Instant Mommy

Chapter 20

Mariin kong ipinikit ang mata ko ng tumama ang sinag ng araw sa mukha ko. Marahan kong iginalaw ang braso ko para tumayo ng maramdaman ko ang mabigat na bagay sa baywang ko. Mabilis kong iminulat ang mata ko ng maramdaman ko ang paghigpit niyon sa akin.

The moment I opened my eyes, the realization hit me. I wasn't in my room. Suddenly, memories of last night came flooding back. I could almost feel the blood rushing to my cheek when he gently pulled me close.

Jacob.

His arm was lazily draped over my waist, his breathing steady against my shoulder. I could almost feel the warmth of his broad chest against my bare back.

Bumaba ang tingin ko sa sarili ko, ngayon ko lang napansin na nakasuot na ako ng spaghetti strap na pantulog.

Marahan akong umupo para tanggalin ang braso niya sa akin. Bahagya pa akong tumigil sa paggalaw ng mas humigpit ang yakap niya sa baywang ko. Tinitigan ko ang mukha niya ng mariing pumikit ang mata niya. Akala ko magigising na siya.

Mukhang wala pa siyang balak gumising at pakawalan ang baywang ko kaya umayos na lang ako ng higa sa tabi niya at tumagilid para harapin ang mukha niya.

I pursed my lips into thin lines when I got to see the full view of his face. He was sleeping peacefully. Looking at him sleeping beside me reminded me of how I used to freeze in fear because of how grumpy he was as a boss.

Laging magkasalubong ang kilay tuwing naglalakad sa corridor at nakataas ang boses kapag kausap ang assisstant niya. Amiarah and I used to talk shit about him all the time!

Tinitigan ko ang maamong mukha ni Jacob. Jayden really got his look from his dad. He would probably grow up looking just like his dad. His eyes, his lips, even his smile. 

Jayden got his nose from someone else, though. I could feel my eyes twitch at that thought.

Now, I wonder what Jayden's mom looks like because I'm sure he got it from her.

"Did you get tired of staring at your boyfriend's handsome face?" I almost rolled my eyes when Jacob opened his eyes, that smug look already plastered on his face.

"Assuming," pabiro kong tinakpan ang mata niya. He just chuckled, holding my wrist to move my hand away from his eyes.

"What's with the look on your face, baby. Are you okay?" He asked softly as he brushed my hair away from my face, his fingers slowly tucked a few strands behind my ear.

Ipinikit ko ang mata ko nang inilapit niya ang labi niya sa noo ko. I felt his warm breath as his lips pressed softly against my forehead. A small smile slowly formed on my lips.

He sighed in contentment when he pulled away, his thumb lazily tracing my cheek.

"Good morning," bahagyang pumikit ang mata niya ng haplusin ko ang buhok niya.

"Good morning indeed, beautiful." His voice was still husky from sleep, and I hated how it made my stomach flutter.

"You okay? You seemed deep in thought earlier?" I could feel his eyes lingering on me like he was trying to read through me.

Umiling ako ng bahagya. Now I feel guilty for thinking about Jayden's mom. I was just wondering.

"Iniisip ko lang kung magiging kamukha mo si Jayden paglaki niya." It's half true, I was really thinking if Jayden would grow up looking just like Jacob.

"Oh he will," he smirked proudly. "He is a Madrigal after all."

There it is. That tone. That mayabang tone of his!