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| 38 | Roma & Julie
NASA SECOND FLOOR kami ng mga anak ko at tinuturuan ko silang gumawa ng assignment nila. This was an empty space just across the twins' rooms which we turned into a little corner for them to rest and study. May mababang study table roon na nakapatong sa carpet. May sofa bed din saka isang cabinet at telang duyan na madali lang ligpitin. Pero ang pinakamagandang parte no'n ay ang horizontal and rectangular glass window kung saan namin natatanaw ang overlooking view ng downtown. This part of our house looked so calming.
Nakaupo lang kami sa sahig habang tinutulungan ko silang mag-aral dahil mababa lang din iyong lamesa namin. Si Mari ay dire-diretso ang pagsagot ng assignment nila. Nagtatanong lang siya kapag may gusto siyang linawin. Ang pinaka-challenge talaga rito ay si Maki.
“If I take three zebras out of five, how many are still there?” tanong ko ulit sa kanya at tinakpan pa ang tatlong zebra sa picture para mabilang
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Julie Tearjerky (Eraserheads Series #2) | 39 | Roma & Julie
WHEN I LOOKED at our wall clock and found that it was already time for Roma's interview, I hurried to the living room and turned on the television. The twins were still in school. Kahahatid ko lang sa kanila roon at susunduin ko na naman ulit sila mamaya bago pa mag-alas dose. Umupo agad ako sa couch at hinintay ang kamerang ituon na sa kanya. I smiled when he smiled brightly at the camera. He was wearing a white tweed vest with a Chanel brooch pinned on his right chest part, and it was paired with black palazzo pants then black Chelsea boots. Iyong vest niya ay walang undershirt kaya kitang-kita iyong muscles at tattoo niya. He was also wearing a makeup and regular size hoop earrings. “Let us all welcome the fashion designer, model, and beauty mogul, Roma Buendia!” announced the host. I was all ears when the interview commenced. It was mostly about Roma being successful in fashion and
Julie Tearjerky (Eraserheads Series #2) | 40 | Roma & Julie
ALIW NA ALIW ako habang nagsasayaw sa pang-umagang zumba session ni Klarissa sa may plaza. Roma was left with the sleeping twins at home. I was with Rosella and Florence. Nandito rin ang mga La Vista at iba pang mga taga-ibang block para makisali sa libreng pa-zumba ngayong Sabado. Ang sarap at ang saya lang talagang umindak sa saliw ng tugtog ng kantang ‘Bongga Ka ‘day’ ng Hotdogs. “Walk to the left, then punch. Walk to the right, then punch,” malakas na turo ni Klarissa ng steppings habang nasa harap namin. “Hands on your hips and move it!” Patuloy lang kami sa pagsunod sa mga tinuturo niya. We followed her lead until we were finally finished for today. I was wearing a pink terno Adidas jacket and track pants over my white tank top. Malamig kasi madaling araw pa at nasa elevated area ang location ng Maharlika Village kaya mas pinili kong iyon ang suotin. This was also the re
Julie Tearjerky (Eraserheads Series #2) | 41 | Roma & Julie
INAALALAYAN NAMIN NI Roma ang mga bata palabas sa backyard habang takip-takip ng mga palad namin ang mga mata nila. We prepared a surprise for them which we were sure they will really love. “Maddy, what is it?” excited na tanong ni Maki habang sinusubukang tanggalin ang mga palad ng maddy niya. “We'll get there, baby.” Roma was covering his son's eyes while I was the one in charge for Mari. Huminto kami sa tapat ng surprisa namin sa kanila. Ponkan was barking loudly too while wagging his tail happily. Nagkatinginan kami ni Roma at nagkangitian. He slowly nodded, cuing me for the countdown. “In three, two, one...” sabay naming bilang at inalis na ang pagkakatakip sa mga mata ng mga bata. “Surprise!” “Wow!” the twins cheerfully chorused the moment they saw our gift. Nagtilian silang dalawa at napapalakpak pa sa tuwa at excitement. Mak
Julie Tearjerky (Eraserheads Series #2) | 42 | Roma & Julie
PAGKATAPOS KONG MAGHANDA ng almusal ay umakyat na ako sa second floor at pumasok sa kwarto ng mga bata. “Rise and shine, sweetheart,” I said as I kissed Maki on his forehead and woke him up. Nang mag-inat na siya ay pumatong ako sa may kama niya para hawiin ang kurtina ng bintana niya. Sunod ko namang pinasok ang kwarto ni Mari at isa-isang binuksan ang mga bintana roon. “Wake up, baby sleepyhead,” I called sweetly as I bent down to kiss her chubby cheek. Nag-inat si Mari at bumangon na. Kaya hindi ako nahihirapang mag-ayos sa pinagtulugan niya kasi bumabangon agad ang mutya ko. “Mama, tulungan na po kita,” alok naman niya sabay abot sa dulo ng kumot na hawak ko rin. Napangiti ako at yumuko upang halikan siya sa pisngi niya. “Ang sweet naman ng mutya ko... pero si mama na ang bahala rito. Bumaba na kayo ni Maki to eat your breakfast. Maddy's wa
Julie Tearjerky (Eraserheads Series #2) | 43 | Roma & Julie
WARNING: Contains scenes not suitable for ages 18 and below. Reader discretion is advised. NAGBABA AKO NG tingin sa mga brasong nakapulupot sa beywang ko at malaking palad na nasa tiyan ko na masuyo akong hinahaplos doon. It was Roma hugging me from the back while I was doing the dishes. His lips were also grazing my shoulder. “Wala pa rin bang baby number three rito?” he asked. “Are you still on pills?” Umiling naman ako. “I stopped intaking it.” “Good. The twins are already asleep,” makahulugang saad niya sa mapaglarong tono. Nangingiting napailing na lamang ako. He already pulled down the ruffle sleeveless of my dress. “Mauna ka na sa kwarto. Susunod ako,” I told him. “Nah, let's do it here.” “Ha?” Naguguluhang bumaling ako sa kanya. Nginisihan naman
Julie Tearjerky (Eraserheads Series #2) | 44 | Roma & Julie
NGINITIAN KO AGAD si Klarissa pagkabukas ko sa pinto ng bahay namin. “Good morning, Julie,” she greeted smilingly. “Good morning din, Klarissa. May maitutulong ba ako?” “Magso-solicit sana ako para sa simbahan kasi iyong sponsor na block sa darating na misa ngayong Linggo ay ang Mahogany. Ayos lang ba sa ‘yo? Kahit magkano lang,” paliwanag niya sabay pakita sa akin nang dala niyang puting sobre. Klarissa was very active in church just like her parents. Nasabi na nga sa akin noon nina Florence at Rosella na kung hindi raw siya choreographer at walang raket sa pagsasayaw-sayaw ay tumutulong at nagtatrabaho sa simbahan si Klarissa. Aaminin kong nakakagaan sa loob na malamang hindi siya kagaya ni Tito Ramon na masyadong nakadepende ang buong paniniwala sa lahat-lahat nang itinuturo ng relihiyon namin. I mean, there was really nothing wrong with it. The concept of religion
Julie Tearjerky (Eraserheads Series #2) | 45 | Roma & Julie
HINARAP KO ANG flash card na may malaki at maliit na letrang ‘R’ kay Maki. Nasa may study area nila kami ngayon ni Mari at sinasamahan ko silang mag-aral. “R,” turo ko kay Maki kung paano ang tamang bigkas. “Aw,” sagot naman niya. “Maki, it's ‘ar’. Ulitin mo ang sinasabi ni mama, ‘ar’.” “A...” panimula niya. Ngumanga naman ako para sundan siya. “Aw...” Ang tigas talaga ng ‘R’ niya, ayaw pang lumabas. “Maki, it's ‘ar’, ‘ar’, ‘ar’.” “Aw, aw, aw,” sunod-sunod niyang sagot, unti-unti nang nawawalan ng pasensya. I pursed my lips and blinked quickly. Naging aso na ang anak ko. Inulit-ulit ko sa kanya iyon. Napapakamot pa siya ng pisngi kasi mukhang nawawalan na naman ng gana. “Ar.” “Aw.”
Julie Tearjerky (Eraserheads Series #2) | 46 | Roma & Julie
NAKANGIWING INABOT SA akin ni Roma ang box ng tissue na agad ko namang tinanggap. We were watching Pixar's Coco at the living room with the twins. “Seriously, Julie?” Pagkatapos kong magpunas ng luha at suminga sa tissue na kinuha ko ay nilingon ko siya. “What? My parents don't approve of my career plan, too. It hits close to home,” giit ko pa. That was in the past but I can still relate to Miguel for wanting to pursue his passion for music in which his family would always disapprove. Sunod naman kaming napatingin kay Maki na sumisinghot-singhot din sa pwesto niya sa tabi ni Roma. “And you too?” panunukso pa ni Roma sa anak naming umiyak na talaga. Mari and I chuckled. Hinampas ko naman nang marahan si Roma sa balikat niya para magtigil na sa kakakulit sa anak niya. “Aw, my baby's touched...” pambawi niya sabay yakap at nanggigigil
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