note: in my susubukan ko na hindi i-unpublish era. :)
It was a well-known fact in the Robredo household that Leni is and will never be clingy. The girls know that their Mama is not big on affection but they also know that it doesn't mean that she loves them any less. Despite Jillian being the favorite, minsan Leni would shy away from her hugs. Not that she doesn't want to minsan lang talaga may mga importante pa siyang ginagawa and the girls understand that.
Another thing is, they know she's not big into showing emotions. Hindi naman sa manhid pero sobrang hindi lang talaga madaling maapektuhan ang Mama nila.
So, it came as a surprise to them when their Mama is actually very clingy, and very emotional when it comes to their Tita Sen.
AIKA
It was a long day for her, daming inasikaso sa trabaho, so when she got home and was welcomed with a delicious scent, she couldn't help but be giddy at the prospect of food.
She rounded the small kitchen where she knew her Mama would be but was stopped by the sight in front of her. It wasn't her Mama that was cooking but it was her Tita Risa. They're both out of their work clothes, instead clad in their usual pambahay. She couldn't help but find them cute seeing as they are both wearing their respective university shirts. The amount of bardagulan they get into whenever they watch the games. Ang lakas pa man din mang alaska ng Mama nila. Buti nalang they found a kakampi in their Tita Sen.
Aika couldn't help but smile as she watched her Tita feed a spoonful of whatever it is she was cooking to her Mama. Parang mga teenagers, she thought to herself. She watched as her Tita continued with her stirring and cooking, her Mama watching as well with a fond and very smitten smile on her face. Her dimples are on full display as she listens to whatever her Tita is saying.
Aika watched as her mother impulsively yet lovingly hugged her Tita Sen from behind. Resting her head on the taller woman's back. She couldn't help but be in shock, seeing her Mama so soft and so open with her affection. She watches as her Tita lovingly laced her free hand with her Mama's, having it rest firmly against her stomach. And as if it couldn't get any better, Aika watches as her mother plants a few soft kisses on her Tita's shoulder.
Aika felt like she was watching something out of a movie. Never in her life had she seen her Mama so affectionate. Even before. As creepy as she looks from her spot, she couldn't help but watch. Watch as her Tita kisses the back of her Mama's hand, their fingers still laced together. Watch as her Mama hugs her Tita tighter.
She was too busy watching that she didn't notice she was the one being watched na. Risa saw her from the door and ushered her in. Greeting her with a ready smile on her face.
Her mama let go of her Tita, seeing as her Tita is already approaching her to give her a hug.
"Nandito ka na pala, nak. Did you eat dinner na?" Risa asked her in her usual malambing voice.
"Ay hindi pa po. Gutom na nga po ako."
Risa nodded, "Don't worry it's almost done na. Pasta lang 'to, nak. Is that okay for you? Do you want to order pa? Pizza? Chicken? Something na kaulam nito." Her Tita really be god sent. She shook her head no, "Wag na po Tita. Okay na po 'yan. Baka nga lang po mag second or third serving ako. Parang ang sarap sarap po kasi talaga."
Risa smiled at that, "No problem, nak." Risa went back to her cooking.
She was surprised, however, when someone touched her arm, it was her Mama. She was too busy watching her Tita that she forgot about her Mama.
"Sige na, nak. Magshower ka na para we can have dinner after." Aika was too surprised with the gesture na napatango nalang siya.
As she turned towards the door, she couldn't help but look back. Her Mama has an arm slung around her Tita's waist. Wala naman talaga siyang ginagawa, in fact medyo sagabal pa nga siya sa pagluluto pero it seems like her Tita doesn't mind naman. Seeing as they're both smiling and conversing pa. Aika couldn't help but smile at what she's seeing, remembering her earlier interaction with her mama, she guesses she has her Tita Sen to thank for that. Nahahawa na ata sa pagiging malambing ang Mama niya.
