Chapter 19 — The day I gave birth to my two children, I gave birth to myself again

Life... Little by little gets back on track. I started practicing postpartum recovery. First time standing on yoga mat. The scar on my stomach rubbed against my clothes. It hurt so much that I had to take a deep breath. The coach smiled.

“No need to rush.”

“Just take your time.”

I nodded. I have never stopped. By the sixth month. I returned to work at the company. General Manager Ly called me into his office.

“Jiang Tang.”

“Your position is still reserved.”

"On To Man's side, the company has also finished handling it."

“I don't need pressure.”

I smiled.

“Thank you, General Manager Ly.”

She looked at me for a long time.

“You're calmer than I thought.”

“There are two little bosses at home.”

"If you want to be unstable, you can't."

Colleagues are all very careful. No one mentioned Co Dinh Xuyen. There's a new employee who doesn't know what's going on. Ask me innocently.

“Miss Giang.”

“Does your husband help take care of the two children?”

The whole office immediately fell silent. I looked at the girl. Smiling very lightly.

“No husband.”

The new employee blushed. Apologize frantically. I just smiled softly.

"It's OK."

“I have two children.”

“A younger sister.”

“A mother.”

“There is also a friend who is a lawyer.”

“That's enough.”

Everyone in the office burst out laughing. That afternoon. I received an application to visit Co Dinh Xuyen's child. Location... I decide. It is an activity center for parents and children in the residential area. Thirty minutes. I, Tran Tran's assistant and the nanny were all present. When Co Dinh Xuyen arrived. In his hands he carried two gift boxes. He lost a lot of weight. The suit is also old. Just saw two kids. His eyes immediately turned red. Knows how to turn over. The boy was lying on his stomach on the mattress. Busy chewing on the toy. Co Dinh Xuyen bent down. Reach out your hand to touch your child. The girl immediately turned away. The son is still attentively chewing on the toy. His hand... Stopped in mid-air. After a while, he said hoarsely:

“The children…”

“Growing up so fast.”

I replied very softly.

“Do you know how to call dad?”

I looked at him.

“Only six months.”

“Don't know yet.”

He bowed his head and smiled. A bitter smile.

“Missed a lot.”

“Later…”

“Can I visit you two more?”

“Everything will be according to the agreement.”

He looked at me for a long time.

“Jiang Tang.”

“Now…”

“Are you living well?”

I turned to look at my two children. The girl just turned over successfully. Maybe startle yourself. Wow cry. The son was also threatened by his sister. Two cries rang out one after another. The nanny quickly picked up one child. I carried the other child. The two children cried so much that... The whole center turned their heads to look. But... I laughed again. Co Dinh Xuyen looked at me. I know... He still wants to say a lot. Want to mention the past. Want to talk about the words "if only". Want to ask for one more chance. Thirty minutes have passed. Tran Tran's assistant spoke up to remind him.

“Visit time is over.”

Co Dinh Xuyen slowly stood up. Haven't left for a long time.

“Duong Duong...”

I held my daughter in my arms. Raise your head to look at him.

“Call me Giang Duong.”

His throat moved slightly. After a while, he spoke.

“Jiang Duong…”

I calmly replied: That's all. After he left. Giang Chanh curiously asked me:

“Do you really not feel any pain anymore?”

I thought for a moment.

“What now?”

"You now…”

Giang Chanh laughed out loud. I'm very busy. Busy at work. Busy raising children. Busy catching up on sleep. Busy living every day... According to my life. One year later. The two children turned one year old. I don't hold lavish parties. Only invite family members. With a few close friends. Giang Chanh ordered a birthday cake for the two of them. During the ceremony of choosing clothes and predicting a profession. The girl picked up a pen. The boy holds a small abacus. Giang Chanh laughed so hard.

“My niece will later become a writer.”

“The nephew is an accountant.”

“Someone who specializes in writing extremely engaging stories.”

“Someone who specializes in keeping accounts.”

I laughed.

“Mom just needs to be in charge…”

“Collect money.”

The whole family laughed. After the two children slept. I sat alone on the balcony. The phone suddenly shows a notification. It's the section "Featured articles on the same day last year." The title remains intact. Today I went to a colleague's wedding, the groom was so handsome. Someone just updated a new comment. There's an ending. The groom got divorced and the bride also quit her job. It is said that both sides turned against each other. At that time, his official wife was giving birth to a pair of dragons and phoenixes. What a shock. The wife is truly amazing. The full month party brought evidence and distributed it on the spot. I looked at the screen for a few seconds. Then glide away. Do not leave any comments. That wedding... Was once like a blade. Another cut into my newly stitched wound. And now... It's just... An old post. I bent down. Gently touch the scar on his stomach. It has faded a lot. Still a bit stiff. It always reminds me. It was from that place... I welcomed two children into my life. Also from that place... I found myself again. Giang Chanh poked his head out from the room.

“Little brother is awake.”

“Looking for you.”

I stood up. Enter the room. The boy lies face down on the bed. Sparkling eyes. Girls sleep with their arms and legs spread out. I picked up my son. The boy grabbed my hair. Laughing loudly. I bent down. Gently kiss your child's forehead.

“Mom is here.”

Those three words... I will say them many more times later. When the children are sick. When the children go to school. When you feel sorry for yourself. When your children need a roof. Always here. And Co Dinh Xuyen. Trieu Tu Lan. In my life... The three of them have completely left the stage. Day lying on the operating table. I used to think... I lost a family. Only later did I understand. The day I gave birth to that pair of dragons and phoenixes... Not just the day I gave birth to my two children. It's also the day... A completely new Giang Duong is reborn. My children... Have a roof over their head.