Months flew by quickly, I continued living with Aidan and I feel like I'm becoming more and more dependent on him. I feel like, I can't move a day without him. Alright, that maybe an exaggeration but the thing is, I know deep in my soul that I'm falling further with Aidan.

Now that I'm on my fourth month of pregnancy, my little angel is becoming more and more obvious that my dress fit a little too snug at the stomach. I guess I should start upgrading my wardrobes into maternity stuff.

I also noticed that the contours of my body seemed somehow more rounded and feminine, gently swelling and fecund. Well, this is what pregnancy is all about.

I slurped in the last drip of juice in my glass before I stood up, bringing my iPad at the kitchen counter. Today is Aidan's twenty second birthday. I don't know if he knew that I know it's his birthday, he never told me. I just saw it on my facebook notification last week.

Aidan is kind of busy these past few days, he's a graduating student. Maging ako nama'y abala sa sarili kong pag-aaral.

Today is Friday, so based on his schedule he'll be home by seven in the evening. Hindi niya ako nasundo from my last class every Friday kasi may klase siya, so I always end up hitching rides with either Kade or Oxygen. And this afternoon, it was Oxygen who sent me home. Umalis din siya kaagad dahil susunduin pa daw niya si Tita Moana sa DS Foundation.

Kanina, naisipan kong mag-luto ng dinner para samin ni Aidan. Palagi nalang kasi siya ang gumagawa noon, so I realized that this will be a little favor for him being a good husband.

Hindi naman ako magaling mag-luto, but then nowadays everything can be googled. I remember his mom told me that his favorite food is salmon and Aidan likes Italian foods.

So, I've decided to make a Cilantro Lime Salmon. Cilantro gives a fresh boost of flavor without the addition of sea salt or other seasonings and is reach in phytonutrients, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds. See, eating healthy isn't always boring.

And for his Italian cuisine, I'm making him a Cauliflower Baked Ziti. Still healthy with less carbs.

After I'm done cooking, I took a quick a shower and changed into a nice pair of lingerie, thank God it fits me. I topped it with a robe then I blow dried my hair.

When I went out of the room, I looked at the clock. It says, seven o'clock. I smiled and looked at the arrangement I made. The candlelight. The setup and everything. Perfect for the evening.

I sat behind the table as I waited for him to arrive. Normally, during Fridays, Aidan would come home like thirty minutes after seven so that we could still have dinner together. So I expect him to be here by seven thirty then.

The day had ebbed by slower than old treacle. My usual slouch had been replaced by a stiff mannequin pose. I turned my eyes on the wall, clock keeps ticking. Seven becomes eight and eight becomes nine.

I stood up and took my phone, I started calling his number but he's not picking up. I've been repeatedly being redirected to his voice mail and the Hi it's, Aidan. Leave a message thing started to annoy me.

So I stopped, I've had enough. This isn't my night, alright. Hindi ako dapat nalilipasan ng gutom. And these, all of these are just a waste of time.

I ate dinner and left everything there at the table. Even the plate and utensils I used, so he'd be able to see it. Then I went inside our room and prepared for bed.

To lessen the annoyance that is consuming me, I took one story book from the shelf nearby, it was from my OB. I started reading my baby some bedtime stories. Science says that taking to the little one inside your womb can reduce your maternal stress, and I do need to reduce the stress that's clouding me bad.

Studies shows that the voice of the mother is calming and pleasing for the child, both in the womb and when you finally get to meet them as a newborn. Scientists have recorded that unborn babies clearly respond to different vibrations with changes in their heartrate or movement patterns, and are particularly responsive to the sound of their mother's voice. And the study has lead to conclude that the unborn baby learns to recognize and remember your voice. I want to be recognized by my baby in all the possible way, I want to build that connection with him.

Hindi ko na alam kung gaano ako katagal na nag-babasa ng libro at kinakausap ang anak ko nang bumukas ang pintuan ng silid. Aidan came to my vision, still wearing the same attire he's wearing when he left the house this morning.

Our gazes match, I remained still. Malayo man siya sakin ay hindi nakatakas sakin ang amoy ng alak na nag-mumula rito.

So, he celebrated. Celebrated with his friends, of course!

"Paris..."

"Happy birthday." I smiled, I closed the book I was holding and placed it above the bedside table. "Bet you already had dinner-"

"I'm sorry-"

"I don't wanna ruin your birthday, goodnight." I turned the lampshade off and got into the covers.

I closed my eyes, hindi ko na narinig pa na nag-salita si Aidan ngunit naramdaman ko ang pag-kilos nito. He must be in the shower. With my eyes still close, I started thinking again.

It's his birthday today, had he ever thought of celebrating it with me and with our baby? Or maybe, this is how he celebrates his birthday all his life, who am I to change that? But, damn I'm his wife! Like it or not, he should always celebrate everything with me!

I hold onto the pillow so tight when I felt his side of the bed moved along with the covers. Napasinghap ako nang maramdaman ang kamay ni Aidan na pumailalim sa comforter, he placed it on my hips as he inched closer to me.

"I'm sorry..." his lips went through my shoulder and stayed there. "I've left my phone on the art studio at school, I'm sorry that I'm not able to call you. The class planned a surprise for me, though I've seen it coming, dahil palagi naman nila iyong ginagawa. I'm sorry, hindi na ko nakatakas kanina."

Hindi ako nag-salita. I felt his arm went around my waist, hugging me from behind.

"I know you're still awake, baby..." he sighed. "Talk to me please."

I then, opened my eyes. Nilingon ko siya. "I don't wanna ruin your birthday, Aidan. So don't talk to me."

"It's already ruined, if you're this mad at me."

I hate it that his lips were pulled downwards!

Naramdaman ko ang kaniyang palad sa ibabaw ng aking tyan, he gently caressed my bump. "Sorry na, mommy. Sorry, baby..."

"Kung sana alam ko lang na hindi ka naman dito mag-didinner, I should've asked Oxygen to join me in. It's just so sad to eat alone. And you know that it's not advisable for me to feel sad. I'm pregnant, Aidan. My hormones are very unpredictable, neither I can't control it. I'm prone to sadness and depression."

"Babe, I know it's my fault... that's why I'm sorry." Tahimik itong sumiksik saking leeg, he kissed the side of my neck and whispered there. "I'm sorry, Paris..."

"I still hate you."

"Ouch..." he groaned, acting so wounded. He kissed my neck again and started nibbling my skin. "I'm sorry, baby..."

"Alright..." I sighed and turned to him, he beamed.

I smiled sweetly at him, he's about to kiss me when I pushed his face away.

"Tigilan mo ko, Aidan. Ligpitin mo na yung mga hinanda ko doon na nasayang, naiinis parin ako sayo. Pero inaantok na ko, ayoko na magalit. Bukas nalang ako ulit mag-aaway sayo."

"Paris!" He looked so amuse, bumangon ito bago marahang humalakhak. "Wag ka munang matulog, baby... magalit ka muna sakin. Gusto ko yang galit mo, ha..."

"Ewan ko sayo..." inihampas ko sakanya ang unan na naabot ng aking kamay. "Yung niluto ko! Nasayang! Ayoko na! Mag-ssleep na ko!"

"Wag muna..." tumatawa paring pigil nito saking braso nang akmang itatalubong ko iyon.

"Tawa ka ng tawa eh inis nga ko sayo!" Iwinaksi ko ang kamay nito. "Feeling bati ka, akala mo naman."

"Sorry na kasi, paano mo ba ko magiging bati ulit." Parang bata na ngumuso ito.

"Ubusin mo lahat ng niluto ko dun, wag ka mag-aksaya ni isang drop tapos sige, bati na kita." Muli ko siyang itinulak. "For now, you shoo!"

Napangisi ako nang bumaba ito ng kama. Nakangisi rin ito. "Bati na tayo ha, pag naubos ko. Wala ng bawian, sandali lang. Don't sleep muna, mag-babati pa tayo."

"Go! Shoo!" Masungit kong sabi dito, napabungisngis ako nang madali itong naglakad papalabas ng silid.

Oh, whatever Aidan Zeus!