12 WEEKS PREGNANT
LIME 🍋🟩
2.05 OUNCES
Leni was forced to go home after her usual barangay visit. She felt like her world was turning upside down. Apple and Rona assisted her as she went down the car, she sat on the couch and closed her eyes.
"Maam, tubig po." Rona uttered, handing her boss a glass of water.
Leni slowly lifted her head and drank some water. She rested again and closed her eyes.
"Tatawagan ko po ba si Jessa?" Apple asked. Bongbong instructed her to call Jessa right away if anything happens in Naga or while he's not with Leni.
"Huwag muna. Baka mag panic si Bongbong, mag cancel ng meeting." Leni said.
Rona and Apple looked at each other before nodding. They knew Bongbong will not like it.
"Apple, pakikuha nalang nung mga docs na need ko pirmahan saka mga briefers." Leni instructed, her eyes closed.
Apple hesitated. "Maam, baka po lalong sumama ang pakiramdam nyo. Baka po dumagdag sa stress nyo."
Leni sighed, glaring at Apple. "Apple, please, I know what I'm doing."
Apple nodded, "Noted po." She went out of her sight.
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Leni ran to the bathroom as soon she woke up the next day.
She threw up.
"Oh my god!" She whispered, panting.
She washed her face and walked slowly back to bed. She caressed her tummy hoping to make her feel better. As soon as she closed her eyes, she heard the door swung open. She flinched.
It was Bongbong.
"Hon!" She beamed as she sat to welcome him.
"What happened?" He's obviously worried.
She frowned. "Uh wala naman—"
"Hindi ka na daw bumalik ng City Hall kahapon." He cut her off. "Hindi ka na din sumagot sa tawag ko kagabi at kaninang 5am. What happened?"
She pouted. "Nahilo ako—"
"Oh god! Sabi na nga ba may nangyari sayo!" He held her tight. He cupped her face. "Anong nararamdaman mo? Papunta na si Doc dito, pinasundo ko kay Jessa—"
She withdrew from his arms. "Hon, it's okay! I'm okay. Nahilo lang ako kahapon, that's it. Normal naman yun—"
"Kahit na!" He cut her off. "Paano kung matumba ka nalang dyan or duguin ka or magsuka ka or anong mangyari sayo dyan?! Pag-aawayan na naman natin 'to eh! Sinabi na kasing mag leave ka na!"
She sighed and went back to bed, ignoring him. "Pumunta ka dito para awayin ako!"
He sighed, dropped himself into the recliner near her bed. They were both silent for a while, probably trying to manage their emotions.
"Leni, can you please listen to me?" He pleaded, his voice was calm.
She didn't even look at him.
He sighed. "Ayaw kong magalit, okay? Ayaw kong makipag-away sayo, so please, makinig ka naman saakin. Please understand that I just want you safe. Ayaw kong nahihirapan ka at nakikita kitang halos di na makadilat ng mata dahil sa sakit ng ulo or sa pagkahilo, I want to help you. This is the least thing I can do para di ka mahirapan. Let me take care of you. Let me help you, Leni, please."
