The Babymaker

Chapter Fifteen

Isabel Monteverde

The whole mansion is in silence when we arrive from our vacation.

“Where are they?” my husband, Renz, asked one of the maid

“In Batangas, sir.” The maid answered. My husband’s forehead creased.

I thought we can surprise them because we never told them when our comeback will be yet we are the one surprised. They are all not here.

I caressed his arms. “Let’s go there.” I requested on him. I know he also miss his family.

Our vacation took so long and I truly enjoyed it. We been dreaming to cruise around Europe but we’ve been busy after graduation, we got married and we started to prove ourselves on the field we choose. Renz excel on his family business while I started working in different clothing lines until I decided to create my own clothing line with my best friend, Monica. Our pride, blood and sweat, the Rosy Rose.

My first ever creation is my own wedding gown. It’s a dream come true for me. I designed my dream wedding gown and wore it on my most special day. It is the best day of my life, to become Mrs. Renz Monteverde.

He shook his head. “No, you take a rest now.”

I pouted my lips and cling myself more on his arms. “Let’s go to Batangas, babe. I have souvenirs for Apple also.” His forehead creased while looking at me, it’s like he is reading my mind.

I don’t have any problem with the girl, Apple. I actually like her. She seems nice. I know she is just need and only the family of Monteverde can help her. Lola Celia explained everything to me on why she agreed to become one.

It may not good to think about that she and my husband did it but I trust him. I trust my husband. I really do. I know my husband loves me and I love him so much. I will give him what he deserves. He deserves a child of his own, which is I can’t give.

“Hey, you’re sad. Fine. We’re goiung to Batangas if that what you wanted.” Then she caressed my cheek.

I smiled at him. Am I a spoiled wife, aren’t I?

“I love you Babe” and I kissed him on his lips.

He’s a bit surprised for what I did but after then, he respond on my kisses. He closed his eyes and, so I.

I already missed his lips even we do nothing in our vacation but to tour around, cuddle and make love.

“I love you too.”

~

Renz Monteverde

Because Isabel wanted to go in Batangas so we did. I let her sleep on our travel to Batangas.

I actually don’t want to go to Batangas yet.

I spent my whole month with my wife, I wanted to forget I made a sin. Our whole vacation is a good escape with all our problems here… or I just guess so or I just thought so.

When we arrived in the rest house, I confirmed they are all here. Dad’s Fortuner is here and the BMW 650i convertible of Jo. He’s so flashy! I already expected Jo’s car will be here because Granny told me he choose to spend his vacation here.

Really what’s up with them?

I first saw Uncle Ben, Granny’s driver, in the porch of the rest house. Maybe he drove Dad’s Fortuner because I didn’t see Granny’s SUV.

“Babe, wake up. We’re here.” Isabel groaned before she totally woke up. She fixed all the souvenirs she bought. She said she also bought something for Nanay Lydia.

“Good afternoon, Sir, Ma’am. I didn’t know you’re already back.” I just nodded at him while Isabel greeted him back and smiled at him and told him that she will give him the souvenir she bought for him in Manila.

She’s always like that, she’s buying souvenir for everyone everytime we go out of town or out of the country.

“Where’s daddy?” I asked Uncle Ben.

“Inside sir, maybe in the entertainment room.”

I carried all the things Isabel brought and started walking our way to the entertainment room. I didn’t see Nanay Lydia around, maybe she’s in the kitchen.

As we approach the entertainment room, I can hear some laughter from the inside. They look happy in there.

“Why I can’t hear anything?” I heard Jo said. I can even hear the familiar voice laughing, the sounds of her laughter seems so lively.

“Jo, leave Apple’s stomach alone. Stop that already.” I heard Granny told him.

I’m about to enter the room when I saw Jo seating beside Apple in one of the sofa while his head is on Apple’s stomach. What’s happening?

I don’t know why I get mad after what I saw. What the heck is that!

They are all even laughing while Jo is shaking his head and looked at Apple. What is he looking at huh?!

“It’s not even moving.” He said pouting his lips. Disgusting! But Apple only laughed while caressing her tummy, why she keeps on laughing? It’s not only her laugh that seems to be lively even her eyes.

“It is just six weeks, Jo. It’s still a blood.” My mom explained. Six weeks? Blood? What are they talking about?

“Why did you stop? Aren’t they inside?” Isabel asked a little bit loud that made the people attention inside transferred to us. Isabel peeked inside. “Oh they’re here!” she happily said.

“Isabel. Renz!” they looked all surprised to see us.

Isabel went inside the room. I’m left staring at Apple who’s seem so surprise her mouth is even half open while looking at me. She looked away and looked at Isabel instead.

“How’s Europe?” Mommy happily asked Isabel, she kissed Mom, Dad and Granny on cheeks when she approached them.

“Awesome, Mom. I bought something for all of you but I left it Manila. I just brought my souvenir for Nay Lydia and Apple.” She looked at Apple whom turned silent and seems surprised for what Isabel said.

“Y-you don’t have to.” She shyly said. She’s always stuttering even when she’s simply just talking with me.

Isabel shook her head and walk closer to them. She hugged Jo before she kissed Apple on cheeks.  “How are you? You gained weight.” I know she’s trying to say fat but she doesn’t want to sound offended.

I noticed how the people inside the room looked at each other. I looked at Apple. She really looked like she gained weight but it suits her. Not something offending.

Jo broke the strange silence that filled the room when he laughed loudly. “How will she not going gain some weight? She keeps on eating like a monster!” Apple angrily slapped Jo when he teased her.

“You’re really annoying!” Her face is red while glaring at Jo.

She seems so comfortable with Jo.

Jo just laughed at her. “It’s fine. Granny said it’s normal for pregnant, right Granny?”

My eyes almost popped out from the socket of my eyes for Jo said. Pregnant? Who’s pregnant? Apple is pregnant?

“That’s why she’s really moody, Granny. She’s also requested those weird foods. Did you know how many times she made me climb the mango tree? Then she will point a mango that’s hard to pick and if I didn’t get it she will not eat any mangoes I picked. She’s demanding, Grans.” He happily shared the stories like he didn’t said something odd.

“You’re pregnant?” Isabel said almost a whisper.

I felt my heart has been squeezed on how my wife reacted but I can’t help but to look at Apple.

Apple looked pale while staring at my wife and turned her gaze on me. God, I want to caress that innocent face. What the freaking hell!

“Ohh!”

“Yes, she’s pregnant.” Granny broke the silence. I don’t know how I should react. I wanted to jump out of the happiness that finally I’m going to be a father yet I wanted to be careful with my moves. God. I’m definitely happy. Finally a child will be alive from my own blood.

God, thank you so much!

“Oh I—Oh my Gad!” Isabel uttered in surprise. A smile slightly appeared in my wife’s face. I don’t know if she’s forcing herself to be happy or what. “That’s a good news.” Then she hugged Apple. Is it really a good news?

Well, the hell YES!

I’ll be a father… soon.