"Ayan na nga ba ang sinasabi ko," Sambit ni Iyana habang naglalakad paalis at pabalik habang nakaupo naman ako sa counter pinapanood siyang ganoon.
Nasa school naman si Ciella, ang naghatid si Mauri at dumiretso na siya sa hospital para mag duty.
"Baby number two, Pearl," Iyana pouted while looking at the four pregnancy test. Lahat ay dalawang linya.
Even the cheapest PT says I'm pregnant.
"Nagtanong lang naman ako kung nadiligan ka na. Tinotoo mo naman, bes," Sambit niya.
Natawa naman ako sa reaction niya.
"Tumigil ka nga. Sakit na ng tiyan ko rito kakatawa," Ani ko. Nabigla naman ako sa ginawa niya, nilagay niya ang palad niya sa tiyan ko.
"May baby dito, Pearl. Paano yan?" She asked with her hopeful and concerned eyes.
"Hindi naman sa ayaw kong magka-baby kayo ulit ni Mauricio at magkaroon ng kapatid si Ciella..." she caressed my tummy, "Ang inaalala ko lang, paano ka ooperahan? Buntis ka?"
My world began to crumble as soon as her words came out of her mind.
"Bahala na. Ang mahalaga mabuhay itong baby namin," I replied.
Napabuntong-hininga naman si Iyana.
"Kailan mo sasabihin kay Mauricio?" Tanong niya sa akin.
Bumaba naman ako ng counter at naglakad papuntang refrigerator para kumuha ng gatas.
My cravings were unpredictable lately.
I'm craving for a milk and a Dubai Strawberry Pistachio Cup...
Saan ba makakabili niyan?
"Walang gatas?" I asked.
Narinig ko naman ang paghagikhik niya. "Nakuha mo pang tanungin niyan kaysa sagutin mo ang tanong ko."
"Ano bang tanong mo?" Tanong ko ulit habang nagbubukas ng fridge. I heard her sigh dramatically, and we both laughed.
"Sorry. I was busy kasi."
"Busy maghanap ng gatas? Grabe 'yang cravings mo, juntis!" She teased, crossing her arms.
Napapailing na lang ako
"Pero seryoso, kailan mo sasabihin kay Mauricio?"
Napahinto ako saglit. My fingers hovered over my phone, contemplating.
Alam kong hindi ko na dapat patagalin pa, pero may part sa'kin na gusto pang i-enjoy 'yung moment ng lihim na ako lang ang may alam at si Iyana.
"I... I don't know. Ayokong biglain. Siguro mamaya?" I answered, forcing a smile. Before I could second-guess myself, I dialed his number.
After a few rings, sinagot niya. His happy tone instantly made me feel better.
"Hey, love," he greeted. I could hear the faint sounds of a hospital in the background, the shuffle of feet, and doctors greeting him.
Napatingin ako kay Iyana, she was giggling. Inirapan ko siya, but she just winked.
"Susunduin mo si Ciella. Pwedeng daan kayo ng grocery? Bili ka ng gatas, please?" I asked.
"Yes, love. Ano pang gusto mong bilhin ko?" He asked attentively. His voice was warm and always filled with care.
"Um... strawberries pero gusto ko kasi fresh. Punta tayo Baguio bukas? Tamang tama, walang pasok si Ciella."
Kitang-kita ko naman ang mapang-asar na titig ni Iyana. I ignored her.
"Alright. I'll check some hotels later. Wala ka na bang kailangan?" Mauricio asked, making sure.
YOU ARE READING
Love, Pearl
Algemene fictiePEARLS & SCARLET HEARTS Pearl Vergara diagnosed with a serious heart condition-but nothing prepares her for the surprise when her ex-boyfriend, Mauricio Cervantes, who's now a respected cardiologist, is assigned to be her doctor.
