Alex Trese Maliksi and the Manananggal

Alex stood in front of the large mirror in the bedroom as he combs forward his curly hair preparing to go to his work.

Evelyn was awake but still in bed as the family doctor has advised her not to engage in any strenuous exercise.

“Maybe your hair is one of the reasons I'm deeply in love with you” She said, staring at Alex while still laying on the bed.

“Hmmm” Alex chuckled and walked towards Evelyn then he bent his head, moving his face very close to her face,his lips near her forehead.

“How was your night,Mrs Alex?” He muttered, finally landing a kiss on Evelyn’s forehead.

Evelyn replied forcing herself to frown “Mrs Alex? I'm not yours yet,stop dreaming”

With a sly grin, Alex replied, "Oh, but you will be soon, Mrs. Alex." He leaned in, planting a playful kiss on her cheek.

“I'll be dreaming until then."Evelyn couldn't help but smile as she rolled her eyes at his antics.

"Alex stayed beside Evelyn,gently running his fingers through her hair. "I can't help but dream of our future together," he murmured softly. "Each day brings us closer to that moment."

Evelyn's expression softened as she reached out to hold his hand. "I know, Alex," she said, a hint of affection in her voice. "And I can't wait to officially be Mrs. Alex.”

Alex smiled then planted a tender kiss on her forehead.

“I would like to be on my way now” He said then he turned back as he was about to step outside.

He walked back to Evelyn,then lingered beside the bed and whispered some words to her protruding belly.

Evelyn looked at him and a broad smile infiltrated her cheeky face then

“Knock!”

She gave him a resounding knock on the head then looked him in the eye.

”What are you telling my boy?” She asked

With a playful chuckle, Alex rubbed his head, pretending to wince in pain. "Ouch!That hurts" he exclaimed, feigning injury as he sat up, grinning at Evelyn.

Laughing, Evelyn leaned forward. "I hope he's telling Daddy to bring home some ice cream today!" she teased, her eyes sparkling mischievously.

Alex got up, playfully holding his hands up in surrender. "Alright, alright! Ice cream it is!" He pretended to tiptoe out of the room, adding, "But our little secret, okay?"

Evelyn giggled, nodding in agreement. "Absolutely! Let's keep it between us three," she said, gently patting her belly with a smile.

As Alex walked out, he looked back, waving at Evelyn. "See you soon, Mrs. Alex-to-be!" he called out with a grin before disappearing down the hallway.

Alex smiled all through his journey to work. The joyful moment that had just transpired at home played in his head, making him forget to greet the receptionists as he walked past them.