MORE THAN A MOUTHFUL

Chapter 16- Prachtige Momenten

Dione06, I dedicate this chapter to you. I hope you enjoy reading my novels.

MEI'S POV

(24 weeks pregnant)

My emotions were crazy. I would rollercoaster between the heights of happiness, depths of anxiety attacks and fear, crying no matter what. I'm sure my husband thought I had lost it. I was pretty unstable. I have to endure the pain in my back, ankles and calves especially if I am asleep and don't change position for a while.

Nagsimula na ring lumitaw ang stretch marks sa magkabilang breasts and right side ng tiyan ko so I have to use stretch mark cream to try and keep them under control.

I also missed being able to sleep on my stomach or have a glass of wine without feeling terror or guilt. My cravings weren't too bad. I just ate a lot. So, no wonder na higit pa akong nag-gain ng weight.

I was forced to replace my clothes with larger sizes. I start getting disappointed with what I look like now. Tuwing humaharap ako sa full length mirror, napapailing at napapabuntong-hininga ako. Ang taba-taba ko na! Kahit pa laging sinasabi ni Henry na sèxy pa rin ako, kita ko sa salamin ang katotohanan. Lumobo ako!

"Henry, I think my tummy is bigger than normal. I'm 6 months pregnant pero mukhang pang-walong buwan na ito! See? Mukhang lobo na malapit nang pumutok!"
Nag-aalburuto akong pumasok sa studio niya. Pagkagaling ko ng trabaho, dumiretso ako sa kuwarto namin para magbihis. At nang mapatingin ako sa salamin, nakita kong bumilog ako. Mula mukha, mga braso, mga binti, lalo na ang aking tiyan.

Agad na tumayo ang asawa ko sa black leather chair niya at nilapitan ako. Hinagod niya ako ng tingin mula ulo hanggang paa then nagtagal sa tiyan ko ang titig niya.

"No, Pocky. I think it is still the normal size."

"Talaga?"

"Yes. May nakikita akong mga buntis na mas malaki pa ang tiyan sayo. And believe me, you're still alluring."

He pulled me closer to him and he wrapped his arm around my shoulder. Naupo kami sa couch na pangdalawahan na nasa loob ng studio niya. He buried his face on my neck and he hummed the tune of '5 Little Monkeys.'

"Henry, wala sa ulo o kaya'y leeg ko si baby. Kapag kinantahan mo ito, dapat ilapit mo ang bibig mo sa tiyan ko para marinig ka."

"It's okay, Mei Ann. I'm singing close to your microphones so baby could here."

"What microphones?"

"Your ears."
Napailing ako sa tinuran niya.
He then rubbed my belly passionately. Nakangiti siya habang ginagawa iyon.

"Why are you smiling like that? Haven't you seen a pregnant woman gaining some weight before?"

"Of course not. You still look the same."
He's trying to hold down his laughter. He's lying. I know he only wants me to feel better kaya binobola niya ako.