DISCLAIMER: The actions of the characters in this story do not reflect the actions of the real personalities. So please huwag dibdibin masyado.
"Please Ara, please. Isang feature lang talaga. It could really help me," Ina begged.
"Ins, I would really love to help but I still need Thomas' approval. He'll be here in a bit. Sinundo niya lang yung panganay namin. Don't worry I will help you," I told her.
Ina Ongsiako, a dear old friend of mine and my husband's, is a former DLSU courtside reporter. If you are wondering why she's here, well, she's trying to convince me about something.
"You think papayag si Thomas?" she asked.
"I think so naman. You will take care of us naman siguro diba," I said.
"Of course naman, Ara. I just really need a big feature so my career could finally move forward. I'm a bit struggling since I quit law school. I am trying to prove to my parents that I can excel in something that I love," she said.
"Kaya mo yan. Ikaw pa ba, basta galing La Salle, iba ang galing," I pepped talked.
I heard a car pull up and I am pretty sure it's my husband and our first born. By the way, Tyrone is finally in school. He's in the kinder class and the kuya is very much excited.
A few moments later, Tyrone came in running to me.
"Hey Babe!" I greeted my son as he tackled me for a hug and a kiss. "How's school?"
"School is great, Babe," he said and then Thomas came in with Tyrone's bag and lunchbox in his hands. Elena took Tyrone's things from Thomas and brought it to the kitchen.
"Kuya, show Mommy," Thomas instructed and the big boy beamed at me. He raised his two hands and showed me the back of them.
I saw two stars inked on each hand. I smiled proudly as I realized what those stars mean.
"Well, someone did well in school. What are those for?" I asked with a smile.
"This one is for best in coloring... this one is for best in math... this is best in english... and most energetic," Tyrone proudly explained. Medyo natawa ako sa most energetic. Translation kasi nun pinakamakulit.
"Wow," I pulled my boy into a hug and immediately broke it. "Mommy's so proud."
Tyrone flashed his almost Thomas-like 500-megawatt smile. Habang lumalaki tong si Tyrone nagiging kamukha na lalo si Thomas.
"Ina?" I heard Thomas. I think he already noticed our visitor.
"Yep that's me," Ina replied and stood from her seat. "Hello, Thomas."
After a few greetings, Thomas joined me and Ina here in the living room while Tyrone was assisted by Elena to change upstairs.
"What brought you here?" Thomas asked. He was seated beside me on the long couch while we face Ina on the single couch.
Ina took a deep breath and looked at me before she started her presentation to Thomas. I gave her an encouraging smile and she started.
"As you know, Thomas, I quitted law school to continue my passion in media and the like. So currently I am working in a lifestyle magazine company. I am trying to make a name for myself in this industry and my boss challenged me to make a 7-page spread feature for our next month's issue," Ina started.
"Uh-haaa, and we can help by?" Thomas continued.
"Pwede bang kayo na lang ang i-feature ko?" Ina hesitated. "Well, you guys are all over the news. Since Ara came home and played for the national team, and, you being so successful in the business world. You shocked everyone when you announced your secret wedding and your first child and then you had twins. Your story is so inspiring. You're like the new Team Kramer, your own Team Torres. Okay lang ba?"
