TDG Special Chapter // 6 AUGUST 14 - Happy 2nd birthday, TDG! Kinikilig ako kasi 2 years na sya. At buhay pa rin ang notebook ko na pinagsulatan ng Book 1! Yeeey! [:)] Dedicated to aishiteruhachi! Comment and vote if you liked the chapter. ONE MORE TO GO AND IT'S DONE! XD -- ONE YEAR LATER Kanina pa naghihintay si Kevin sa sala nila. "What's taking her so long?" His watch says it's already 7:30pm, at ang dinner reservation nila ay around 8:30pm. One hour to go, at mukhang gustong sagarin ni Jersey ang oras na yun. "Jersey," he called out. "May plano ka pa bang magpakita sakin? Nilamon ka na ng damit mo?" "Very funny, ahole! Matutuo kang maghintay dyan, okay?" Jersey answered back. "Baka matraffic tayo. Dalian mo!" "Bantayan mo muna si Atom! And will you please stop whining!?" Sinilip naman ni Kevin ang anak nilang si Atom, na naka-one year old lang last month. He's fast asleep inside his crib. Buti na lang hindi namana ni Atom ang pagiging maingay ni Jersey. Hindi ito iyaking bata. Nakuha ni Atom ang facial features ni Jersey, at syempre, Kevin's (according to him, smoldering) eyes. So far tinuturuan pa nilang mag-asawa na maglakad si Atom, and their kid's a fast learner. He was interrupted by an abrupt knock on their front door. Wala naman silang ineexpect na bisita since iiwan nila si Atom sa bahay nina Ara sa San Pedro. "Yo." Si Jicker lang pala yun. Di nya inexpect to. "O, napadaan ka?" Pumasok na si Jicker sa loob. "Where's Jersey?" Bumalik na naman ang inis ni Kevin. "Nasa taas. Mukhang nagreready ata para sa photoshoot." "Matagal talagang mag-ayos yun. Parang di ka pa sanay ah!" "OA naman kasi sya." Lumapit si Jicker sa crib ni Atom at pinagmasdan ito habang natutulog. "Buti anghel tong anak nyo, noh? Di nagmana sa Devil Woman tendencies ni Je." "Oo nga! Pero baka pag tumanda si Atom. Sana wag." "San ba kayo tonight?" "Eastwood. Ewan ko ba dyan, gustong makipagdate. Parang sira." Natawa si Jireh sa reaksyon ni Kevin. "Nako.. if I were you.. sundin mo na lang si Jersey. You might get lucky tonight." "I get lucky every night. Ayoko lang iwan si Atom. Alam mo na-" "Chill lang Daddy Kevin! One year old na yang si Atom! Mas protective ka pa kesa kay Jersey, ni langaw ayaw mong ipadapo sa kanya!" "Dapat lang. Kailangang alagaan ang tagapagmana ng awesome and bad @ss Santos genes," he said with great pride. Jicker sighed. "Overprotective father!" "KEVIIIIIIIIN!" Nadistract ang dalawa sa sigaw ni Jersey. "What?" Kevin asked. "Wala pala sina Ara sa bahay. Di pa raw nakakauwi from her fieldtrip. We can't bring Atom there." "Ha?! E kanino natin iiwan si Atom? Di pwede kina Amae, it's out of our way. Kina Sath din. Baka kung sinong epal yang pagbantayin mo!" "Ahemm.." Jicker cleared his throat. "I think that epal's me." "WHAT!? IKAW?! KELAN KA PA NAGING BABYSITTER?!" "I used to babysit Jessica and Nate. Wag ka namang masyadong judgemental! They turned out just fine!" "Pano yung muntik nang masunog ang Bel-Air house dahil nagsindi kayo ni Jessica ng scented candles?" Jicker tried to reason out pero may point si Kevin. "I won't let that happen again. Besides, Blanche's with me." "You're with B-- what!?" Kevin snapped. "Kayong dalawa? No way." "What's wrong with th--" "The last time you two babysat Tyler.. you ended up making out on Sath's couch!" "Saglit lang naman yun eh. Eto naman parang hindi kaibigan!" Kevin tried to calm himself. "Fine. Pupuntahan ko lang si Jersey sa taas." Tumango na lang si Jicker. May tiwala naman si Kevin kina Jicker kaso di pa rin nya maiwasang mag-aalala. Baka siguro natrauma sya sa make-out session ng Blicker, not that he witnessed that firsthand. Stories are enough. "Jersey I'm coming in!" Nagulat sya nang nakalock ang pinto. "Oh come on, open up!" "Di pa nga ako tapos!" "What's taking you so long? Wrapping paper or something?!" "Asa ka sa wrapping paper!" "Ang tagal mo kasi!" "I'm applying make-up!" "Make-up na ano, pang-clown?" "Scheisse!" "Dalian mo nga dy--" Natigilan sya nung biglang bumukas ang pinto ng kwarto nila. There stood Jersey, with her infamous grin plastered on her face. "Make up pala ng clown ha." She looked beautiful in her simple gray and yellow dress. Kevin was definitely mesmerized. 13 years and counting. "I take that back. You look.. like Doink." *paaak!* "Don't call me Doink, @ss. Nag-effort ako for this." He placed his arms on her waist at unti-unting tinulak ang asawa papasok ng kwarto. "Wag na lang tayo magdinner, okay? We could spend the whole night here." "May reservation po tayo, Mr. Santos.. and I would like yo spend the whole evening eating." Kevin snorted. "Dali na, Jersey. A quick one." "Dinner first!" she almost squealed. Bumitaw na sya sa pagkakayakap ng asawa bago saan pa mapunta yun. "At kelan pa naging preamble ng sex ang dinner? Pregnancy really really changed you," Kevin countered. Lumabas silang dalawa sa kwarto na nagtatalo pa rin. Pagdating nila sa sala they were surprised to see Blanche and Jicker gathered aroumd Atom's crib. "Are you sure na sa kanila natin iiwan si Atom?" Kevin whispered. "They're our friends so chill ka lang, okay?" She decided to draw some attention so she cleared her throat. "Ahem ahem." Agad namang lumingon ang dalawa. "Oh hi Kevin, Jersey!" bati ni Blanche. "Baka malate kayo!" "Hoy, umayos kayong dalawa ah," biglang naging defensive daddy si Kevin. "Alagaan nyo yang anak ko. Alam nyo naman s--" "Si Atom ang tagapagmana ng awesome genes mo," sabay na sabi ng Blicker. "Yeah right we get it." "May numbers dun na pwede nyong tawagan, nasa fridge. Then everything's okay. Milk's there.. basta you know the stuff," lecture ni Jersey. Todo agree naman ang dalawa. But Kevin's not satisfied. Nilapitan pa nya ang dalawang babysitters na parang nangbabanta. "Ayusin nyong dalawa ha. No making out on my couch." "Bu-" "Di na kayo teenagers! Lalo ka na, Jicker. Your job tonight is to take care of our baby. Understand?" he did this scary thing with his eyes that made the couple to agree to everything he said. "Great. Let's go, Je. Malelate na tayo." Nakahinga na rin ng maluwag sina Jicker nang ihatid nila sina Mr. & Mrs. Santos palabas ng bahay. "Di namin papabayaan si Atom," Jicker says. "And please Jersey that stare's too old. Baguhin, please?" "AGAIN! AYU--" Tinulak na ni Blanche si Kevin papunta sa kotse nito. "And don't phone every five minutes, okay?" -- "You don't look like a married woman," Kevin said after they finished their dessert. In fairness, naenjoy nya ang isang normal na date kasama ang asawa. It's been ages since they went out. "Right back at ya, bro. Buma-bachelor lang ang peg mo! Good thing you're wearing your wedding ring." "I designed this ring kaya ko sinu-" sinipa sya ni Jersey sa ilalim ng table. "Ouch! That hurts, woman." "Don't you woman me!" tawang-tawa si Jersey. "Sana pala nagdedate tayo madalas. This is really cute." "Sus, gusto mo lang naman akong idisplay sa tao," Kevin pouted. Medyo nandiri si Jersey sa pagpout ng asawa. "You don't look like a trophy husband. I can picture you as a cougar hunting redneck." Nagulat sya sa narinig. "A redneck? Seryoso ka ba dyan?" "God the look on your face! Jok-- hey!" Nagawa pa nilang maglaro ng footsie sa ilalim ng table. The others didn't mind them, in fact natutuwa sila sa ginagawa nina Kevin. After the game, they decided to bill out. "So.." Kevin asked when they got in the car. "Where to, Missus?" Tawa naman si Jersey. "Don't do that again. Di bagay sayo! San tayo? Tara, let's go home." "Ayoko pa umuwi.." "Oh come on, Kevin. Alam kong kanina mo pa tinatawagan si Blanche." Kunwari namang walang alam si Kevin sa sinasabi ni Jersey. "Ha? Sinong tumatawag? Ako? Ni hindi ko nga hinahawakan phone ko!" Of course, di madaling mauto si Jersey. "Hand me your phone. Come on." He reluctantly gave his phone to the wife. "Oo na, I called B--" "10 TIMES! YOU CALLED HER 10 TIMES! DI KA NAMAN ADIK!! GRABE KA!" "Baka mamaya kasi di nababantayan nina Jicker si Atom. I worried th--" natawa ng malakas si Jersey. "Di nakakatawa, Jersey." "Eh kasi.. para kang may Couvade syndrome, di ka lang buntis. Dami mong estrogen, kuya!" "I care about my kid. That's all." "And he's YOUR kid now!? Ako ang nagdala sa kanya for 9 months and all you did was.. UGH!" "Ayan ka na naman. Di ka ba naawa sakin, 9 months kong tiniis yang DWS mo! Buti nga di ako nabingi. At mind you, dry spell ako for almost 5 months." Jersey turned into a shade of beet red. "Oh shut up. I catered to your needs!!" Natandaan tuloy ni Kevin yung nangyari before, and he devilishly smirked. "Yeaahh.. I remember those times vividly." "Punyeta ka. I hate you. You're embarrassing me. This is not what couple in a relationship do. Bully." "We're not in a relationship! We're married!" he exclaimed, which infuriated Jersey more. "EH BAKIT NAKALAGAY SA FB UNDER NG RELATIONSHIP STATUS ANG MARRIED!" "What are you, 17? This is nonsense." "You are nonsense, pompous @ss. I don't even how what happened to me and I'm married to you! I must be that crazy." "In love with me?" There's this sudden jolt of kilig coursed through her veins. "Oh shut up. Let's go home. Inaantok na talaga ako." Nadagdagan naman ang excitement ni Kevin. "Uwi na talaga tayo?" "Yup," she answered nonchalantly. "I'm dead tired, and you have tons of work to do. Yuck." "I need to provide for us, Missus. You and your appetite really screws my earnings," he said as he started the car. "I pay for my food binge! Pasalamat ka gwapo ka, yun lang ang dahilan kung bakit kasama mo pa rin ako until now." "At pasalamat ka sexy ka and I practically worship your baby fats s-- aray masakit!" Ang sama ng tingin ni Jersey sa asawa nya. "At dahil dyan, sa sala ka matutulog." "What? That was uncalled for!" "Drive. And don't talk to me." -- Tahimik na nanonood ng Oceans Twelve sina Jicker at Blanche sa sala ng mga Santos. Karga ni Blanche ang natutulog na si Atom. "Oh gosh forever crush ko talaga si George Clooney!" sabi ni Blanche. "Sshh don't get too excited. Magigising si Atom sige ka." "Isn't he awesome? Just look at him! He's a gorge." Jicker ignored her almost joke. "Buti di na tumawag ulit si Kevin. LSS nako sa ringtone mo dahil sa kanya." "Syempre, sinumbong ko yun kay Jersey. Goodness, I love my as a bro but he's such a control freak. Mas malala pa kesa sa asawa nya." "They really really suit each other. Control freaks. Buti na lang di ako control freak noh?" Blanche gaped at his statement. "Sige lang, assure yourself. Mas malala ka pa kay Kevin for crissakes." "What?" he tried his best to look appalled. "I am not a control freak. Excuse me." "Deny it all you want.. bahala ka na." Jicker scowled at her. "Sabing hindi." "Fine fine. I accept your flaws. Now shut and watch the movie." Tumahimik na lang si Jicker at nanood na lang ng movie. Pero di nya maiwasan na titigan si Blanche na karga si Atom. Kung anu-ano tuloy pumapasok sa utak nya. He's turning 33 this year, not getting any younger. He wants to.. "Marie Blanche." "What?" she asked, eyes still transfixed on the tv. "I want kids." "Okay." Nagulat si Jicker sa sagot ng asawa. "You what!?" "Okay nga. Sshh.. Magigising si Atom." "SERYOSO KA BA?" Pinandilatan ni Blanche ang asawa. "Oo nga so shut up. Ayan na si Bruce Willis." Di naman mapigilan ni Jicker ang maexcitement nya. Magkakaron na rin sya ng awesome successor of genes. Soon. ** 3 DAYS LATER Magkasama sina Jicker at Jersey na naglilibot sa ATC nung araw na yun. Akay-akay nila si Atom na nakasakay sa cute nitong Transformers (na pinacustomize pa ni Kevin) na stroller. "So.. ano na? Buntis na?" Tinakpan naman agad ni Jicker ang bibig ni Blanche. "Wag ka ngang maingay!!" Nandidiring nilayo ni Jersey ang kamay nito. "Pwe! Your palm is salty." "Malamang!! Tumahimik ka kasi dyan!!" "Hoy nagtatanong lang! Nakakaexcite lang kasi for the both of you!" "I don't want to talk about our sex life. Lalo na sayo." Pagkasabi ni Jicker ng salitang 'sex', tinakpan agad ni Jersey ang mga tenga ni Atom. "Don't be so vulgar!" "Ba't may pagtakip ng tenga ka pang nalalaman dyan? As if maiintindihan ni Atom yun!" "BAKA MAGING FIRST WORD NYA YUN, OKAY!?" "Buti di arschloch ang first word nya. Ay, ano nga ulit? Fish ba?" "Ewan ko sa'yo." Sa Starbucks pumunta ang dalawa para magkwentuhan. Kakabili lang ni Jersey ng bagong baby polos para kay Atom (trip lang nyang gawing personal model ang anak nya) at ilang supplies sa bahay. Since maraming tao sa loob, sa labas na lang sila ng cafe pumwesto. "Anong gusto mo?" tanong ni Jersey sa kaibigan. "Kahit ano basta di mo duduraan." =.= "Umayos ka nga. The usual?" He nodded. "Etong anak mo nagngingipin ata. Kanina pa kinakagat yung bib nya o." "Bantayan mo yang mabuti, Herrera. Or I swear I'll make sure I kick you hard on the nads." Puro tango na lang ang nagawa ni Jicker, baka mapahamak pa ang kanyang awesome baby project. He watched Jersey go inside the cafe. Pero nagulat sya nang makita itong natigil sa entrance. "Hoy Jersey! Wag ka nang mag-stall dyan! Uhaw nako." Wa epek pa rin. When he analyzed the scene.. naintindihan na rin nya kung bakit ganun na lang ang reaksyon ni Jersey. Kasi nakasalubong nya si Marlo. ** The three of them sat in uncomfortable silence. Naka-order na silang lahat-lahat pero walang naglakas loob na uminom. Si Jersey ang may kasalanan kung bakit kasama nila sa table si Marlo ngayon. Dapat kasi aalis na si Marlo kaso ang magaling na DW, ayun, pinilit na magstay ito nang walang paalam kay Jicker. No choice rin naman ang (ex) bestfriend kaya ayan na. Biglang nagsalita si Marlo. "Anak nyong dalawa?" Nanlaki ang mata ng dalawa. "WHAT!? NO!" That made Marlo laugh. "I'm so sorry. Nagtatanong lang." "He's my kid," sagot ni Jersey after nyang makarecover sa narinig kay Marlo. "I mean, anak namin ni Kevin." Marlo was surprised but he hid it very well. "Oh, kaya pala familiar ang mata. Nice genes. Congrats." "Thanks." Nagfocus na lang si Jicker kay Atom na tahimik na nagmamasid sa paligid. Ayaw nya talagang kausapin si Marlo. Well, ano ba naman ang sasabihin nila sa isa't isa? "What happened to you? Almost.. 5 or 6 years na rin since may mabalitaan kami sa'yo," Jersey tried to sound normal pero medyo nagleak ang onting care sa tono nya. "Uuhh.. I went to Japan.. then to London. Did some photography stuff there. Kakabalik ko lang last week." Pasimpleng tinignan ni Jicker ang dating bestfriend. Umayos ang pangangatawan nito. At napansin nya ang.. "And I can see that you're married," he stated plainly. Sasawayin sana ni Jersey ang b*tchy roll ni Jicker pero napatingin din ito sa kamay ng kausap. "Oh my god. You're married, too?" Marlo smiled a little. "Yes. 2 years ago lang. A girlfriend from Japan." Somehow Jicker felt cheated. Alam nyang wala syang karapatan pero mas nauna tong nagpakasal sa kanya, at di man lang sya sinabihan? Well di rin naman nya binalita dito na kasal sila bi Blanche. "Kids?" he asked. "Baby girl. 8 months old." Naunahan pati sya sa anak. Drat. "Aaww congrats!" nakarinig lang si Jersey ng bata ayun tuwang-tuwa na agad. "Nandito rin ba sya sa Pinas?" "Sa London silang dalawa. Kaya lang naman ako bumalik kasi ibebenta ko yung farm namin sa Naga. Si Mom kasi masyadong makulit, di mapakali. Kilala nyo naman yun." Medyo natawa silang dalawa, di kasama si Jicker. At awkward silence ulit. But this time sabay-sabay silang uminom ng kape. "Uuhh.. that's not the only reason why I came back. Umalis ako na di tayo oka-" "Buti alam mo," Jicker interrupted. Sinapok sya ni Jersey. "Masakit yun ah! E totoo naman alangan itanggi pa yun!" Natigilan naman si Marlo dun. "I'm here to make amends, Jick. Pero kung tutuusin wala akong kasalanan sa'yo, you chose Anna over her." "Well newsflash, we're married now." "I know," napangiti sya. "Kina Blanche at Jersey ako may atraso. Maling-mali na pumunta ako dun that night. I--" Jersey touched Marlo's hand and squeezed it lightly. "Past is past, Marlo. Wala na sakin yun. Let's put that behind us, okay? Ang akin lang.. kay Blanche ka dapat humingi ng sorry. Sya kasi yung pinakanaapektuhan sating lahat." Sumeryoso si Jicker sa narinig. "Bago mo sya malapitan dadaan ka muna sakin." "Jick.. I really really want to talk to her, kung okay lang sa'yo. Ang hirap kasing mabuhay na mabigat yung dala eh. Wala akong planong masama sa inyo. I'm just here to talk. That's all." Nagkatitigan ang dating magbestfriend, as if iniestimate nila ang isa't isa. Ayaw pagbigyan ni Jicker ang gusto ni Marlo, pero alam nyang masama pa rin ang loob ni Blanche dahil sa nangyari dati. They never talked about it, kasi alam nyang malaking gulo na naman ito. "Seryoso ka ba dyan? Uupakan talaga kita pag may ginawa kang masama kay Blanche. Kayang-kaya kong kalimutan lahat ng pinagsamahan natin pag sinaktan mo sya." "You know I'm not like that. Isang beses lang, tapos di na ako magpapakita sa inyo. That's all I ask." Jersey gave Jicker a meaningful look. "Fine," Jicker gave in. "Basta kasama ako. Yun lang ang kondisyon ko. But I'll ask her first. If she says no, don't push your luck anymore." Bakas naman ang tuwa sa mukha ni Marlo. "Thanks talaga, Jick. I appreciate this." "Minsan lang yan, di ka na makakaulit pa." ** Pumayag naman si Blanche sa gusto ni Marlo. 2 weeks din nyang pinag-isipan bago sya pumayag. Halata nya kay Jicker na ayaw nitong makipagkita sya kay Marlo pero she already made her decision. Nakiusap na lang si Blanche na silang dalawa na lang ni Marlo ang magkita, at napilitan lang ang asawa na pumayag dito. Halos 3 hours ding nawala si Blanche sa condo nila ni Jicker, and that made Jicker paranoid. Mag-iisang oras na nga itong nakaabang sa elevator ng building nila. Almost 8:30pm na nang dumating si Blanche. Gulat sya nang makita si Jicker na nakaupo sa tabi ng elevator. "Ba't ka andyan?" "Of course I'm waiting for you. What took you so long?" Blanche sat beside him. "We spent an hour without talking." "What? I knew this is just a waste of time!" "Uy no. It was awkward for us to talk about what happened. Ang daming involved na feelings eh. And I was scared na maungkat yun." "Akala ko ba ready ka na?" "I told you I was ready, pero iba pag nandun ka na. It scares the hell out of you kaya speechless ka na. Nagsorry sya sakin paulit-ulit. And I cried and forgave him kahit mahirap." "Ba't mo ginawa yun?" "I did that for you. Burden kasi 'to sakin at kung di ko to aayusin, magiging burden mo rin to. I don't want that. We've been through enough sh*t already, ba't pa natin dadagdagan yun? I want to enjoy everything now, for our future family. And for Marlo also, ang hirap nga na gumising sa umaga with that guilt." Di nya akalain na ganun ang iniisip ni Blanche. It wasn't a bad decision at all, he thought. "So, how do you feel now?" "Reaally great! Ang sarap sa pakiramdam! I want to cry pero ang sakit na ng ulo ko so wag na lang. This is awesome!" "Okay ka na talaga? Sure ka?" Pinalo nya si Jicker sa braso. "Don't mock me, Scheisse. I am more than okay." "Then I think you're ready to marry me again." Akala ni Blanche mali sya ng dinig. "I'm sorry. What?" "Marry me again," seryosong sabi ni Jicker. Napatayo si Blanche sa sobrang gulat. "What!? Are you kidding me? We're already married!!" "Masama bang magpakasal ulit?" "OH MY GOD. 1 YEAR PA LANG TAYONG KASAL! A--" "Kay Elvis naman kasi yun." "I thought we agreed about this," may tono ng pagtatampo sa boses ni Blanche. "Look.. I'm okay with the Elvis wedding. It's your dream. Pero meron din naman ako." "Ano yun?" "Gusto kong maexperience na ikasal sa simbahan," he managed a shy smile. "I know it's lame." Natawa naman si Blanche. "Mas girly ka pa talaga kesa sakin. No wonder you love to dress me up." "Siraulo. Ano, will you marry me?" "Aaww come on ask nicely! Di na nga romantic 'tong ambiance tas ganyan ka pa magtanong! Where's the ring? And don't try to pull Kevin's shoelace stint. Corny mo pag ginawa mo yun." "Ibahin mo kasi ako kay Kevin. Dala ko palagi yung singsing mo." Nilabas nya ang wallet nya at kinuha ang singsing sa secret compartment nito. "One year na rin nasakin yan." "O-one year?" masyadong gulat si Blanche. Akala nya joke lang ni Jicker yun. "Magpopropose sana ako nung kasal nina Kat. Kaso ayun, nanganak si Jersey. Bummer. I took time to think.. at feel ko this is the right time." Dahil sa drama ni Jicker na yun.. naiyak si Blanche. "W-wala naman ganyanan.. di ako prepared sa drama mo. Of course silly, I will marry you. Again. Pero please wag lang ngayon." "Bakit ayaw mo ngayon?" "We have to prepare it thoroughly. I mean.. if this is your dream.. dapat bongga!" Nahawa naman si Jicker sa excitement ni Blanche. "Tama ka dyan, B. Ngayon pa lang magpaplano na dapat tayo. We'll make sure na mas maganda ang kasal natin kesa sa kasal ng barkada!" "COMBINED!!" sabay nilang dalawa and they ended up laughing. Crazy couple. ** 3 YEARS LATER "ATOM DON'T RUN! BAKA MATABIG MO YUNG TABLE!" Kanina pa hinahabol ni Jersey ang ngayo'y 4 years old nilang anak na si Atom. February 20, and it's his 4th birthday today. Hinigit naman ni Kevin ang asawa palapit sa kanya. "Let him play, Je. It's his birthday." "Baka mamaya matabig nya yung table, matapon yung pagkain! Buong umaga ako nagluto for that!" "Chill lang! Tignan mo, he's having fun. Minsan na nga lang magkaron ng kalaro yang anak mo." Kalaro ngayon ni Atom sina Nate, Tyler, Jessica at Andrea (anak nina Amae) ng takbuhan sa garden ng mga Santos. Nagiging kahawig lalo ni Kevin si Atom habang tumatanda ito. First it was the eyes, then the smile. Ang hindi pa nga lang evident ngayon ay kung alin ang naman nito, ang Devil Woman side ni Jersey o ang egotistic side ni Kevin. Pinagdadasal ng mag-asawa na sana walang mamana si Atom sa dalawang yun. "Je!" tawag ni Jicker sa kaibigan. Agad naman syang pinuntahan ng kaibigan. "Can you hold August for awhile? Blanche needs help with Teeni." Agad namang kinarga ni Jersey ang cute na si August. "Sure! Safe si August kay Tita Jersey!" Yup, may anak na sina Jicker at Blanch. And no, hindi pa rin sila kinakasal sa simbahan. Kasi 3 months after magpropose si Jicker ay nalaman nilang buntis si Blanche, and 3 months after that they found out that they're having twins. Make that fraternal twins. Sina August (boy) at Seventeen (girl). Siguro gets na sa pangalan nila kung bakit ganyan. Mas weird pa sa Atari Kim nina Jersey. Malapit na mag-2 years old ang dalawa. "Mama! Mama!" agad namang nilingon ni Jersey ang anak nya. "Mama! Si August po ba yan?" "Yup. Hey August, greet kuya Atom Happy Birthday!" nagsmile lang si August. "O pano yan Kuya smile na lang daw!" Tuwang-tuwa naman si Atom kay August. "Mama ako kakarga kay August!" "You can do this when you're older. Kaya dapat kakain ka ng marami, okay ba yun?" Nagpout pa si Atom, isa sa mga bagay na namana nya kay Kevin. "Mama please?" "No, Kuya. Gusto mo i-blow na lang natin ang candle ng cake mo? Para makakain kayo nina August at nina Kuya?" napangiti naman si Atom dun. "Tara na! Let's cut the cake na!" Tinawag naman ni Kevin ang mga bisita nila para kantahan si Atom. Bakas sa mukha ng bata ang tuwa nya, lalo na sa cake na Transformers inspired na naman (hinawahan ni Kevin). Lumabas na rin sa bahay sina Blanche at Jicker kasama si Teeni. "Okay kids!" jolly na sabi ni Jersey. "Let's sing Happy Birthday Atom, okay?" Nagsikantahan naman ang mga bisita. Todo ngiti/tawa naman si Atom, gustung-gusto nya kasing magcelebrate ng birthday nya. "Atom, look here!" tawag ni Kevin sa anak para sa picture. Ngiti naman si Atom. "Gwapo talaga!" Jersey: (_ _ ) "Okay Atom! Make your wish!" Nahihiyang ngumiti ang bata. "Eeehh Mama nahihiya po ako!" Nilapitan nina Kevin ang anak. "Come on, Atom. You can tell us anything!" The kid motioned them to lean a little bit, may ibubulong ata. Nanlaki naman ang mga mata ng mag-asawa habang ang anak nila ay tawa nang tawa. Nacurious tuloy ang barkada. "Ano yun?" Kevin looked at them with a confused look. "Baby daw, guys. Gusto nya raw magkaron ng kapatid." **** Okay! I know you're expecting some action between Jicker-Blanche-Marlo. Sorry if I failed your expectations! Pabayaan na lang natin silang maging masaya with their respective partners. :) I rushed this chapter kaya medyo puchu lang yung part na yun. Anyway, 2nd to the last bago matapos ang TDG! Will post the last Special Chapter by the end of August. Susubukan ko na magupdate ng mahaba para na rin pang finale. Thanks for reading guys! Happy 2nd bday, baby! XD