His Wife Tears

Chapter 8

Few days after…

Katatapos niya lang maligo at mag-ayos. She’s wearing a simple blue dress and she applied light make up. She’s inside her room. Her parents and Gavin’s parents will visit their house. She should be look presentable.

She opened her room’s window. Sumalubong sa kanya ang sariwang hangin. Wala nang bakas ng pasa’t sugat sa mga braso niya. Ginamot niya na ito bago tuluyang magpeklat. Like Gavin said, her parents shouldn’t see her that full of bruises. Paniguradong hindi maganda ang mangyayari kapag nalaman ng parents niya na ganoon ang klase ng relasyon nila ni Gavin.

She went downstairs to help Manang for preparing the foods. Any moment, their visitors will be arriving. Nahagip ng paningin niya si Gavin na prenteng nakaupo sa sofa habang abala sa hawak nitong phone. Bumabakat ang mga muscle nito sa suot nitong black long sleeve at lalong lumutang ang kaputian ni Gavin dahil sa suot. Her husband was really handsome. Isa na siguro iyon sa dahilan kung bakit minahal niya ito.

Dumeretso siya sa kusina at doon niya nakita si Manang. May kasama itong tatlong kasambahay na kinuha niya para makatulong nito ngayong gabi.

“Ayos na po ba ang lahat, Manang?” Nakangiti niyang tanong.

“Oo, Hija.” Manang examined her from head to toe. “Ngayon na lang ulit kita nakitang nag-suot ng ganyan. Napakaganda mo, Ayana,” she can’t hide her genuine smile.

“I know right,” pabiro niyang sagot at sabay silang natawa.

They were now hearing the sounds of the engine of the car. Kaya nagmadali siyang pumunta sa kinaroroonan ni Gavin para sabay nilang salubungin ang kanilang mga bisita. Kitang kita niya ang malalapad na ngiti ng parents niya na matagal niya na rin hindi nakita. Gavin snaked his hand on Ayana’s shoulder while Ayana hugging Gavin slightly with a big smile forming into their lips. They were look really love each other but the truth is, it is a big lie.

“How’s the life, man?” Nakangiting bati ng nakababatang kapatid ni Gavin. “You look beautiful, Ate Ayana.”

“My wife is always beautiful, Finch,” nakangiting sagot ni Gavin habang nakaakbay pa rin ito sa kanya. She faked a smile. Alam naman niyang napilitan lang si Gavin na sabihin iyon.

Matapos ang batian at kamustahan, dumeretso na sila sa loob. They were now inside the dining area. Her husband was sitting next to her right. Her parents were in front of her and her parents-in-law occupying the left part while Finch was next to her left and Manang was on the center. Masaya silang nagsasalo-salo sa linuto ni Manang.

“It’s been a while since we visit here,” Gavin’s Mom said. “How’s the life of the two of you?”

“It is so much fine, I guess,” Gavin answered while looking at her as if he’s really inlove with her. She smirked secretly.

‘Yes, it’s so much fine with you while you’re hurting me.’

“Do you have good news with us, Ayana?” Gavin’s Dad was obviously teasing her. Nagkunwari na lang siyang hindi niya ito naintindihan.

“What good news?” She inquired innocently.

“Oh! Come on, dear. Don’t tell us, wala pa?” Her Mom asked incredulously.

A blush crept into her cheeks. Rinig niya pa ang pang-aasar na tawa ni Finch na nasa tabi niya lang. Tumingin siya kay Gavin para humingi ng tulong sa pang-ho-hot seat ng parents nila pero maging ito ay namumula rin.

“You’re weak, Dude. Mukhang mauunahan pa kita,” tumawa ito ng sobrang lakas kaya nadala rin sa pagtawa ang parents nila.

“Finch! You’re too young for that,” saway naman ng Mommy nito sa biro nito.

“Just kidding, Mom,” Finch snickered.

“It’s been two years, Gavin,” her Dad laughed. Lalo siyang namula sa pinagsasabi ng mga ito. “She supposed to be carrying your child now like what you’ve promised to us.”

Muli na namang nagtawanan ang mga ito. Mapula pa sa kamatis ang mukha niya ngayon. Bakit kasi kailangang pag-usapan ang ganoong bagay sa harap ng pagkain? At bakit wala man lang gawin si Gavin para patigilin ang mga ito?

She was slightly startled when Gavin placed his hand on her shoulder again. Malapad na ang ngiti nito kahit halatang namumula rin.

“I won’t forget my words, Dad. By this year, my wife will carry your grandchild. Just wait a little more time,” he kissed her forehead that made her heart skip a beat. Hindi niya na mapaliwanag ang nararamdaman niya.

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