I was just busy updating my story when my hands scrolled at one of the trending news today.

It's as if history is repeating itself.

With Reagan still not around, my suspicions about him having another woman is getting into my nerves.

I was even more distracted when I heard Clarinet's voice.

I immediately went out my unit and saw Maddie at the same time.

We rushed into Clarinet's unit and saw her sobbing.

Madonna was caressing Clari's back while I calmed myself first.

With our friend's current state, I cannot afford to be weeping too.

My instincts told me to calm my friend down.

I was even more worried when I saw blood gushing out her legs.

"Oh shit! Dinudugo ka na! Kumalma ka, bes!" I yelled and frantically pulled out my phone.
"Hello! 911? Emergency! Mapapaanak na ang kaibigan ko, tatanungin mo pa ako kung ano nangyare? Eto ang address, makinig ka!"

Our neighbors probably heard us as two men lifted Clari up and the next thing we know was we were with Clari as we escorter her with the nurses into the delivery room as she started screaming at the top of her lungs.

It took Clari almost four hours before she woke up.

Frenny!!" "Bru!!" Came my and Madonna's voices.

"Ang kambal ko?" Clari asked in a hoarse voice.

"Anong kambal? Gaga ka! Triplets ang inire mo!" I exclaimed and massaged her arms.

"Andun sila sa nursery room pero naka-incubator pa. Premature sila. Next two months ka pa dapat manganganak pero dahil sa walangya mong fiance, napaanak ka ng wala sa oras!" Madonna's voice speak volumes of anger and I saw Clari shied away from her.

"We followed the names of the babies as you requested. But since, you were passed out for almost a day, kami na ang nagpangalan sa isa sa triplets." I grinned at her and she  looked at Madonna as she nodded in approval.

"You have two boys and one girl. Sharp shooter ang De Silva ha!" Madonna added and wiggled her eyebrows.

"Can you take me to the nursery room?" Clari asked us just in time the nurse arrived. "Nurse, pwede ko po ba makita mga anak ko?"

"Of course, Mommy! Check ko lang po vitals nyo ha." She smiled and did her routines on me. "Magdadala po muna ako ng wheelchair nyo dito then your friends can take you to the NICU."

Clari thanked her and after fifteen minutes, Madonna was pushing her to the NICU.

As soon as we get there, happy and fresh tears filled up Clari's eyes. And so was ours too.

The babies were too cute.

Timothy John De Silva
Trevor Joseph De Silva
Winter Clarity De Silva
Born: August 12, 2020

If we were delighted seeing these cute bunch, I bet Clari was more than overjoyed with these babies in front of her.

Madonna and I couldn't help but to keep gushing beside Clarie when we saw her babies.

"Oh, ang ganda ng names nila ha! Kami ang nagpangalan ng Trevor Joseph!" I exclaimed proudly and Madonna had to slap me to keep quiet.

"Thank you, girls. Hindi ko kakayanin ang lahat ng to kung wala kayo." Clari said suddenly and reached for our hands.

"Ano ka ba, squad goals tayo noh!" Madonna said and winked at her.

"Pero girl, honestly, I think you need professional help. You have gone thru so much already. Its all building up inside you." I honestly said to her and turned to face her to show her that I am serious.

Madonna nodded. "Hindi sa ayaw naming tulungan ka, pero mas maigi na sa propesyonal ka lumapit."

Clari stayed silent for a moment then said. "Pag-iisipan ko. Salamat mga bru."

"Balik na tayo sa room mo?" I asked.

She nodded and this time, it was my turn to push her wheelchair towards our room.

Clari kept quiet all throughout while me and Madonna talk about other things.

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For a couple of weeks, Maddie and I took turns in running our business.

We just launched our business a couple of months ago and we only have a two to four persons who take turns in helping us.

Luckily, there were customers who became regulars in our shop.

Our market boosted when Clari put it into her Youtube Channel before she gave birth.

It also has been three months since Reagan left for a business trip.

And up until now, I haven't heard from him.

I am starting to get pissed off, actually.

What got me weirded out was when I received a text message from Matrix De Silva.

Clarinet's fiance.

Errr. Ex?

He's the reason why Clarinet gave birth prematurely.

She was totally stressed out with him.

Being her friend, I am on her side.

But come to think of it, we never heard of Matrix' side.

It would be best to hear both sides of the story and let not our biases rule us out.

I agreed to meet him this weekend.

He replied his thanks and I forgot to ask Maddie about it if she received the same message.

I was only notified about it when she sent me a message thru messenger.

True enough, we both agreed to hear his side on Friday instead since I have MBA class on Saturday.

He was kind enough to agree with my sudden change of schedule.

Friday came and here we are at a milk tea shop looking at Matrix waiting for his explanation.

"First off, thank you for meeting me today despite your schedules. I know you have business to run and you have classes tomorrow, but this won't take long." Matrix began and we nodded in approval.

We let him talk without raising our opinions.

In the end, he was feeling remorseful of what he had done to Clari and asked for our help.

He wanted to propose to her and build a family with her.

Me and Maddie exchanged glances with each other.

Obviously, he still has no idea that he already has triplets.

All he know was he was having twins.

It wasn't our story to tell so we just agreed to help.

But our mouths will remain zipped.

We bid our goodbyes and hoped for our friend's happy ever after.

They both deserve another chance, right?