Love that never fades

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I held his hands and stopped in front our door. I looked at him before going in. Kita ko sa mata niya ang kagustuhan nang makita ang anak namin at isa na rin ang takot. I squeezed his hand and told him it's fine.

Binuksan ko na ang pinto at pumasok. My heart beats fast! Lalo na siguro kay Tecson. I heard the door of my room.

"Mommy!" Jack immediately hugged me and smiled. Nawala ang ngiti niya ng biglang nakita ang kasama ko.

I saw Tecson went near our son slowly. I held Jack's hand for him to stay. Lumuhod si Tecson at hinarap ang anak namin. May mga luha na naman na nagbabadya sa mata ko. I looked up a bit but quickly brought back my eyes to them.

"Who is he, mommy?" Kunot ang noo ni Jack na tanong sa akin pero hindi binabaling ang mata sa akin. Jack is looking on his hand. Hinawakan iyon ni Tecson at tinititigan.

"H-he is your f-father, Jack.." I stuttered.

Narinig ko ang mabilis na iyak ni Jack at yakap niya sa ama. Fuck, this hurt my heart so much.

"Daddy!" Jack shouted but still crying. Kita ko ang pagpalo niya sa mga balikat ng ama.

"Don't cry, I'm here now.." Tecson said. Hindi ko mapigilan ang pagtulo ng mga luha ko. I still can't believe about this! They have met each other!

"Daddy.. I love you.." Jack cried on Tecson's shoulder. Bahagya akong nagulat dahil sa sinabi niya.

"I love you too.. you should rest now.." Tecson told him.

"But daddy. I want to talk to you for long!" Rinig pa rin ang iyak ni Jack. I smiled. Hinawakan ko na ang kamay ni Jack para kumawala sa yakap.

"Let's just talk tomorrow.. I will sleep with you." My eyes widened with what he said. Dito siya matutulog? Napatingin sa akin si Tecson dahil doon. Tumango nalang siya at sinamahan na ang anak sa kwarto.

Sumunod na ako sa kwarto at tinignan sila. Tecson is now sitting beside our son. They are still talking to each other. Umiiyak rin si Jack hanggang ngayon. My eyes went weak. Dumiretso na ako sa banyo para maligo at maghanda na para matulog.

I went out the bathroom and looked at the mirror. I'm always so conscious when it comes to my body. Jack is already sleeping. I felt Tecson hugged me from my back. I pouted when I also felt his breaths on my neck. Paano ko ba 'to sisimulan?

"Thank you.." I heard him whispered while his attention is still on my neck.

"For what?" I think I knew it but still I want to hear it.

I felt him kissed my neck, "For our son.."

I chuckled, "What? He came from you tho." I was trying to make him laugh.

He chuckled a bit, "I mean, for bringing him in this world.. You have been a great mom huh, but I think he really looks like me.."

I pouted, "Mayroon din naman ako ah!" Narinig ko ang pagtawa niya don. Damn, even his laughs!

"Of course.." He chuckled.

"I'm sorry.." Now, I looked at him on the mirror at ganoon din siya. He rested his chin on my shoulder. I pouted because of his height!

"Hmm?" Uminit ang pisngi ko dahil doon.

"For keeping him from you. I was pregnant that day when we, you know, broke up." Tinignan ko muli siya.

"I didn't consider that as a break up, though.." He told me. Napairap ako dahil doon. Fine!

"We decided to go to america that day. My kuya was very responsible on me, especially the day when I gave birth of our son. I got a simple work there for almost eight years.." Now, I felt hurt. Naalala ko ang mga panahon na nagtatrabaho ako para sa anak. Money isn't easy to get or to catch.

"You should tell your brother to sing on our wedding. He has great voice." He told me while trying to hold my hand. I reached for his hand and turned to him.

"What?" I was shocked and a little bit happy.

"I will marry you. Matagal ko nang balak na pakasalan ka kung alam mo lang." He said while my hand is on his lips.

We stayed quiet for a long time and felt something. My jaw dropped when he put a ring on my finger. I felt happiness, hurt, and I even felt being a winner on life! Tumulo ang mga luha ko mula sa mata.

"I love you, Ry. Hindi ako mapapagod na mahalin ka. Thank you for being my admirer back then. But still I would admire you though.." He said and chuckled a bit. Hinalikan niya ang kamay ko habang nakatingin sa akin.

"I love you too.. it's always you, walang nagbago at walang magbabago.." I glared at him and smiled. I saw hurt on his face. He's so soft.

"Before its my passion. Now, I think you are part of my passion. Hindi ko naman magugustuhan ang mga bagay kung wala ka. You have been my inspiration and motivation back then." He told me while wiping my tears. I initiate the hug. Niyakap niya rin ako at nakatingin kami sa gawi ng aming anak.

I'm so proud of what we have done. Kahit man magkalayo naming tinahak ang mga pagsubok noon ay nagtagumpay pa rin. Now, I promise that we are going to take challenges together, with a great inspiration in life, our son. I smiled when I remembered days back then when we were just sweet lovers. Now, we have already faced consequences in life and even got a gift from above.

"I think we should bring our son to work tomorrow." He told me while caressing my forehead.

"Yeah, he would definitely love that. He loves taking photos like you." I pouted. Oo na, sakaniya na lahat.

He chuckled, "I think we should make a model one soon, like you." Namula ang pisngi ko doon. Damn, Tecson!

"A-ano?" I stuttered because of his idea! Damn!

"A girl. I would like a daughter. How about you?" He told me while looking at our son.

"Yeah, I think a girl one soon." I told him without any hesitations.

Umupo na kami katabi ang anak. We decided to sleep for now and continue everything tomorrow. He held my hand. Nakayap ako sa anak dahilan kung bakit ang kamay ko ay nasa kabilang side. Inayos niya ang buhok ni Jack para mas maayos at makatanggap ng hangin. Humiga na siya at napatingin sa akin. He kissed our son's forehead and turned to me.

"Goodnight. I love you.." He kissed me and decided to sleep.

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