"I'm not my name. My name is something I wear, like a shirt. It gets worn. I outgrow it, I change it."
― Jerry Spinelli
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"Naveen! Go down, in a minute we will start the party!" My Mama Anne called me. I went down stairs wearing my pink corset dress, today I will celebrate my sweet 16th birthday.
"My princess! Dalaga ka na talaga. You look wonderful in that dress." She looked at me, wearing a big smile on her face. "Thank you Mama, I love you." And then I hugged her.
I am the only sibling of my mother. My father died when I was 6 years old, well that's another story.
The party goes on, it was good but I'm not totally happy. Someone's missing.
"Hey Naveen! Are you enjoying your party?" Prim uttered. She's my bestfriend. "Of course I'm enjoying it." I replied. "Really huh?! But it seems like you're not enjoying this party of yours. Looks like you're waiting for someone." And then she smirk, she really knows me. I sigh and nodded. She tapped my shoulder and storm out.
I went upstairs, headed back in my room. There's no point on staying at my party. He will not come, again. My Yaya Ising called me, she said my Mama Anne is looking for me but I'm not in the mood to talk to anyone, I only want him.
I get the picture on my cabinet. I smiled.
Him. His smile. His eyes. His voice. His laugh. His warmth. His existence. Him.
But I think it's really official that were totally separated. 'Cause some people are meant to fall in love with each other but not meant to be together.
I will be alright. Just not tonight.
Maybe he will not be my Romeo, and I will not be his Juliet.
I wept. Just for tonight I need to burst this out.
I held my tummy. My baby. "Sorry Aeiou, daddy will not be able to know about you but I promised I will be a good mother. I will be strong enough for you."
Yes, I'm pregnant. And I'm not regretting what we have done, that was the best feeling of my entire life.
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"Slow down baby. You can do it." She nodded. Aww, she really looks like him. His eyes. His smile.
After 6 years, I am doing good. We are here at the park, she wants to learn how to ride a bicycle.
"Baby, Mommy will buy a bottle of water. Stay here, okay?" I asked. "Yes, Mommy."
I went to the nearby store and buy a bottle of water. When I returned, I was surprised and dumbfounded. I saw him, after six years he look more handsome and he's now a man. He was talking to Aeiou. I walked slowly towards to them to hear what they are saying.
"Next time be careful, okay?" That voice, the voice that I will never forget.
"Yes, sir."
Seeing them talking makes me feel complete, I wish this is not a dream 'cause if it's please don't wake me up.
"What is your name pretty lady? You really looked her." He asked.
"My name is Aeiou." My baby said.
And our eyes met, that was breath taking. I can't say any words, I became numb. He was also suprised.
"Meet my Mommy, her name is Naveen." Aeiou uttered. He just nodded.
"Papa! Papa! Buy me a cotton candy!" A pretty child come to him.
"T-this is my daughter. H-her name is Aeiou." He said.
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PS. Aeiou pronounced as 'eyu'
Iya's Message: No to grammar again XD Feel ko kasing mag-sulat ng english ngayon, eh. Thank you sa magbabasa :*
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