Chapter 12
Santos
"Aunt George are we going at lolo Marco and Lola Theo's house," Lily asked me that late afternoon, it's been almost a year since my parents accept me, and a week after that I introduce the twins to them. My parents love the twins like there own grandkids. The twins also know about me and their mom they just went to us one day and asked if I was their mom's girlfriend, we both explain to them slowly and I think they understand but sometimes they still asked questions which we gladly answer.
"Maybe on the weekend Kiddo" I said to her, we're here in my condo. I'm babysitting the twins since busy ang mommy nila sa Hotel, kakagaling lang namin sa mall, pinasyal ko sila at binilhan ng mga laruan, which I'm sure pag aawayan namin ni Rose.
Iniispoil ko raw kasi ang mga bata, nung una I admit I spoiled them so that they can like me but eventually I spoil them because I love them both dearly.
"Aunt George can I have some snacks?" Eli asked, still rubbing her eyes, kakagising lang nito from a nap. I stood up and got 2 juice boxes and 2 chocolate bars in the fridge. binigyan ko sila isa-isa. they both thank me and started to watch cartoons after a few minutes I heard the door unlocked and Rose enter the condo. the kids run towards her and hugged her, I smiled at the sight.
"Hi babe," she said while sitting beside me on the couch and gave me a peck on the lips. "What did you do all day?" She asked us
"We went to the mall Mommy and Aunt George bought us lots of toys" pag k-kwento pa ni Lily, Minataan ako ni Rose
"Babe I told you to stop spoiling them," She said sound exhausted, I gave her a peace sign
"Sorry babe, I just can't say no to this two munchkins" Sabi ko naman dito sabay gulo ng buhok nang kambal, Rose sigh
"But did these two even thank you?" Pag paparinig pa nito
"Of course mommy," Eliot said, tumango naman ang huli
"Are you staying for the night?" Pag iiba ko nang usapan. ever since the kids know about us madalas na sila dito nag s-stay, I turn the guestroom into the twin's room, I even install two kids bed and painted it for them, but sometimes the kids stayed either with my parents or hers if we want alone time.
"No babe, maaga yung pasok ng mga bata bukas, I was thinking that you might want to stay overnight sa big house, we call their house big house since I stay in a condo which is smaller than their two-story house in La Vivienda.
"I can't babe I still have work tomorrow" I excuse myself, I need time tomorrow for my plan and I can't do it when she's around.
She sighs sadly and pouted, I planted a kiss on her lips and hugged her
"Don't worry I'll sleep there tomorrow if you want, and if you want the kids can sleep at your parent's place so I can be alone with you" I whispered the last one she giggles.
Kinagabihan ay sabay sabay kaming nag hapunan, after dinner I walk them down in the parking lot.
"I'll see you tomorrow Munchkins" paalam ko sa kambal saka binigyan sila ng halik sa bunbunan. I then face their beautiful mother "Text me" I said
"You know I will" She replied then gave me a kiss on the cheek, sumakay na ito sa driver seat at nag maneho. nang hindi ko na nakita ang sasakyan nila ay dinayal ko ang numero ni Alexis.
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Navarro
Kasalukuyan akong nasa Avari and signing papers for the expansion of the hotel, balak ko palaguin ang hotel. I've been thinking about it for months now so we decided to go with it. I was massaging my Neck when Vicky knock and went inside the office with two police officers.
"Kayo po ba si Rose Navarro?" Tanong nang isang police
"Ako nga po" sagot ko naman with confusion on my tone
"Meron po kayong warrant, sumama po kayo sa amin sa presinto" the other one said, the other guy approaches me and handcuff my hands behind me
"What did I do?" I said a little scared of what will happen.
"Sumama na lang po kayo samin"
"No, tell me what I did"Nag pupumiglas ako but the officer is stronger, hinila nila ako palabas "Vicky Please call George" Bilin ko sa aking secretary, lumbas kami nang opesina and everyone are panicking and staring.
Ipinasok nila ako sa sasakyan at nag maneho, on the way ay tinatanong ko sila kung ano ang nagawa kong kasalanan but they're both silent. After 30 minutes of driving we arrive at the court, nag taka ako kung bakit ako dinala sa korte, but they just pull me and pushed me inside.
While walking inside ay na pansin ko ay mangilan ngilan rin ang mga tao. Pina upo nila ako kaliwang parte nang kwarto. I was relief when I saw George enter the courtroom but got confused when she sat on the other side of the room.
"George what's going on" I asked her confusedly but she did not answer me. the judge came in and asked if every body ready, they all answer except me.
"In today's case number 6576 Georgina Santos versus Alexis Navarrro now comes for hearing"The judge spoke.
"Atty Georgina Santos to represent myself," George said.
"Now let's call in the first witness," the judge said, Ikinagulat ko nang pumasok sa korte si Alexis and she even sat down where the witnesses are questioned. "Do you Alexis Go will peak the truth and nothing but the truth"
"Yes, your honor" Alexis replied, I don't know what's happening. I tried my best to listen to what she was saying "Nag simula ito nung nasa ospital kami, nakita kong inakit ni Rose si George habang nasa ospital" Napa ubo ako, I did not seduce her. "At Simula po nung na discharge po si George ay parati po itong pumupunta sa bahay nito, siguro po para akitin si George"
I still don't know what's going on but I stayed quiet and listen to them
"So what can you say Atty. Santos?"The judge asked George
"I say that I have a proposal for Ms. Navarro" George said and walked towards me, "I say that panindigan nya ang nagawa na and that she should marry me" She looked at my eyes and kneel, she reaches into he pocket and pull out a diamond ring, I gasp. "I'm not asking you, I am demanding you to Marry me, I have the approval of everyone here," She said
I looked around and saw my parent and my children was on the back smiling towards us, Tito Art, Tita Mil, and Johnny was thereto on the opposite side. I didn't even notice na andun sila, Vicky and hunter are here to.
"Ms. Rose Navarro Marry me" Seryoso na sabi nito, I covered my mouth with my hands and nodded. She took my hand and slip the ring, tumayo ito at niyakap ko naman ito "I Love you so much" She said to me, while wiped my eyes from tears.
"Kinabahan ako kanina" sabi ko sa kanya sabay sabunot sa buhok nito, Natawa naman ang mga manonood. " I love you too and I will marry you" She gave me a full kiss on my mouth, Alexis walk towards us. Hinampas ko naman ang braso nito "May pa akit akit ka pang nalalaman"
"Arte lang yun" natatawang sagot nito, but the show is not done yet. I face George again.
"Inunahan mo na ako but since everyone is here," Pag sisimula ko, they all become quiet. "I was saving this next week for my plan but-, " I kneel in front of Rose and took out the small black velvet box from my pocket. "Good thing I always keep this in my pocket, Babe I would like you to say yes because I already did," Everyone chuckle "Will you marry me?" she nodded as answer, pinatayo nya ako at niyakap, I pull the ring out of the box and place it in her finger, I kissed her again at lahat nang manonood ay nag palakpakan.