Sari paced around her living room, her thoughts racing. It had been a challenging few weeks, and she felt the need to talk to someone who understood her. Tacia had always been that person for her, and Sari needed her now more than ever. She grabbed her phone and sent a quick message.
*Tacia, busy ka ba ngayon? gusto ko sanang makipag kita sayo eh.*
Moments later, her phone buzzed with a reply.
*Of course! I’m free this afternoon. Where do you want to meet?*
Sari quickly suggested their favorite café, and after confirming the time, she took a deep breath. She knew this conversation wouldn’t be easy, but she felt it was necessary.
A few hours later, Sari arrived at the café, her heart racing with a mix of anxiety and relief at seeing Tacia again. The familiar aroma of coffee and baked goods enveloped her as she stepped inside. She spotted Tacia at a corner table, already waving her over with a bright smile.
“ Sari!” Tacia greeted as Sari sat down. “It’s so good to see you! What’s going on?”
Sari smiled but could feel the tension in her chest. “Thanks for meeting me, Tacia.”
“Tell me about it,” Tacia said, leaning in with genuine concern. “alam kong may problema ka kaya gusto mo makipag meet ng biglaan ”
Sari took a deep breath, her fingers fidgeting with the edge of her coffee cup. “It’s Miyuki. She’s been asking about her dad… or, well, her other mom.”
Tacia’s expression shifted to one of empathy. “Ayan na nga. Mahirap talaga yan.”
Sari nodded, feeling the weight of her emotions. “Oo nga eh. Yung mga kaklase niya daw lagi siyang tinatanong tungkol sa dad niya, and now she keeps asking me why she doesn’t have one. Alam mo yung pakiramdam na halos matunaw ako sa harap ng anak ko habang tinatanong niya yun.”
Tacia reached across the table, placing her hand over Sari’s. “You’re doing your best, and that’s what matters. Masyadong bata pa si Yuki, kaya ganon nalang siya kung mag wonder, ipaintindi mo lang sa kanya Sari”
Sari sighed, tears brimming in her eyes. “Alam ko namang darating ang panahon na hahanapin niya ang dad niya, akala ko tapos na ang sakit na mararamdaman ko after Gio left me.
Pero iba pala ang sakit pag yung mismong anak mo na ang mag tatanong, sa tanong na kahit ako hindi ko mapaliwanag. Feeling ko kahit binigay ko na lahat ng pag mamahal ko sa kaniya, kulang parin, yung buo at masayang pamilya na sana nararamdaman niya. Tacia hindi ko na maibibigay yun”
Tacia listened intently, her brow furrowing as she thought. “Sari, hindi mo alam kung gaano mo ako napahanga, ginampanan mo ang isang pagiging perfect na ina, siguro ngayon hindi pa ni Miyuki maiintindihan ang lahat. Pero trust me sa tamang panahon masasabi niya kung gaano siya ka swerte na mayroon siyang Mom, na kasing tibay at tapang mo.”
Sari replied, her voice shaky. “But what if she feels abandoned? What if she resents me for not giving her a complete family? Ayokong masaktan siya.”
Tacia nodded, understanding the weight of Sari’s fears. “Sari. Miyuki knows she’s loved, and that’s what matters most. Maybe start by telling her that families come in different shapes and sizes, and that it’s okay to ask questions. You could even share a bit about Gio, but in a way that keeps the focus on your love for her.”
Sari took a deep breath, feeling slightly more at ease. “Parang ang hirap lang din kasing mag kwento sa kanya about that. Kung mismo ako hindi nabigyan ng kasagutan sa mga tanong ko, matagal ko na siyang kinalimutan, matagal ko na ding binaon yung masasayang ala ala namin.”
“Sari what if bumalik siya?,” Tacia asked gently. “kahit anung gawin mo still, she's Miyuki's mom too. Pag nangyari yun hindi mo na mapipigilan ang bugso ng dugo nilang mag ina.”
“Malabo nang mang yari yun. Iniwan niya ako ng wala pasabi, tapos babalik siya. Imposible”
“Well, may point kanaman din. Basta pag mabigat na ang dinadala at kailangan ng bawasan, andito lang ako Sari, makikinig sayo”
Sari smiled faintly, grateful for Tacia’s support. “Thank you, Tacia. It really helps to talk about this.”
Tacia squeezed her hand. “You don’t have to. I’m always here for you, Sari. No matter what, we’ll figure it out together.”
Sari felt a warmth spread through her heart. In that moment, she realized that she didn’t have to face the challenges of motherhood alone.
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MY FIRST AND MY LAST S2 (HAMBEBE AU)
Fanfiction(🐰) and (🐨) A couple deeply in love and committed to building a life together. From the early days of friendship that blossomed into romance, they face life's highs and lows side by side, showing what it means to be partners in every sense.
