MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

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How did the Park Family celebrate Christmas this year?

December 25, 11:30 am...

Napangiti nalang si Baek nang i-seal ng scotch tape ang huling regalong binabalot niya. He looked at Chanyeol who is busy wrapping a certain box of toys. The giant has his brows furrowed together and is biting his lower lip in concentration. Baek carried the big box he just finished wrapping at pinatong sa kama nila kasama ang mga iba pang regalo at saka bumalik sa pwesto niya sa sahig.

They are sitting on the bedroom carpet beside their king-sized bed, wrapping gifts for friends and relatives.

"Daddy!" sigaw ni Baek Min. "You've put the wrong ribbon on it! It should be blue cause it's for the boys!" then she climbed behind Chanyeol and pretended to choke him to death.

Natawa naman si Yeol at tinanggal ang sakal ng anak niya sakanya. "Okay, okay." he grinned, pulling Min to his lap. "Uulitin nalang ni Daddy." then he tore the wrapping of the big box.

"No, Dad." Baek Min said and retrieved the box from Chanyeol. Magaan lang ito dahil puro Hot Wheels collectibles ang laman. Niyakap niya ito at umalis sa lap ng Daddy niya. "I would just ask Papa to do it. He's better!" Umirap siya kay Chanyeol at naglakad papunta kay Baek na nakasandal sa pader, pinapanood sila.

"Papa..." malambing na sabi ni Min at yumakap sa leeg ni Baek. "Please wrap my gifts. Daddy's not that good."

Natawa si Baek at kinalong ang only girl nila. "Sure, baby." bulong nito at kinuha ang box at sinimulang ibalot. Nilagyan niya ito ng blue ribbon sa ibabaw and Min squealed in happiness. Chanyeol grinned and put his arms across his chest and watched.

Kinuha ni Baek Min and huling regalo at pinatong sa kama. Punong-puno na ito ng mga regalo na ipapadala nila sa driver mamaya para ideliver sa mga kaibigan ng mga bata. Wala kasing Christmas party sa school na pinag-aaralan nina Chan Hyun at Baek Min, which is GVA.

Maya-maya, isang katok ang narinig nila mula sa pinto.

"Come in." tawag ni Chanyeol. "It's open."

The doorknob clicked at isang Chan Hyun ang sumilip dito. May nahihiya itong expression sa mukha at medyo namumula pa.

"Uhm... Dad? Pa?" tawag nito.

"Yes, Chan?" tanong ni Baek habang nakataas ang dalawang kilay at may maliit na ngiti sa labi.

"May I... umm... ask for more gift wraps?" tanong nito. "I kinda ran out of it."

Baekhyun pouted lightly and looked around. Pinulot niya ang limang rolls ng gift wrapper at iniabot kay Chan Hyun. Binuksan naman niya ang pinto at tuluyang pumasok sa kwarto ng mga magulang niya. Kinuha niya yung gift wrap mula sa kamay ng Papa niya at paalis na sana nang pigilan siya niyo.

"Bakit kasi hindi mo nalang ipabalot samin yang mga regalo mo, Chan?" tanong ni Baekhyun sa anak niya. "Or, dito ka magbalot, so we could see if you're doing it right?"

Namula ng todo si Chan Hyun at saka umiwas ng tingin. "Well..."

"Let him be, babe." tawag ni Chanyeol at gumapang para tabihan ang asawa niya. "Chan's a big boy now. He wants to be independent."

Chan Hyun pursed his lips and nodded. Pero medyo nahihiya parin.

"Or maybe..." sabi ni Baek Min at napa-cross arms. Tinaas niya ang isa niyang kilay at tumingin ng maigi sa kapatid niya. "...he's wrapping a certain gift we're not supposed to see. Am I right, oppa?"

"O-of course n-not!" utal-utal na deny ni Chan habang nanlalaki ang mga mata at sobrang pulang-pula ang mukha. Biglang nanginig ang mga kamay nito at halos mabitawan ang gift wraps na hawak niya. Hindi siya makatingin sa mga magulang niya.

"Totoo ba yun, Chan?" tanong ni Baek habang nakataas ang isang kilay, pinipigilan ang tawa. "Totoo ba ang sinasabi ng kapatid mo?"

"Pa naman..." Chan Hyun whined. "I-i don't deserve t-this interrogation!"

Natawa sina Chanyeol at Baekhyun sa sagot ng anak nila.

"Oh well," Chanyeol laughed. "Go ahead and wrap Ji-eun's gift."

Chan nodded and walked to the door. And then stopped. "Hey!" he grumbled. "I'm not wrapping Ji-eun's gift, Dad!" then he stormed out of the room, leaving his sister giggling to herself.

Napatingin ang ChanBaek sa tumatawa nilang anak. Napatingin sila sa isa't isa at napangiti. They know that Chan is into Ji-eun and Seth, HunHan's son, has a slight crush on their little princess. Wala namang matatago sakanila ang mga anak nila eh. Especially when the parents of their crushes are their bestfriends.

"I'd better take a bath na po." Baek Min announced, wiping her face with her hands. "I smell filthy."

Tatayo na sana si Baek para paliguan ang anak nila pero nagsalita na ito agad. "Don't, Papa!" pagpipigil niya dito. "I can take a bath on my own na! Watch and learn. Merry Christmas again Dad and Pa!" then she flashed an eye-smile then walked out of her parent's room.

"But--"

"Baek..." Chanyeol called again and grabbed Baekhyun's hand, pulling him to his side. "They're growing up. They start to change."

Napatingin sakanya si Baek at napabuntong hininga nalang. He snuggled closer into Chanyeol's warm body as he felt his husband hug him tightly. Napapikit ito saglit at ngumiti ng maliit.

"Oo nga, Yeol." bulong nito. "They're growing up. And they're changing too fast."

Chanyeol nodded and kissed Baek's forehead. "Everything changes." he muttered. "Even my love for you changes every single day."

Baekhyun frowned. "Why?"

"Cause it only get's deeper and deeper." he whispered and Baek felt nothing but the honesty in every word.

The smurf closed his eyes in contentment, hugging Chanyeol as tight as possible. He rested his head on the giant's chest and inhaled his scent. "Merry Christmas, Park Chanyeol." he whispered.

Chanyeol looked down to his husband and pulled his face to look at him.

"Merry Christmas, Park Baekhyun." he said and smiled widely. He then leaned down and planted a soft kiss on the smurf's lips, smiles plastered on each other's faces.

7:00 pm...

"I'm still not sure, babe." Chanyeol pouted, looking at the two long sleeves on the bed. Nakakunot ang noo niya at naka-bathrobe palang. "Red or navy blue?"

Baekhyun rolled his eyes. "Yeollie..." he said while fixing his hair. "Kahit ano pa piliin mo diyan, you'll look good, still."

Chanyeol pursed his lips. "You choose then." he muttered.

"Navy blue." Baek said and walked to the bed to sit between the two clothes. He looked up at Chanyeol with a pout. "Now, will you get dressed already?"

The giant then grinned and bent down to kiss Baek's hair, grabbing the navy blue long-sleeve. He then removed his bathrobe, exposing his naked body. Baekhyun swallowed and looked away, trying to calm all his nerves. He doesn't want to be seduced tonight, not when they would be having a family dinner. Baek heard Chanyeol's chuckle but ignored it completely.

"I'm decent." Chanyeol announced and that's when Baekhyun looked at him. He is already dressed but with his hair still up for some work.

"Let me do your hair." Baekhyun said and Chanyeol walked up to him, sitting on the edge of the bed. Lumuhod si Baek sa likod ni Chanyeol at inayos ang buhok nito. His hands are gentle and soft, making his husband close his eyes. And in a matter of seconds, they're both ready.

The giant stood up and helped Baekhyun out of the bed, pulling him up by his hand. That's when Baek Min came into the room unannounced. She's wearing a pink dress with lots of beads and laces. "Papa! Daddy! They're here!" she shrieked and ran out of the door in seconds.

Baekhyun and Chanyeol grinned and walked out of their room hand in hand.

They walked down the long staircase, looking at all their family members with a wide grin on their faces. There's Chanyeol's parents and also Baek's stepmother together with Krystal and Jessica.

"Hello everyone!" Chanyeol greeted. "Merry Christmas!" he grinned as both Baek and him reached the ground floor. He grabbed Baekhyun by the waist and pulled him close.

"Merry Christmas, too!" Mrs. Park squealed and reached for his son to kiss his cheek. She looked at Baekhyun and kissed him too. "Hello, Baekhyun dear. Merry Christmas!"

"Hello, Ma." Baekhyun said. "Merry Christmas din po."

So everyone went on greeting each other with grins on their faces. Punong-puno na din ng mga regalo ang ilalim ng giant christmas tree ng mga Park. Halos lahat ay napagdesisyunan na regaluhan ang bawat isa.

Nagsimula namang magkuwentuhan sina Baekhyun, Jessica, at Krystal sa sofa tungkol sa bagong trabaho ni Krystal which is, professor sa GV University. Samantalang Manager na sa isang kilalang brand si Jessica. Namiss din nila ang isa't isa dahil nga matagal na silang hindi nagkita-kita.

Sina Mrs. Park at Auntie Petunya naman ay pumunta sa kusina para tignan ang mga putahe sa dinner nila, making sure na masarap at maayos ang preparation. Chanyeol and Mr. Park went on discussing about business sa tabi ng malaki nilang TV.

Chan Hyun and Baek Min are busy arranging the gifts under the Christmas tree, when their little princess' eyes caught something.

"Daddy look!!!" Min screamed at patakbong pumunta sa Daddy niya. "Dad, look!!! OMG!!! Look!!!" hinila niya ang sleeve ng damit ni Chanyeol at hinila ito papunta sa Christmas tree.

"What is it, princess?" Chanyeol asked nang marating nila ang maraming regalo.

"Ninang Jessica's gift for me is really BIG!!!" she squealed with a large grin on her face. "Look oh! It's there!!! I bet it's heavy, too!!! I'm so excited, Daddy!!!"

Chanyeol laughed and patted Min's head. "I bet it's beautiful, too." then he smiled which made his daughter grin so much bigger.

"How about my gift?" biglang tanong ni Mr. Park sa apo niya. "Did you see it?"

Baek Min pouted and shook her head. "Not yet, Grandpa." she answered. "But I would look for it now!" then she turned and walked back to finding her gifts.

Mr. Park and Chanyeol just grinned at each other and proceeded on talking about company and money. Alam niyo na... mga rich kid.

Punta naman tayo kina Baek.

"Hindi ko alam Baek ah." sabi ni Krystal habang nakangiti. "Pero sa tingin ko, you don't really have to worry about your son. He's good in every aspect."

Baekhyun smiled. "Yun din ang sabi ng iba niyang teachers. I guess, mana siya kay Chanyeol?"

"And to you!" Jessica added with a nod. "No doubt, Min would be as good as her brother the moment she enters grade school."

"I hope." Baek grinned at napatingin sa kanilang dalawang anak. He and Chanyeol would always be proud of them no matter what. At malaking bagay na napalaki nila ng maayos ang dalawa.

Chan Hyun went to play modern Christmas songs on their large stereo na nakakabit sa kanyang iPod, mga songs tulad ng First Snow at Christmas Day. And that's when his grandma went out of the kitchen, calling everyone for dinner. Agad naman na pumunta ang lahat sa dining room at umupo sa mahabang dining table ng mga Park. Chanyeol and Mr. Park sat on both ends with their husband/wife on their right.

Inihanda na ang mga pagkain at napuno ng kwentuhan ang mesa. Everyone's laughing and enjoying the night and the food. Lahat sila may kwento at lahat natatawa, pati sina Chan Hyun at Baek Min ay hindi rin nakaligtas sa mga tanong ng ilan sakanila.

"I heard Chan Hyun was chosen to represent GVA on an international quiz bee contest?" tanong ni Mrs. Park habang nakangiti ng malaki sa kanyang apo.

Chan Hyun nodded and smiled. "Yes, Mamita. It would be held in London." sagot nito habang hinahati ang ham sa kanyang plato. "Kanino niyo naman po nalaman? I was planning to keep it a secret for now sana." he grinned.

Mrs. Park looked at Krystal with a grin. "From your Ninang, actually."

Krystal gave Chan Hyun an apologetic smile at nag-peace sign. "Sorry, Chan. Excited lang." she muttered.

Natawa nalang si Chan Hyun. "Si Ninang talaga." he grinned and shook his head.

"How about the little princess?" tanong ni Auntie Petunya at tumingin kay Min. "How's school, dear?"

Baek Min smiled widely and fixed her hair behind her ears. Namana niya ang malaking tenga ni Chanyeol pero syempre, kasama na dun ang kaakit-akit na mukha ng Daddy niya. Kung kamukha ni Chan Hyun si Baek, carbon copy naman si Baek Min ni Yeol. Girl version kumbaga.

"Well..." Min started. Okay. Mana siya kay Baek sa ugali at confidence. Pati narin ang pagiging madaldal at hyper. "I do good in school, grandma. I also top my class! I'm better than oppa, actually." then she flashed an eye-smile.

Auntie Petunya grinned. "Of course." she laughed which made Chan Hyun sigh and shake his head. Pagbigyan. Younger sister eh.

Suddenly, Chanyeol cleared his throat and everyone looked at him. Baek smiled as his husband held his hand really tight. "We have an announcement." he said and everyone smiled, anticipating the news.

"What is it, son?" tanong ni Mrs. Park.

Chanyeol looked at Baekhyun with a big smile. Baek nodded and pursed his lips.

Binalik ni Yeol ang tingin niya sa mga kasama nila sa dining table at napahinga ng malalim. "My dear Baekhyun is pregnant. Again." he announced and everyone gasped in surprise.

"OH MY GOSH!" sigaw ni Mrs. Park. "OH MY GOSH!!! What a Christmas gift, Baekhyun dear! Congratulations!" she exclaimed with a large smile on her face. "I'm so happy, I'm gonna cry!" then tears started to flow from her eyes.

Natawa naman si Mr. Park at hinawakan ang kamay ng asawa niya. "Honey, huwag kang umiyak. Yung make-up mo." he chuckled at pinalo naman siya ni Mrs. Park habang umiiyak parin. "Congratulations Chanyeol and Baekhyun. We're looking forward to it! I hope, kamukha ko na ang susunod na baby niyo!" then he grinned.

Bigla namang bumaba si Baek Min sa upuan niya at lumapit sakanyang Papa. "Papa!" she called at yumakap sa bewang nito. "I'm so happy! I would be a big sister soon! Sana boy para ako parin ang only princess niyo ni Daddy." then she giggled and reached for Baek to kiss his cheek.

"Dad, Pa, congratulations!" Chan Hyun grinned. "But I really do hope it's a boy so we could play ball and other games!"

Everyone said their congratulations to the couple. Lahat sila, excited na sa pagdating ng baby kahit pa 3 weeks palang ito. Hay. Excited nga eh. Napuno nanaman ng kwentuhan pati na rin ang pagtatalo ng Jung sisters kung sino ang dapat na ninang ng darating na baby.

Maya-maya pa, natapos na ang kainan pati ang dessert, kaya pumunta na ang lahat sa sala para sa bigayan ng gifts. Umupo ang lahat sa mahaba at malaking sofa at humarap sa giant Christmas tree kung nasan andun ang mga regalo. Pinaka-excited si Min kaya siya ang pumunta sa tabi ng Christmas tree para mag-announce ng gifts.

"Can I give a special gift first?" tanong ni Min habang nakangiti ng maliit. Medyo seryoso ang boses nito at hindi masyadong hyper. Bigla siyang may hinila na malaking box mula sa ilalim ng Christmas tree at hinawakan ito ng maigi. "This is my gift for Hyun-ae-unnie." she said and everyone fell into silence.

"Last Christmas... Daddy and Papa gave her a big teddy bear. Chan Hyun-oppa bought a large bouquet of white roses." she muttered and looked down. "But I didn't buy anything cause I don't have money that time. That's why this time, I saved more money so I could buy a gift for her."

Chanyeol smiled and held Baekhyun tighter who is already sobbing quietly beside him. He kissed Baek's hair and caressed his back. "Don't cry, baby." Chanyeol whispered against Baek's ear and Baekhyun leaned his head on Chanyeol's shoulder, stifling his sobs. He held the giant's hand and pulled him close, making himself more comfortable.

"Merry Christmas Hyun-unnie." she greeted and smiled brightly. "I hope you would love my gift for you. It's pink and pretty, I promise you that. We miss you, unnie. Please guide us always. Talk to Papa God for me, okay? Ask Him to bless us always. We love you." then she placed the gift on one side.

Baekhyun wiped his face and sighed. He reached out his hand and Min came running to her Papa. She wrapped her arms around Baek's waist. "Thank you, sweetheart." Baek whispered and kissed his daughter's head.

"We're so proud of you, princess." Chanyeol said and patted Min's cheeks.

After that, Baek Min proceeded on distributing the gifts. She received a human sized doll from her Ninang Jessica. It's a porcelain doll which was bought and shipped straight from Japan. She received a whole new closet of clothes from her parents, five tickets to Disneyland from her grandparents, giant teddy bear from her Aunt Krystal and a designer gown from her Grandma Petunya.

Chan Hyun, on the other hand, received the new model of Wii and XBOX from his parents, a box of all his favorite DVD's from her Aunt Jessica, one whole shelf of books from his grandparents, one complete outfit from his Grandma Petunya and five designer shoes from his Ninang Krystal.

All the others received grand gifts and everyone was contented. Kahit ano pa naman basta galing sa puso diba? Pero tulad ng ibang nagdaang Christmas, walang regalo sina Chanyeol at Baekhyun sa isa't isa. They don't want to give each other a gift because as they say, their love for each other is enough.

Yun nga lang... Chanyeol did buy a gift this time.

And it's something Baek didn't know.

After the giving of gifts, everyone proceeded to the large veranda of the mansion to watch the most awaited fireworks display, prepared by Chanyeol himself. Tradisyon na nila na kung sino ang maghohost ng dinner, sila din dapat ang magprepare ng fireworks.

Baek Min and Chan Hyun stood infront, looking up the sky with large smiles on their faces.

Chanyeol stood next to Baekhyun, holding him by the waist. Baekhyun smiled at his husband, taking in his features which never got old after so many years. Or maybe, Chanyeol is just as handsome for him as always.

As the fireworks started and the sky is filled with colors and vibrance, Chanyeol leaned in to Baekhyun and kissed his cheeks.

Baek looked back at him with a smile. "What?" he asked.

"I have a gift for you, babe." the giant muttered which made Baek's eyes widen, totally forgetting about the fireworks.

"What?!" he breathed. "P-pero... wala akong nabili para--"

"No." Chanyeol smiled and kissed the tip of Baekhyun's nose. "Just you giving me another child is a gift I would treasure for forever, Baek. The moment you told me that, I know I should give you a gift also, so that we'll be fair. Or... I tried to be fair. Cause it's impossible right? Walang regalo ang papantay sa regalo mo sakin, Baek. But still... I want to."

Baekhyun's eyes soften and he stared at his husband with a small smile. "Channie..." he started and reached for Chanyeol's face. "You don't have to. You're more than enough."

But Chanyeol shook his head and pulled something from his pocket. It's a small leather box and he opened it, while looking straight at Baekhyun. The box held a diamond ring which glitters through the moonlight.

"Marry me... again." Chanyeol whispered.

Baek looked at him, tears forming in his eyes. "Chanyeol..."

"Marrying you is one thing I would never get tired of doing." Chanyeol murmured as he held Baekhyun's face in his free hand. "Marry me again, Park Baekhyun."

"B-but why?" Baekhyun asked, confused and flattered at the same time.

Chanyeol smiled sweetly and leaned closer to his husband. "Because I want to get back to the memory of kissing you before the sunset. I want to get back to the moment we said our vows... on our honeymoon... on the first morning I woke up with you by my side." the giant brushed his husband's face with his thumb, wiping all the tears that started to flow. "I want to marry you again... so please say yes. Again?"

Baekhyun blinked back the tears and smiled. "Well I guess, 'Yes' is something I would never get tired of telling you, Park Chanyeol."

Chanyeol grinned and reached for Baek's hand, slipping the ring on his finger together with their wedding ring. "Thank you." Chanyeol whispered and kissed Baek's forehead softly. "I would marry you every single day if you'll let me."

He pulled away and stared at Baekhyun's face one more time. "Merry Christmas again, baby."

Baekhyun nodded and tiptoed to kiss his husband on the lips. "Merry Christmas and I love you so much, Park Chanyeol."

Chanyeol smiled and caressed his husband's face. "And I would never stop loving you, too, Park Baekhyun."

"Never?"

"Yes. Never."

And they both looked back at the sky... still glowing from all the lights.

Best Christmas... ever.