"So, what's your plan for your break, Attorney Lareho?" Prosecutor Olsen asked me.

He was somewhat close to me since I started working as a lawyer. So, I felt like it's an obligation of mine to tell him that I'm having a short break.

"I guess, I have to enjoy my leave, Prosecutor. It's been too long since I had a break from work," I answered.

"You should. Enjoy your break because when you come back, you will surely have more cases to solve. You had a great job, Attorney Lareho." Tipid ang ngiting sabi ni Prosecutor.

I nodded. "I will go now, Prosecutor," paalam ko. And he nodded.

A smile was pasted on my lips as I reached the parking garage of the law firm where I'm working. I looked around the firm as I bit my lips and smiled wide. I glanced once last time at the firm and decided to enter my car then drove away from the firm.

I've got a lot of plans ahead of me now that I was given a break from work. I was planning to visit my parents and have dinner with them then of course, I'll go abroad the next morning to find some unique... yes, unique women. Mom will definitely get mad at me but she have no choice, anyway.

I chuckled with my thought. There was never a day that I do not miss my Mom. She was always in my mind, from those days that I felt so down while she was not with me, until those times that I have finally stood up on my own feet. There were days that I felt so weak and I would call her just to listen to her voice... her voice was able to take my worries away.

And my Dad... well, my Dad is a good man. He was with my Mom during their tough times. I idolized how he was able to understand my Mom when Mom gets so hard to understand. Never did I saw him yelled at Mom.

Clouded with thoughts, I haven't noticed that I finally arrived at our house. I immediately went out of the car. And as I got out, I stared at our house for awhile.

Everything feels like déjà vu. Memories came back flashing in my mind like a series of movie. It's vivid. Very delineated.

I whistled as I walked my way in. "Mom! Dad! I'm home! Nandito na po ako!" Malakas kong sigaw mula sa kinaroroonan ko.

Without some time wasted, I heard my Mom's footsteps. I chuckled with full of mischief then went to the nearest bush. Nagtago ako roon para pagalitan ako ni Mommy. Not my fault though. If only she did not crave for Dad when she was pregnant with me then I was not supposed to be born like this.

Handsome and handsome. Just me, being perfect.

I instantly saw Mom walking towards my direction. I giggled silently.

"Where is that boy?" Kunot-noo niyang tanong sa sarili.

She roamed her eyes around the place to find me. "Pinagti-tripan na naman ako ng batang iyon."

I chuckled silently and as she turned her back from me, I immediately sneaked out. Dahan-dahan akong lumapit sa likod niya saka agad na ginulat siya.

"Ay jusko! Jusko kang bata ka!" Tili ni Mommy saka pinaghahampas ako sa braso.

I laughed hard and even clutched my stomach.

"Bakit ngayon ka lang umuwi, ha!" Asik niya saka piningot ang tenga ko.

I stopped laughing and grimaced when I felt her nail on my ear. "Ouch, Mom."

"Bakit ngayon ka lang ha?" Muli niyang tanong sa akin.

"I've been busy, Mom. You know that--ouch!"

"Well, for your information, Cladville Rios Lareho. I don't know where in the world you've been roaming. I haven't even received any message from you, you silly bad son!" Asik ni Mommy saka nilakasan ang pingot sa tenga ko.

"Ouch--I'm sorry, 'kay? I was just really busy, Mom. My schedule the last time was so hectic. I could not even have time for myself," I said.

She slowly let go of my ear. "You couldn't?" she asked with creased forehead.

I nodded. "I couldn't."

"Then, you should ask your boss for a break. Just a short break for you to have time for yourself. Tsk. No wonder you look 10 times older that before, son," Mom said and shook her head.

I clutched my chest as if I was hurt with what she said. "Ouch! Mom! Do I really look older now?"

She immediately nodded. "Yes, you do." She then crossed her arms on her chest.

I chuckled and hugged her. I placed my face on the crook of her neck, smelling my Mom's scent. Oh, how I missed her so much!

"I missed you, Mom." Bulong ko.

Mom chuckled and caressed my back and my hair. "Of course, you would. Ikaw ba naman ang hindi na umuuwi sa bahay, diba?"

"I'm home now," I whispered.

"Yes, son. Yes, you are."

We were invaded by silence but I don't want to let go from my Mom's warm hug. I know I looked like a kid and I'm acting like a kid right now, but I do not care, as long as I can feel my Mom on my arms. Who knows about the time, no one knows what might happen next, so as long as I have her beside me, I will act like her baby. Besides, I do not have a sibling so I have all the right to do so.

"Where's Dad, Mom?" tanong ko saka bahagya siyang isinayaw-sayaw.

"Inside his office," sagot niya.

I nodded. "Should we get jealous with his office works now?" I joked.

"Oh no, son. Hayaan mo na ang Dad mo. Besides, hindi naman siya makakatabi ng higa sa atin mamaya. I will not let him." Taas-noo na sabi niya.

I laughed. "Bad for him."

Mom smiled and kissed my forehead. "Yes, bad for him."

"Pasok na tayo, Mom. I am already hungry. I want to taste my favorite sinigang again. Please, do cook sinigang for me," I said and pouted.

Mom chuckled and pat my head. "Alright. Let's go, your honor."

I smiled wide and hugged her waist as we walked our way inside the house. As soon as we were already in the living room, I immediately let go my Mom and jumped on the sofa.

"ARGH! Missed this damn sofa!" I groaned and lie down with my feet on the arm rest.

"Sa kusina lang ako, anak." Paalam ni Mommy kaya tumango ako.

"Alright! Thank you, Mom! Love you!"

When Mom was already out of my sight, I instantly stood up. I ran up to Dad's office through the stairs. We have an elevator inside the house for emergency purposes but I love walking through the stairs. It will build up my handsomeness and machoness more.

Soon as I reached my Dad's office, without further ado, I immediately entered. I did not bother knocking because I just don't feel like knocking for that would hurt my knuckles. Kidding aside, I just wanted to piss off Dad.

"Hey, Dad!" I greeted and gave him a sudden manly hug.

He was on his eyeglasses, facing his laptop and some papers, probably cases. He's a lawyer as well.

"How have you been?" he asked and took off his eyeglasses.

I smiled and sat at the chair in front of his desk. "I'm good so far. How about you and Mom? She told me that she's already jealous with your paper works," I joked.

He breathed out and shook his head. "She really told you that?" Malalim ang boses na tanong niya.

I chuckled. "Yes, Dad."

He shook his head so I laughed. "Come on, Dad, loosen up! Masyado kang seryoso. Kaya ka tumatanda nang mabilis, eh. Look at Mom. Naku! Baka makahanap ng iba iyon!" Pagbibiro ko.

He looked at me sharply. "That is not a good joke, son."

I laughed. "I'm just kidding. Masyado ka talagang seryoso, Dad. Kakauwi ko lang, mag-joke ka naman para sa akin. Come on."

He breathed out and shook his head as he wear his eyeglasses again. And then he looked at me seriously.

Is he going to joke around now? With an expression like that?

"Okay. I have a joke," he said.

"Ano iyon?" Balik-tanong ko.

"What is the favorite fruit of every women?" he asked.

I raised my brows. "Ano?"

"Banana."

"Why banana?" I asked.

"Dahil ang saging ay pampalakas kabog ng dibdib at pampatirik ng mata." He said and smirked.

I bit my lips to prevent myself from laughing. I cleared my throat but I still end up laughing hard as I clutched my stomach.

"Now, now, son. Let's go downstairs for dinner. We would not like it if your Mom would get mad at us." He said and started cleaning his desk.

"I probably wouldn't like it," I said and we both chuckled.

We both walked our way towards the elevator. If it isn't because of Dad, I would not enter the elevator. But, I do not have a choice, so I better join him.

"So, what came up in your mind that made you come home?" Dad asked.

"Well, I want to stay here for a night, because I have a flight tomorrow," I answered.

"Hmm-hmm. Where are you going?" asked Dad.

"California," I answered.

"What are you going to do in California?" he asked.

"I just want to have fun. I get to have my break so I decided to enjoy it," sagot ko.

"Is that 'fun' that you're saying involves women?" Dad asked.

I chuckled. "Well... yes. Damn, Dad! You really know me well."

He chuckled and shook his head. "You better not let your mother know about this, Ville."

I chuckled. "Well, you know Mom, Dad. She would still be able to know about it."

He chuckled.

Soon as we reached the ground floor where our kitchen was located. We could already smell the aroma of the sinigang that Mom was cooking. We immediately went to the kitchen.

Agad naming naabutan si Mommy na naghahain ng dinner namin. She usually cooks everything for us. We have our housemaids but she prefers cooking for us.

"Smells good, Darling." Puri ni Dad kay Mom sabay halik sa pisngi niya at yakap sa bewang niya.

I scoffed. Psh! Single here!

"Oh! Mabuti naman at bumaba ka na. Sakto at nakahain na ang pagkain. Your son asked me to cook his favorite sinigang so I did," Mom said.

"Great! Let's eat! I'm hungry!" saad ko saka naupo sa hapag.

Mom and Dad did the same. And together, we prayed, thanking God for the food that he gave us. We went silent for a moment but Mom interrupted.

"Break mo ngayon, anak?" Mom asked.

I nodded. "Yes, Mom. Why?"

"So, what are you planning for your break? Medyo matagal na rin bago ka nabigyan ng break, ah," sabi niya.

I looked at Dad and saw Dad looked at me too. We were sharing the same glances.

"Well... uhm... I'm planning to go to California," sagot ko.

"California? Kailan?" she asked.

"Tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?! Seriously, Cladville Rios Lareho?!" She yelled.

I pursed my lips, while Dad cleared his throat.

"Kakauwi mo lang tapos aalis ka na naman?! Maayos pa ba iyang pag-iisap mo, ha?! Bakit umuwi ka pa kung aalis ka rin naman?!" Bulyaw niya sa akin.

Here we go.

"Uhmm... I just want to have fun, Mom--"

"And you can not have fun while staying here?!" Muling bulyaw niya.

"Darling, calm down--"

"Shut up, Rius! I am not talking to you!" Asik ni Mommy kay Daddy.

Dad backed down and glanced at me as if he was saying 'sorry, I am just me. I am no one in terms of your Mom'. Damn!

"At ano naman ang gagawin mo doon sa California, ha?! Para namang napaka-importante nang pupuntahan mo. Mambababae ka lang naman doon!" She yelled.

"I am not. I am just going to enjoy my visit there. Who told you that I am going there just for women?" I asked as I pursed my lips.

She rolled her eyes. "No one. I just know."

"Of... course."

"Alam mo na ito siguro, Rius, no? Kinokonsente mo naman itong anak mo?!" Bulyaw ni Mommy kay Daddy.

Dad looked at me and pursed his lips. "I-I... yeah--"

"See! Talagang magka-kontyaba kayong dalawa, ha!" Turo niya sa amin.

"Darling, let's just let our son enjoy. He's still young, yes, but he is not a teenager anymore. He knows what he is doing," sabi ni Dad.

Tama!

Mom looked at him sharply making him close his mouth. Mom glanced at me making me look down.

"Tsk. Anong oras ba ang alis mo bukas?" Mom asked. I looked at her then smiled wide.

"You're letting me?" I asked with a smile.

"Do I have any choice other than let you?" She asked and I shook my head.

"Well, no."

"Then, I will help you pack your things for tomorrow," she said.

I punched on the air and stood up from my seat. I then went to her and hugged her tight. Damn! The best mother ever!

Our dinner came up nicely and smoothly. I was joking the whole dinner making Mom laughed somehow. It was really my intention to make her laugh because again I am leaving for California. And I guess it would be better and a relief if I saw her laugh just for the night.

Finally got the chance to see California again. I bit my lip and smiled as I roamed my eyes around the bar that I entered. It was the only bar that was nearest from where I am staying and it got my attention somehow.

I went inside the bar and go straight to the counter. I immediately sat on the counter's stool as I order for a drink.

"One hard drink," I said.

I just feel like drinking hard drinks as of the moment since I do not have work to do. Also, no one is going to stop me.

The bartender placed my order. I instantly picked it up and drank it.

Argh! What a relief! Now, this is life!

Rinig ko ang biglaang paglakas ng tugtog. I looked around to find some ladies to play with.

Everyone were busy, I guess.

At dahil naburyo na ako sa kakahanap ng mga magagandang dilag ngunit wala pa rin akong mahanap kaya naisipan kong tumayo mula sa stool at tumungo sa dancefloor. I decided to dance with the unfamiliar people.

I had been dancing for 30 minutes when a sexy lady came and flirt with me.

"Hey there, handsome." She greeted as she ran her finger on my chest.

I smirked and chuckled. "Hey there, beautiful. What can I do for you, hmm?"

I placed my hand on her waist and pulled closer to me. She instantly snaked her arms on my nape and even grazed her huge chest on my chest.

"Just want to have fun with you." She flirtily said and bit her lower lip.

I chuckled. "Your place or mine?" I asked.

She answered, "Yours."

And my first night in California was hot and mind-blowing.

Naggising ako na sobrang sakit ng ulo ko. Napakapit ako sa ulo ko saka kumurap-kurap.

Argh! Hangover!

I am already used to having hangovers back in college. But I minimize drinking when I got a job. I got to be careful with every action that I must do, so drinking must be in moderation.

I looked at my bed and saw nothing but me. I felt relieved. I remembered that I throw out the woman last night after our mind blowing sex. I just do not like it when woman stays on my place.

I sighed. I get up and took a shower. I get dressed with my black hoodie jacket and a blue ripped jeans. I decided to go out to buy foods.

I was already inside the elevator and clicked the close button when a woman stopped it. I watched the woman entered the elevator.

She was very familiar when I realized that she's actually my ex. Nivia.

She was not caring about anything around her. She was just looking at her phone and typing there. Then she suddenly laughed.

I can not help but close my eyes and cover it with my hoodie as I heard her laughs. It was music. Lingering in my ears.

Damn! I don't do comebacks!

When she realized that she was not alone inside the elevator she stopped. She stared at me for awhile as if she was checking me out.

Did she remember me? Do I look familiar to her?

I suddenly felt my heart gone wild. What the fuck is wrong with me?

Should I ask her if she still remember me?

"Done checking me out, Miss?" Instead, I asked. Damn.

I saw her cheeks reddened. She instantly turned her back on me. I could not help but chuckle.

"I'm sorry." She said.

My forehead creased when I heard her talk. That was not the voice that I used to hear.

This voice sounds so serene. So unexplainably... heart-melting.

I just shook my head and waited for the elevator to stop. I leaned my back on the elevator's wall and stared at her back.

When the elevator finally stopped, I straightened my back. She went out first and for unknown reason, I realized that I was already following her.

When she entered the store in front of the building, I still followed her. She went to pick a cart so I did the same. I was just on her back watching her buy anything that she wants.

The moment that she was done, she immediately walked towards the counter. I followed her. But when I looked at the cart that I'm holding, I realized that I haven't bought anything yet.

I pinched myself to stop from my stupid action. However, I found myself bumping my cart to Nivia's cart.

I saw how shocked she was and I admit, she looked very beautiful. I smirked and left her dumbfounded.

The wild beating of my heart was still there. I badly wanted to get rid of it but it would even grow wilder as it was before.

This is bad. Very bad.

And just like that, I could not get rid Nivia's face on my mind again. She was just there every time that I close my eyes-she was haunting me. And I could not help but punched myself.

On that day, I finally made up my mind. I decided to go home. Back to the Philippines. I thought that maybe if I leave California, I will also forget Nivia.

But, I was wrong.

When I reached the airport, I was shocked to see Nivia on the terminal. Being harassed by the media. Well, hindi harass na harass, ginugulo lang siya.

But what caught my attention was everyone was calling her Miss Irah.

I know that she needed help that day of her life, so I decided to interrupt. But I guess, my help was a bad idea. Well, it was not part of my plan, I just found myself kissing her... in front of every one.

And soon as we left the place, realization hit me. She isn't Nivia, she is Nivia's twin. Nikki Irah Soletelle. The Queen of the runway.

At that point of my life, with the situation that I'm into, I knew that something bad will probably happen. I knew that I must take care of myself for the reason that Nikki actually made my heart gone wild. I told myself to never ever let Nikki's charm dig a deeper hole into me.

"Not hard." I thought.

However, Nikki's charm brought havoc into my system. I was in a huge turmoil. Litong-lito ako. Gulong-gulo.

Every actions she made were like a dance on the lake. Every laughs of her were like music to my ears. Every smile she made were like victory on me.

Everything were like magic to me. I suddenly does not want any woman around me. I suddenly hate everyone aside from her. I just want her beside me. Her alone.

I got scared. I'm damn scared. I know that I am doomed.

Walang ibang pumasok sa isipan ko maliban sa paniwalain ang sarili ko na nagkakamali lang ako. I made myself believe that I was just in a turmoil. I told myself that everything will be vanished soon as we finished the damn plan. I actually did. I actually successfully made myself believe what my mind told me so.

But what I did not know was I was just making a fool of myself.

Nahulog na pala ako. Hulog na hulog na. But call me gay if I say that I got scared over and over again. Lalo na nang maramdaman kong ayoko na siyang pakawalan pa. I will never let her go again.

That moment when the fucking Lander guy came, I knew at once that she might leave. When I saw him touching what's mine, I could feel my blood rushing up to my head. And I just found myself making trouble.

"What the fuck is wrong with you, asshole?!" Sigaw sa akin ni putanginang Lander nang suntukin ko siya sa mukha.

I smirked and punched him again on the face. "Do not ask what's obvious, motherfucker!"

Galit na sinuntok ko siya sa tiyan dahilan nang pagluhod niya. Susuntukin ko na dapat siya sa mukha nang salubungin niya ang suntok ko, at tinamaan ako ng kamao niya sa mukha. I tasted blood on my lips but I ignored it. I punched him back on his chest.

Kinain na ako ng magkahalong-selos at galit. All that was written on my mind was to get rid with the fucking Lander. All I want was to fucking get rid of him so that no one will be able to take my baby away from me. I will never let that happen.

"Fuck you for coming first in her life!" I said as I punched him on his face.

He was already lying on the sand, winching in pain. Blood were all over his face, yet I did not stop.

I punched him once more. "Fuck you for coming back again!" I said and wiped the blood on my cheek caused by the fucking Lander.

I smirked when he could not be able to talk. Well, I guess, he deserves that? He got me bad as well though. I am also bruised and bloody.

After the incident, I and Nikki got complicated. I got devastated. I got scared. What if she would leave me?

And what fucked up the situation more was when someone texted me telling me that she is pregnant with my child. And yes, I remembered that time when I went out. There was this woman who put something on my drink that made me sleep. And when I woke up, I was naked... with her... beside me.

Nang malaman ko ang tungkol sa kailangan ng babaeng iyon, I was hesitant, because there was something in me that was telling me that everything were bluff. Pero, hindi rin ako magugulat kung totoong anak ko nga ang dinadala niya, because who wouldn't? We were in the same room, same bed, same sheets... naked.

Nang malaman ni Nikki ang tungkol dito, alam kong katapusan na. Alam kong iiwan niya na ako. But, I tried begging, yet I know she would not listen to me anymore. So, I let her go, no matter how painful it was for me.

And when I did, I got ripped into pieces.

When she decided to leave, I followed her. The day when she went out just so she could be able to talk to her friends about her leaving and going back to California. Until the day, she finally fly towards California. I was just watching her doing the thing that she believed would help her forget me. I was just there, from afar, watching her striving for herself, moving on... while I'm left lost.

Months after, the quadruplets were successfully born. I immediately secretly made a DNA test with them. And I was not even shocked when I learned that the kids were not mine. They were trying to frame up me. But, I am way faster than them.

I immediately filed a case to the kids' parents. And I leave the children's care at the trusted orphanage.

It was a relief for me when I discovered the truth very early. But, a news got me devastated. When I saw a picture of Nikki with a guy and a kid on social media... and they looked so happy. A happy family.

I never thought that I would feel such pain in this lifetime. It was excruciating. It made me so livid that I want to ensnare her inside the dungeons of my love. But unfortunately, I can see that she's finally happy... with someone else.

I am not the type of guy who will give up pretty easily. But, for the first time in my life, I felt like giving up was my only choice. Giving up is freeing her. Even if, giving up means breaking my heart into a million pieces.

And when she came back to the Philippines, I knew I was doomed. Dahil kapag muli ko siyang makikita ng personal, na kapag makakausap ko siyang muli, I will definitely cage her in my arms again. And again... I got scared.

"Hey, kid? Something wrong?" I asked the boy who was alone on the toy section. He was just staring at the toys. But what caught my attention was he was with no one.

"I do not know where my Mom-mom is," he said and pouted.

I can't remember that I like kids, but I guess... he's an exemption.

Binuhat ko siya. "Okay, let's find your Mom. Where was the last time that you were with her?" I asked as I hold him tight on my arms.

He shook his head. "I don't know," he answered and pouted.

I chuckled. "Alright, hintayin na lang natin na manawagan ang Mom mo. Then, we'll go to her."

He nodded. Buhat ko siya habang naglalakad kami. I was also roaming my eyes around to somehow find this kid's mother. When we stopped at an ice cream section.

"Ice cream! I want ice cream!" He said and pointed at the ice cream.

I chuckled. "So, what's your name, buddy?"

"Niccolo! Now, ice cream!" sabi niya.

"Okay, Niccolo. Let's get you some ice cream," I said and we went to the ice cream section.

Soon as I heard that the mother was searching for Niccolo, I hurriedly went to the counter where the sales lady was, who made the announcement. And surprised, I was. Who would have thought that the mother of this cute kid was the woman I truly love?

And the next morning, I still couldn't believe what my ears heard. Niccolo was not her son by blood. At some point, I got very ecstatic. Because, I know that I still have the chance to make her my woman.

Nang sabihin ko sa kanya na wala akong mga anak, I knew that she will be enlightened. That was a relief to me. But, I never thought that pursuing her would be a piece of cake. I thought it would be as hard as before.

Nang tanggapin niya akong muli ng buo, isa na iyong panaginip na nagkatotoo. I was full of flaws yet she still chose me instead of anyone else. She never looked at the flaws that I have and the mistakes that I made, however, she loved me with her whole heart.

The moment that I made love with her was the best gift that has ever given to me. Not because I made love with a virgin, but because I made love with the woman that I want to spend with my life with. Being virgin is just a plus.

And the day that we get married was the day that I promised to myself not to make mistakes again. The day that I swear to God that I will never hurt my bride again. That I will stay with her side until the day we die.

And just by that, I can not help but imagine the life that I'll have with her. A life full of surprises. A life like a roller coaster. A life in peace. A life with the woman I love and will always love.

Nakikita ko na sa balintataw ko ang mga anak ko na sasalubungin ako sa tuwing uuwi ako galing sa trabaho. They will hugged me tight and cheer, "Daddy!". We will eat together, watch movies together and play together. I will answer their assignments from school and discipline them. And then they will kiss me a goodnight.

A life that I would never get tired of having.

"DAD!"

"DADDY!"

"DADDYYY!"

I breathed out. Naririnig ko na ang maingay na mga bata na tumatakbo papalapit sa opisina ko dito sa bahay namin. I definitely know that they will probably disturb me and my work again for their so-called-important-business. Nasapo ko na lang ang noo ko as I took off my eyeglass and placed it on my desk.

I could already hear their footsteps from outside my office. And just by seconds they all entered my office.

Agad na lumapit sa akin si Irka. She's our youngest.

She then sat on my lap and hugged me on my neck as he kissed me on my cheek. "Happy 10th years anniversary with Mommy, Daddy!" she greeted.

I smiled and kissed her also. "Thank you, princess."

"Sabi ni Mommy na kami raw ang mag-be-bake ng cake para sa anniversary ninyo! What do you like, Dad? Do you like it sweeter?!" tanong ng pangalawa kong si Civ.

I chuckled. "Anything. As long as it was from you."

"Dad, ako naman ang magba- barbecue. Isaw ang gusto ko! Pero baka gagawa rin ako ng karne!" saad naman ng pangatlo kong si Nilan.

"Sure, son. As you wish," I said.

"Okay! I will design and clean the backyard, Daddy. Sabi ni Mommy doon tayo, e. Para kita ang magandang view ng sea," Irka said.

I nodded and smiled. "Sure, baby."

"We will ask Kuya Nicco to help. I bet he wouldn't be busy this day because he is already free from school works," saad ni Civ.

"Okay. Just do not disturb him if he's busy," I said.

Nicco is already 13 years old. Civ is just 10. Nilan is 8 and Irka is 6. Gaya nang kung gaano katigas ang ulo ko noon ay ganoon din sila. It was hard, but it was a fulfillment for me.

"Of course, Dad!" My Princess cheered.

"Opo, Dad!" Civ said.

"Okay, Dad!" Nilan said.

"Alright. Bumaba na muna kayo doon sa living room. Maglaro muna kayo habang wala pa ang Mom ninyo at ang Kuya ninyo. I will just finish this before I go downstairs," I said.

"Okay, Dad!" They cheered and kissed my cheek as they go out of the office.

I was left shaking my head. Damn!

I hurriedly do my work so that I could be able to help the kids for the anniversary preparation. Yes, I am letting them do things that are out of their league so that they will be able to learn very easily. I made them do things that are supposedly not allowed for them to do. It is because I know that through it, they'll make mistakes and learn from it.

Soon as I was done, I cleaned my office. And then, stormed out of the room.

When I reached the living room, no one was there. But then, I can hear their voices from the backyard so I instantly go there. And there, I found the kids doing their own things.

Irka was on the table, sitting on a chair while writing something on a paper. Nilan was preparing the barbecue stand. And Civ was helping his brother.

"Hey, Dad." Napalingon ako nang marinig ko mula sa likod ko ang boses ng panganay namin.

"Hmm? Where's your Mom-mom?" I asked him.

He creased his forehead. "Malay ko. I thought that she's already here because those little puppies told me so."

"You know what, just help your siblings," I said.

"Yeah, yeah. I very well know that they will just do something stupid again. They might even burn the house. Tsk." Naiiling niyang asik saka lumapit sa mga kapatid.

He went to Irka and carried his sister as he let her sat on her lap. I saw him talked to his sister and Irka giggled.

I saw Civ running towards me. "Dad! Magbe-bake na ako ng cake!" tumatakbong sabi niya.

"Alright," I said.

He was running his way inside the house and I get a little worried that he might slip. But then, of course, if he would slip, he would definitely understand and realize that he should not run in the house again.

"Dad! Nasaan ang babarbecue-hin ko?" Napalingon ako kay Nilan nang magtanong siya.

"Hindi ko alam. Baka naroroon sa kusina. Tingnan mo," I said.

He immediately nodded and walked inside the house. Probably going to the kitchen.

"Dad! We will help Kuya Civ and Kuya Nilan!" My Princess said.

I nodded. "Go on."

"Let's go, Princess," saad ni Niccolo saka pumasok sa bahay na buhat-buhat ang kapatid.

If there's a thing that I will never stop thanking for, it is having my kids. Just like some normal kids, they made mistakes. They play around, shout their lungs out, fight and get mad at each other, and have some new found friends. And just like those normal kids, they were discombobulate yet they make amends.

"Ville? Nasaan ang mga bata? Nag-aasikaso lang ako kanina nang mga sales tapos hinanap ko sila sa mga kwarto nila pero wala sila. Akala ko nandito, pero mukhang wala rin. Nasaan ba ang mga iyon?"

I smiled wide as I hear the most serene voice. I looked at her and saw her walking her down the stairs. Everything seems like a slow motion. But my heart was erratically beating.

Sinalubong ko siya saka agad na niyakap. I kissed her lips sensually and hugged her tight.

"They're in the kitchen. Baking for our anniversary," I answered.

"Oh, well. Alam ko naman na gagawin nila iyon ngayon. Tara na sa kusina para matulungan din natin sila," sabi niya kaya agad akong tumango.

"Sure, baby. Let's go."

Pagdating namin sa kusina ay naabutan namin ang apat na seryosong nag-be-bake. Hindi na rin kami nagpaligoy pa at tinulungan na sila.

Soon as we were done we went back to the backyard and do barbecue while celebrating the anniversary. The kids even read their letters for us. They write letters for us every year when we celebrate our anniversary. They never missed any chances.

"Happy anniversary, Mommy and Daddy!" They cheered.

"Thank you." I and my wife answered as she kissed them one by one.

When I saw the kids busy with their things, I grabbed my wife's hand and pulled her inside the house. When we were out of the kid's sight, I immediately kissed her on her lips.

"What do you think you are doing?" she asked.

I chuckled and kissed her cheek. "Just want to celebrate our anniversary." I whispered hoarsely.

She chuckled and shook her head. She snaked her arms on my nape as she jumped on my body and snaked her legs on my waist. I hugged her tight.

"Tsk. Gagong attorney." She whispered and ravished my lips making so so hard.

I answered her kisses with the same ferocity. I walked upstairs while I was carrying her and immediately went inside our room.

I sat on the bed and made her settled at my lap. Our lips were still attached to each other, ravishing each other. Lick, nip, bite and suck.

I could already feel the growing temperature inside the room. I could hear our sighs and moans. I could already feel my manhood getting mad.

I kissed her cheek down to her jaw making her grasp for air and grabbed my hair. It made me love it more.

I pulled her body to me, making her feel my angry manhood.

"Ville... hmm.." she moaned.

"You like it? Hmm.." I asked breathlessly and bit her earlobe.

"Y-Yes," she answered.

I chuckled and kissed her on her cheek. I lay her down on the soft mattress as I hugged her tight. I stared at her lovingly and smiled.

How I love this woman?

"Baby, I was scared. I know I was at risk. I know I was in danger. I tried putting a damn caution in my heart, but the caution was way weaker than your enormous powerful love. And now, there's no cessation for me from deeply falling in love with you. I love you, baby. I will never get tired loving you until eternity," I whispered and kissed her deeply on her lips.

I took off our clothes. And without further ado, we became one again.

This is your Attorney Cladville Rios Lareho, happily living with my wife and my kids. Finally reached my own denouement. 'Till death do we part. With eternal chains of love.

Officially signing off.

THE END

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THORN:

Hi guys :>!
Thank you so so much for reading this story. Finally, natapos na rin ang kwento nang pag-iibigang puno ng pag-aalinlangan.
Maraming-maraming salamat sa walang kapagurang nagbasa ng kwento nina Cladville at Nikki.
Sana ay basahin niyo pa ang susunod ko pang mga kwento :>.

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Heart in Disguise (Heart Series #2)