"Hey love. Andito na ko." He entered through the kitchen door. He normally doesn't do this unless I'm in the kitchen or he brought home a surprise.
"Hi." I kissed him. I will never get tired of the taste of his lips and the feeling of it gently biting mine. "Namiss mo ko no?" I said as I broke it off because I wasn't done cooking.
"Oo naman. Lagi kita namimiss. Wala pang 1 second na nagkakahiwalay tayo namimiss na kita." He hugged me from behind and peppered my nape with gentle lip grazes.
"Bakit sa likod ka dumaan?" I asked him as I held his hand that was wrapped around my waist while my other hand was busy with the spatula.
"Nakita ko kasi nagluluto ka. And, may surprise ako sa kids." He kissed me again. "At siyempre may surprise din ako sayo."
Nine years ago, I wouldn't have thought that we'd be in this situation. Nine years ago, I almost gave up on us. Nine years ago, I was running away from our problems. And yet, here we are.
"Dad! You're home!!" Thirdy came running towards his dad.
"Daddy!!" Charmaine followed suit. He hugged them then lifted them both.
"How are my favorite twins doing?" He kissed both kids then lifted them both in separate arms.
"Bati na kami ni Cee." Thirdy said.
"Yup. Bati na kami daddy. Sorry nag-away kami kanina before school." My little baby hugged her dad tighter.
"Sabi nga ni mommy niyo bati na kayo kaya may gift ako." My two kids were ecstatic. They waited for their dad to return before pouncing on him again because of his gift. They were both really thankful before grabbing their new toys and heading back up to their room.
I am happy. All the doubt I had, all the insecurities I had were gone. In reality, I allowed my grief to consume me. I wanted to find fault in our relationship. I was waiting for it to end like everyone else's story. But, it didn't. Because, in the end, he loved me more even when I was at my worst.
I never knew what ran into his head that time. I never knew what runs in his head everytime he remembers it. All I know is that we never had the same problem conceiving Sebastian.
"Asan si bunso?" He asked.
"Kasama si tita Coleen and tito Mike niya sa taas. I guess they want a baby na din soon."
"So may time tayo?" He smirked as he hugged me again from behind.
"Mamaya marami tayong time." I smirked then kissed him again. God, I love him.
ACKNOWLEGEMENTS
I would like to thank a few people who made this book possible.
First, I'd like to thank Ate Kat and Ate Ian for allowing me to join the second season of AMACon.
Second, I'd like to thank my prompter Mel, for giving me a wonderful writing prompt even though I don't know if I did justice to it.
Third, I'd like to thank Aira for beta-reading my works and for helping me come up with a wonderful title. And, for Ate Meg because of her undying support.
Fourth, I'd like to thank Richard Faulkerson Jr. and Nicomaine Mendoza for being inspirations to thousands of wonderful stories.
Fifth, I'd like to thank my family for everything.
Lastly, I'd like to thank God for the semi-talent he gave me and letting me share it to the world.
