La Vie en Rose

Chapter 105

GENERAL

Alicia has become increasingly busy managing the affairs of their town, but she remains committed to fulfilling her responsibilities as Resia's fiancée and as a loving mother to Ana.  Despite her demanding schedule, she ensures that she gives her family the attention and care they deserve. Hindi naman niya kinakalimutan ang pangakong iyon kay resia. 

The hospital she has been overseeing is almost complete, as is the new market they are building for the community. In just a few more weeks, these projects will be ready to serve the people, providing much-needed healthcare services and a thriving space for commerce.  Ito ang isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit mahal siya ng kaniyang mga kababayan. Tinutupad niya ang kaniyang nasimulan. Alicia has already started purchasing the necessary equipment and supplies for the hospital to ensure it is fully functional upon opening.

Understanding that the town's budget is limited, Alicia made a conscious effort not to rely entirely on public funds for these expenses. Instead, she has been willing to use her own money to supplement the needs of these projects. Hindi siya nanghihinayang na gumastos kung alam naman niyang makakatulong siya. Her dedication to the well-being of her constituents is evident in her selfless acts, reflecting her deep commitment to improving the lives of those in her community.

Kamakailan nga lamang ay bumili at nagpamigay sya ng aircon sa classrooms ng mga kinder, naaawa kasi siya sa mga ito dahil init na init habang nag aaral.

Mas lalo siyang minahal ng kaniyang mga kababayan at dahil din sa kaniya ay mas umuunlad na ang kanilang bayan.

Sinara ni alicia ang isang white envelope at nilapat ang kaniyang likuran sa kaniyang swivel chair. Napagod sya ngayong araw dahil sa pag iikot niya upang masiguro na naglilinis ang mga tao. Magmula nang siya ang maupo, hindi na nakikitaan ng mga basura ang bawat daan. 

Kinuha na niya ang kaniyang bag at lumabas na ng kaniyang office. May pupuntahan pa silang dalawa ni resia. Ang gender party reveal ni phoebe. 

When she arrived home, she saw Resia and Ana by the swimming pool area. Ana was sitting comfortably in a colorful floater, her tiny hands playfully splashing the water, while Resia gently pushed the floater with a soft, affectionate smile on her face. The sight was both heartwarming and serene. In that moment, it felt as though all of Alicia's exhaustion melted away.

There was something truly special about coming home to the people she loved most—her fiancée and their daughter—laughing and bonding so naturally. The pool sparkled under the sun, the gentle ripples reflecting the joy of the little family. Alicia couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of peace and gratitude. After a long and tiring day, moments like these reminded her of what truly mattered— love, family, and the simple joys of togetherness.

"Ma-mi!" It was ana. Napa tawa naman siya dahil sa pagtawag sa kaniya ng kanilang anak. 

9 months pa lang si ana pero bahagyang nakakabuo na ito ng mga salita, dede, mama, mami and no.

Binibigyan kasi nila ng oras si ana na turuan ng mga basic words, bukod pa doon palagi nila itong kinakausap. Kaya siguro madali din nadevelop ang pagsasalita nito.

"Hi baby ko! Nag eenjoy ka kasama si mama resia?" Nakangiti niyang tanong habang kumakaway sya dito. Tinitigan naman niya si resia bago siya nag flying kiss dito.

"Ahon na kayo maya-maya, mama resia. Gender party reveal ni phoebe ha."Paalala niya bago ngumiti. 

Nagpaalam muna sya kay resia na pupunta sya sa kanilang kwarto upang makapag asikaso na siya. Ngunit bago yun, hinanda nya na muna ang damit ni resia, matapos noon ay tumungo siya sa kwarto ni ana upang ihanda rin ang isusuot nito. Nang maging okay na ang damit ng dalawa, sarili naman niya ang kaniyang inasikaso.