BCWMH Fanfic: It's You From The Start 8

hi! i hope you are still enjoying reading the story.... please tell me if this is a bit dragging... feeling ko ang bagal ng story eh... :)

CHAPTER 8


Good mor... What's with the face?!

Natatandaan mo yung na-kwento ko sa iyo na tree in my dream?

Na naman? Hindi kaya environmentalist ka sa past life mo?

Maya laughed.  But seriously, medyo bothered ako, few times na sya nangyari and it's all exactly the same then parang there's something that I can't remember.

The two of them fell into silence, they were distracted when Maya's phone rings.

Maya smiled as she put her phone near her ears, while Emman raised an eyebrow gave her a teasing smile.

Good morning Maya! Sorry, did i bother you too early?

Hi Richard! No, Emman and I are just having breakfast.

Uhmmm, you don't have flights today, right?

Maya creased her forehead, she don't remember telling him her schedule but she quickly recalls that he has his ways like the last time that he waited for her at the airport.

Yap.  Why?

Well, Abby and I would like to invite you sana here sa house, that's if you and Emman have no other plans today. He sounds hopeful and Maya's heartbeat started to say a drumming yes.

Ha, e wala naman, actually Emman has flight later.  So, no problem with me.

That's great!  Richard said on the other line, at the background, Maya heard a tiny voice said "Yehey".

Is that Abby?

Yes, she's excited na to see you.  So, can we pick you up in... 2 hours?

Okay.

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Although Maya expected Richard's house to be big, she didn't expect its coziness and very inviting... the large glass windows are so receptive of the outside beauty of the trees that surrounds the house.

Richard assisted Maya get off the car, while Abby quickly get off from the backseat and hold onto Maya's hand.

They were greeted by an old lady.

Maya, this is Manang Fe.  Manang, this is Maya.

Manang Fe engulf Maya in a hug.  Naku, Maya natutuwa akong makita ka.

Richard who is standing at the back of Maya,  nod knowingly to Manang Fe and lightly pat her arm.

Although a bit puzzled, Maya felt happy meeting Manang Fe and she easily felt the warm reception of the old lady.

Halina, pasok na kayo at naghanda ako ng meryenda habang hinahanda pa ang pananghalian.


Mommy.

Maya heard Abby said.  After touring the house, they settled in the veranda, Abby got her books and art materials, the two of them are giddily coloring large drawings from the book and their own drawings.  She is busy coloring something from Abby's book when she heard her utter "Mommy".  She suddenly stopped on what she is doing, giddy smile fading and slowly lifted her head glancing at the direction of the door to her right.  She let out her breath that she realized she's been holding when she did not see Alex or anyone.  She then turned to Abby, she's directly looking at her.

Mommy. Abby repeated.  Mommy Maya, which color should i use on this flower? Abby asked in her low little voice.

The whole scenario and Maya's reaction didn't escape Richard who is sitting across them at the table, pretending to be engrossed working on his laptop.

He smiled secretly and mentally note to successfully accomplish the plan for the day.


The morning activity wear out Abby and so after lunch, Richard and Maya accompany her to her room to take a nap.  Before she settled, she hugged and thank Maya for the day.

Baby, it's now my turn?

Abby smiled to her dad and gave him a thumbs-up.  Richard smiled and gave her daughter a hug.

Maya just watched the two amusedly, mukhang may secret ang dalawang ito. She silently chuckled.


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Let's go?

Maya is a bit taken a back, they just left Abby's room and he's now leading her outside the house.  It's barely mid-afternoon and he's already sending me home.  I thought I can spend more time with him. She thought.

When she turned to Richard, she saw Manang Fe handing him a picnic basket.  He put the basket at the backseat and then opened the passenger door for her.  Before she get in the car, Manang Fe warmly hugged her again. Natutuwa talaga akong makita ka, sana madalas kang madalaw dito.

Maya hugged her back and gave her a nod and a smile. Magaan agad ang loob ni Maya kay Manang Fe, she can feel being at ease with her.  Richard drape an arm to Manang Fe as he bid her good bye.

Matagal na si Manang Fe sa inyo?  I can see that you are too close to her.

Maya started a conversation as they drove out the street.

Yap, she's been with us since i was born, she's like a second mother to me.

Talaga?  Maya chuckled.  How was it to have two moms?

Richard grinned.  Now, masaya but while i was growing up, ang hirap kasi they are both strict.  How about you? Is your mom strict?

He almost slapped himself as soon as he asked.  He saw Maya shifted from her seat and seemed to be uncomfortable.  She just answered, Okay naman.  Then she quickly changed the topic, asking where they are going while looking outside the window.