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Epilogue

Years went by. Christian and I got married. We still don't have kids.

Three years have passed. Kung minsan, napag'uusapan namin ang magkaroon ng anak, pero siguro dahil sa palagi akong stress at palaging abala sa trabaho, kaya hindi madaling makabuo.

But we have patience. We waited. If it's really for us, God will give what we deserved.

And it's as if God finally answered our prayers, because after two years, we were blessed to have a healthy baby boy. Christian even hugged and kissed me even though I knew I looked horrible and smells bad.

Ang hirap pala maging magulang. Kailangan ng sakripisyo. I took a leave from work. And after six months, I'm back again. Ayaw pa nga sana akong payagan ni Christian dahil nag'aalala siya sa kalagayan ko but I assured him I'm okay and I'm excited to finally go to work.

We hired a nanny. Our child, as he grows up, I saw his potential. He inherited the genes that Christian, and I have.

He loves science, as he's always watching experiment channels that someone as young as him isn't usually fond of. I love the way he looks so engrossed with whatever he's watching. But I didn't let him watch as much he wants. I want him to play with his toys, but he doesn't want it.

Christian and I became his models. We're leading him right, well, what we thought was right for him. I still couldn't believe that he's going to go schooling few months from now.

I am not still ready for it but maybe, that's what life really is. You cannot stop growth. You can't be young forever.

We feel so proud as parents especially when Vladimir shows us his fascination towards science. "When I grow up like daddy, I want to be a scientist!" He's just 4 but he already has his dream, which takes me years to realize before.

I became emotional after that. To think that he would be away from me makes me cry. Christian hugged and kissed me.

That was when I knew what the reason was why I became so emotional, as we were expecting another member of our family. We rejoiced, especially Vladimir as he always wants a brother, or a sister.

As Vladimir goes to his school, I gave my confidence in him. I know he could do it. He already knew how to write and read, with our guidance. I am so proud of him. I am so proud of myself as well.

Not long after that, Christian made me take a leave. Maselan ang first trimester ko kaya kailangang mag'doble ingat. Christian was there that makes me feel loved as time goes by.

I guess, this is my life now. An incredible life with my family. A life full of love.