Monasterio Series #4: A Romance Blossomed In Sirao

Epilogue ll

She's asking her mother if I was here and I almost speak that time. Gusto kong sabihin na narito ako, na hindi ko siya iiwan pero alam kong hindi iyon ang plano.

As she's about to enter the double doors of the operating room while riding a wheel chair, I gave her hand a quick hold even though I doubt that she'd be able to feel it.

Good luck, baby. The next time I'll see you, I know you can already see the sun shines again. That time, I'd fulfill my promise. I'll marry you and we'll watch the sun sets together.

"Ikaw na ang bahala sa kanila, Mama. Huwag mo pababayaan ang pamilya niya. I'll call you from time to time."

Kakatapos lang ng operasyon ni Dreya. Hindi magtatagal at magigising na rin siya. Nasa entrada kami nila Mama at Papa ng hospital, isang oras na lang ang mayroon bago ang pag-alis ko patungong ibang bansa.

Dinala ni Mama ang kamay niya sa pisngi ko at masuyo itong hinaplos.

"I'll take care of them, Dashiel. They're already my family, too. Huwag kang mag-alala, magiging maayos ang kalagayan nila. Lalo na si Dreya."

Ngumiti ako at niyakap siya. Tinapik ni Papa ang likuran ko dahilan para tingnan siya.

"Marry her right away as soon as you come back." He smirked.

Natawa ako. "No need to tell me that, Pa. I'll surely do it."

Ilang linggo na ako sa Estados Unidos nang mabalitaan ko kay Mama na tuluyan nang nakakita si Dreya. They stayed in our house during those times and I'm glad she finally regained her vision.

I am the happiest man right now. Kahit na hindi ako ang una niyang nakita nung oras na 'yon, masayang-masaya pa rin ako.

Mama even told me that Dreya's looking for me after the operation. Na inakala pa nitong ako ang donor niya dahilan para maiyak siya.

Damn. I wouldn't hesitate to give her my eyes but how about our future together? I can't die knowing that I still have promises to be fulfilled. Papakasalan ko pa siya, hindi ba? She can't marry a dead man.

"They're already back in Cebu, anak. What's your plan?" si Mama, isang gabi nang mag-FaceTime kami.

I sighed and leaned my back against the swivel chair. I clicked my signpen and put the end point on my lower lip.

"Let her live her life there, Ma. I know that she's still in trauma. Let her grow more and chase her dream. Babalik ako kapag sa tingin ko ay sapat na ang oras na ibinigay ko sa kaniya. Kapag sa tingin ko ay handa na siya humarap sa isang buhay kasama ako."

Dahil sa totoo lang ay alam kong hindi pa siya tuluyang nakakaabante sa insidenteng sinapit niya. Hindi pa tama ang oras na ito para balikan siya. Para magbalikan kaming dalawa.

"I'm sorry, Dash. I've already offered her a position in our school but she refused it. Sayang. Her credentials are excellent."

Huminga ako ng malalim sa naging sagot na 'yon ni Sunshine, ang may-ari ng Trajano Academy at kapatid ng kaibigan kong si Alas.

I asked her if she could offer Dreya a job in her school because I heard from my mother that she's now looking for a job. Alam ko kung gaano niya kagusto ang magturo roon. The only concern I have is the place where she will leave. But Dreya declined the offer which makes me wonder why.

"I see. Thank you for hearing my request, Shine." I said through our voice call.

"No worries, Dash. Even if you didn't ask me to offer her, I'd still do it myself. She looks hardworking when I met her personally before. Ganoon ang mga tipo ng teacher na gustong-gusto ni Mommy." she chuckled.