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For this, I have kissed Raine's forehead twice. It's my way of saying 'Thank you!'
I was so blessed!
Thus, I have borne Raine twice to put her on bed. Imagine, me bearing Raine..
Taiwan arrived with his cellphone. That's when I remember to take photos on my new born babe. I shot more than 15 shots regardless of its 'photography'. I also pitied Hanna, who hadn't had an opportunity like this. However, they're both lucky. Their lucks were similar to each other. But, I was so luckier than them because I got them. They're both beautiful! I could now stop craving for more child or children. Now that I have a girl and a boy, I would be a more industrious man. I would take every opportunity that will come.
The excitement and happiness I felt when Hanna was born is the same as the excitement and happiness I felt when Zildjian was born.
Raine and I hadn't had sleep. We thought of ways on how to pay P4,500 as total hospital bill of Baby Zildjian. I texted Tito Jun. Unfortunately, he's on an outing in Quezon. So, he couldn't afford to help us financially.
Mama talked to Tito Sam. He has no money, too.
Ten, I brought Hanna to the clinic as what Raine has requested. Hanna was so amazed to see our ne born baby. I could see a kindness within her as a sister.
We also bother Nanay. We told her about our problem.
One, Michael texted us. He said, Lola have provided P1000..
I also texted Ate Daisy, who owes P200. Good thing she was willing to pay me.
Last person I texted was Jano. I told him that I have texted every prospects but no one has a financial capacity to help us. He partly told us that he could lend us P2000 if we could give it back before March 15. I assured him. Thus I rushed to Bayan for two reasons. First, to get Lola's share of P1000. Last, to receive Ate Daisy's payment of P200.
I accomplished both even though I was with Hanna. At 3, we're already at the clinic.
Four, Hanna and I left to Bautista. There, I bury Zildjian's blood.
Mama was not in good condition. I pity her. "Please, Lord heal her. I want her to enjoy her new grandson, the very first grandson."
I had long hours of sleep. Raine hasn't had. But we have not just focused on food.
I just recently heard Mother Myrna say, "Wait, hija!"
I looked up at him. I saw him stand up and have something taken out of the refrigerator. Somehow, I smiled when I saw him holding my favorite Leche Plan especially when he laid it down in front of me.
"Thank you po, 'Nay!" I smiled at her. Mother Myrna caressed my cheek, "I miss that smile of yours, hija. I just hope that continues. Just ignore the people around you and it doesn't do you any good. Because when you continue to be sad , Aki won't like that. " Mother Myrna said as if we were the only people here at the table.
But I feel, he really meant to let that be heard with us. And because of what he said, my smile faded, because I once again remembered my son and the person in front of me.
"Who's Aki?"
I blinked and just looked up when I heard Joseph's woman's question. I saw him looking at Mother Myrna and me and smiling slightly.
"Who's Aki? Is that your other -"
The rest of what he was going to say was cut short when Joseph sighed and a deep and serious voice spoke.
"Aki is my son, Queenie."
"Oh!" he said in shock, "Is he your late son?"
Instead of Joseph answering, he turned to me, so I looked away and just ate the Leche Plan in front of me.
I heard Joseph sigh, "Yeah."
"Aww. Sorry for mentioning that, babe. But don't be sad. Don't worry, we'll have a baby again, eh. We can replace your dead son."
I tightened my grip on the spoon after Joseph's woman said that.
I just heard Mother Myrna drop down on the spoon in her hand, "Don't change your words, woman. You may have forgotten to just stick it here so you can learn to respect the deceased child. And no one will ever change it. Aki. "
"Oh? It's dead again so why do we need more?"
"Queenie, stop that." Joseph in a firm voice. But his other woman didn't stop.
"And it's true that we're going to have children. Besides, whoever's sniffing here, it's you. Why, who are you? I know you're just a butler here. So whoever sniffed here--"
"Queenie, I said, stop that!"
Joseph's woman's other words were cut short as she raised her voice. I could also see at the corner of my eyes its erection. He grabbed the woman by the arm and pulled her out of the dining room.
Mother Myrna let out a violent sigh when the two finally got out, "That woman is very disrespectful. I don't know what Joseph saw there," I heard her say and sighed again, "Are you okay, hija?"
I nodded without looking up at him even though my tears were repeatedly stamping on the Leche Plan I was eating.
But Mother Myrna didn't seem to believe my nod so she grabbed my arm to lift my face.
I could see the pity on his face when he saw a series of tears streaming down my cheeks.
"My God, hija. Forget what that worthless woman said." he said and wiped away my tears. Swan is also cool. They are the same as Zia. Active, strong, unlike me, the weak one. It's still heavy. "Oh? What are you looking at there? Don't tell me you're so negative." he joked and laughed. I just cut his neck and shouted in his ear. "Gaga! Not noh!"
"Ouch, what the f**k was that. Need an ear !?"
"You two get along, there are still zombies in front of you oh!" Noah rebuked us.
I immediately helped them in my own way. There is very little left because we are all working together.
"It's only seven." Steph gasped. "So yet?" Rev asked and laughed, he was also out of breath.
"Sus, so yet!" Claire and Steph replied.
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