As soon as the rehearsals are over, I fixed my instrument and went inside my car. I drove as fast as I can just to reach my home. She is my home. I texted Cal and told her that I'm outside their house. I heard the gate opened and saw her in her pj's. Such a cutie, my love.
"I missed you!" she hugged me tight as soon as she reached me.
"I missed you more, love. Kamusta? How's your day?" I said while caressing her hair.
"My mom's been kinda off lately. Parang inaatake na naman siya ng sakit niya babe, kaya nakabantay lang ako. Maybe we'll go to the hospital tomorrow or the next day, I'm still not sure. Ikaw ba? How's the rehearsal? Napagod ka ba?" I smiled and my heart fluttered when she asked me how's my day. A simple thing that can make my day better.
"Thanks for asking love. It was fine, hindi baliw. Hindi naman kami pinapagod don. No pressure lovey, chill nga lang eh. Sadyang marami lang performances. Huwag ka mag alala after the recital, we'll travel with Tita, ha?" I said as I kissed her forehead. Wala pa along 15 minutes dito kina Cal pero hinahanap na aged ako sa'min.
"Uwi ka na. Baka magalit pa sa'yo si Tita. Thanks for dropping by, love. I love you!" she exclaimed before pulling me for another tight hug.
"I'm sorry Cal, ha. I promise to be better. Please 'wag mo ako iiwan, ha?" I smiled and pulled out of the hug. "I love you so much baby."
"Last option ko na 'yun! Hindi kita iiwan, tanga. You text me kaagad pag-uwi mo, ha? I love you! Mwa! Mwa! Ingat babe!" she waved her hand and gave me a flying kiss.
"Ma! Please! Cali needs me right now, dinala sa hospital si Tita. She needs me right now. Please let me go just this time. She needs me, Ma..." I was following my Mom around asking her to allow me but she just won't let me. I tried to go to the parking area, tatakas na sana ako ng maalala kong kinuha ni Mommy ang susi ng sasakyan ko. Damn it.
"Keane! Give me your phone and come back here!" my mom shouted when she saw me approaching my car.
"Just let me call her, Ma! Please, kahit 5 minutes lang." I was already controlling my tears to fall down. Alam kong sobrang hirap kaya kay Cal na pumunta doon mag-isa. Kapag kailangan ko siya, hindi siya nagkulang pero ngayong kailangan niya ako, wala akong magawa. Shit.
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Unbind the Strings
Teen FictionCali, a doctor, established a charity program that heals children with chronic illnesses through music. Her ex, Jay, who's a musician was invited to perform in one of their events.
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