Chasing Wild Redamancy

CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE

CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE

Pupa

I was awaken by the muffled voices downstairs. Sa pagmulat ng mata ay agad kong kinapa ang tiyan, I mindlessly looked at my legs while I almost puke in nervousness.

Nakahinga ako ng maluwag ng walang bakas ng kahit ano roon. I planned to visit my OB today, nababahala na ako sa cramps ng aking tiyan, it's better to be safe than sorry.

I did my routine before I went downstair, ganoon na lamang ang aking pagkabigla ng madatnan ang babaeng kausap ni Tita Venice. Natigil ang paa sa pag hakbang at nanlaki ang mata.

"M-Mommy..."

Nilingon nila ako at natigil sa masisid na pinag uusapan. Ngumiti sa akin si Tita Venice bago tumayo

"Surprise!" aniya bago bahagya pang itaas ang braso.

Ngunit hindi ako nakapag bigay ng reaksyon dahil sa pagkabigla. Mommy slowly rose from her seat and turned to me. She's still wearing her Airport outfit and jetlag was evident on her face.

Hindi ko alam kung ano ang mararamdaman, should I feel guilt? Kasi wala dapat kami sa ganitong sitwasyon kung hindi dahil sa mga naging desisyon ko. Happy? Because finally after such a long time, she pays me a visit. Or...terrified? For the reason that she's still against the life I've been carrying? Sa kabila ng pagdududa ay dahan dahan akong lumapit sa kaniya at hinalikan ang kaniyang pisngi.

"I-It's nice to see you here, Mom,"

Her brows were lifted and she swiftly scanned my outward form. I am wearing a satin night gown, and surely my stomach wouldn't deny.

"You change a lot..." puna niya. "You should be back on your routine after..."

Lumandas ang kaniyang tingin sa aking tiyan bago tumikhim at umiwas ng tingin.

"How's Dad po?" I asked trying to murder the sudden tension.

Sa kabila ng pagod sa mukha ay hindi nakatakas sa akin ang sakit na dumaan sa kaniyang mata.

"Rodrigo will surely survive that heart complication," aniya bago kunin ang kaniyang handbag. "He was transferred on one of the hospitals in Cambridge. Don't worry, your Dad will live. He should be,"

Natahimik ako at pinoroseso ang sinabi ng Mommy. She didn't directly answer my question, but I trust Mommy, perhaps, Daddy was indeed doing well.

I hope so.

Nang bumaba na si Jumi at Justin ay napagpasiyahan na namin na simulan ang almusal.

"Po?!" reaksyon ni Jumi sa sinabi ng Mommy.

"What's the surprise, Maria Jumilyn?" tanong ni Mommy. "Your parents are here, sila ngayon ang pansamantalang nagbabantay sa Tito mo, for me to have a rest,"

Tahimik ko lamang na nilalaro ang dressing ng aking vegetable salad. I was thankful enough, that Mommy really became civil to me. Pero hindi ko 'rin maiwasan na malungkot, we used to talk about bags and perfume, we used to be best friends, pero ngayon ay hindi niya man lang ako matingnan ng maayos. There's this hatred on her chest that belongs for my child.

"I miss this city so much!" Mommy announces when we were gathered on the common area. "There's no way that I shouldn't visit the downtown,"

"Yes, Tita!" si Justin. "There's a newly construct building out there that you will surely love!"

"Ay sus! Gusto mo lang makalibre ng bagong PS4!" si Jumi.

Tumawa si Mommy. "Surely hijo, tour me please...I need to unwind for a bit,"