Mágoa | SB19 Josh [SB19 Series #4]

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Josh's POV

Pregnant? Gab was pregnant?

"OMG, congrats!" the girls shrieked in unison. It took sheer willpower not to cover my ears. They all stood up and crowded around Gab, taking turns in hugging her.

Justin, Ken, Stell and I exchanged glances. Then, as one, we all turned towards Paulo who was beaming!

He really looked like a proud papa!

"Is this for real?" Stell asked. We all crowded around Paulo too.

Paulo only nodded.

"Hoy. Grabe. Seryoso? Daddy ka na?" Justin was dumbfounded.

"Choke me daddy," I joked shamelessly.

I was met with dirty looks from Paulo but got snickers from the rest of the boys.

"Bastos mo," Paulo told me, shoving my arm.

"Wholesome ka na ngayon? Ganon?" I teased some more, poking him in the arm.

Paulo only rolled his eyes.

"Pero seryoso, I can't believe it," Ken gushed. "It's like time is moving so fast. Everything is changing quickly." Ken turned to me, his face all serious. "Baka buntis si Grace, Josh."

"Baliw! Pano mabubuntis," I protested, shaking my head. I covered it, you know? I know I did. I remember I did!

Ken chuckled. "Pero napaisip ka no? Kung nabuntis mo ba siya or what?"

"Ewan ko sayo."

"Ehehehehe."

The girls were still crowding around Doc Gab, immersed in their own bubble of bliss. I could not help but feel a little bit apprehensive. So many things were changing. Paulo was a married man. He's a dad now. I just announced to the members that I was married. 4 out of 5 members have wives/girlfriends now. It was a far cry from the situation that we had so many years ago.

I know change is a good thing. If things did not change, SB19 would be stuck to that group that only had a handful of fans before. If things did not change, we would not be able to experience a world tour. If things did not change, I would probably still be the Josh who was trying to eat his meals three times a day.

Change was indeed good. But, I was a little scared for the future. I was scared of the unknown. I was scared of the things that I have no control over. 

What if I would not like the change that is coming? What if...

I stopped thinking about my what ifs when I felt Grace's presence even before I felt her arm envelope me in a hug. The girls had already dispersed. Grace kissed my hair and whispered, "I love you."

I smiled at her. I guess even if things are changing, one thing is for sure. I would always love this woman. My wife. "I love you," I replied, squeezing her hand.

"Anong sinabi mo kay Josh, Grace? Gusto mo na rin ng baby?"  Stell teased.

"Shoo!" I told Stell.

"Next time na ang baby, Stell," Grace replied. "Ikaw? Kailan ka magpapakasal?"

"HAHAHAHHAHAHAH!" Paulo, Ken, Justin and I laughed. We were rewarded with a red faced Stell.

"Maybe next time. Not now," Stell responded, his face still red. He looked very uncomfortable with the attention trained on him.

Marriage was a touchy subject for Stell. I knew he wanted to propose to Mhai but Mhai was giving subtle hints that she was not ready to settle down yet. I guess Stell will have to wait for her until she's ready. Even when she's already 30.