La Cuevas #3: Beautiful Scars

Chapter 45

Good morning, Jollies! Huwag niyo munang i-play 'yung video sa taas. Quick chika, so I woke up early today, mga 3-4am without a reason and your author deadass stared at the wall for more than 2 hours thinking about this story. I don't know, gumising yata ako ng maaga para mag drama sa pader. And now, last chapter na nga. Maraming salamat sa lahat ng suporta at pagmamahal niyo sa akin at sa mga gawa ko, na-appeciate ko iyong lahat. I will do my best to improve so I could give back to all of you. Always remember that you all have a special place in my heart already, and I'm grateful to be an inspiration. Palagi kayong mag-iingat, magkikita pa tayo. Mahal ko kayo, Jollies!

3 YEARS LATER

My eyes slowly went down to search for Moli's wrists. I smiled seeing her, again, smooth and spotless skin. I can't help but to feel proud with the fact that I made that. I was able to successfully remove her scars as my specialty.

It was understandable that she wanted to get rid of them, since it reminds her of how much she wanted to end her life back then, and I'm happy I took part to help her bring that genuine smile back on her lips again.

"Baby, look, nandito si ninang.."

Bumaba pa ang tingin ko sa batang kasama niya. She gently held the little girl's delicate hands, and when her eyes went to me, she smiled in an instant. My heart pounded.

"Ninang!" The three year old beautiful girl excitedly went to me.

I crouched and bent my knees enough to level her head. Mabilis siyang tumakbo at sinalubong ako ng yakap.

"Hey, Micah," I greeted and caressed her back.

Nang bumitaw siya ay nakangiti siyang tumingin sa akin. "We're waiting for daddy po.." paliwanag niya.

Nagtaas ako ng kilay at ginulo ang buhok niya. Nilingon ko naman si Moli na naglalakad na papalapit sa amin. She smiled at me. Long time no see.

"Hey.." bati niya at yumakap din sa akin. Hinagod ko ang likod niya bago kumalas. "Kamusta, Doc? Wala pa bang laman 'yan?" Pinitik niya ang tiyan ko.

Pinanlakihan ko siya ng mata at pinalo sa braso. "Ano ka ba," natawa kami. "Well.. I consulted my OB and asked if I could stop taking my pills.. but I'm not pregnant yet." Sabay ngiti ko.

Muli akong bumaling sa bata. "I missed you, Micah, hindi ka na dumadalaw sa bahay. Miss ka na rin ni kuya Cohen mo.." kinindatan ko siya.

Nanlaki naman ang mga mata niya at kaagad na pinamulahan. I laughed along with Moli when she started teasing her daughter. Nandito kami ngayon sa Lobby ng LCDH pero hindi rito ang clinic ko. I'm a dermatologist and I work on a separate building. My building. Narito lang ako ngayon dahil may ico-consult ako kay kuya Loren about my fellowship.

"Oh, ayan na pala si daddy.." napalingon din ako sa direksiyon na itinuro ni Moli. Pinagmasdan namin kung paano kumuha ng atensiyon ang bawat hakbang ni Kyo papunta sa amin.

He's only wearing a black polo shirt and pants. Napaka simple, pero dahil sa hubog ng katawan at sa linis niyang tignan ay lalo pang nag-umapaw ang kaguwapuhan niya.

"Daddy!" Micah ran to him hugging her midium sized barbie. Kyo also bent down his knees to welcome her. Binuhat niya ito at hinalikan sa pisngi.

"Ingay-ingay mo, pinagtitinginan na tayo." Sabi ni Kyo sa kaniya. Tumawa lang ang bata at yumakap sa leeg nito. I watched them walk to us.