Glow-Up Series #1:
Prisoner Of My Own Pains
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"Happy to say Ms.Laura, wala po kayong kahit anong schedule for today."
My secretary/ personal assistant said, smiling. The side of my lips rise a bit and look at his direction.
I adjusted my sun glasses "Are you sure?" I asked and he nodded checking once again my schedule
"Sure maam, none.. as in wala talaga.. clear. Maam, hindi naman na ganun ka tight and schedule niyo katulad ng dati." He said showing me his iPad while his email is flash in the screen. I smiled thinking all the things i can do today.
Just for this day, this day is the only day I'll be free. Because I'm sure tomorrow I'll be busy as heck again. I was busy these days, since I'm back here, the news immediately spread around the country. So I got invited to talk shows and some interviews. Akala ko pa naman ay makakapag pahinga agad ako.
"Phone." I said to my PA, he immediately search for my phone inside my bag. When he found it he handed it to me.
I opened my phone and immediately tap on Messenger app. My brows furrowed as I saw the last message sent in that our group chat.
The last message in that group chat is when I called when I was still in New York which is almost 2 weeks ago.
Heck, are they that busy?
I shook my head and started typing..
From Laura The Richest Bitch:
Hey guys, I'm free today, I have nothing to do. Any plans?
After I tap send I look if who's online right now. Its only Ali And Gwen who's online except me.
I got excited when I saw Ali have already seen my message.
I pursed my lips as she started typing.
From The girl who puts ketchup on her noodles:
I don't know, wait for the others to reply. I'm in naman kung meron.
Ali replied, I sigh and lean on the chair of my Mercedes Bens.
From Laura The Richest Bitch:
Ali, aren't you and Gwen work at the same hospital? Can you ask her, she's not replying or even reading kasi.
I hit send and look outside, I realized how Philippines changed. After staying in New York for 7 years feels different. Roads are much better, wider and cleaner. Not much traffic just like before.
It just feels so different, the moment my plane landed here a week. I already feel excited. To meet again my friends and have fun. But it seems that they're busy. And so I am. That's why I wasn't able to meet them immediately. I had to fix things in my condo and other things. So today that I have nothing to do, I can finally meet them.
I snap out of my thoughts as my phone beeped
From The girl who puts ketchup on her noodles:
She's busy rn, even the whole hospital. May aksidente kasi sa may bandang Apex, gotta go, I'm needed as well.
My brows furrowed, Apex? Hindi ba't we're along Apex road right now?
"Ah!" I almost hit my face sa likod ng bangko ng driver. My brows furrowed looking around the van.
"Kuya dahan dahan naman!" Sita ng PA ko sa driver.
"Sorry po sir, may banggaan po kasi eh. Mukhang sa ibang ruta po tayo makakadaan." Ani ng driver..
"Just.. go kuya, I just need to rest. Kahit saan pa tayo dumaan." I said and the driver nodded.
We took a u-turn at may maliit kaming daan na dinaan.I feel a little bit uncomfortable since medyo nakakatakot yung daan. But I have no choice, kaysa naman mag hintay kami doon sa accident area.
I once again put my attention back to my phone, but now to scroll through my social media.
I saw a post from a Filipino reporter about the accident that we just saw. It was a major accident. A bus, an oil tanker and a trailer truck.
Heck! The bus looked so squished! The oil spread on the road mix with bloods.
There are still people inside the bus!
I read more about the article. It says there that oil from the tank started leaking making the ground greasy. The trailer truck slipped on it hitting the bus who's going to the opposite way of the oil tanker and the trailer truck.
The bus got squished by the two humongous vehicle making the people inside the bus barely survive.
I turned off my phone. Taking a deep breath trying to calm myself down. The pictures just looks.. horrifying.
Minutes later I arrived at my condo unit. My PA fixed my bags while I took a shower. I just wear a simple silk pajamas together with its pair. Yes, it's around 6am but I'll still take a nap. I just feel tired since I just came back from my parent's house.
I woke up and the sun is probably set by now. I remove my eye mask and immediately checked my phone. It's 11pm, I'm not surprised at all. But what I'm surprised about is that my friends already replied to my messages.
From #LoryWillRobTheBank:
It's up to you Lau, are you sure you're not tired?
From Jax For DreamWorks:
Oo nga Laura, di ba kaka galing mo lang sa parents mo?
From #LoryWillRobTheBank:
Tho sayang naman, lets have a drink kaya mamayang gabi?
From gWEn's ApPlE BoTTom JEANs:
Saan ba? The Gutter? Mic Drop?
My eyes widened when Gwen just sent a message, just now.
From Laura The Richest Bitch:
Omg! Gwen! You finally replied! Pwede kahit saan😝
From The girl that puts ketchup on her noodles:
Shut up superstar, ayaw naming pagkaguluhan. And Gwen, why do we have to drink sa malapit sa UP?Baka may mga prof tayo na makita doon then kamustahin ka pa. It'll be awkward for you girl.
I rolled my eyes from Ali's reply...
From Laura The Richest Bitch:
Then let's take a VIP room, my treat naman eh.
From Tobilicious:
Game!
I burst into laughter as Tobi came out from nowhere. He wasn't even reading but he suddenly pop out of no where?
From Jax For DreamWorks:
Ayan! Kapag libre! Game agad!
From #LoryWillRobTheBank:
Tsk tsk tsk! Typical Tobi.
From Tobilicious:
TT!
I chuckled and started typing a reply
From Laura The Richest Bitch:
Is Ali and Gwen are still in the hospital? Have you guys eaten lunch na? I haven't pa. I'll bring you guys lunch if you want..
I sigh and waited for a moment, hoping that they haven't. I badly wanna see them already. I can ask my PA to order food for us. But that will just be boring as heck!
From The girl that puts ketchup on her noodles:
Not yet, I'll have pork chop, kahit saan binili basta mahal.
From gWEn's ApPlE BoTTom JEANs:
Putragis! Buti nag tanong ka! Bibili na sana kami ni Ali, fried chicken sa 'kin! Bilisan mo! Gutom na ako Laura Kassandra!
I bursted into laughter making my PA look at me who just went out the bathroom.
Why does it seems that I can hear their voices? Specially Gwen.
I jumped out of bed and pick some decent but elegant clothes. I took a half bath and put on the clothes I've picked. Put a small amount of make up, put on my shoes and grab my purse and ready to go.
I'm with my PA on the way to Chowking. Wala kasi akong ibang maisip na bibilhan ng foods na sinabi nila. Then I realized na may Pork chop sa Chowking and chicken.
I ordered a simple sweet and sour pork for myself and a Lauriat for my PA and Driver. I also ordered a bucket of chicken just incase Gwen ask for more.
When I got my order we immediately drove off to the hospital where Ali and Gwen works.
As we arrived there I saw a lot of police and a lot of ambulance. With my driver and PA, they guard me to get inside. I ask the receptionist if at this time where ia Ali and Gwen but of course indicating their surnames.
At this time Ali is probably at her own office, and Gwen as well.
I took the elevator and pressed 13th floor. It wasn't really a great floor but I know Ali have changed already from being a scaredy cat she is.
I walk through the hallway finding that certain door which have Ali's name.
"Dra. Alejandra Elazar." I mumbled and smirk before knocking on the door.. I heard a small 'Wait' then the door opened.
As soon as Ali saw me she immediately pull me for a hug.
"It's you! Its freaking you!" She said while both of her hands were at my cheeks.
"Pasyente- putanggaris! Laura!" Sigaw ni Gwen na galing CR bago nag tatakbo papunta sa akin at niyakap ako. Sabay hampas.
"Aray naman!" Singhap ko habang hawak hawak ang braso ko..
"Ay malakas ba? Sorry naman.." Ani niya at nag peace sign pa. Pumasok na kami at inayos na ng PA at driver ko ang mga pagkain.
"Saan sila pwedeng kumain?" I asked the two doctors in front of me..
"Sa cafeteria.. ground floor kung okay lang.." Ali hesitantly said..
"Okay lang ba if sa ground floor na kayo kumain?" I asked my PA and driver.
"Sure Ms.Laura, it's fine. Tara na." Sagot ng PA ko at inakit palabas ang driver. The moment the door closed Gwen immediately started talking.
"Putragis kang babae ka! Ang tagal-tagal mo sa New York! Asan pasalubong ko?" She asked while preparing her food.
I chuckled "Nasa condo pa, mamaya ko nalang ibibigay pag labas natin.." Sagot ko and she nodded..
"Ang daming tao nga pala sa baba, puro pasyente?" I asked while we are eating..the two nodded their heads
"From the accident sa Apex.." Sagot ni Ali And I nodded.
"I saw sa Instagram post ng isang reporterc the pictures are so gross! Like..ughh!" I even made a facial expression making Ali laugh a bit..
"Yes.. I wasn't really supposed to be there kanina. Si Gwen ang unang tinawag since may mga major injuries na kailangan ng operasyon. Then they suddenly burst through my door saying na may buntis daw na kasama.. so ayon.." Ali explained, I slowly nod my head while eating..
I was looking through our food then realized we are missing some drinks.
"I'll go get us drinks.." I said and grab my wallet..
"Dapat magpabili ka nalang sa PA mo.." Pigil ni Ali And I shook my head..
"No need, they're probably eating as well. I'll be back." I said as I closed the door of Ali's office. I once again take the elevator to ground floor to get us drinks.
Gladly there's a soda machine sa cafeteria so I won't take long. I got Mountain Dew for Gwen, Royal For Ali, and Sprite for me. Hoping it is still their favorites.
I was heading back to Ali's office when I suddenly bumped into someone making my wallet and the drinks dropped.
"I'm sorry!" I heard the guy said..
I adjusted my mask so that this guy in front of me would recognize me at all..
"No it's fine.." I said as I pick up my wallet and sprite since he grab the other two drinks. As we both stand up and I met eyes with him. My jaw immediately dropped and my eyes widened..
"Thank you.." I immediately grab the drinks at his hands and run through Ali's office.
It's him!
The guys I'm afraid to see again, the guy I spat too much hurtful words onto his face.
The guy I pushed away, the guy that make me feel loved and special. But hurt his feelings.
Jiro Engrasio.
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