Den's POV
Iilang araw palang ako sa Europe, tapos eto na. Im breathing the Philippine air again. I got a call from Jus last night that Dad was rushed to hospital kaya dali dali akong umuwi though Im not alone. Yeah, Im with someone.
"Den, I'll be back. Naiihi na ako." she whispered to me. Nasa NAIA Terminal kasi kami.
"Okay. Just hurry Ate Rach." I said. Nakakainip, gusto ko na pati makita si Dad and sila Mommy.
I walk towards the waiting area habang inaantay si Ate Rach. When I bumped into a small figure, she's in the verge of crying. I knelt so I can see her clearly.
"Hi there kiddo! Are you lost?" I asked then patted her head. She nodded in reponse.
"Whats your name huh?" I asked then binuhat ko siya.
"Lucille Valdez." she smiled then she offered her hands. Aweee how cute. I took it and introduced myself.
"Im Dennise, Dennise Lazaro." I said. She giggled. Ang cute grabe. "You know, may kamukha ka.." Yeah, medyo hawig niya si Valdez e. Lintek. Oh baka?
"Lucille! Ohmygod. Saan ka ba nanggaling?" I saw an all familiar culprit approaching us. Hindi pa ako ready.
"D-den?" the latter confusedly ask. I need to be composed. Ate rach? Where areeee you save me. Please.
"L....Lau." I didnt hear myself, I guess it was a whisper. I cant mention her name. I just cant.
Kinuha niya sakin yung bata at inayos ito. "Una na kami." she said then gave me a sad smile. I cant understand kung bakit sad siya.
"Den! Okay ka lang?" should I tell Ate Rach? Nah, Im good. Im good right?
I just nod. Yeah, Im good. "Yeah! Tara na. Kailangan ko pa pumunta sa hospital." hinila ko siya palabas ng terminal dahil ayoko roon, pakiramdam ko ay sinasakal ako.
"Actually, may pupuntahan pa ako Den. But I guess on the way na rin yung condo niya from here." she said.
"Ohhh, okay. Just text me ate if you need something." I said then gave her my number.
After a few minutes na nasa taxi kami, bumaba siya at nagpaalam saakin. I told her na ako na bahala sa fare. Ilang minuto nalang makikita ko na uli sila dad.
Hindi ko na namalayan na nasa harap na kami ng hospital. I gave the driver money and told him to keep the change. Dumiretso na ako sa receptionist at napagalaman na nasa ICU si dad. Tumakbo ako. Habang nasa elevator ako feeling ko di maganda ang sasalubong sakin.
I opened the door doon sa room na pinagsstayan ng mga nagbabantay. I saw my mom on the couch sleeping, she look so sad and tired. Nakita ko naman si Jus na nakaupo at si ella rin.
"Besh." I whispered dahil baka magising si Mommy.
She saw me and was about to scream when I signaled her not to. She nod and I know she got my point pati si Jus ganoon rin.
Lumabas kaming dalawa at naiwan si Jus sa loob. "Besh, ano nangyari?" I asked Ella.
"Tito Mike, was rushed kasi he had a heart attack at ngayon nasa coma na siya." she hardly said a thing at medyo nahihirapan siya sabihin.
Im crying, yeah hearing about how your father is suffering hurts. Im a doctor pero Pedia. Kaya di ako pwede makialam dito sa kalagayan niya. I just nod at pinahid ang luha sa pisnge ko.
"Salamat besh." I said then hug her. " and sorry."
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Nasa isang bench ako sa baba ng hospital at naiwan sila sa taas. Gusto ko magunwind ngayon. Marami ring tanong ang natakbo sa isipan ko. But I decided to shrugged it off kasi mas importante ngayon si Dad, ang family ko. Hindi ko namalayan pero may katabi na ako pero ang pinakanakakagulat ay sa hindi magandang pagkakataon ko pa siya makikita.
"Here." the latter said giving me his hanky. "You know, a beautiful lady like you shouldn't be sad."
"L..ly?" I was shock cause he managed to talk to me at narito siya. Siguro naka-move on na nga siya.
"Oh. Hi, kilala mo pala ako. Im sorry but Im suffering amnesia. You are?" he asked. Shit! Amnesia?
I was lost. Amnesia? Kelan pa?
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Random"Maybe our love isnt strong enough." ---- A "Maybe love itself is not enough." ---- D P.S. The photo of the cover isnt mine so credits to the owner. Love the work you've done kaya ko napili na cover. Sana mabasa mo to someday.
