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"Hello, Papa!" Maru was waving his hand on the camera while playing chess with Lizabeta; it's Mrs. Zacarias' name. "Lita and I are playing chess right now, she's teaching me!"
It's Maru's second day in their mansion in Calamba where Agosto Sr. brought him to bond with them. It seems really fine, Maru looks so happy there.
I smiled as I heard his tiny voice, Chago was working at home and he's been checking on Maru from time to time since yesterday as if nothing can make him feel comfortable when Maru's there. Hindi na iyon mawawala kay Chago, alam ko iyong trauma niya bilang Zacarias na nawalan ng mga kapatid noon kaya hindi ko siya pinipigilang gawin ito kay Maru.
I just don't really think bad about Maru and his Lolo's time together, he promised that he'd keep him safe and no one can harm my son when he's with him. Besides, I don't feel nervous or anything.
Si Rio ang tinatawagan niya para makita ang ginagawa ni Maru, Agosto Sr. was just watching them play. Kahapon ay nasa golf field sila at tinuruan si Maru maglaro noon, they even customized a golf club for him to be easier.
"But I can't really learn this, I don't get it. I only know Snake and Ladders!" Maru told. "It's a lot easier to get!"
Chago chuckled. Narinig ko rin ang tawa nila Lizabeta at Agosto Sr. sa background.
"Then, don't push it. Just play another game with Rio, he knows a lot of games for kids."
"But Lita told me that she's gonna give me everything I want if I win this!"
Lizabeta chuckled softly. "Oh, dear. I'm just kidding! You're gonna get everything you want even without winning the game! I'm sure, your Lolo can do that!"
I gasped simply, Chago would totally disapprove!
"Really? Lolo?" Maru said happily.
Agosto Sr. laughed to agree. "Of course, everything."
Nakita ko ang pagkunot ng kilay ni Chago at halatang hindi na naman natutuwa, I sighed mildly and wiped my hands on my apron. Lumapit ako sa kanya sa couch at marahang minasahe ang kanyang balikat saka yumuko para kawayan si Maru sa MacBook.
"Hi, big boy!" I greeted with a sweet smile.
He gave me a warm smile. I'm already missing him at home, siya talaga ang pampagana ng bawat araw namin ni Chago. He's our rest from everything...
"Hi, Mama! You look pretty!"
I chuckled, my heart melted. "And you're the most handsome son for Mama."
He giggled adorably.
"You hear Lolo, Mama? He's a genie! I want a toy car, the big one where I can drive it around our village!" humahagikgik niyang sambit.
That's his dream toy. Ayaw ko iyon dahil delikado pa sa kanya, hinahayaan ko siyang maglaro sa village kasama ang mga bata pero ayaw ko noong sasakyan at baka mapilayan siya kung sakali. We're planning to give him that when he turns seven or above, malambot pa ang mga buto ni Maru sa edad niya.
"We'll buy that tomorrow before Rio brings you home, Maru," Agosto Sr. said on the background. "What color do you want? How many?"
