
Morning walks , biking at the park ..This is how the Valderama Family spent their morning.
Having a sumptous breakfast now in the nearby cozy restaurant.
Hindi mapakali si Maureen , palipat - lipat ang tingin nya kay Jun at Alexa habang masayang nag -uusap , " You try this Sweetie , a croissant fully loaded in ham and cheese and a chocolate mousse ..." as the waiter handed down their food on the table .
Pagkuwa'y bumaling ng tingin si Jun kay Maureen , " how about you ... you ordered just coffee ? in a soft low tone . Waring nagulantang pa si Maureen sa tanong na yon , malalim ang kanyang iniisip . Napag usapan na kasi nila ni Jun na sasabihin na nila kay Alexa ang matagal na nilang inililihim dito ... na ang tunay nyang Ama ay si Jun .
" Ah. .Yes just coffee ...
I' m not starving " sabay ang malamlam na tingin nya kay Jun . Marahan inilapit nito ang kape kay Maureen ...sabay ang sweet smile na parang naintindihan nya ang rason nito ... " Don't worry , I will handle this " ang mga titig na yon ni Jun na nagpapagaan ng kalooban ni Maureen , she just nodded .
As Jun drive going back to their hotel ... Maureen suggest , I think , it would be better kung ihatid mo na kami sa Apartment , then spent the night with us ... Bukas na ang flight mo going back to the Phillpines , right ? They took glances , staring at each other . " Yeah .. actually , naisip ko na rin yan , spend more time with you and Alexa ." Jun exhale a deep breath , marahan namang tiningnan ni Maureen si Alexa at the back seat . " How about that Sweetie , is that okay ? Tumingin lang si Alexa sa kanila , not saying anything , kanina pa ito walang kibo ... Alexa is a smart girl , she sensed something ....
* something about her Mom and Tito Jun , * but she prefer to remain silent ...she just nodded .
Long minutes of silence
Then Jun break the ice ,
by saying " how about a quick stop to a grocery store to buy some food stuff and I will do the cooking for Dinner tonight ..."
Matamang tumingin ng makahulugann si Maureen sa kanya , " Don't . worry I' m a good chef ... Jun winked one eye on her . " Yeah , I know but why , you don't have to do that ..
I'll do the cooking " Maureen insisted ... " "Okay let us do the cooking , the three of us , a kind of family bonding " Jun in a low tone .
" Hey , Maureen widened her eyes , smiling .. parang sinasabing baka marinig sya ni Alexa sa sinabi nyang Family bonding ... Jun chukles .
They both looked at the back seat ...Alexa just stared at them .
They stop at the Supermarket .
Bought some beef meat , some green veggies for the salad , some ingredients for the Fettuccine pasta , a ready made chiffon cake and vanilla ice cream for dessert .. and lastly the Fruits , Alexa always love Fruit shake of stawberry , apple and banana.
Jun always think of something that Alexa would appreciate ..He
wants to get closer with her .
They are now in their Apartment .
Jun and Maureen busy preparing and cooking Dinner , Halata namang mas marunong sa kusina si Jun kesa kay Maureen .
He did everything so easy , casual and organized like a master chef.
" Wow ... You cook like a Pro... " Maureen teasing him , Jun smiled giving her a quick kiss on her lips ... " You just slice and cut the vegetable for the green salad ... honey , and I will prepare the Vinaigrette dressing .
Okay , Maureen turned to the chopping board , this is all I can do ...." She giggled ... nang bigla nyang nahiwa ang kanyang daliri , " Ouch !
Jun abruply came to her .. its just a mild cut .. its okay , lagyan ko lang ng band- aid yan ..."
He turned to the medicine cabinet nearby ... " O , wag kang malikot ..it will stop the bleeding , matamang nakalapit ang mukha ni Jun kay Maureen habang inilalagay ang band - aid sa kanyang daliri na nakalagay naman ang kamay ni Maureen sa kanyang dibdib .... " O, akina yang kamay mo , paano ko mailalagay ito ng maayos .... Halos magkalapit na ang kanilang mukha , kulang nalang ay maghalikan , as they staring at each other ... Then , the kitchen door swang open ... pareho silang napalingon , It 's Alexa , capturing that moment , seeing them in an awkward position.
" Hmmm ... Can I offer some help ? Ignoring them as if she sees nothing .. dagli namang naghiwalay ang dalawa .
Then Alexa noticed her Mom' s finger wrapped in band - aid , What happened Mommy ...
Uhmm , again you cut your finger ...you are not for the kitchen Mom ,you are always clumsy . " Alexa giggled , turned her look to his Tito Jun , " I want to help setting the table Tito Jun , can I ?
" Of course Sweetie , and your Mommy will just sit and relax . They both laughed while Maureen smiling .
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