[Barkada Series] The Sketch :)

Epilogue (2nd part)

(2nd part)

I woke up early. Kinusot kusot ko ang mata ko and looked at the other side of the bed. She's not there. I slowly got up from bed at naghilamos bago bumaba. Hmmm? What's that smell? Tinungo ko ang kusina and found her cooking. I instantly smiled upon seeing her. I walked silently towards her and hugged her from behind. "Good morning,.. wife." I said and kissed her cheeks.

She chuckled. "Good morning, husband."

I smiled widely and put my head in the arch of her neck. I smelled her scent. She still smells so nice. Just like the old days. "Ang bango mo talaga..' Again, I receive a chuckle from my wife. "Can I have you for breakfast instead?" I asked huskily.

Napatigil ito sa ginagawa. "Viiinn!!" she snapped bago ako hinarap ng namumula. "Ang aga-aga kung anong iniisip mo."

I laughed seeing how red her face is. God! Why is she becoming prettier every second we're together? I pinched her cheeks. "Binibiro lang kita, Cailey... But,... I think it's a better idea." I said and winked at her. Mas namula ito lalo kaya napatawa ako ulit.

Pinalo niya ako sa braso bago itinuloy ang pagluluto. "Tigil-tigilan mo ako, Vin ha?.. Ihanda mo na nga lang ang mesa."

Napapailing na tatawa tawa ako. I married her right after we graduated in college. It's almost four years that we're married. Nagtratrabaho na din ako bilang Junior Executive officer sa isang kompanya na naghahandle ng mga paintings or mga arts ng mga sikat at kilalang artists. Isa na din akong kilalang artist at nakapag-exhibit na din ako with the help of my wife. She's a graduate of Business Management at nagtratrabaho bilang Manager sa isang hotel. Iba man ang kinuha niyang kurso, I still ask for her opinions regarding the artists product o kung may exhibit ako. I trust my wife's words kasi magaling din siya.

Matapos kong ihanda ang mesa ay natapos din naman ito sa pagluluto. I noticed na may iba sa kanya ngayon. She looks so happy and blooming. Nakakapagtaka lang talaga. I know my wife is pretty pero iba ngayon eh. "Is there some good news?" tanong ko pagka-upo namin para kumain. I'm just waaay too curious.

She smiled at me. "Mamaya na. Kain muna tayo, okay?"

I really want to know what's making her smile like that kaya binilisan ko ang pagkain. Muntik pa akong mabulunan dahil sa pagmamadali ko. I was washing the dishes in the sink at nakatayo lang ito sa tabi ko. I told her na ako na maghuhugas since siya naman ang nagluto. Nagsasabon ako ng plato ng bigla itong magsalita.

"I'm pregnant, Vin."

Napatigil ako sa ginagawa at nabitawan ang platong nililinis ko. Did I... Did I just hear it right? My wife.. is p-pregnant? I'm going to be a father? I looked at her side. She looks unconfident while staring at me.

"H-Hindi ka ba,. masaya?" kinakabahang tanong nito.

I pulled her into a kiss and held her so tight. Gusto kong iparamdam sa kanya kung gaano ako kasaya. "I'm the happiest man now. This is a very, very good news. You don't know how much I want to have babies with you." I whispered against her ears then she sobbed. "H-Hey.. Bakit ka umiiyak? May masakit ba? Ano?" kinakabahang tanong ko. Baka masakit ang puson niya. Yung anak namin.

Umiling-iling ito at nginitian ako. "A-Akala ko kasi kanina ayaw mong magkababy tayo."

I brushed her tears away. "Silly. Siyempre, gustong gusto ko. Tahan na, okay? Baka mapano pa kayo ni baby niyan." I said at hinawakan ang tiyan nito. A bump is not yet visible pero iniimagine ko na nandito ang baby namin. "Thank you so much. I love you." I told her.