GAP: Our Happy Ever After

42 - Pure and Precious

SAM

"Mama, are we going straight to the orphanage?"

"Yes Mami. Neung said we'll meet everyone there. Why?"

"So i can tell Nop. He texted me, im sure Yuki forgot to tell him about that."

Mon called Nop while she's busy checking on Bunny's diaper bag. You looking for Bun? She's in my arms, we're just hanging out here on the bed, both of us dressed and ready to go, we're jusy waitung for our Mami so we can go to our destination today.

Talking about destination, were off to an orphanage. Its Christmas season, it might not be an official holiday or some big thing here in our country, but we still make sure we do gift giving complete with Santa Clause for the children of the chosen orphanage. When Song was alive, the three of us would choose the orphanage and plan the whole party since were all so fond of children.

"Its gonna be Sipakorn, Sunaree and Samanun again today after many years." i whispered and kissed my baby.

"You ok Mama?" Mon said and sat beside us. She's just looking at me, waitung for my answer.

"Of course. Im fine Mami. Im happy."

I've told her stories about our past Christmas gift giving, especially the ones we did with Neung. She knew how memorable and sentimental this occasion is for me and im sure Neung is also feeling the same way now.

"Im sure she's happy to see you and Neung continuing this family tradition. And im sure wherever she is now, she's proud of you two."

I just nod and reached for her. I gave her a kiss. "Thank you for always assuring and supporting me Mami. I love you."

"Its my duty as your wife. I love you too Mama."

Bunny then whined making us giggle. We then gave her kisses before going down and drove our way to the orphanage.

Some minutes later, we arrived to the Home of Hope Orphanage. Its located in Ayutthaya, its our first time here, its Neung who chose the orphanage this year. I parked my car beside Neung's and from the parking lot i can see our group of friends and our parents waving at us. Neung approached our car and opened Mon's door for my wife.

"Are we late? We're not right?" i asked as i checked on my watch.

"Not late. Were waiting for Grandma too. I left early to check on everything here so her aide will accompany her. They'll be here in 10 minutes." Neung said as she took Reen out of her carseat.

I took her stroller out and assembled it for Bunny's use later. I put Mon and I's bag inside and Bun's bag below. Ran is now holding an umbrella over Neung and Bun.

"And were childless again." I whispered to Mon.

"Are you not yet used to this set up Love? Were always like this everytime they are around. The only time they give Bunny back to us is when she's being sleepy and grumpy." Mon replied with a smile.

We arrived to the waiting/receiving area of the orphanage and they offered us beverages and snacks. I let Mon and Bunny with our friends first and talked to Neung.

"So how's everything going?" i approached Neung and a staff.

"Everything's going well. We will start when Grandma arrives. The kids are all excited for today. Ms. Noi here said they're all very happy when they received the news about Santa visiting them." Neung said with a soft smile.