On His Roster (Aviación #1) Completed

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The dinner was good and normal; Deuce and his mother were civil, and everyone made sure to never talk about other things and just focus on celebrating the milestones of Mona.

His mom, Cello, asked me about usual stuff like my job, how I met her son, and how long we were together now. Then what was going to be our plan from this day forward?

His mom even asked about my age, and she wasn't happy about the age gap and kept making comments about how young I was.

"I want my children to have more kids. As I get older, I realized i shouldve tried to have more than two, but back then, I am so busy with my career as a lawyer that being pregnant made me find it a nuisance and hindered my life from becoming more successful." Deuce's mom shared while i silently watch what she's making.

She looks really elegant and expensive with her silver straight shoulder length hair and her pearls jewelries. Her beauty screaming italian richness and a contented look of an independent woman.

Tinignan niya ako kaya nahihiya akong napangiti sa gawi niya. Iba siya kung makatitig para bang nananantya at may malalim na iniisip tungkol sa akin.

Deuce is in Fabio's office, so I was left here with his mom alone. Giulia's garden is so wide and blessed with lots of beauties, which is why her mom brought me here to arrange newly picked flowers.

"You are young, so I assume your mindset was just like mine when I was your age back then. You're focused on your career now, right?"

Hindi ko alam kung saan patungo ito pero yung tingin niya sa akin parang hinuhusgahan niya ako. Napalunok ako at napatingin din tuloy sa suot kong puting puff sleeves dress. Desente naman ako ngayon at hindi rin nakalantad ang balat kaya nalahawak din ako sa suot na necklace na regalo ni Deuce sa akin dahil nakatuon din doon ang kaniyang mata.

"I just graduated and got my dream job, so yes, that will be my focus for now. I just moved to a new place, and I am trying to really live a new life independently."

Ibinalik niya ang atensyon sa mga bulaklak at hindi na sumagot. Thankfully, Luna excitedly sprinted over to our table while sporting a red car toy in her small hands and her pink tutu attire.

"Nonna, look what Babbo gifted me! Lerrari toy! Babbo said I was going to ride the red car soon. Have you seen the real red car, Nonna? The big ones?"

Aliw na tanaw ng mom ni Deuce ang bata kaya natawa na rin ako nang naupo si Luna at nilapag niya ang panglalakeng laruan sa lamesa katabi ng nag gagandahan na mga bulaklak.

"My son really loves kids. He's really the spoiler for his sister's children. You look a bit Asian; I mean your eyes looked a bit foxy, and they were unique to see. Different from most girls here. Your family must be close-knit. Asians have similarities to how we value family."

Family is so complicated for me, so I took a break. I come from a very different family than Deuce's, thus my family and I are not on good terms right now. Kaya wala akong masabi o maisagot sa kaniya kasi sa totoo lang habang nakikita ko ang kaibahan ng estado ng pamilya namin nakakaramdam ako ng hiya para sa sarili.

Giulia came with little Mona in her arms. While Luna is an exact replica of Deuce, she appeared to be a hybrid of her husband's and her own beauty.

"Look! Aunt Avis is here!" she made Mona looked at my way and wave her little hand. Aliw na aliw naman ang ina ni Deuce at nabalik ang atensyon sa apo.

"Oh! You cute little doll," Mona opened her arms at me, wanting to be carried. My heart swelled and excitedly reached for her and wrapped her in my arms.