TDG Book 2 Special Chapter #4 Oy.. natuwa ang ilan sa Blicker! XD Don't worry, may oras din sila. Abangan na lang [:)] 4 out of 7 special chapters. Ngayon na alam na natin na baby boy ang anak ng KevJe.. ano na ang kasunod? Hmm.. Comment and vote right after reading the update. Hindi naman sya compulsory, but I'd be happy if you do XD -- NOVEMBER Kahit first week na ng November, init na init pa rin si Jersey. Malamig naman sa kwarto nila ni Kevin pero pinagpapawisan sya. It's already 1am yet she couldn't get to sleep. "Ugh. Fck this. I give up." She huffed and pulled herself up on the pillows, reaching for the beside table. The body beside her rolled over to find her sitting with a book in one hand and a pen in the other writing on a notebook. "Jersey.. 1am na. Get some sleep. What in the hell are you doing?" Kevin asked, rubbing his eyes. "Go to sleep. You have work later." "Patayin mo kasi yung ilaw. I can't sleep." "Ayoko. Matulog ka na." "Ano ba kasi yan?" "I'm making a list." She shrugged and proceeded to write something on top of the paper. "Alam ko, I can see that. A list of what exactly?" "Malamang baby names. In less than 4 months manganganak na ako yet wala pa ring pangalan si Baby. I don't want to call him Junior the rest of his life." "Sus, itulog mo na lang yan. You've been cranky all day.. buong araw mo na lang akong sinigawan. I'd like some sleep." Inayos nya ang unan nya pati ang kumot at bumalik sa pagtulog. Tinanggal naman ni Jersey ang kumot nya. "Kasalanan mo kasi 'to." He gave in and sat up, looking towards her, wondering what ridiculous thing she was blaming him for this time. "Okay.. what did I do this time?" "You're ignoring me! Kahapon pa kita kinukulit! Pero puro ka work work work!!!! I should sue you for negligence." Here we go again! "Jersey, a man needs to work for a living. We have to prepare for Ju--" sinamaan sya ng tingin ng asawa. "-- ni Baby." "Shut up. Don't lie to me you @sshat. Ayaw mo lang sakin coz I'm whiny, cranky, bitchy, sweaty and ugh.. I hate it!!!" Now she was blowing things out of proportion. "I never said that." Jersey rolled her eyes at him as she tried ripping some pages from the book's spine. Nakakatakot syang mainis. "Okay. What's on the list?" Nagbabasa pa rin si Jersey. "Ewan. Kakasimula ko lang." Inagaw ni Kevin ang libro at binato ito sa lapag. "John Kevin's a good start. The first born son should be named after his father." "Ayoko ng Junior," she snapped. Jersey tried to retrieve the book but the bump just got in the way. "Ayoko talaga." "Oh come on. You and your possessiveness issues. Alam kong gusto mong ako lang ang tatawaging Kevin sa buhay mo pero please lang. John Kevin Santos Jr. isn't that bad." She pouted. "Psh. Basta ayoko. Bantot pakinggan." "Ano bang gusto mo ha? Hirap mo naman intindihin!!" "Gusto ko unique ang pangalan ng anak natin. I don't want generic names or something." "Yeah right. Pasensya na kasi unique yang pangalan mo." Napangisi si Jersey. "Basta gusto ko unique!!! Tsaka ayoko rin nung pinaghalong pangalan." "Psh. Nasa isip ko pa naman Kersey," halos masuka si Jersey sa narinig. "What's with the face? That's for a baby girl." "Ayoko. I want something unique." Natahimik silang dalawa. Di namalayan ni Kevin na nawala na ang antok na kanina pa nya gustong itulog. He got his MBP and surfed the net for baby names. "What are you searching?" she asked. "Unique baby names. Dali, you're the creative one here. Mag-isip ka naman." "Wala ng-- hmm.. Pano kaya kung may number ang pangalan ng anak natin? E=mc2?" Muntik nang malaglag ang MBP ni Kevin. "Are you fcking kidding me? Goodluck sa pangalan ng anak natin ha. At sana tanggapin yan ng NSO." "Yung Lord Voldemort nga tinanggap eh!" "Try mo Shaider para masaya." "Astroboy?" Sumama tingin ni Kevin. "Try mo Pumaleyar." Si Jersey naman ang sumimangot. Since wala ring mahanap si Kevin, he turned off his MBP and faced his wife. "Bahala na nga lang. Next time na lang natin pag-usapan." "Eehhh.. Kahit 2 names lang okay na sakin! At least may napala tayo, diba?" Jersey pleaded, and he gave in. "Okay.. let's think about this seriously." *after 3 minutes of silence* "Eli kaya?" suggestion ni Kevin. Nakangiti pa sya as if Eureka moment yon. Jersey's eyes darkened. "Eli? Talagang ELI?!? SHORT FOR WHAT, ELEVATOR?!" Her husband became confused of her sudden outburst. "Ha? Wala akong iniimply dun sa El-- Oh. I get it. Hindi ko talaga sinasadya." Pero pinipigilan lang nyang matawa. "Don't start with me, @ss. Nakakainis ka talaga!!!" "At least may suggestion ako. What about Jam Rancid?" "Psh. Pinaghalong Pearl Jam at Rancid? Band references are so cliched. Wag ka ring gagamit ng Led Zeppelin. Overused na yun." "Ikaw kaya magsuggest! Nakakainis ka na ha!" Tumahimik ulit si Jersey. "Gusto ko Atari." "What?" "Atari Kim." "Atari.. Kim? You're naming our son Kim?" di makapaniwala si Kevin. "O kahit Atari na lang. Basta, trip ko yung Atari." Natuwa naman si Jersey sa pangalang yon at gumawa ng sangkatutak na doodle sa pad. "Bakit.. Atari?" "Basta. Gusto ko nickname ng anak natin Atom." Sumakit ang ulo ni Kevin sa pinagsasabi ng asawa nya. Jersey's trollin'! "Seryoso ka ba?" "Basta that's for starters. Ano, isip pa?" Biglang bumalik ang antok ni Kevin. Dali-dali syang humiga at pumikit. "Next time na. I'm really tired. Goodnight, wife." "Hey wag ka muna matulog! I'm not tired!" Kevin didn't budge. "Hoy John Kevin wake up!" Tumalikod sa kanya si Kevin. "I'm asleep." "Can you help tire me out?" She had her hands under the cover and on the waist band of his boxers. Buti na lang hindi pa talaga tulog si Kevin. Nahuli agad nito ang kamay ni Jersey. "Oh no no.. You tried that one last night and it didn't work. And it won't work this time." "Why? Ang unfair mo talaga! Hello, I'm throwing myself to you hellooooo!!!" she pouted again. "Basta. Let's just sleep, okay? You and your spiraling hormones." He went back to sleep. "Hoy Kevin naman.. Please?" niyakap nya ang asawa na nakatalikod sa kanya. "Please?" "Jersey stop it." "But why?" "Because it's gross." "Wow ha, salamat ha. That's so nice of you, @sshat." Bumitaw si Jersey sa pagkakayakap nya kay Kevin at humarap sa kabilang side ng kama. "Jersey, I'm sorry. That's not what I meant." "Alam ko naman talaga kung ano ang totoo," she whined. "Ganyan ka naman palagi! Hindi tayo bati." Bumalik ulit ang sakit ng ulo ni Kevin. "I really really want to do it now but that could send you to early labor." Humarap sa kanya si Jersey. "You're good," she whispered seductively on his ear. "But not that good, husband." At dahil don bumilis ang paghinga ni Kevin. "I.. beg to differ." He was about to kiss her when she suddenly turned her back on him. "What!? Hoy! Okay nako!" "Sabi na nga ba, you won't back down. Kaso pagod nako. Goodnight, husband." Pinatay ni Jersey ang lamp shade tsaka humarap kay Kevin. Gulat na gulat si Kevin sa nangyari. Okay na sya eh! Nasa 'let's-get-it-on' mode na sya pero.. "Oh crap. You just did that on purpose! Walanjo ka Santiago, you and your hormone games!" Tumawa si Jersey sa pinagsasabi ng asawa at yumakap dito. "Okay lang yan, Kevin. At least I know I can still seduce you. And you look so cute, para kang maliit na bata na nawawala." She gave him a quick kiss on the lips. "Goodnight, husband. Go to sleep." "Pucha, tama bang pinakasalan ko to?" he murmured before closing his eyes. Hindi nya nakita ang devilish grin ng asawa na nagpapahiwatig na sya ang in control sa situation nilang dalawa. -- THE NEXT DAY Maagang umuwi si Kevin galing sa trabaho that day. It's a Saturday, and usually wala silang pasok pero may hinahabol kasi silang merger kaya they need to work beyond office hours. Medyo bitter sya nang i-park nya sa garahe ang Montero Sport nya. Bakit bitter? Kasi pinagpalit nya ang kanyang hard earned Ferrari para sa isang Montero Sport. Inaway kasi sya ni Jersey three weeks ago, papano raw sya magkakasya sa isang psorts car? Tsaka habulin sya ng chicks sa sasakyang yon. Hay. Ayaw nya ng away (Mahirap awayin ang isang buntis na Devil Woman) kaya binenta nya ang Ferrari at bumili ng Montero Sport. Actually dapat ireretain nya ang Ferrari at bibili na lang sana ng bago pero ayaw pa rin ni Boss. Pano raw magkakasya ang tatlong sasakyan sa garage nila? Pag pasok nya sa loob ng bahay, rinig na rinig nya ang pagmumura ng asawa nya. He can sense na galing sa nursery room ang pagwawala ni Jersey. Sumilip sya sa loob, at nakita nya ang dahilan kung ba't ganun si Je. "Okay Mrs. Santos.. what's with the storm of profanities?" Tumigil si Jersey sa ginagawa nya at binigyan si Kevin ng death glare. "This is all your fault, you @ss." He was surprise. "What did I do this time?" "Well.. you ordered this custom made crib, the one Gustav told us. From Greece. 'Twas delivered this morning." Nagtaka si Kevin sa sinasabi ni Jersey pero di na lang sya sumabat. Jersey continued. "And all the instructions for assembly are in Greek!!!" Tinignan nya ang nagkalat na mga kahoy at screw sa palibot ni Jersey, na nakaupo sa gitna ng mga kalat na yon. Maingat syang naglakad at tumabi sa asawa, inagaw ang booklet at sinubukang intindihin ang instructions. "Kasi naman.. hindi dapat ikaw ang mag-aayos nito. It was supposed to be a surprise. You always ruin my surprises, Jersey." "Oh yeah right Mr. Smart @ss. My fault again." "Hey, stop it. I'm not being a smart @ss. At napapadalas na yang pagtawag mo sakin ng @ss ha. Di na nakakatuwa." Uncomfortable si Jersey sa position nya. She's all sweaty and frustrated and pissed off, yet they are engaging in this silly verbal volleyball. She's not in the mood for this. "Psh. Ewan ko sayo. Lagi ka namang ganyan, putting all the blame on me." "Come on," he held her hand. "That's not true." "Eh pano natin gagawin yan?" she frowned but this time he smirked, giving her rounded stomach a rub. This caused her to smile a little. "Hmm.. How about you take a bath.. at ako na lang ang bahala dito?" "You can read Greek?" parang di naniniwala si Jersey. "Yup. Read, write, converse. Kumuha ako ng Greek elective sa Bonn," proud na proud pa si Kevin. "Psh. Yabang! Ikaw na multi-lingual!!!" She rolled her eyes. "Mahirap ipasa yun, kung alam mo lang." Pinalo nya ulit si Kevin sa braso. "Okay fine, ikaw na mayabang. Maybe you can teach Atari some Greek or whatever language when he gets older." "Of course I will. Kesa turuan mong magkulot ng buhok ang anak natin. Tha--" "I don't think our son will appreciate that piece of advice, @sshat." He simply shook his head and continued screwing the nail into the soft dark wood, having it already constructed two or three panels. Kung ano na naman ang sumanib kay Jersey: she knelt down behind him, draping her arms over his shoulders to feel his chest under his shirt. "How about you come relax with me in a bath?" she singsonged seductively. Kevin ignored her, masyado syang fixated sa crib. "Jersey, I can only screw one thing at a time, you know." Nagtampo tuloy si Jersey. Inalis nya ang pagkakayakap kay Kevin at lumabas ng nursery. Akala nya successful ang pangseseduce nya kay Kevin last night pero grabe lang! She knew she wasn't exactly looking at her sexiest but come on! Laking gulat nya nang lumabas sya sa banyo, around 40 minutes later. Pag silip nya kasi sa nursery, tapos na ni Kevin ang crib at nakaupo na ito sa may bintana, umiinom ng kape. Tumingin ito sa kanya at ngumiti. "What do you think?" Jersey surveyed the room again. Naligpi na ni Kevin ang mga kalat at box. Inayos na rin nito ang ilang drawers at changing table. The only thing missing was their baby. "Hmmm.." Kevin walked towards her and wrapped his arms around her, resting over her bump, carressing her lightly. "Anong hmm yan?" "Other than being a con-artist and an @ss, pwede ka na rin palang carpenter," she laughed. "Wow lang ha. Maraming salamat for that." "And it's beautiful. Thank you. And no more profanities today." She turned around to capture her husband for a kiss that predictably lead all the way to their bedroom next door. -- NOVEMBER 19 May gathering ang barkada ngayong araw na 'to. November 19 ang anniversary ng soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. Inciong na sina Paolo at Kat. February 12 ang kasal ng dalawa na sina Jersey, Jicker at Sath ang nag-oorganize. Excited silang lahat sa wedding kasi sila na lang ata ang ikakasal sa kanila. "Sakit mo naman sa ulo Je!" reklamo ni Sath sa bestfriend nya. Kung makakuha kasi ng cordon bleu si Jersey aakalaing mong mag-uuwi ito sa bahay. "Eehhh ang sarap talaga nito!" she said in between bites. "You should try this!" Medyo lumayo si Sath sa bestfriend nya. "Oh no. Nagdidiet na ako ngayon so I have to watch what I eat." "Taray naman nito! Pa-diet diet ka na teh! Baka pumayat din sina Nate at Tyler dyan sa kaka-diet mo!" Napunta ang tingin nilang dalawa sa mga asawa nila na nasa table. Si Kevin kalong-kalong si Tyler, tinuturuan na naman ata ng "ice cream-booger" baby talk, habang pinapakain naman ni Jerro si Nate ng lasagna. "Pssst. Excited na ata yang asawa mo. Gusto na atang iuwi si Tyler sa inyo!" natatawang sabi ni Sath. Jersey smiled, natutuwa sya ngayon kay Kevin. Alam nyang kinakabahan din ito pero nakakatuwa na sinusubukan nyang iovercome yon. "Oo nga eh. And look who's here! Ang bagong Patty B ng barkada!" Saktong pumasok sa bahay ni Paolo ang Romero family. Hindi pa rin halata kay Amae na almost 3 months na itong buntis. "Kaaaaat! Happy Anniversary! Sorry we're late!" pagbati nya sa kabarkada at beso-yakap mode muna saglit. Inabot naman ni Keith ang isang bote ng wine kay Paolo. "Grabe Amae! Hindi halata, promise!!!" exclaimed Kat. "Tss," Keith shrugged. "Kung alam nyo lang kung san kami galing before this." Siniko sya ni Amae. "What? Your ice cream binge really scared me. Buti na lang kasama natin si Jess." "Sorry, I am pregnant. Again. At pasalamat ka na hindi ako katulad ni Jersey kung maglihi." She waved apologetically to Jersey, na nasa table na ngayon. Minutes later nagsettle na ang barkada sa table, just like the old times, plus their children. Ayaw na atang isauli ni Kevin si Tyler sa mga magulang nito, tapos sina Nate at Jessica naman pinag-aawayan ang cheesecake na binake ni Paolo. "Hoy Je," biglang tanong ni Kat. "Ba't ba ang tagal nina Jicker sa Vegas? Almost one month na sila dun ah! Yung wedding preps kasi.." Jersey's nose crinkled. "Nako I really don't know. Almost 10 years na kasing di nakikita ni Jicker ang parents nya kaya siguro masyadong naenjoy ang Vegas. Medyo mama's boy ata yon, alam na." "At feel ko ha," may excitement sa boses ni Amae. "Feel ko lang.. nagustuhan ng parents ni Jick si Blanche!!" "Psh. Eh yun lang naman ang babaeng dinala ni Jicker sa parents nya. Kasi first ever serious relationship. Haaaynako." "Pero sana nandito na sila by Christmas! Para kumpleto na talaga tayooo!" Biglang nagring ang phone ni Kat. "Hello?... Oh gosh. Seriously?.. Sure ba!.. The door's open!" "Jicker ba yan?" tanong ni Kevin. "Yep! They're here!" Tumayo naman si Jersey, parang masungit na nanay na inaabangan ang anak na late umuwi galing sa gimmick. Pagbukas ng pinto, nakita nya ang dalawa na magkaholding hands, at all smiles. "At bakit ngayon lang kayo umuwi, ha? You missed my birthday! Ganyan naman kayo palagi!!!" The two of them glanced at each other and grinned. "Sorry kung ngayon lang kami umuwi guys. At least we're here," sabi ni Blanche. "Psh! Ganyan naman kayo!" kunwaring nagtatampo si Jersey. "Ni hindi nyo kami kinocontact. Psh. Anyareh sayo?" "We got married two days ago," sabay nilang sabi. Nganga na naman silang lahat.