The Virgin Mother ✔

Happy Birthday

"Happy birthday, mommy!" I woke up to the voice of Angelo greeting me. He planted sweet little kisses on my face while I'm trying to open my eyes.

Pagbukas ng mata ko, nakangisi si Angelo at nakatayo sa tabi niya si Ivo na may hawak na cake. Si daddy rin ay naroon, siya ang nagsindi sa nagiisang kandila na nasa gitna ng cake. Napangiti ako.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" The boys all greeted.

"Come on, get up now, little girl! Let's eat this cake. Ivo baked this, Elo and I decorated it." Dad proudly said. Ivo and Angelo were smiling.

Hindi sila nabigo at napabangon nila ako sa kama. Ang sarap ng pagkakatulog ko eh!

While eating, Daddy asked me if I have plans. I said yes, since Mon took care of everything.

"Okay.. we could still celebrate some other time. At least, alam kong hindi ka masyadong nakatuon sa trabaho. I already told you to balance work and play, right?" Dad smiled. I rolled my eyes and smirked.

"I know daddy."

"Make sure, Enzo, that this girl won't be too overworked ha?" Kinausap niya si Ivo.

"Dad, Ivo's working harder than me!" We all laughed when I said it.

"Kaya kayo nagkakasundo eh!" Sagot ni daddy.

Tahimik lang si Angelo na kumakain ng isang slice ng cake. And finally, the little boy spoke. "Sarap po cake daddy! Ano po tawag dito?"

"Blueberry Cheesecake, Angelo. This is mommy's favorite." Ivo looked at me then smiled.

"Pwede po tayo gumawa sa susunod ulit?" Tanong uli ni Angelo.

"Oo naman." Ivo smiled and patted Angelo's head.

Marnie came back from England after two months. Engaged with a British man who's two years older than her.

Cass came back from Singapore with her mother after a month.

I knew all of those through our group chat in Viber. Cass came back just today, and Marnie yesterday. Wala pa akong sinasabi sa kanila tungkol kay Ivo.

"Oh my god! I missed you so much! Happy birthday!" Marnie squealed and pulled me into a hug as soon as she met me inside the bar. Nakaupo ako sa isang bar stool, just outside the room which was reserved by Raymond. Inabot si Marnie ang isang box sa akin, I suppose this is a gift from her.

At first, Ivo disliked the thought of us celebrating my birthday in a bar. Pero pag si Raymond ang nagsabi, everything's special and very VIP-ish. Wala rin namang nagawa si Ivo at napapayag talaga siya ni Raymond dahil sabi niya ay minsan lang naman 'to.

"I missed you too, Marnie! Kumusta naman?" I said joyfully.

"Ito, I'm more than happy with Harry. He's such a good man!" She said as her eyes twinkled.

"I see, you're blooming than ever! Pero dati, you hate guys so much dahil user sila. And now, you're engaged too!"

"Teka.. too? Sino pa bang engaged?" Her eyes widened.

"Hon. Sorry, I had to finish some papers in the office. Kanina ka pa? Hindi tuloy tayo nakapag-sabay. Happy birthday, love." Ivo kissed me in my cheek, not aware that I was talking to Marnie.

My friend, covered her mouth in shock and disbelief. "Oh.. my.. gosh?!"

I smiled and showed her my ring. Finally, napansin na ni Ivo si Marnie na grabeng makapag-react ngayon.