Special Chapter 01

“Happy birthday!” we greeted Jarren who's face is expressionless.

He rolled his eyes and blow his cake. “Mommy, I told you I just want a credit card.”

Nanlaki ang mga mata ko at magsasalita na sana nang may iabot si Daze na flat retangular shape na nakabalot sa isang gift wrapper. “Happy birthday, Jarren.”

Mabilis na tinanggap ng bata ang inabot ng kanyang ama at binalatan ito. My eyes widen even more after seeing his gift.

“Thank you, daddy! You're the best!” he beamed at his father.

Bumaling ako kay Daze at sinamaan siya ng tingin. “Daze! You're spoiling him! Hindi pa siya pwedeng humawak ng credit card. For suck's sake, he's just seven!”

Ngumiti lang ito at yumuko para halikan ako. “Let him, baby. He's a Martinez after all.”

“Kuripot ka, mommy.” Jarren stuck his tongue out at me and ran to my father's direction.

Akmang hahabulin ko ito para sana pingutin nang hapitin ni Daze ang bewang ko at siniksik ang mukha sa leeg ko.

“Daze, you're spoiling him too much. Baka masanay 'y