The Illiterate Wife ✔

TIW 22

Rod

"Hon!" I caught her attention by shouting out loud. How I love this fam. I made a lot of adjustments with my life today. Karell wasn't much of a housewife just like her but I had to accept the fact that I already chose this family.

"Yes baby?" Itong si misis talaga, ang lambing lambing pa rin kahit kailan kaya ko siya patuloy na minamahal kahit na iba ang pag-aalaga niya kumpara kay Kri- why am I even comparing? Kahit kailan hindi nabawasan ang pagmamahal ko kay Karell in fact, I'm loving her more each and every day. Siya lang ang babaeng minahal ko ng sobra sobra.

"I still can't believe it, we went this far. I love you." Nilambing ko siya hanggang sa naramdaman ko ang pag yakap niya pabalik sa akin.

"Aww. How sweet of you. I love you too!"

"Mom! Dad! Group hug!" We laughed as our son, Eric, came running with his arms wide open.

After that sweet family scene, naghanda na kami para sa pagpunta sa isang restaurant. Well, it's been five years since that happened and today marks the 6th.

Six long years that I felt genuine happiness. Our son made it, he survived the operation and I've got my supportive wife. I had to make sacrifices kasama na doon ang buhay ko dati.

That includes my mom, Clark, Christina, and Kristin. My family before but did I really see them as a family?

Hindi ko alam ang mararamdaman ko sa gayong maraming nawala sa akin pero Karell and Eric had been my strength since then. They keep me occupied and busy kaya hindi ko na magawang mag-isip ng iba pang bagay.

Too much to worry. For now, we need to celebrate for the 6th year of the successful operation of my son. I have my family and a new home.

"Are you all set?" Matapos ang ilang segundo ay nakita ko ng pababa ang aking mag-ina. She looks very much alike with our son, I think.

"Yes daddy. Mom, come on." Mabilis na sagot naman ni Eric sabay hila kay Karell, looking at them I cannot wish for anything more. Karell looks stunning with her bodycon maroon above the knee dress and Eric looks very handsome with his polo and trousers.

We decided to go to a restaurant called Klark Steak and Grill. How odd I suppose? Kristin and Clark. Why does it seems like I'm missing out a very big puzzle.

I never looked for them, hinaharang ng aking ina lahat ng ginagawa kong hakbang para mahanap si Clark. Si Clark at ang aking ina lang ang importante sa akin. But even though I use all my resources, mahirap talagang hanapin ang ayaw mag pahanap.

"Babe, eyes on the road please." Napabalik ako sa realidad ko ngayon. I just smiled as we went through the road heading for the new opened restaurant. We headed out the car as soon as I found a parking space.

Hapit ko sa bewang ang aking asawa habang hawak ko ang kamay ng aking anak.

"Good afternoon madame and sire, table for 3?"

"Are you blind? Kita mong tatlo kami and your gonna ask that stupid question?" I hushed Karell before everything gets worse. This is the attitude that didn't change with Karell which I do not approve. Naririnig ng anak namin lahat ng sinasabi niya at minsan ng inugali ni Eric sa paaralan. We talked about this a couple of times.

"Ah I'm sorry. Yes, table for 3." Nakita ko ang pag-irap ni Karell sa babae na hindi binigyang pansin ng empleyado. Another crew came into the view and escorted us to our table.

As we took our seat, the menu was already at the table. Habang namimili kami ng kakain, I spoke with my wife.

"Karell, you shouldn't have done that. Eric was there."

"Okay, I'm sorry. It won't happen again."

There. End of discussion, as it was before. Habang iniisa isa ko ang mga pagkain sa menu, hindi ko mapigilang isipin na parehas ito sa mga niluluto ni Kristin dati sa bahay. Agad kong inalis ang aking iniisip. Impossible. She was just a nobody.

We ordered a lot of dishes for this early dinner, after all it was a celebration for our family. The place reminds me of my home before, the designs and color were pretty much alike. Baka nagkataon lang.

Karell was busy with her phone while our son was busy checking out the place.

"Daddy, it's pretty in here. I guess the owner is pretty too." I smiled at my son. We do have a resemblance however it is not that easily seen compared to Clark. Agad ko nanamang inialis sa aking isipan ang pamilya ko dati. I just miss Clark, that's all.

"What if the owner was a man?" Nag tanong na lamang ako sa anak ko para malibang siya habang nag-aantay.

"Then a pretty man!" We both shared a laugh.

Karell was pretty much on her phone and she didn't bother to join the conversation which was of course fine with me baka may importante lang itong ginagawa.

All of the customers attention was set in front when a speaker suddenly popped up and welcomed everybody.

"Good day ladies and gentlemen, thank you for dining with us. It is a pleasure to see a lot of faces inside the hall. The owner of Klark is sending her regards with everyone. Thank you so much, we hope for satisfaction."

Agad namang nagsipalakpakan ang mga tao sa paligid at bumalik sa pakikipag-usap sa kanilang mga kasama. I was busy scanning around until I saw a familiar set of eyes seated two tables away in front of us...

Clark? My son?

Is it really him? Just to confirm what I saw, I was planning to walk towards the table but unfortunately, our food was served. Habang ibinababa ng server ang pagkain at binabangit ang pangalan ng mga putahe, hindi ko inalis ang tingin ko sa batang lalake na tingin ko ay nasa 12-13 ang taon na nakita ko not until the server called our attention.

"Madame and sire, please enjoy your food. The owner will come and join everyone shortly." We muttered our thanks and the server went away. I must be stressed, impossibleng si Clark ang bata na ngayon ay wala na sa kinauupuan nito kanina. It really looks like him, his eyes. 6 years had passed and I bet 12 years old na ang anak ko ngayon.

Diners were eating with minimal chitchats being heard around.

"Ang sarap naman dito hon. I really love their food, it tastes so delicious." I smiled at my love and wiped her lips.

"I agree with mom, dad. Balik po tayo dito please?" Pati ang anak ko ay nasarapan sa luto dito. Karell never cooked food that tasted very delicious like Kri- okay stop.

"Of course we will." I must say masarap magluto ang chef nila, tansyang tansya nito ang rekado sa pagkain.

Our food was suddenly interrupted by a very familiar voice of a child. One of the sweetest voice I heard.

"Hello, good day. Excuse me for interrupting your dining experience with us. May I ask, is the food to your liking?"

As soon as I raised my head to see who was speaking, I was suddenly stunned.

Hindi ako pwedeng magkamali ngayon, standing in front of us...

It is Clark my son!

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