99 Room Number Seven

"Mag, let's try to take a look at room number seven." Then George led the way going there while he brought a flashlight and his wife was following.

"Its not patterned to some of the sliding doors of rooms number 2 to 6. But the secret passage must be here."

" I haven't read that page, what is the use of room number 7 George?"

" Amá Sibal mentioned that its for our baby's room, especially when he/she's crying. They added it when they've heard that the war would possibly reach Philippines. The Dads wants to keep our baby inside that room when he/she tantrums and there's even an extension room under.

"Really? how nice. Hmm what do you think our first baby's gender would be, boy or girl?" She smirked while she was holding on his belt.

" Hey! haha! I couldn't concentrate looking for the door but just keep tagging, haha!"

Minutes after while the couple were busy as a bee from searching, George found it. its located a little higher where someone had to step around two stairs before the 7th room's door could be found. When they got inside and turned on their flashlights, they were amazed by the flowing water with fireflies over another bonsai balite treetops. on sides there were three granite cribs, so carefully designed. There were granite benches and beds too for the nursing Mom or Dad. A round granite table for the baby things and food, there were candles hanged in 4 corners; with covered pillows and blankets. But they were amazed to see the unexpected. On a six layered cabinet they found 30 cans of Milkmaid condensed milk, 30 cans of carnation evaporated milk, 30 cans of Campbell vegetables soup baby, 20 packs of gerber baby food, 30 boxes of gerber oatmeal cereal for baby, with some more baby formulated milk. Around were different baby milk feeders/ milk containers, toys and plastic filled with biscuits. When she looked at the expiration it still have 2 years life span.

" George, our Dads." She drew closer and hugged him while he caught her arms on his broad shoulders. He was shocked as well and still looking at the cabinet filled with baby needs.

" I'm so thankful for the gift of parents, for their being selfless and oozing concern and unconditional love." He was teary eyed while caressing her hair.

" They were just very silent and I enjoyed reading and understanding what has been written in the journal. I maybe have skipped this portion where room number seven was mentioned. Good that you've read it."

After a while, he led her hand to get out he carefully closed the door. When they reached in room number three, he puts her on bed.

" You don't have any reason now. We have the anesthesia, baby's milk, a house, food, I already planted what you want me to plant."

" We're not yet done reading with the journal." She smiled and touched his eyelids and nose.

" What are you doing on my face?" He whispered.

" Nothing. I just wanted you to know that we need to keep an eye with the time, look!"

" What? its 1800 hrs?" time ran so fast.

" That's why we have to prepare for our dinner now.