Even now, I still can't adjust to the changes. From the way I live, I eat to the way I think. Before, I have the control over my time. Now} have to manage it. I have a time table, schedule for work out, eat and meditate. My baby is already five months and I am required to have a walk in the morning. That's what Manang is telling me to do. I usually walk around here in the village where Jonas' unit is.
"You're spending your christmas with us, right?" Mom asked me.
"Yes, Mommy."
"What about you, hijo?"
I looked at Jonas through the rear-view mirror. I wondered where he will be spending his christmas.
"Depends, Tita. I haven't thought about it yet."
"If you want, we'll celebrate Christmas together."
"It's fine with me, tita, so I can watch over Etincelle."
"It's okay, hijo. As long as you are comfortable. Maybe your family wants to spend Chri
"You're not calling us anymore! What are you? An OFW worker?" Morthena complained during our videocall."Relax," I laughed at her. "I'm just so busy.""You don't have a work, hello?""Work is not the only thing that makes a person busy. What's up?""Jaydi got some new girl again!" She rolled her eyes. "That ex of yours is such a piece of shit!""What's new? We all know Jaydi has a flavor of the month," Haponesa said."Why are we talking about him? We don't need him in our lives," I scoffed."It's nothing. His face is just so annoying. He captioned in his photo 'she's the one' like hell! How many girls he had said 'she's the one' to? I hope cheaters and playboys will get cursed to death.""Be careful with your words, Morthena. Philip might be one of them!" I teased and laughed aloud."Girl, if only you know. My par
Jonas stood up and smiled at me. My heart melted. He fixed my hair."Let's sleep? We'll rest now," he said."You shower up first. I don't like stinky people," I joked."After this, ha? I miss you." He kissed my left cheek before he disappeared out of my sight.I went to our room first. When Jonas and I moved to the next level of our relationship, we decided to occupy his room. Sometimes even in the middle of the night, I suddenly wake up to drink a water. I needed assistance and Jonas offered a service.After Jonas taking a bath, he changed his clothes. I was sitting comfortably on the bed while my back was pressed on the wall. I watched Jonas changing his clothes. His arms were red because the sun burnt it."Hi," he winked at me. "I'm done.""You look tired, love. Come here, let's sleep together."He crawled on bed and went to me. He lied next to me. He stole a kiss from my cheek."How are you?" He asked.I faced
I ran my palm against the smoothness of my bed. I tapped the space beside me. I opened my left eye only to see Jonas was gone.I got up from bed and stretched my body. I went out the room and looked for Jonas. I saw him cooking something in the kitchen. The smell of peanut butter captured my nostrils."What are you cooking, love?" I asked Jonas. I went to him and hugged him from behind. I kissed his nape, making him flinch. I smiled in an instant."Kare-kare, love. You like it?""Okay," I snaked my arms around his waist and buried my face on his back. I sniffed him. "You smell so good today.""Really? I don't wear any perfumes.""It's okay. I think my senses are getting better."His body moved and then he removed my arms around his body. He turned around and faced me."Is there something you want to tell me?" He asked patiently.
My pregnancy journey went well because I had my parents who were always supportive, especially Jonas who has been with me from the very beginning. He has done all things perfectly. He also make sure that I was following my doctor's instructions."Is it leading to marriage?-" Morayta teased. "Isn't it Thrante and Baste had reconciled?""Yes, girl. I'm happy for them. In fact, they have a baby boy too.""It was posted on Baste's ig account. He was a proud dad of Fiel Amor.""You're right, girl," Haponesa agreed. "Best dad ever!""What about you guys? Still no plan on getting a boyfriend?" I asked them."So, you're asking us as if Jonas is your boyfriend?" Morayta mocked and rolled her eyes."Yeah," I blushed. "Jonas is my boyfriend. For real.""Wow! That's probably your longest partner?""Don't mention it," Morthena waved her hands dismissively. "After what Jaydi did to her? Look what he made her do!"We cracked a l
I felt the tortorous pain after giving birth to Uno. I felt exhausted and was unable to move. I slowly opened my eyes. I sighed a breath of relief."Love?" Jonas called, holding my right hand."L-Love," I called out lifelessly. "W-Where's our baby?""He is sleeping, love.""Can I see him?"Tears welled in his eyes. He sniffed and smiled. He leaned closer and kissed my forehead."You did a great job, love. I'm so proud of you," he said in between his low cry. "You rest first. Uno will be here anytime soon.""I'm hungry, love. How long did I sleep?"He checked his golden wristwatch then turned to me again."Five hours," he stated. "What do you want to eat? Your parents are coming over.""Anything, love. Just don't give me something smelly.""Okay. Can you wait?""Hmm," I gave him a small smile."I'll be back. I'm not taking long."He kissed my forehead first before he left the room. When
When Uno turned three months old, he and Fial was christened at the same time. Everyone was shocked, especially Jonas and I's circle of friends, when they found out we have a baby already. Jonas didn't tell his friends Ethan, Ximi and Baste"We thought Jonas will remain forever single and virgin," Ximi said in between his laugh. "Who would have thought he has Uno?""We never planned this either, Ximi. It just happened," I replied. "But we're happy."Jonas and I are blissful with each other. We have no problem or any fight. I was the one adjusting to his schedule. He will just make up in his day off."I'm glad you guys are happy," he said with a smile."How about you with Luca?"Luca was his wife. They already have a baby too."We're good, E. We're happy too."Luca and Ximi smiled. What a lovely couple.A week after t
"Why are you late?" I asked coldly.I confronted Jonas when he went home so late in the evening. I noticed how late he went home like it's his regular schedule. Sometimes he went home around one in the morning."Work, love. Why are you still awake?" He asked back, his voice was rough and tired."I waited you all day and night. What kind of work are you doing and why it is consuming your time?"I never demanded his attention, his time and presence. My point was he never had the time to take care of Uno."Love, can we talk about it the other day? I'm tired-""I am also tired taking care of your child, Jonas. I am not asking you to give me attention but have you forgotten about Uno?"He closed his eyes and breathed heavily. He was trying to control his anger. I can sense it."So, what do you want me to do?" He asked calmly but I could still feel his anger.I took a deep breath and walked away. I sat on the edge of my bed an
After that, we went back to our son. Uno was being carried by Manang Marites. He was silent, throwing his hands in the air. He was wearing mittens and booties."Thank you, Manang," I said to Manang and carefully took my son in my arms. "I'll change his diaper now.""I will cook. What do you want to eat later?""Sinigang na baboy, Manang. Thank you.""I'll cook, Manang," Jonas butted in from behind me. "I think you should take a rest.""Okay, but if you need something, just call me in my room."I smiled to Manang Marites before she left. Jonas and I were left here in the living room."I'll just prepare our lunch, love," Jonas told me."Sure, love. Thank you." I smiled to him.I changed Uno's diaper first. I applied petroleum jelly for the baby on his thigh because that's what Mommy taught me."Be g