He Was Once My Uncle

Chapter 1

I smiled lightly then walked closer to Papa and Godfather. I can't seem to look at Ninong now.

"Oh, this child of yours is still embarrassed. She looks like a girl when she acts. Asus doesn't have a boyfriend yet, how does she act like a man but she is dressed as a woman." Papa actually laughed while scorning my boyishness.

"Is that so, why do you, Father, want to court my child right away?" wow i miss his voice I am very excited.

"Ah! Of course! Oh man, next Month October Six, the one you are giving birth to will be 18 years old."

"Really?" Uncle looked at me. "You're a young woman Erika, I used to only bathe you when your Dad was in Training. How are you now?"

"P-po? You used to give me a bath?" I'm embarrassed again.

"Yes. I used to leave you at your Godfather's Apartment when there was Training at the Camp because Children are not allowed there. I can't leave anything with you because your Father is a Young Father, so there is no choice but with your Godfather."

"Or why? Are you ashamed of me now? Oh. You're a girl, maybe you already have a crush.". it pisses me off.

I shook my head then I took his right hand to wave.

"God bless you Eka." then he gave me the big paper bag. What could it be?

"Open it now." Uncle ordered with a smile so I opened it.

My eyes widened. "Wow!"

"Did you like it?"

"Yes Uncle, thank you! I've wanted a dog for a long time! It's a German shepherd, right?"

"Yup! So what are you going to name him?"

"Paeng!". I immediately answered.

"What a bad name for that Son.". Papa laughed.

"Short for Raphael and Erika so it became Paeng.". Uncle smiled and seemed to like what I named the cute puppy!

Why! Godmother and I have a baby! Baby Paeng!

"Oh, Dad, you're spoiling your child too much, maybe when you board the ship again, she'll start crying. It's even more ugly to cry!"

"It's Dad. It's embarrassing for Godfather.". I hugged Paeng shyly. "Why is this food supposed to be Dogfood?"

I turned to Uncle. He smiled at me then handed something.

"What is that?" I asked out of spite.

"ATM card so you can buy food from Paeng." terrible! I'm totally in love with my Godfather. My God, Lord, Saint Peter and even any other Saint, I will study hard. I just want Godfather to be the Father of my Children!

"Hey! Eka!" Dad surprised me. "You're an idiot. Take it before your Godfather changes his mind. That's a big Dog, so it's greedy, maybe it's even greedier than you."

I snorted. "Dad is really strong enough to be pissed off."

Papa got up and went to the Kitchen saying he was going to prepare something for us to eat, so Ninong and I were left in the Living Room.

"Oh, take it. I'll fill it with meat so you don't get into trouble with what Paeng will do."

I didn't do anything but Take it. "Thank you. By the way, why did it take so long for you to come back? Maybe I'm taking care of someone?"

Ninong just laughed and then shook his head. "It's normal for the Captain of the Ship to take a long time before returning to their Family."

"Ah, you and Papa are the same, Papa is the Captain of the Soldiers, but he stays here at the House every month." my answer.

"Month month? You mean you're left here alone?" its face shows shock.

I nodded. "Yes! But now that Paeng is with me, I will teach him tricks! You didn't answer my question about whether I have a sibling.". I really asked that to know if he had a hang or not.

Uncle sighed then looked at me carefully. "I don't have a wife yet, Eka. And especially I don't have a child yet."

"Ah. Why?"

He didn't answer, instead he stood up and went to the Kitchen. Wow Ninong left me alone.

My God, Lord, I will be a sinful creature. I can't stop admiring the beauty and elegance of my Godfather's posture. It's surprising that he doesn't have a wife, Dad, so he still has children.

I just bit my lip while watching how my Godfather walks. Maybe he likes to hug? It doesn't matter that the day will come when he will also notice me as a Woman not as a Daughter.

I kept imagining my name when we became friends. Erika De Leon Vasco! Thing! Again and again!

I stared at the card that my Godfather gave me and I was slightly shocked when I read his name on it, Wait, what's the pin number on it? Is it his birthday? Or maybe it's his Girlfriend's Birthday!? Why! I'll just give it back to him! Wait.

I carried Paeng then I went to the Kitchen, they were both busy cooking.

"Ninong, what exactly is the pin number of this card? I forgot it earlier. Oi, Ninong, maybe it's your girlfriend's birthday, the code is, Uncle, I'll give it back to you!" I squealed while holding both of our babies.

Papa just shrugged his shoulders while my Godfather laughed.

"That's the birthday code, you're good at guessing."

My eyebrows rose. "So it's your girlfriend?"

"That pin code is 10-06-04, Eka." this smiling answer.

I dreamed. "10-06-04!" me again "Wait! It's my birthday!"

"Yes, it's your birthday. So I won't forget when my only child was born, right Father." it patted Papa.

"That's right! And I also told your Godfather here that I might be assigned to Mindanao after your birthday, so since he's on vacation, I'll buy you from him first----"

"Really!". I jumped for joy! Oh my goodness! My Godfather and I will live together!

Papa faced my direction. "Oh, and the Child is so happy. Oh, I'm sure you'll be pampered by your Godfather again."

Ninong just laughed again while looking at Papa, they are both beautiful men. Wow I'm more excited to be witt Uncle than my Birthday!

"Oi, Raphael, don't follow my Son's luxury, you will surely end up in trouble." just laughed.

I hugged Paeng tightly. I already imagined our set up when Papa left!

"Eka, are you alright?" I was a little surprised that my godfather was in front of me and he was so close to me. I could smell his perfume, it smelled like a boy. Oh, I know what I'm thinking is wrong but it's really the strength of the past. I can feel his breath on my face as he is slightly bent, his height is the same as Papa's, he is staring at me and smiling. I swallowed my saliva when I stared at his lips. Is he good to kiss?

Paeng's Kunin surprised me again because there was some kind of electricity because what crawled from my hand crossed every one of my blood cells.

"Wash your hands now that your Papa and I have served. Later I'll take you for a walk. Where do you want to be?"

I just kept staring at the Handsome face of my Godfather, can I say that I want to go to Heaven even every day?

"Eka, maybe you're forgetting that it's your Godfather. If you have a crush on each other, don't be with your Godfather, okay." I was nervous when Papa said that, he was so serious and didn't have a smile.

I bowed and went to the sink to wash my hands.

Uncle first put Paeng in the living room before he washed his hands, then sat at the table, then we ate quietly.

"I won't be able to go with you to your Godfather's visit, huh. I'm being reported to the Office. Don't teach, it's embarrassing for Father."

"Yes." I answered almost in a whisper, also avoiding looking at Ninong. I feel that he is staring at me in case Papa scolds me again.

After I Sister I immediately went up to my room then I changed my clothes, I wore a black sunny dress. I was silent while riding in Ninong's beautiful car. I was looking at Papa's Car going away. Papa seems to be leaving for their office more often.

"So where do you want to go for a walk, Eka?" it was as if my sleeping soul came to life in Ninong's deep voice.

"Anywhere. As long as we can carry Paeng."

"Okay, I know a place where we can carry him." then he smiled at me. Oh my! I'm thrilled! I couldn't help but bite my lip.

Ninong took a breath. "Do you have a boyfriend, Eka?"

"None." I answered while I was busy putting Paeng to sleep because he was already sleepy. "Why?"

"Nothing, it's only right that you don't have a boyfriend first, study first because you know there are many men in the world so don't rush. Go ahead or you'll end up in the bunge!" it laughed at the same time.

I also laughed at the last thing he said. "Hey, why don't you have a wife?"

Ninong shrugged. "I'm not in a hurry because I'm waiting for someone."

"Wow, really? It's good luck to wait for your Godfather." I said with regret.

"Why?"

"Because you're handsome, you're tall and you have a good job!"

There was traffic so I stared at Eka while she said those words. I was right that she was a Man as a Beautiful Woman. It's like when I used to hold her, now it's not possible because she's a full-fledged girl.

I'm happy to see Erika again. The last time we met, he was only fifteen and he was crying uncontrollably when they took me to the Pier. I miss his tight hug. Now it's not possible because she's a girl, she looks different, Erika is so beautiful. After all, his Mother is beautiful.

I watched Erika, she was busy putting my welcome Puppy to sleep, I remember her Jasmine, she accidentally got pregnant by Evan even though she already has a Wife and Child in Mindanao. I know it's not about work why he's going there, maybe his wife is fighting with him again. I just feel sorry for my child. She lost her mother because she tried to abort her until she bled to death but Erika still held on so she lived even though it cost me a lot of money at the hospital, all that matters is that she survives.

To Be Continued...