Social-media influencer Zeinab Harake, 22, and rapper Daryl Borja Ruiz aka Skusta Clee, 24, are expecting their first child.
Zeinab made the announcement through a YouTube vlog on Thursday, December 10, 2020.
In the video, Zeinab said she and Skusta found out about her pregnancy on October 6.
The two have been in an on-and-off relationship since 2018. They decided to stay together in July 2020 after Zeinab's pet cat Athena died.
She said, "Since July naging okay kami. July, August, September, October.
"October 6 ko nalaman na preggy ako. Nung nalaman ko yun, actually nakapag-settle naman na kami ni Daryl sa isa't isa.
"Dito na siya sa akin nag-i-stay nun bago pa namin malaman na buntis ako nun."
Upon learning about her pregnancy, Zeinab said Skusta Clee made an effort to talk to her family and friends.
Zeinab said, "After nun, inayos na muna namin lahat ng problema sa family ko.
"Kinausap niyan yung mama ko, yung mga kapatid ko, yung daddy ko, sa lahat ng friends namin, sa team ko, sa team niya, sa family niya."
She further opened up why they had to keep her pregnancy a secret, which caused her depression over the past few weeks.
She recalled, "Ayoko muna din ilabas kasi nung mga time na yung na-struggle ako sa depression and doubts.
"Siyempre may mga doubts and thoughts ako na, 'Anong mangyayari?' That time din kasi, ayokong ma-stress ako nang sobra-sobra,
"Nung nalaman kong preggy ako, sinabi nung doktor na iwasan kong ma-stress kasi sobrang baba nung bata and ayoko naman maapektuhan."
Zeinab affirmed her baby is the best gift she has ever received in her life.
She said, "Gusto kong sabihin na hindi ito mistake, hindi ito karma.
"Blessing ito galing kay God, and ito yung pinakamagandang regalong, natanggap ko ngayong birthday ko.
"And ito yung pinakamagandang regalong natanggap ko ngayong birthday ko. Sa 22 years na nabubuhay ako, ngayon lang ako nakaramdam ng excitement.
"Nag-e-enjoy ako na sobrang saya ng puso ko, parang tumatalon yung puso ko, yung imagination ko kapag naglu-look forward na ako sa mangyayari.
"At least ngayon, magkakaroon na ako ng sarili kong family na matatawag kong sariling akin."
The social-media personality also apologized to fans who were disappointed with the news, and thanked those who continue to support her new journey to becoming a mom.
Zeinab said, "Gusto ko lang po mag-sorry sa lahat po ng na-disappoint ko. Alam ko hindi ko kailangang magpaliwanag, hindi ko kailangang mag-sorry.
"Pero nandito ako para lang ma-clear na lahat kasi ayoko na din po talaga ng stress. Pa-birthday na lang at pamasko niyo na lang sa akin."
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