lowe loves Khione. In the way that he would destroy every skyscraper just to save her.

"Kahit ano pa man maging desisyon niya, even if it's only co-parenting.. I'm okay with it. As long as Kimiko is fine."

"Kimiko also has her crazy-ass uncles to be with her. You don't have to worry." Khione thanked her as they bid their goodbyes.

"Mommy, I'm done na po!" Kimiko giggled as she ran to her mother. "I washed my plates."

"Very good, baby." She tickled her daughter.

"Mom no! I might throw up!" She squealed as Khione immediately came to a complete halt.

"My mistake, little one. Let's wait for Daddy before you drink your milk."

"Okay mommy!"

Natapos na ang pinapanood sa TV ng mapansin ni Khione ang oras.

"Where is he?" Bulong nito sa sarili ng makitang alas nuebe na ng gabi. Nakatulog na rin si Kimiko sa kandungan niya.

"Sleep tight, Kimiko. Your dad and I, love you so much." Inayos niya ang kumot nito pagkatapos halikan.

Akmang babalik siya sa pagkakaupo sa sala para hintayin si Morpheus ng makatanggap ng mensahe.