The Jerk is a Ghost

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As we drove to my office, my father and I sang and laughed. I was just shaken by the awkwardness of the two of them but I also couldn't help but smile.

It's just fun for them to watch. At a time like this, Khalid thinks he can only keep up with his son's meanness. In fact, even me. We love our son so much.

Aki is the saddest thing that happened and a gift from the Lord to us. So I would rather not have children because I just want to pour my love on Aki. But I'm still not sure especially since Khalid and I are still young. And Khalid wants to follow Aki more. He apparently plans to form a basketball team, 'e.

Soon, Khalid's car stopped in front of our hotel. Before I went down, Khalid kissed me first.

"I love you. Take care." he said softly.

"I love you, too. Take care too. Take care of our child too, huh? Don't leave him," I told him then I turned to Aki who was behind, "Aki, come to Mommy."

He immediately got up from his seat and approached me. I picked him up and sat him on my lap. I kissed him.

"I love you. Mommy is leaving. What should you answer?"

"Aki loves you too, My."

I smiled and kissed him again and hugged him, "I love you."

Afterwards, I sent him back to his place and then I turned my attention to Khalid. I chose me because he wants the money to be secured. It means he trusts me.

He's also the one who would give my salary. We have not yet just talked about 'how much my salary is'. It doesn't matter to me. At least I have had started in a jiffy. In fact, I never expect for this. I just want to thank Mj who wrote a letter for Tito Jun. the letter helped me, too.

However, I was still thinking of Gie's promise. I'm still interested to work with her company as sales agent.

My tonight's collection was P510. One hundred pesos of it was borrowed by Elek who promised to pay it back tomorrow.

My in-laws were so busy preparing foods for our Noche Buena.

This is my first Noche Buena here.

And, this is my happiest Christmas in my 27th years because of the following: (1) I have Hanna, (2) Mj is pregnant (3) I have a job.

December 25, 2006

I wasn't awakened up by MJ at Noche Buena. Even them, didn't wake up. We're all asleep.

Nine, despite of my disagreement, Mj, Hanna and I went to church. There, I and Hanna roam around at the 'tiangge' nearby. I bought chirping toy and alphabet for Hanna.

Churching in Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage is not that holy and solemn. Imagine, the churchgoers were standing merely outside the church. There's no holy spirit in there. But, it's okay, at least I took Hanna out to see how Christmas was celebrated by everyone.

My in-laws' house has been packed by visitors both adults and children. It was so noisy and in hodgepodge. Thus, I decided to go home with my 'mag-ina'. We left at 12:30, niya ako sa trabaho.

Immediately, after our arrival,

Hanna and I went downhill at Auntie Helen's house. Diyang wasn't there. Thus, I invited April and her 'mag-ama'. We left at 12:30. April handed down P150 to Hanna. It was from Auntie Helen.

I felt ashamed. I only expect for a material gift from them. Thus, I decided to give what I bought recently in Bayan for Hanna. For that I could return some of the equivalent of it.

Taiwand and his 'mag-ina' arrived at past 5. It was unexpected. He gave P50 for Hanna.

I then totalled all Hanna's monetary gifts. She received today

Lola P80

She's luckier than me because I haven't experienced what she is experiencing. I want commend Lola Alice, who gave me P200. She was the first one who gives me this year/Christmas.

I have had a bonding with April and d**k this afternoon before Taiwan came. d**k becomes more at ease with me, so as me to him.

Minutes before six, I rode on a jeep to gate 2 for my collection job. I was afraid that I might collect nothing because of tardiness. Good thing is I have collections, though some were closed.

I have collected P340. Tito Jun's direction, however were not realized because I did not see Daisy or anyone in our meeting place. Thus, I put theblame on me.

To tell what happened I called mom.

Before I left Gate 2, I bought Hanna's milk. I have had a hard time looking for Bonakid because some grocery stores were closed.

This night, I was determined to stop doing my AutoSummary due to my job. I'm busy. I would be overloaded.

Jano and Gie arrived at 11:45, they bring us 'tiramisu, pancit and menudo. I only eat the cake.

Seven-thirty when I got up. I was gone mad when I saw the black ants feasting on the menudo, pancit and sautéed squid. I immediately shoo them away. I intend to eat them.

Eight, I was greeted by Rodea. We bonded while taking I breakfast. I have learned that she's indeed determined to give her baby to her employer. I tried to change her mind but it seems useless. I told her that she rather kills her baby than to give it. She would suffer it forever.

I could see a big party in this house today, which means privacy would be gone. Thus, I forced Mj to go home. They left at 11. Fifteen to twenty minutes ago, Chris and his 'mother' arrived, that was when a noisome gets worse and stronger. The house becomes ‘messy’. But I was not mad of their arrival. I just want to say that my decision to force Mj in going home has been right and timely.

I did my part ..

Then, 4 PM, Eric arrived. He was our valedictorian classmate in ANHS. He greeted me. I just nod. I couldn't still forget his bad deed to me. I don't like him, indeed.

Quarter to five when I left to Gate 2.

There, I started immediately.

One hour later, I have done my job. The problem was Daisy, the father and son would still be together, I just went straight to the chin. I found Mother Myrna in the dining area arranging our breakfast with our housemate Beth who immediately greeted me.

"Good morning, Ma'am Ganda!" its kind greetings.