ATM 2:A True Madness (FBS#1)

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"Happy birthday, baby ko..." Bati kong muli kay Angelico ng abutan ko siyang nagbu-bukas ng kanyang mga regalo sa sala ng aming hotel.

Nag-angat siya ng tingin sa akin at saka tumayo sa couch upang yumakap sa aking leeg. "Thank you very much, Mommy. This is the best birthday for me." My heart swell up in so much happiness. I would love to see him like this everyday.

I cupped his face as we pulled out from the hug. "I still have my gift for you." I said.

"Really?" His eyes glittered.

"Yes." Pumanhik ako sa kwarto upang kunin ang nakabalot na regalo.

He almost pushed all the other gifts aside while reaching for my gift. I suddenly wonder kung saan doon ang regalo ng daddy niya.

"Wow! I love it, Mommy!" Muli siyang yumakap sa akin which made me chuckle.

"Did you open your Daddy's gift? I bet that's lovely, too." I secretly crossed fingers. Baka mamaya ay wala pa lang regalo ang Daddy niya sa kanya at malungkot ang anak ko.

So I was very relieved when a radiant smile crossed his face. "Yes, it's very lovely, Mom. That's the most amazing gift." May kaunting kirot akong naramdaman na agad kong pinalis. Well, what do I expect? Hindi ko kayang makipagsabayan sa isang bilyonaryo. At least my son loves my gift. Although, maybe, it's not as grand as Angelo's gift, hindi naman ako dapat makipagkompitensiya. He has all the money in the world, unlike me.

"Can I see it?" Tanong ko.

"His gift?" He asked back.

"Yes, baby ko. I want to see myself how lovely it is." I told him, smilingly.

He suddenly pouted. "You can't see it, Mom. It's a gift of a man to man."

Nanlaki ang mga mata ko. What the? My curiosity grew. What is his gift? Gift of a man to man? Oh my gosh! Please tell me he didn't gave silly things to my son!

"What is his gift, Ico?" I used my authoritative tone.

He bit his lips, as if restraining himself to tell me. "Mom, I'm sorry. It's a secret." Nagyuko siya ng ulo.

Oh my God! Hindi ko pwedeng pagalitan ang anak ko ngayong birthday niya para lang sabihin sa akin kung ano 'yon!

Gusto ko pa sanang pilitin si Ico kaso biglang tumunog ang phone ko. And it's Yuan Ross.

"Hello?"

"Louise, get ready now. I'll fetch you at exactly nine." He announced.

"Nine? But we'll be late. Nine is the start of the program." Nagtatakang tanong ko. Kung nine niya pa ako susunduin, baka mga nine-thirty na kami makarating sa hotel.

I heard him chuckle at the other end. "Well, I want a dramatic entrance, if that's okay with you." I rolled my eyes at that.

"Whatever, Yu! I'll go get ready now." Sabi ko.

"You should."

Matapos ng tawag na iyon ay tumunog ang buzzer. May tao. Pagtingin ko sa monitor ay nakita ko si Angelo with his black pants, blue polo shirt, and black coat. He looks ready for the party later.

Kunot noo kong binuksan ang pinto. "What are you doing here?" It doesn't suppose to be that rude. But, really? I don't know why is he here.

Tumaas ang isa niyang kilay at pinasadahan ng tingin ang suot kong robe. Nakaramdam ako ng hiya ng wala nga pala akong suot maliban sa isang manipis na pink silk robe pero hindi ko na lamang pinahalata.

"I bet you're still not ready for the party." His voice is full of sarcasm at pinasadahan muli ang suot ko. Shit naman...

"Isn't it obvious?" Mataray kong sabi.