Because Maybe, Nothing Really Lasts Forever

Second Chapter

I woke up at 5:30 in the morning to have a time for myself before Gypsy wakes up. This is my daily routine, drinking tea while reading something or checking my social media accounts.

Whoa. I really had a great time last night. Avan and I established a new connection which we really need. Everything is falling apart lately.

Masakit yun. Sobrang sakit. There were times when he would come home and i would pretend to be happy in front of our child. But really, deep inside, just a sight of him creates a deep cut in my heart.

He made me fall in love with him so hard that a little misunderstanding affects me so much.

Avan is a very nice man. He's so religious while i'm not. Our attitudes are opposite but we've asserted a lot of effort hard to make us work. He made me become a responsible woman and mother as well. He did not overhaul me though. I overhauled myself to become a good example to our baby.

But siyempre, old habits die hard because sometimes my wild attitudes are coming out especially when i'm with my friends.

At about 8 am, i brought Gypsy to her school. She's kindergarten now and I always make sure to bring her to school. I don't want to neglect my mommy duties. I'm very hands on.

Pagkatapos ko siyang ihatid ay dumiretso ako sa isang coffee shop para makipagkita kina Kath, Whitney at Jamie. Tatlong araw na rin kasi kaming hindi nagkikita.

"Hi bitches," I greeted while taking off my Chanel sunnies, my obsession.

Tumayo silang lahat para makipagbeso sa akin.

"So, what's up?" -me

"You're glowing today Chels." -Whitney.

Napangiti ako.

"Of course. I had so much fun last night. My husband is really a good lover"-me

"I wonder how sexting and porny videocalls feel like," another voice said.

It was Neri Fernandez, isa pa naming kaibigan na anak ni Dan Fernandez, one of the country's legendary singer.

Sa aming lima, si Neri lang ang single. We really wonder why she can't catch any fish in the sea. Napakaganda niyang babae but sometimes, she's just really silly. 

Tumayo kami para batiin siya at hagkan.

"How are you Nae Nae. You look stunning."-Whitney.

Umupo na kaming lahat habang nakafocus kay Neri a.k.a Nae Nae.

"Still single." she sadly replied

"Why don't you try online dating? It would be interesting! I really wonder how it feels like. Sayang at wala sa panahon natin iyon." -me

They all looked shocked of my statement.

"Seryoso ka?"-Kath

"Uhuh," I said while sipping my iced tea.

Marami na silang sinabi hanggang umabot na sa isang oras ang chikahan namin. Kath, Whitney and Jamie later announced that they're already going to work. 

Kami na lang ni Nae ang naiwan.

We ended up making her an account in an online dating app.We really all had fun. We found him a guy named Nigel and I ended up texting him because i think Nae can't handle this yet. I suggested na ako muna ang mag-aanalyze sa lalaking ito. Truth is, i just really wanna experience online dating while acting as a concerned friend at the same time.

It's past 12 in the midnight and i said goodnight to my "boyfriend". He's a really fun guy! He likes Bob Marley, his favorite food is sinangag, he is an engineer, likes to go to the beach, play basketball, addicted to dogs, and obsessed with me. Feeling ko nakilala ko na siya sa loob ng isang araw lang.

*Beep.

Napatili ako dahil akala ko ay mag-eextend pa siya ng aming usapan. Agad kong binuksan ang cellphone ko.

New Message: Avan

"Hi honey. Are you busy today? I am wondering why you are not texting me. How's Gypsy?"

Shit! I have a husband. I suddenly felt bad.

Me:

Hi babe. Sorry. Yes, i am super busy. Our baby earned several stars in school today. :)

Avan and I are always texting each other because i prefer it that way. Talking on the phone doesn't make me think for a little longer. Its always impromptu! I want us texting each other so that we can think deeply of the words we are exchanging. You know, to spice things up or google hot words to turn him on.

Avan: 

I miss you both :(

Me: 

Me too. But babe, i'm feeling aroused right not.

Avan: 

LOL. Me too.

Me:

Shall we? ..

I immediately jump to the bed like a cat and turned on my laptop. This is going to be a wild night again. Hmm.