August 4th - 6th, 2026 - Sunshine after the Rain

August 6th, 2026

The skies knew to weep. I just finished dropping off my baby at the airport, I’ll see her in a week sure but I can still draw a tear at her leaving. Getting there was brutal. Torrents of rain pummelled my windshield without mercy or remorse. The only reprieve from the rain was when I picked her up. Even the smallest droplet refused to fall. I commanded it, with my pure heart and whimsical soul I asked them to not get her wet.

The skies knew to weep, where Angelina and I thought Drez would get a promotion he was offered less hours instead. Not actually, he was offered different hours, but they’re at the detriment of us. They benefit only the company at large. Something I’ve learned is always the point. I found out, and somehow keep finding out that there is no ocean of blood large enough to satiate their needs. They want slaves and robots in place of beating hearts. To find out, while we are drowning in work, that we are considered “overstaffed” was laughable. What the fuck. To hell with Scarlett House, to hell with FCT. Fuck them all, burn them all.

The rest of the day was better, it was only the morning that had us all- unnerved. We celebrated my birthday with an ice cream cake and I was able to show off everything my darling did for me.

SPEAKING OF WHICH!!! MY BABYGIRL SURPRISED ME SO GOOD!!!!

August 5th, 2026

It wasn’t that late of a start. It was 9 or so when we rolled out of bed, I woke up to kisses as many years as I have been on this Earth. We went for breakfast at Denny’s where we watched one of those kitty robot servers drop a plate of food. I felt so bad for our server, she looked like she was having a hard day. Tania treated me to my pancake meal with eggs and bacon and potato. We were there for an hour and a bit. When we got back to her house we took our time getting ready. I was on my phone while she showered.

It was 1 when we left, we got to Gotham Central and I got to show her one of my favourite places, even if I didn’t deign to pick anything up. We made our way to The Rec Room after and enjoyed a nice 2 hour romp around the arcade. I had never been, I didn’t realize it was just like a Playdium. I had a lot of fun. We picked up some Ube Pandesal and some patties at the food district and then she started driving us to Medieval Times.

We arrived just before 6. We changed in the car and once we donned our royal attire it was time to enter the hall. I’m so glad Mi amor decided to dress up too. I am so loved, and seen, and I know what it is to be both of those things thanks to her. I think we looked so cool. She is so gorgeous, how lucky I am to have her in my life.

When we were greeted at the doors of the kingdom they asked if it was just us, Tania gave a knowing look at the host and said “as you can see” the hostess replied with something like “when the rest of your party-“. I grew suspicious. Mind you, I already knew my mother and siblings were coming but I didn’t want to reveal my cards yet. Tania worked hard on this secret and I would run with it, because I wanted to be surprised too. I wasn’t asking Tita Fe to spoil it.

When we were let into the halls we took a hand full of pictures before we roamed up and down the castle. We looked at the horsies, the stalls, and the knightings. As we roamed around we were greeted by a familiar face. Wuggy!! The first of my surprises, I was truly touched that he would come. I was moved at the effort my love put into this. How much she cares about me. She told me to stop crying and then bought me a sword I had my eyes on. When at last we wanted a drink we were too late. They had started moving people into the arena. I had to use the little knights room and when I came back to Wuggy and Tania, three more had joined our party. My sister and I did our handshake, I dapped up my brother and I hugged my mother. I thanked Tania. We went to take more pictures. I took one with my mom and siblings and wished Tania would come into the picture. Then RyLiu and Matthew L walked through the doors to join us. We took a picture with all of our party then went into the arena.

We sat, excited for the show ahead of us. My baby seemed stressed still, she let on that maybe others would join us. I hoped they would if only to put her at ease. I turned back to the arena and- wow. I love medieval times. Obviously you can’t be here every night, it’d ruin the allure. But going every couple of years? It’s such a cool show, and the atmosphere is so amazing. I have Tania to my left, as well as my family, I have Ryan to my right proceeding my other family and I know that I am loved.

As the actors are explaining the story I am met with another surprise, Drez!! My love still stresses. I’ll leave the topic alone because I don’t think it ever went away for her. To the end of the show she was still looking at her phone periodically, hoping that Shabin would show. My love carried the burden of him not coming. I wished she wouldn’t. She gave me the greatest, truly the greatest gift ever of all time. Her love. ;p

The show starts, starts and I love the horsies, they dance and it’s beautiful. The falcon near makes me cry. The games before the tournament are fun, I excite about how it’s a new story and the green knight isn’t the bad guy this time. The tournament begins and Lo and behold the green knight is “bad”. He makes his way to the finals and is slain at the last second by… The Red knight, our houses’ sworn enemy. What a fun night. Also! that arena was not jumping until Drez showed up. Man single handedly put the hype into the show. It was a really fun time.

I bought some pictures on our way out and then we took more pictures outside. We talked about the show for a half hour and then it was time to go. I said goodbye to my chosen family and I know I am seen, I am heard, I am loved. I love Tania so much. I can never doubt her after this. We drop my family off at a carpool lot and I go home with Tania.

And If this night wasn’t enough,

August 4th, 2026

I don’t remember the work day, it was long and tiring. They all are. I remember being home for a long time afterwards because Tania didn’t want me over right away. When she finally did want me over I made sure to rush as quickly as I could. There was a present on her bed. Mr The Dajungleskorg was holding it for me. I took it from his hands and opened it up. I laughed because it was an Amazon box in Baljeets name. I had thought it would be one of the figures I asked for. I received something far more priceless, far more important, far more heartfelt. She had asked my family and friends to contribute a small letter to me. She compiled all of their love into a scrapbook that she poured her own love into on every page. I have never known love like this before. To be seen so completely. I felt everything in me peel back until I wore no mask. I think of how this is exactly the thing I’ve always wanted and never asked for because it felt too silly. Now I held it in my hands and I know that being loved isn’t silly. What a joy it is to be in her life. Thank you my darling, for putting up with me but more than that for putting up with my friends and family. I love you so much.