We were driving home from the reception. Tatay and I started talking about a lot of things. Then there was a lull, some moments of silence. He then blurted out, "Nakabayad na gyud ko Nay sa imong pampaguwapa," sounding pleased.
I actually had to have my hair done and some light make-up because I'm Ninang (support to his being Ninong). It's a bit of a formal affair so a bit dressing up was in order. Since my cash reserves are at the moment somewhat depleted after some big ticket obligations (Janin's internship fees, Rod's final exam dues and what-not's, Forest's graduating year cost, etc. etc.). I've been relying mostly on Tatay the past days on anything related to paying in cash - big or small hehehe
That he sounded quite pleased with himself really amused me. But yes, it feels good to be mostly at the receiving end, a lot these days (and months!) and truly grateful to Tatay. The kids have been spoilt too with food requests this, that and other little purchases.
He then added, "What else is there? (to pay for?)," to my further amusement.
I replied, "Gym fees!" It's been a standing joke between us where I'd often lament that I would wait for the day when Tatay would be treating me to self-pampering perks that many often posts about -- rebond, gym membership, facial, etc.
He looked at me and frowned, "Ay dili ko ana. Naay laing mag-gunit-gunit sa imo!"
"Susmio, Tatay, tigulang na kaayo ko. Who would want to touch/hold me?!" I laughed.
He shook his head and continued, "Ah basta. Dili ko ana. Pwede man ka sa balay lang!" We do have a treadmill and some weights.
"How about facial then?" I countered, to which he replied, "Sige, kana! Unsa pa man?" This last bit actually made me laugh. The confidence. And to be honest, it felt good to be thought of this way. Tatay had always been thoughtful. He's generally generous. I remember in the past when he was into mining (yup, there was that brief moment in time) and he would give Mama some money for her to spend on anything she wants for herself. As he also often travelled then, he would spontaneously take out to breakfast by the beach, lunch, dinner, etc whenever he is home.
But back to today, he suddenly mentioned, "Crabs! What do you like? King crabs? Palitan pod ta ka ana!" He's well aware I'm vegetarian though and he'd made the offer several times the past weeks and I've refused every time. To play along I said, "Even if I no longer eat them, I'll eat for just one day if it just so you could treat me!" (I'm not quite so sure though! Hehe).
Let's see!
