We're getting there...♥️ Countdown yarn? Emz.
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DOCTOR
Three months have passed and I still feel lazy and tired about things. It feels so unusual for me to be like this. Parang lagi akong matamlay at walang sense kausap. Gabi gabi nalang din akong nangungulila sa pagkawala ng anak ko. Hindi ko pa rin matanggap. Ang bigat bigat pa rin.
"Dennise, aalis na ako."
I came back to my senses when I heard Joaquin's voice from my back. I turn around only to see him in his uniform and suitcase. "Hindi ka ba muna magla-lunch? Maaga pa naman. Kumain ka na muna."
He gazed at his wristwatch, shaking his head. I guess the answer will be no? It's been awhile since he last go to work because of my condition and seeing him in his uniform kinda feel a little new to me.
"Hindi na siguro. Doon nalang sa airlines kung kaya pa ng oras—pero kung gusto mo, sasabayan kita kumain muna." he told me and sit.
"Huwag na. Baka ma-late ka na naman because of me. Oh, here." I handed him a lunch box and his tumbler. For sure kahit hindi naman niya sabihin alam kong gusto niyang sabayan ako kumain. It's just that, he has work to do.
"Ang sweet naman ng asawa ko." He leaned closer to kiss me but I pushed him right away. "O? You're withdrawing my kisses na? Since when?" Joaquin asks with his face looking a bit confused.
"Since now. I haven't had my shower. I'm stinky." I reasoned out but he still gives me forehead and cheek kisses which hindi ko na rin napigilan. "Urgh!" I groaned in frustration after naming magkalas sa yakap.
"Anong stinky? You actually smell so, so good. Like a vanilla. So give me another hug! It might take days before we got to see each other again." Joaquin leaned forward again, pulled me by the waist, and buried his face onto my neck.
"Tsk. Late ka na, Joaquin. Go ahead already at baka hinahanap ka na sa trabaho mo. Put this inside para makaalis ka na." I told him. He breathes in before shrugging his shoulders.
"Okay," Joaquin plainly answered as he inserts the packed lunch I prepared for him earlier, "Are you okay here? Kaya mo na ba? Just call me or chat me whenever you need me."
"Yeah."
He scratched his forehead and smile,"I'll miss you even just for a little time."
I flashed a smile, crossing arms across my chest. "You always say that everytime you leave for work. I know that already. I'll miss you too."
I was a little surprise when Joaquin held my hand, giving my knuckles a soft kiss following a hug. "Love you, Dok." I didn't response and let him be out of my sight.
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"Doook! We missed you naman!" Sophie greeted me as soon as I step my foot inside the clinic. The space is organized, well-maintained, and clean.
"Akala ko ba next week ka pa babalik? Bakit parang napaaga naman ata? Advance ba kalendaryo mo?" Lovelle butts in while wearing her white coat.
"Anong gagawin ko sa bahay? Magmukmok ng another one week? Umiyak na naman? Instead of doing nothing, I'll just go here and work. What's new?" I answered tapos naupo sa aking swivel chair. Been a while.
