Love that never fades

18

"I can't wait to see papa and mama!" Masayang sabi ni Jack nang makababa na kami ng eroplano. I chuckled. He was trying to point out his grand parents.

Bumaba na rin kasabay namin sila Julia. She was holding kuya's arm. We decided to eat first before going home.

Pumasok kami sa isang kainan sa airport. Jack pointed out a noodle but I told him to eat rice dahil sa haba ng byahe. He immediately put his hand away when he touched something hot.

"Jack!" Inagaw ko ang kamay niya at hinipan ito. I saw him smile at me. I pouted. I can see Tecson by that smile. I smiled at him and touched his face. Nagsimula na siya kumain ng rice and noodles.

We went home early. Hindi na muna kami namasyal dahil gusto muna naming magpahinga.

"Bakit? Dahil ganito ay papayag na ako? Hindi na, Travis.." I heard Julia's voice. Mukhang nag aaway sila.

Dinala ko sa kwarto si Jack. I quickly closed the door. Nakita ko na nakanguso sa akin si Jack.

"Are they fighting, mommy?" My eyes widened with what he said.

"No, baby. They are just talking with loud voice.." Sinabi ko sa anak ko para lang mapakalma siya. He doesn't want people to fight. He's soft.

Nakatulog na si Jack pagkatapos ng ilang oras. I heard the door. Bumungad sa akin si Julia. She went near me and hugged me.

"Mauna na ako, Ry. Bukas magkita nalang tayo para sa work mo.." she smiled genuinely kahit bakas sakaniya na hindi siya okay.

"Are you okay? Mukhang nag away kayo kanina ni kuya.." I stood up and finally faced her.

Tumango siya at umiwas ng tingin, "Oo naman! Sige na mauna na ako.. take care." She kissed my cheek and waved.

Habang tulog si Jack ay inayos ko na ang gamit para bukas. Mag gagabi na rin kaya maghahanda na ako. I looked myself at the mirror. Mas humubog ang katawan ko at tumangkad. I even look more mature now. Kahit na nanganak ako ay minaintain ko pa rin ang katawan ko. My skin also glew more.

I woke up early to get ready. Maaga ring nagising si Jack dahil ang haba ng tulog niya kahapon. Julia also arrived early to take care of Jack. I thanked her for that dahil walang magbabantay kay Jack ngayon. I am now wearing a simple fitted strapless dress. Hanggang taas ng tuhod ko iyon. I also curled my hair. Nilagay ko ang ibang buhok sa kabilang balikat.

"Omg, you look like someone! I don't know if you know her though. From Kpop industry siya.." I heard Julia said. Tumawa na lamang ako at umiling.

I did not put make ups, only a bit of lip tint. Kinuha ko na ang bag ko at niyakap si Jack. He was busy playing! Binilan ko siya ng camera and he's just addicted now on taking photos! Napailing ako. I went in my car and start driving. Nag waze ako kung saan yong company na sinasabi ni Julia.

"TJC Photography Inc." I whispered while typing the exact address.

Mayroon daw na shoot about sa women's right and Julia was given an offer but it's not her passion so she offered it to me. Siguro ay nasabi niya na iyon sa company kasi they already emailed me. Napatingin ako sa harap ng building. It was big and modern. Bumaba na ako at pumasok doon.