ATM 2:A True Madness (FBS#1)

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I'm back, fellas!

"Angelico!" Tawag ko sa anak ko habang nasa banyo pero wala akong sagot na natanggap.

The doorbell rang again.

"Angelico!" Muli kong tawag. Kumunot na ang noo ko ng wala pa ring sagot.

I quickly rinse out the soap on my body kahit na wala pa dapat akong balak tapusin ang paliligo. Nagtapis ako ng tuwalya at nagmamadaling lumabas ng kwarto only to find my son lazily sitting on the couch, with his feet up on the coffee table, with a headphones on his ears, while banging his head slightly.

Naglakad ako hanggang makarating sa harapan niya, crossing my arms over my chest and tapping my left foot on the carpetted floor impatiently.

Unti-unting umangat ang tingin niya sa aking mukha and I met his lazy eyes. Tinanggal niya naman ang aparato sa kanyang tainga at tumaas ang kilay sa akin.

"Why are you roaming around like that, Mom?" He sounded like a scolding father and I have to roll my eyes as he pointed out the towel hanging loosely on my body. "And, is there any problem?" He asked.

*Dingdong*

"That's my problem, cool kid." I pointed out.

"Oh. Sorry." He muttered then stand up, walking towards the door. "But, please, Mom. Wear some decent clothes. I won't allow you to open the door for this bulky man like that." He lectured while looking at the small monitor just beside the door.

And I got curious kung sino ang tinutukoy niya kaya sumunod ako sa kanya sa may pinto.

"Mom! Please, get dressed first!" May iritasyon na sa tono ni Angelico. I glared at him.

"Tone down your voice, kid." I warned.

He pouted like a child he is."Okay. But, please, go back to our bedroom and wear your clothes."umikot na naman ang bilog sa mga mata ko. Hindi na siya sumisigaw, but he's throwing orders around like he's my father.

Tumingin na ako sa maliit na monitor kung saan makikita mo kung sino ang tao sa labas. And my eyes widened in disbelief as I blink a few times. Jake Santiago is outside the door.

Oh. My. God.

I was about to open the door coz he looks impatient now waiting outside but a small hand stopped me.

"Mommy." Angelico called in a serious voice. "Whoever that man was, I won't let you open the door until you got dress." Napabuntong-hininga ako ng mapagtantong Angelico was really into this. At kapag ganito siya, he will get what he wants no matter what. At ayaw kong pagtalunan pa namin ito kaya naglakad na ako papunta sa kwarto upang makapagbihis at maharap na si Jake.

But, before that, "Go open the door for our visitor and show him how hospitable you are." I winked at my son and his eyes widened in protest. Yeah, I know. Tinuruan ko siyang huwag magbukas ng pinto basta basta without my consent. Kaya nga mayroong monitor doon sa may gilid ng pinto dahil siya ang taga-check kung kilala ba namin o hindi ang tao sa labas. And this is the first time I ordered him to open the door for a visitor. Well, it's not like Jake is a stranger. Maybe, for my son, he is. But definitely not to me.

"Mom! Whose the man!" He demanded and so he received a warning look from me. This boy can really be a brat. And not just sometimes.

"That's my bestfriend!" Sagot ko para lang tumahimik na siya at pagbuksan niya na ng pinto si Jake na mukhang naiinip na dahil sunod-sunod na ang pagtunog ng doorbell. Sumunod pa rin ang anak ko sa kwarto.

"What?" Inis na tanong ko.

He crossed his arms over his chest and his looks were demanding."You can't see another man aside from my Dad, Mommy. Or I'll make Daddy come here and take us with him, whether you like it or not."