Her marriage sadly didn't work out. After the annulment, her ex-hubby flew to Down Under to restart the interrupted life he had even before their marriage began to fall out. And with him, he took their only son. It was a mutual decision and, although, it was something she wished had worked out some other way, she knew it was for the best.
This was only part of the story she indulged the man who sat across her.
She knew him when they were young in UP where they met. Three years. That's their age gap, which she thought back then was perfect should he decide to propose marriage to her. But he didn't.
They had a very active unprotected sexual life. She feared that she would end up pregnant and so she would ask him what-if questions every now and then. But he made it clear to her that they were both too young to commit their future together. And regardless of the fact that he was deeply in love with her, marriage was the farthest thing in his mind.
And what if we end up having a baby? she asked.
Yes to a baby but no to marriage. He replied with clarity.
* * *
Thirteen years old. That's how old she is. She finally opened the secret to him.
Does she know...? He asked her.
She confirmed with a nod.
She's been waiting to see you. And she's been reading big books and magazines. You know why? She updated him a bit.
No. Why? He didn't know what it all meant.
Because she said she imagined these were the books you've read and she would like to chat you up to death about anything under the sun. I think she's in love with you, even without seeing you. She said with pride.
She sounds like a smart kid. He grinned for the first time.
What do you think? I-combine mo ba naman yung genes natin. She opened her phonecam and showed him photos of their child that existed only in rumors told to him a year after they broke up.
It's a darn good combination, he thought. The child's beautiful with distinct features remarkable of the women in his clan.
A paternity test wasn't necessary, he teased her.
She's my child, right? He couldn't help but ask the stupid question out loud.
Are you ready to meet her? I'm not worried about her. Ikaw ang inaalala ko. Baka umiral pagka-suplado mo. She checked him out.
I've fairly grown up. And besides, I love kids. He assured her.
Teka. Ilan ba ang inanakan mo? Her voice raised a tad.
Ikaw lang. Ang alam ko, ha? He answered sheepishly.
Sa akin lang yata umubra sperm mo. She teased.
That means you're special. He teased back.
Special? You didn't even want to marry me! She shot at him.
Come on. That was before. He reminded her.
The hour changed him.
"Daddy." He ought to start getting used to hearing that from now on.
* * *
kids should know that...
In Germany father's day, Vatertag, is always celebrated on the Thursday two weeks before Pentecost, also known as Ascension Day. It is also called men-day, Mannertag, or gents-day, Herrentag. It is tradition to do a hiking tour with one or more smaller wagons, Bollerwagen, pulled by manpower. In the wagons are wine, beer and traditional food, Hausmannskost, such as Saumagen, Liverwurst, Black pudding, vegetables, eggs, etc. (wikipedia)
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