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EPILOGUE

"WHY ARE WE heading outside?" nagtatakang tanong ni Kane habang naglalakad sila palabas ng bahay. Palingon-lingon pa ito sa madilim na kapaligiran. "Dad, where are you taking me?"

Kane had been calling him "dad" now for a year now—yes, even in public but he didn't get irritated anymore. Sanay na siyang naririnig 'yon. Mas maiirita pa siya siguro kung hindi siya tatawaging ganoon ni Kane na siyang itinuturing nilang panganay ni Happy.

Yes, by blood, Vraxx was their first born and second was Fiery, but by heart in their family, Kane was their eldest.

"Mom..." Binalingan ni Kane si Happy na nasa tabi nito. "What's happening? Bakit tayo nasa labas? Gabi na, ah."

Ngumiti lang si Happy, saka iginiya si Kane patungo sa malawak pero madilim na solar.

Confusion was still in Kane's face as he looked around, maybe trying to understand the situation.

"Okay, I'm still confused," pag-amin ni Kane nang tumigil sila sa paglalakad. "Ano'ng mayroon dito sa labas? May mga kalaban ba?"

Tumawa si Happy, saka tumingin sa kanya at nagtanong. "Ipakita na natin sa kanya?"

Tumango siya. "Well, we bought it for him."

Kinunutan sila ng noo ni Kane. "Ano'ng binili n'yo para sa akin?"

Bilang sagot, may tinawagan siya sa cell phone. "King?"

"Your Highness?" sabi ng nasa kabilang linya.

"Light it up," utos niya.

"On it," sabi ni King, saka pinatay ang tawag.

Pagkalipas ng ilang segundo, napuno ng liwanag ang kanina'y madilim na solar na nasa harap ng bahay at nakita nila ang binili nila para kay Kane na siyang dahilan kung bakit sila nasa labas ngayon.

Slowly, Kane's lips parted as he looked at the car in front of him. "Is... is that a Koenigsegg Agera?"

Tumango si Blaze. "Nasira na ang sasakyan mo at nanghihiram ka kay King kaya binilhan ka na namin."

"Sa 'yo na 'to," sabi ni Happy, sabay abot ng susi ng sasakyan kay Kane. "Sana nagustuhan mo."

Slowly, Kane grinned. "Hell, yeah. I like it! So much. Thank you!" Niyakap nito si Happy, saka siya bago tumakbo palapit sa bago nitong kotse.

Yumakap sa baywang niya ang asawa mula sa tagiliran. "Look at him, Blaze, he looks happy."

Inakbayan niya ito, saka hinalikan ito sa noo. "He deserves all the happiness his heart can hold."

Happy nodded. "Very true. He deserves every happiness he's feeling right now."

Niyakap niya ang asawa habang pinagmamasdan si Kane na siyang-siya sa bago nitong sasakyan.

Sumakay ito, binuhay ang makina ng sasakyan, 'tapos lumabas at halos haplusin ang bawat sulok ng sasakyan na nakangiti.

Then he looked at them. "I like it! Thank you! It's amazing!"

Happy smiled. "He has no idea why we bought a car for him, does he?"

Umiling siya. "Kahit siguro siya, nakalimutan na rin niya ang araw na 'to."

Happy sighed. "Siguro dahil din sa mga naranasan niya. He's always in the battlefield to celebrate this day."

Blaze nodded before letting go of his wife and calling King. "Handa na kayo?"

"Just a little bit," sabi ni King sa nagmamadaling boses. "No, Lyf, don't put it there! Yes! Okay—Your Highness, we're ready."

"Okay." Pinatay niya ang tawag, saka kinuha ang atensiyon ni Kane. "Come on, buddy. Pasok na tayo sa loob."

Kane was still grinning from ear to ear as he walked towards them. "Paano n'yo nalaman na 'yon ang gusto kong sasakyan?"

"I saw the poster in your room," sagot niya.

"We want the best for you," sabi ni Happy.

"But it's very expensive... one of the most expensive cars in the world!" Kane exclaimed. "Thank you so so much, Mom, Dad. I love the car."

"You're welcome, buddy." Inakbayan niya si Kane at iniyakap ang isang braso sa baywang ng asawa, saka iginiya ang mga ito pabalik sa kabahayan. "Open the door," udyok niya kay Kane. "Come on, pasok na tayo."

Sumunod naman sa kanya si Kane.

Pagkatulak na pagkatulak ni Kane sa pinto pabukas, nagsiputukan ang party poppers at umulan ng confetti sa buong sala, saka sabay-sabay na sumigaw ang mga nasa loob.

And Kane froze as everybody greet him.

"Happy Birthday, Kane!"

"Happy Birthday, Your Highness!" nakangising sabi naman ni King.

"Happy Birthday, bunso," sabi ng ama niya at ama ni Happy.

"Happy birthday, buddy," sabi niya, sabay tapik sa balikat ni Kane.

"Happy Birthday, Kaney," sabi ni Happy, saka masuyong niyakap ang panganay nila. "We wish you the best and all the happiness that your heart can hold. We love you."

Ilang segundo ang lumipas bago napalitan ang reaksiyon ng mukha ni Kane. A lone tear fell from his eyes as he looked at every person present.

Hindi makapaniwalang nakatitig lang ito sa kanila. "How did you know that it's my birthday?" pabulong nitong tanong. "I don't even remember that it's today until you greet me a happy birthday." His eyes watered. "I... ahm... I haven't celebrated my birthday before so... I don't know what to say. I... ahm... I can't stop crying."

Ginulo niya ang buhok ng panganay. "You can say whatever you want, buddy. Saka nandito na kami ngayon para samahan ka sa espesyal na araw na 'to. Bawat taon, pangako, ise-celebrate natin ang birthday mo."

"I hope you like our birthday gift to you," wika ni Happy kay Kane, saka niyakap na naman ito. "Happy Birthday, Kaney. Sana masaya ka sa piling namin nitong nakaraang taon at sa mga taon pang daraan. Pangako, hindi ka namin pababayaan at mamahalin ka naman nang sobra-sobra."

Another tear fell from Kane's eyes before he enveloped Happy into a tight embrace. "Thank you... this means a lot to me... Thank you, Mom. As always, you made me happy again. Thank you! Ang suwerte ko at nakilala kita—kayo."

Tinapik uli niya ang balikat ni Kane habang yakap nito ang asawa niya. At nang pakawalan ni Kane sa pagkakayakap si Happy, saka sa kanya naman ito mahigpit na yumakap.

"Thank you, Dad," sabi nito. "Salamat kasi kahit ganito ako, panganay pa rin ang turing mo sa akin. That you didn't adopt me just for legal purposes. You made me experience how it feels like to have a father. Thank you for accepting me to your family. Thank you. So much."

Tinapik niya ang likod ng panganay. "It's my pleasure to be your father, Kane. Happy birthday, buddy. I wish you the best. Always. You know that."

Tumatangong pinakawalan siya ng yakap ni Kane, saka tinuyo nito ang namamasang mga mata habang isa-isang tinitingnan na naroon. "Y-you're all here." Tumingin ito kay Daddy Dom at Daddy Von. "P-paanong... paanong nandito kayo? 'Di ba busy kayo lahat? I mean... 'yon ang sabi n'yo noong tumawag ako, 'tapos wala naman pa 'yan kanina." Itinuro nito ang styro letters na bumuo sa salitang "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KANE" na nakadikit sa semento, mga balloons na nakasabit sa kissme at iba pang birthday designs na naroon.

"King did all this," sabi ni Yrozz.

"We just helped," sabi ni Lyf na nakangiti.

"King enslaved us for five minutes," wika ni Uncle Vent na napapailing pa. "Who said only cars can be fast and furious? We can as well."

Ngumiti si Daddy Dom. "Hindi ko palalampasin ang birthday ng bunso ko," sabi nito, saka lumapit kay Kane at may iniabot ito. "Regalo ko," sabi nitong nakangisi.

"Same," sabi ng kanyang ama na nag-abot din ng kaparehong regalo kay Daddy Dom kay Kane. "Happy Birthday, kiddo."

"Dad! Why are you giving my baby condoms?!" Happy hissed at the two.

But of course, Kane was Kane, he accepted the gift. "This is the third unopened condom box you have given me."

Daddy Dom tsked. "Itapon mo na lahat, maliban diyan. Expired na ang mga 'yon. Baka makabuntis ka pa."

Daddy Von nodded in agreement. "Yep. Get rid of the old once and always put on a rubber before sex."

"Kane, you're now twenty-eight but still a virgin!" Lyf tsked. "I told you to come with me to my escapades so you can learn from me."

Tiningnan nang masama ni Happy si Lyf. "My baby will be tainted someday but I will not let him learn from you. Ayokong maging fuckboy ang anak ko tulad mo! Babarilin kita, Lyf. Tatamaan ka talaga sa akin!"

Natatawang niyakap niya ang asawa mula sa likuran at hinalikan ito sa leeg. "Hayaan mo na, matanda na si Kane."

Umiling ito habang magkasalubong ang mga kilay. "Eh, alam mo namang mga BI 'yang mga gustong turuan si Kane. Paano kung dumami ang panganay niyan like Dad?"

Napahawak agad sa puso nito si Daddy Dom. "Ako na naman ang nakita." Humihingi ng saklolo itong bumaling kay Lucky na yakap ni Blake mula sa likuran. "Lucky, my princess, ipagtanggol mo ako sa kapatid mo."

Umiling si Lucky. "Marami ka naman talagang panganay, Daddy. Don't lie."

Dalawang kamay na ni Daddy Dom ang nakahawak sa dibdib nito, saka tumingin kay Clev na kausap ni Yrozz. "911, Clev."

Umiling si Clev. "They're right, Dad, no help here."

Bumaling si Daddy Dom kay Mommy Henreitta habang hawak pa rin ang dibdib. "Love, look at our kids, savaging their own father."

Natatawang ibinuka naman ni Mommy Henreitta ang mga braso kay Daddy Dom. "Come here... I love you nonetheless."

"Aww..." sabi ng mommy niya na nanunudyo at tumaas ang kilay sa ama niya na nakatingin dito. "Magpapa-baby ka rin?" natatawang tanong nito.

His dad just chuckled before hugging his mom.

"Happy birthday, bunso," Bati ni Themarie kay Kane, sabay abot ng isang malaking box. "Here you go. Regalo namin ng Kuya Shun mo."

Nakangiting tinanggap 'yon ni Kane. "Puwede ko na bang buksan?"

"Oo naman," sagot ni Shun na nakangisi.

Kane immediately and excitedly opened the box and gape. "Are these porn videos and bold magazines?" tanong nito sa mag-asawang Themarie at Shun.

Agad namang itinuro ni Themarie si Shun na karga-karga ang anak na si Saito. "His idea."

Kane shook his head. "Oh, well, it's the thought that counts," he said before hugging Themarie. "Thank you," sabi nito, saka niyakap naman si Shun. "Thanks, Kuya Shun."

Tinapik naman ito ni Shun sa likod. "Anytime, buddy. And please put those magazines and porn videos into good use."

Tumawa lang si Kane.

"Our turn to give a gift," wika ni Luther na kasama si Amethyst na karga-karga ang anak nitong si Logan. Here's ours."

Tinanggap naman 'yon ni Kane at binuksan. "Naked women posters?" he asked innocently. "Ano'ng gagawin ko rito?"

Sinuntok ni Amethyst si Luther sa tiyan. "Dapat iba ang niregalo namin sa iyo. Itong Kuya Luther mo kasi, eh."

"Idikit mo sa pader ng kuwarto mo," sabi ni Luther. "And then jackoff."

Kane was smiling as he shook his head at the two and hugged them afterwards. "Thank you for the poster."

"And course, my gift," sabi ni Lyf, sabay bigay ng isang pahabang box kay Kane.

"Mine as well," sabi ni Deth na ang regalo ay nakalagay sa kaparehong box na bigay ni Lyf. "Our gift."

Agad iyong binuksan ni Kane at ang lapad ng ngiti nito nang makitang parehong espada ang laman ng dalawang kahon at may nakasulat sa bawat hawakan.

Ang espadang bigay ni Lyf ay may nakasulat na "death," samantalang ang espadang bigay ni Deth ay may nakasulat na "life."

Napailing na lang si Blaze dahil nagkabaliktad yata ang dalawa.

Kane grinned at the Romanov brothers. "'Buti naman hindi porn videos. Mas magagamit ko 'to."

Itinuro ni Lyf si Deth. "This is his idea."

"Kaya pala," sabi ni Kane na tumatango. "Thanks, D. Thanks, L."

"Here's ours," nakangiti namang sabi ni Lucky, sabay abot ng maliit na box kay Kane. "Don't worry, ideya ko 'yan, hindi sa Kuya Blake mo kaya hindi 'yan bastos."

Nalukot ang mukha ni Blake. "Dapat 'yong ideya ko ang sinunod natin."

Nakangiting nilingon ito ni Lucky. "Pero dahil mahal mo ako, ang ideya ko siyempre ang masusunod."

"Oo na," nangingiting sabi ng kakambal, saka hinalikan sa gilid ng noo ang asawa habang yakap ito mula sa likuran.

Binuksan naman ni Kane ang regalo nina Lucky at Blake, saka napangiti ito. It was a custom-made wristwatch with engraved words on the back that said, "Kane Quinn Vitale."

"This is nice." Agad iyong isinuot ni Kane. "Salamat," sabi nito, saka niyakap ang mag-asawang Lucky at Blake.

"And from Team Oldies," sabi ni Uncle Ruthgar, sabay bigay ng isang folder kay Kane. "From me, Vent and Klaus, we give you a house fund so when you already have a family, you won't have a problem making them a home they'll love, like how these people made a home for you."

A soft smiled appeared on Kane's lips. "Thank you."

Daddy Dom tsked. "Von, next birthday ni Kane, magbukas din tayo ng fund para magamit niya kapag may babae na siyang nagustuhan. Hindi ko matanggap na mas mahal ang regalo ng tatlong 'yan kaysa sa atin."

Natawa si Daddy Von. "Ikaw 'tong may gustong magregalo ng condom, eh."

Hindi nila pinansin ang dalawa na nagbabangayan na naman.

"And for my brother by heart," sabi ni Yrozz, saka ibinigay ang regalong laptop kay Kane. "It's upgraded."

"Yes!" Kane was grinning from ear to ear as he accepted the laptop.

"Kuya Kane..." It was Bailey who now lived with his parents in Tuscany and just came home with their parents. "Happy birthday," sabi nito, sabay bigay ng regalo nitong nakalagay sa box.

Ginulo ni Kane ang buhok ni Bailey. "Thank you, kiddo."

Then from the kitchen, King came out while holding a cake with already lit candles. Agad silang kumanta habang naglalakad si King palapit sa kanila.

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday, Kaney!"

Applause filled the place.

"Blow the candles," sabi ni Happy.

Kane excitedly neared his two layered cake, closed his eyes for a moment, before blowing the candles.

"Yey!" Happy was grinning.

They all clapped their hands again.

"Happy birthday!" ulit nilang bati lahat kay Kane.

Ang lapad ng ngiti ni Kane at ang aliwalas ng mukha nito habang tinitingnan silang lahat. "Thank you, everyone. Thank you for celebrating my birthday. This is the first for me and I'm very lucky to be part of this family." Then he looked at him and Happy. "To my parents who adopted me, accepted me and loved me regardless of my age... thank you, it means a lot. Your love and care is overwhelming, and I promised to love you all back a million times harder."

"Awww... si bunso, lumalaki na." Ginulo ni Daddy Dom ang buhok ni Kane. "That's a good speech, kiddo. In this family who loves you and care for you, my advice is to always love them harder because they're the ones who will be there for you no matter what."

Kane nodded. "I will." Then his attention went to the twins on the crib, lying together with Blake's son. Agad na ngumiti si Fiery nang makita si Kane at pilit na inaabot ang kamay nito kay Kane. "It's Kuya's birthday. Did you miss Kuya Kane? Hmm?"

Fiery just kept on smiling and moving her hands, wiggling her legs, and Vraxx was making this cute sounds while chuckling. While Verdect, Blake's son just stared silently at Kane who was now playing peek-a-boo with the three babies.

"Aww... so cute..." Hinaplos ni Daddy Dom ang pisngi ni Verdect. "Bakit hindi ka maingay? Mana ka ba sa daddy mo na hindi palasalita? Hmm...."

Verdect just moved his head, maybe Daddy Dom's touch on his face tickled him.

"And my little princess..." sabi ni Daddy Von at kinarga si Fiery. "Aww... you're very cute as well. Kung hindi lang magagalit ang mommy mo, kinuha ka na namin. So cute... very pretty princess."

Ibinalik ng mga ama nila ang mga bata sa crib at ang crib mismo ang kinuha ng dalawa at itinulak. Dahil may gulong naman ang crib, madali lang ng mga itong naitulak iyon patungo sa mommy niya, kay Mommy Henreitta at Bailey para makipaglaro. Minsan lang ang mga itong bumisita at gustong makasama ang mga apo.

Kasama rin ng mga ito si Saito na pinipisil-pisil ang pisngi ni Vraxx, saka si Logan na pilit na inaabot at gustong hawakan ang kamay ni Fiery.

Nang kinuha nina Daddy Von at Dom ang mga bata, sumama ang mukha ni Kane kay King na katatabi lang ng cake na dala.

"Wala kang regalo sa akin?" kunot ang noong tanong ni Kane kay King.

"Ba't pa ako magreregalo?" tanong ni King. Sa wakas ay marunong nang mag-Tagalog ang loko pero may kakabit pa rin iyong accent. "Ako ang nagluto ng mga pagkaing nasa mesa. Effort ang regalo ko, Your Highness. Effort!"

Lalong sumama ang mukha ni Kane. "Ewan ko sa iyo."

Natawa na lang sila at napailing. Ang hilig talagang asarin ni King si Kane, pero sigurado namang may regalo ito kay Kane mamaya.

"Kain na tayo," aya Yrozz. "Nagugutom na ako."

Napangiti sila.

Inakbayan niya si Happy, si Blake naman ay niyakap si Lucky sa baywang, at sina Happy at Lucky ay magkaangkla ang mga braso habang naglalakad.

Blaze smiled.

He thought it would be challenging living with family while having and taking care of your own family in a shared mansion, but that wasn't the case for them.

They all went along, and nothing had changed. Happy still cared deeply for Lucky and treared her like a baby her from time to time, Blake was still his protective brother who demanded doing things for him. The kids adored Kane so much. And King—well, he was still King but the jackass became more manipulative.

And one family had been added to their very secure compound—Luther.

When he moved back to Philippines with his family nearly a year ago, they asked him to stay with them in the compound because it was safer—they still have the Triad to worry about. Pero masyado na raw matao ang mansiyon sabi ni Luther para doon tumira ang mga ito kaya naman nagpatayo ito ng sariling bahay sa tabi ng mansiyon nila.

Even Yrozz had a small house inside their compound full of high-tech stuff. While Lyf and Deth built a cozy house beside's Yrozz. Pero ang pagkain ng magkapatid na Romanov kapag nasa bansa ay sa bahay pa rin naman nila.

While Shun and Themarie visited often. They had always had dinner here every week.

Nang makapasok sila sa hapagkainan, kanya-kanya silang hugot ng upuan para sa mga asawa nila.

Napalingon si Blaze nang pumasok ang crib sa kusina na tulak-tulak ni Daddy Dom na nakikipaglaro pa rin sa tatlo.

While Saito was already in Shun's arms, so was Logan who was already climbing on Luther's lap.

At sa mga sandaling 'yon, may kanya-kanyang pinag-uusapan ang mga nasa hapagkainan.

Ang ama nila at Team Oldies ay negosyo ang pinag-uusapan, si Lyf naman ay tinuturuan ng kung ano-anong katarantaduhan na naman sina Kane at Deth na nakikinig lang dito at paminsan-minsan ay nagrereklamo.

While the women were planning for a bonding session and the rest were just listening.

"Next week, let's go shopping please?" aya ni Amethyst kina Lucky, Happy at Themarie habang kumakain.

"Sure." Lucky smiled. "Then we'll pamper ourselves like spa and all the girly things. I miss that. It's been months since we last go out together."

Themarie smiled before looking at Happy, "I don't have to ask to confirm but I still want to. Will the Organòsi secure the whole area for us?"

Nakangiting tumango si Happy. "Of course. I'll deploy guards and snipers to secure the location, so we better pick a place so my men can secure the area ahead of time." Then she glanced at his mom and Mommy Henreitta. "Sama kayong dalawa sa amin please?"

"Sige ba," masayang pagpayag ng mommy niya. "Sa susunod pa na linggo ang uwi namin nina Von at Bailey sa Tuscany."

"Great." Themarie smiled at his mom. "Mag-dinner kayo sa bahay ni Dad, please, Mom?"

His mom smiled tenderly at Themarie. "We would love too. Tawagan mo lang ako kung kailan."

"Please bring Bailey," dagdag ni Themarie. "Saito likes playing with his Kuya Bailey."

"I will," sabi ng Mommy niya na nakangiti.

Lihim na napangiti si Blaze. They knew their family was complicated, but Themarie was very cool toward his mother and Bailey before and after the marriage of their father and his mom. Ganoon din ang kanyang ina kay Themarie. Maayos ang pakikitungo ng dalawa sa isa't isa.

"Mommy..." Lucky smiled at Mommy Henreitta. "Sama ka rin please, bonding tayo. It's been a long time."

Mommy Henreitta smiled sweetly. "Of course, baby. Hindi pa naman kami babalik sa Pennsylvania ng dad mo."

"Great." Amethyst clapped her hands. "All girls, no boys."

Agad silang umangal na mga asawa.

"That's not fair!" sabay na sabi nina Luther at Shun.

"Definitely not," sabay nilang sang-ayon ni Blake.

"That's okay," sabad naman ni King na karga-karga si Vraxx na umiiyak kaya isinasayaw nito. "We'll have our own bonding session here in the compound. All males. No girls with lots of beers and grilled meat."

"I like grilled meat," sabi ni Blake.

Of course, he did. That was Blake's weakness. At gusto niya ng kakanin, magpapabili siya bukas kay King.

Samantalang ang kababaihan ay nagkibit-balikat lang sa drinking session na pinaplano ni King na ikinailing na lang nilang mga lalaki.

"You're always bullying us, your husbands." Luther tsked while feeding Logan. "Eat up, kiddo. Masarap 'yan. Luto 'yan ni Kuya King mo."

"Kami? Bully? Ano naman?" Themarie shrugged. "Mahal n'yo naman kami." Binalingan nito si Shun na pinapakain si Vraxx. "'Di ba, hell boy? Mahal mo ako?"

Shun immediately leaned in to kiss Themarie on the lips. "Very much."

Tinaasan ng kilay ni Amethyst si Luther. "May sasabihin ka?"

Luther immediately smiled lovingly at Amethyst. "I love you, baby."

Agad namang ngumiti si Amethyst. "Aww... ang sweet ng asawa ko."

Happy chuckled before kissing his cheeks. "Love you, Blazey ko. I'm not gonna say sorry for bullying you because I live for it these past few months, but I love you so, so, so much."

He smiled lovingly at his wife. Her I love yous could still rob the oxygen on his lungs. "That's okay, sanay na ako. Pasalamat ka talaga mahal na mahal kita."

Ngumiti lang si Happy, saka nilagyan ng dagdag na pagkain ang pinggan ni Kane na tahimik lang na nakikinig sa usapan at sa mga pinagsasasabi ni Lyf dito.

While Lucky was asking Blake. "Hindi ba nice naman ako sa iyo at hindi bully?"

"You're savage." Iyan lang ang sinabi ni Blake sa asawa nito bago nito niyakap, saka hinalikan sa pisngi.

"How's the business doing?" kapagkuwan ay tanong ng daddy nila kay Blake na ikinatuon ng tingin nila rito. "I heard you're about to expand?"

Blake nodded while putting food on Lucky's plate. "Okay naman ang lahat. Ever since I came back as an alive person and took over the company, it's been doing well."

His dad looked at him, "And you? How's work?"

Blaze shrugged. "Work is okay..."

"I told you to just build your own hospital."

Umiling siya. "Dad, lalong mawawalan ako ng oras sa pamilya ko kung ganoon. Okay na ako sa Romero's Hospital. I'm enjoying my job with a good pay."

"But you'll earn more if you build your own hospital," diin ng ama niya na matagal na siyang pinipilit na gawin ang gusto nito.

"I don't want to. I'm earning enough," giit din niya.

His father sighed. "Blaze, you have a family now." Tumingin ito kay Happy. "Tell him that it's a good idea to build a hospital of his own."

Happy smiled at his father. "Dad, it's okay, kung saan masaya ang asawa ko, suportado ko siya. And if it's about our family, Blaze has a share on the Vitale Shipping Line and I have a share as well on Dad's businesses and it's already too much actually including his inheritance from you. And we have a lot of investments in his friends' companies and not only that, we already secured our children educational plan and other funds for them in the future. So, no worries po, Daddy Von, mas gusto kong doktor ang asawa ko at masaya siya sa ginagawa niya. Gusto kong nakangiti siyang umuuwi sa akin at may oras siya sa amin, lalo na't nag-a-adjust naman ang hospital sa requests niya. Saka malaki naman ang sahod niya sa Romero's Hospital. Sobra-sobra pa nga. But if a time will come that he wants to build his own ospital, ayos lang din sa akin. I'll support him all the way."

Tumango-tango ang ama niya, saka bumaling ang atensiyon kay Blake at nag-usap na naman ang dalawa tungkol sa negosyo.

Blaze leaned in to kiss his wife's shoulder and he whispered, "Thank you."

"For?" Happy whispered back.

Blaze couldn't help himself, he leaned in more to kiss her cheek. "Thank you for always respecting my decisions and defending me."

Happy kissed his lips and just smiled at him before getting Vraxx from King. "Excuse me," sabi nito. "I'll just breastfeed Vraxx."

Nang umalis sa mesa si Happy, doon naman umupo si King sa tabi ni Kane. Kapagkuwan ay may inilapag na maliit na box sa mesa si King—sa harap ni Kane.

"Regalo ko," sabi ni King.

Natigilan si Kane, saka nangingiting napatitig kay King. "Akala ko wala kang regalo sa akin."

Nagkibit-balikat lang si King, saka kumain na.

Si Kane naman ay binuksan ang maliit na box at napangiti nang makitang signet ring 'yon o mas kilala bilang gentleman's ring. And it had his initials "KV" on top.

"Happy birthday," sabi ni King. "Lahat binigyan ko niyan sa birthday nila kaya huwag kang feeling espesyal."

Malapad ang ngiting isinuot ni Kane ang signet ring. "Thanks, King. I like it."

"Yeah, yeah," King said dismissively.

Kane grinned. "Salamat sa favorite breakfast ko kanina na niluto mo, alam kong ginawa mo 'yon kasi birthday ko. Salamat sa paglilinis ng kuwarto ko kahit panay reklamo mo. Salamat sa T-shirt na binili mo noong isang linggo," sabi nito na marunong nang mang-asar. Alam kasi nitong ayaw na ayaw ni King na iniisa-isa 'yong ginagawa nito para sa iba.

"Whatever," King replied.

Kane grinned. "Salamat, Kuya."

King just tsked.

Natawa si Blaze. King is embarrassed.

"Kuya—"

"Shut up, Kane, hindi nagkakalayo ang edad natin," inis na sabi ni King.

Natawa naman si Kane, saka tumahimik na at nagpatuloy sa pagkain.

Si Blaze naman ay tumayo at sinilip muna ang crib kung saan natutulog ang isa sa kambal at si Verdect. Napangiti siya nang makitang mahimbing ang tulog ni Essence. Kaya naman agad siyang lumapit kay Happy na nakaupo sa tabi ng crib, patalikod sa mesa habang bini-breastfeed si Vraxx na mukhang tulog na rin.

Bumalik siya sa mesa, saka bumulong kay Kane. "Doon muna ako sa mom mo. Mamaya, inuman tayo. Happy birthday uli, Kane."

Agad namang tumango si Kane kaya agad siyang humila ng upuan para itabi 'yon sa kinauupuan ng asawa.

"Is he asleep?" tanong niya.

Tumango si Happy habang hawak nito ang dibdib kung saan sumususo si Vraxx para hindi matakpan ang ilong nito. "But he's still feeding. 'Buti nga hindi na umiiyak."

"Si Essence?" tanong niya habang sinusubuan ito ng pagkain dahil hindi ito maayos na nakakain sa mesa. "Hindi kaya magutom siya mamaya dahil nakatulog agad? Mapupuyat ka na naman dahil kailangan mo siyang i-breastfeed. Ayaw mo pa namang natutulog kapag sumususo sa iyo."

"Natatakot kasi akong baka madaganan ko siya o hindi siya makahinga nang maayos pero ayos lang ako." Happy smiled at him. "Kaya ko 'to. Magsasabi ako sa iyo kapag kailangan ko na talaga ng pahinga."

Blaze sighed before an idea hit him. "Ganito na lang kaya, matulog ka at ako na lang ang magbabantay kay baby habang bini-breastfeed mo siya. You need to rest because you're busy in the morning as well."

"Blazey, ayos lang ako," sabi ni Happy na nakatingin kay Vraxx. "Saka 'di ba may drinking session kayo mamaya?"

"Puwede namang hindi ako uminom—"

"No. It's okay," putol ni Happy sa iba pa niyang sasabihin. "Minsan n'yo na nga lang ginagawa 'yon. I can take care of the twins. Ako pa ba?"

"But, baby—"

"Blazey." She looked at him, "I can take care of the twins. Saka nasa 'taas lang naman kami at nasa pool lang kayo. Ayos lang kami. And it's for Kane's birthday so go and have fun with our eldest. We'll make unforgettable memories with him, remember?"

Blaze sighed. "Fine, but my phone is ready for you. Tawagan mo ako kapag pagod ka na. Seryoso ako, baby. I'm sure Kane will understand if I excuse myself. You're breastfeeding two babies. You need full rest and a healthy food to keep up with the two."

Happy chuckled. "That's true... I need to keep up. Ang lakas sumuso ni Fiery."

Natawa na rin siya. "Tingnan mo naman ang taba-taba."

"Si Vraxx din," sabi ni Happy. "Pero mas mataba si Fiery."

Tumango siya. "Kaya siguro gustong-gusto siyang hawakan ni Logan."

Happy let out a short laugh. "Pansin ko nga."

Naputol ang usapan nila ng asawa nang lumapit sa kanila si Kane na may dalang pinggan na puno ng hipon. "Mom, heto, o, binalatan na kita ng hipon. Don't worry, I used a plastic hand glove. And of course, soup. You need more soup because of the babies."

"Thanks, buddy," sabi niya kay Kane, saka tinanggap ang dala nito.

"Thank you, Kane," nakangiti na lang sabi ni Happy kay Kane.

Kane kissed Happy on the top of her head before saying, "Thank you for celebrating my birthday, Mom. It's amazing." Then he looked at him. "Mamaya sa inuman please huwag kang mag-mix ng inumin. Baka mawalan na naman ako ng malay."

Natawa siya. "It's your birthday. I wouldn't put you in that kind of state again."

Kane smiled and went back to the table. Hahang sila naman ni Happy ay bumalik sa mesa pagkatapos sumuso ni Vraxx. Naihiga na ito ng asawa sa crib, sa tabi Essence na mahimbing pa ring matutulog.

It was a fun birthday dinner. Sina Lyf at Clev ang nagtuturo ng kagaguhan kina Deth at Kane na masama ang mukha sa pinagsasasabi ng dalawa at ayaw makinig. Ang Team Oldies naman ay kinukulit din sina Deth at Kane na makipag-sex na raw. 'Buti na lang sina Saito, Logan at Bailey ay abala sa paglalaro para marinig ang pinag-uusapan nila.

Tulad ng palaging nangyayari, naging tampulan ng tukso ang dalawang birheng lalaki sa pamilya nila kapag nagsasama-sama sila.

After dinner, Deth and Lyf cleaned the dishes while King and Clev cleaned the table. Tutulong sana si Kane pero hindi ito hinayaan kasi birthday nito.

Meanwhile, Luther was mixing a drink for their drinking session together with the Team Oldies and Team Happiness. Samantalang ang mga asawa nila ay nasa sala, nag-uusap-usap habang kasama ang mga bata na binabantayan ng mga ito.

Napabaling siya sa kakambal nang lumapit ito sa kanya.

Blake looked at him, "The lunatics want to drink some beer tomorrow."

"Sure," agad niyang pagpayag. "Though I'll ask my wife first."

"I said no."

Napakurap-kurap siya sa kakambal. "Bakit? Wala naman tayong gagawin bukas kung payagan tayo ng mga asawa natin—"

"Hindi pa nga tayo nakakapag-inuman na tayo lang dalawa dahil pareho tayong busy, 'tapos makikipag-inuman ka sa iba? Gaguhan? Saksakin kita riyan."

Natawa siya nang maisip kung bakit humindi si Blake. "Nagseselos ka ba kasi wala na akong oras sa iyo?"

"Gago." Tiningnan siya nito nang masama. "Sa kusina lang ako, tutulungan ko si Luther."

Akmang papunta na sa kusina ang kakambal niya nang may kumatok sa pinto. Naglalakad na siya para buksan kung sino man ang nasa labas ng pinto pero naunahan siya ni Kane.

Binuksan ni Kane ang pinto at agad na ngumiti nang makita kung sino ang nasa labas pero may bakas pa rin ng gulat ang mukha nito. "You came."

Agad na iniabot ng kung sino man na nasa labas ng pinto ang regalong dala nito para kay Kane. "Happy birthday, chief."

Kane smiled. "Thanks."

Tuluyan na ring pumasok ang bagong dating at natigilan silang lahat nang makita kung sino 'yon.

It was Midnight... and as he looked at him and at Blake then at Happy, he smiled.

"Yow, how's it going?"

THE END

CECELIB | C.C.