I loved that smell. Smell of tomatoes, cheese, and the aroma of the herbs. My mouth was salivating and my stomach was grumbling. I opened my eyes and I found myself in the inner clinic.
“Huh?” I was lying on the clinic's bed covered in white sheet and a gray blazer jacket.
Napabangon ako at napahawak sa blazer jacket. Kay Dr. Aquino to. I scanned the whole room but found no trace of him.
Mabango. Napatingin ako sa may table ni Dr. Aquino. May take-out ng Sbarro. Favorite fast food ko. Naglaway ako instantly. Hindi pa pala ako nakakapananghalian. Ano nga bang nangyari?
Ewan ko kung instinct pero nasa ilong ko na ang blazer ni Doc at inaamoy amoy ko. Bango naman nito. Anong cologne kaya to? Ang sarap amuyin. Lalakeng lalake ang amoy pero hindi overpowering.
“Baka maubos ang amoy niyan.”
I turned my head and found the Doctor holding two bottled drinks in his hands.
“Gising ka na pala. Are you feeling, alright?” nakatingin lang ako sa kanya habang naglalakad siya papuntang mesa niya.
Tumango lang ako. Parang may ideya na ako kung anong nangyari sa akin.
“Good. As you were soundly asleep my princess, I have examined you and I think you’re alright. No endometriosis or anything.”
“What?” nagsmirk lang siya sakin at tumango.
“I took the liberty to examine you since you fainted and I have no idea why. Although I have a few hints that you're going to have your monthly period but I have to be sure.”
Oh my God! Napatingin naman ako sa loob ng kumot. Whew! It was still there, my underwear.
I heard him laugh, an evil laugh.
“Does it mean...that you..” hindi ako makapagsalita. Naghahalong pagkapahiya at inis yun nararamdaman ko. Ibig sabihin sinilip niya yun? Anung examine ang pinagsasabi niya?
“Ms. Tan, gutom lang yan. Tara kain na!” nakuha pang mang-alok matapos niyang sabihin iyon.
I squinted at him.
“C’mon Ms. Tan alam kong gutom ka na. Or you still experiencing abdominal pains?”
I just looked at him, annoyed.
“Wala kang karapatan I-examine yun katawan ko! I didn’t permit you to do so! At di ako pumila para magpacheck-up sayo.”
“Ha?! I think you’re being rude, don’t you think!”
“I am not rude! You are just mean!” sabi ko sabay baba sa kama.
“Ahh...” Muntikan na akong matumba. Nakita ko nalang na nasa harap ko siya habang hawak niya ang braso ko at sinusuportahan ang katawan ko.
BINABASA MO ANG
Old and Unwanted
General Fiction(Sequel of A drive to find the bride. Tim's story) I'm old and a bit insecure. I have never been kissed, held and loved. I am pathetic. Do I hear the clock's ticking? Please I know that this will be the last love ride but could you please wait for m...
