Chandler's POV
I was from the cafeteria when I heard my friends talk about what happened. Yejenia did the talking. I peaked in on by the door again.
"That was what exactly had happened?" Thaddeus asked them after what Jeni told him.
"Yes-" "No-" Aurisse and Yejenia simultaneously answered.
"You're going to defend him again?" Jeni asked Aurisse.
"No, I am not defending him or anyone. But personally, I know that there's a reason. Oh come on, Jeni. He has changed. We saw that. It was just Ianne, she is always flirting with everybody especially when she gets drunk." Aurisse explained.
"Okay, maybe these situations fall down to Ianne's fault. But I do believe that if he didn't want that, he wouldn't do that." Thaddeus commented.
"Oh, you two don't know the other's side. Come on, be matured!" Aurisse pleaded.
"I shouldn't have left her to him. I should not have left her behind." Thaddeus said while shaking his head. I felt my blood rising to my head.
"And do you think that mindset will change anything?"
"Yes, I always think about her safety. I'm her friend since childhood." So what? He will take advantage because he's her childhood friend!?
"I know you love her, not just a friend." Aurisse muttered.
Jeni, then, spoke, "I agree with Thaddeus, Aurisse. I also know he loves her. They are a perfect match."
"Yes, I love Ke--"
Then, they realized that I am outside, listening. I'd heard all of that. I made my entrance then bellowed with rage, "You came back just to say I'm irresponsible? To say that you love her? Don't you know that she has a boyfriend?"
"I know, of course. And her boyfriend is irresponsible! You do not deserve her!"
Lumapit ako at sinuntok si Thaddeus sa mukha. "You don't deserve her, either! You, this boastful guy who would just show up!"
Kinuwelyuhan ko si Thaddeus pero nagawa rin nitong sumuntok pabalik. Sa sobrang lakas ng suntok niya ay tumalsik ako pero hindi ako magpapatalo.
Napasigaw naman si Jeni, samantalang si Aurisse ay napahawak sa sentido niya. "What is happening? I don't easily get stress." Rinig kong saad niya kaya lalapit sana ako sa kaniya pero sinuntok ulit ako ni Thaddeus.
Napahawak siya sa dibdib niya na para bang hindi na makahinga. Then, we heard a happy voice, calling her from outside.
"Aurisse? Aurisse!" Sigaw ni Yejenia. Naramdaman ko ulit ang suntok ni Thaddeus sa akin na nagpabagsak sa akin.
"Stop it! Chandler! Thad!"
Nahihilo na siya, nakikita ko. "Aurisse!" Biglang pumasok si Rei sa kwarto at tumakbo papalapit kay Aurisse.
Nang-hina na siya at bumagsak, pero nagawa pa siyang saluhin ni Rei.
"Aurisse!"
"Rei?"
After that, nawalan na ng malay si Aurisse sa mga braso ni Rei.
Lalapit pa sana si Thaddeus sa akin pero nakailag ako at lumapit kina Rei.
Napatigil din si Thaddeus ng sumigaw ng 'tulong' si Rei. "She passed out." Rei stated.
May mga dugo sa mukha naming dalawa pero hindi kaming nag-dalawang isip na tumigil at tulungan sila Rei.
I saw Rei's tears are streaking the side of his face. "Sabi ko kasi sa inyo tumigil na kayo, you never listen! Lalong-lalo ka na, Chan. You started the fight. Paano kung may mangyaring masama pati kay Aurisse!?" Galit na tanong sa akin ni Yejenia.
"It's not my fault! But I will not argue with you, not this time, Jeni. Aurisse needs us." I bellowed.
"Aba--"
"Jeni, stop."
"Grrr!"
Buhat- buhat ni Rei si Aurisse habang naglalakad. Tumatawag naman kaming dalawa ng doctors at pina-asikaso si Aurisse.
***
Nakita naming gumalaw na si Aurisse. Lumapit naman ang doctor sa amin at tinawag si Rei.
"She's pregnant, congratulations to the both of you, you're going to be parents, she's two-week pregnant. But, her pregnancy is sensitive and dangerous, she couldn't be stress too much, kundi, mangyayari ulit ito, which is dangerous for the baby. May nangyari ba kanina na hindi dapat naganap?" The doctor asked.
Aurisse's pregnant!? Oh no! She got stressed because of the fighting. It's not good. I'm being immatured!
Inimulat niya ang kaniyang mata at hindi na naituloy ng doktor ang sasabihin niya pa. Lumapit siya kay Aurisse at ni-check ito. "She's fine, now. And do you want to know the gender of the baby?"
"Not now, Doc. I wanna be surprise." They both answered.
"Okay. Do not stress her, okay? I'll leave now. Excuse me." The doctor walked out.
"How do you feel, Ma?" Rei asked her.
"I'm good, I guess. Don't worry, Pa."
Then he turned to face Jeni, Thaddeus and me. "That was very immature. Tignan niyo na lang na-idulot niyo."
All of us said sorry and can't look straightly at Aurisse. We almost put her in danger.
"That's okay, Pa. Kayong tatlo ha, huwag nang maging pasaway. But thanks, I wouldn't know that I'm pregnant if that didn't happen."
"But still sorry, kasalanan namin kung may mangyaring masama sayo and to my goddaughter." Jeni said.
"I'm sorry, too. Hindi ko na uulitin, Aurisse. Uhhm. Maiwan muna namin kayong dalawa. Let's go, Jeni." Thaddeus commented.
"Alright." Rei and Aurisse both said.
Jeni glared at me and walk with Thaddeus.
After they left, Rei held her hand and kissed it. "I'm going to be a father. We're going to be parents." He said, almost sobbing.
"Yes. I know we're going to be good parents. Raise them with fear on God. With manners, good attitude and of course support from us."
"Thank you for being the mother of my child."
"And thank you for being the father."
"I love you, Aurisse. Seems like you and mom are not the only girls in my life, there's another."
"What? You want a gal?"
"Yes, don't you?"
"I want a boy."
"Whatever it is. So, what will be the name? Let's think about it."
"Let's pick for a unique one. But, for now, I'm tired. I wanna go home."
"Okay, okay. I will tell your head doctor that you need to quit the job, 'cause you know."
"Dugo pa lang naman ito."
"Buti kung hindi ka doctor. That profession is so stressful. You can't be stress now, may baby ka na."
"I hate to admit but you're right. Thank you for everything Rei. I love you, too."
"I love you most."
I know if Ken was awake, she'll be happy to know the news. She was always asking her friends when would they have their daughters. Yes, daughter, because she wanted girl, para raw habang lumalaki, maiipitan niya ang buhok nito. Mabibilhan niya ng books na gaya ng mga binabasa niya during her teen age and now. She also wants to be a godmother, and it's happening.
"Rei, could I go to Ken before we go home?"
"Sure, if you're not so tired. I'll tell the doctors and pay the bills."
I decided to interrupt and said, "Congratulations, Aurisse!"
"Thanks Chandler."
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We went back to Ken's room and saw her parents as well as our friends.
"Hija, I heard the news! Congratulations!" Tita jumped in towards Aurisse. She really looks like Ken.
"Thank you po. Tita, the guy over here is so excited. I've been pregnant for only two weeks yet he's been thinking about the name already." Aurisse said while smiling.
"I remember someone, Hija." At tumingin siya kay Tito. Napansin ito ni Tito kaya napatingin siya nang may pagtataka. "What?"
And together, the girls giggled. I think they don't notice me here. But it's okay.
"So share the news to Ken, she will be glad." Tita said.
"Yes po." She walk forward and sat beside Ken.
"Ken, I'm pregnant. I couldn't tell how I feel right now. Mix emotions. Excited, nervous, worried, and happy. I know you can hear every one of us, and I know you wanna be a godmother. Of course, Jeni and Thaddeus as well, you guys are going to be godparents. I'm excited to see your expression, too. So, wake up now, will you?"