Love in the Middle of Chaos

Chapter 23

"Mom!" Pagkarating na pagkarating ko ng Manila ay dumeretso na ako agad sa hospital kung nasaan si Dad. Sakto naman at nandito rin si Mom at mukhang kararating lang din galing kompanya.

"Chelsea!" Sinalubong niya ako at mahigpit na niyakap. Nandito na ako sa hospital room kung nasaan naka-confine si Dad. He is still unconscious kaya it pains me to see him with such machines attached to him.

"Daddy, your princess is here," I said as I hold his hand and kissed it.

I felt Mom caressed my hair while I was crying looking at Dad. Get well soon, Daddy.

"Nag-dinner ka na ba?" tanong sa akin ni Mom habang pinupunasan ko ang mga luha ko.

"Yes, Mom. Nag-drive thru kami kanina ni Kuya Arning papunta rito."

"Uwi ka na muna if you want to sleep," she said while putting the fruits I bought on the basket on the side table.

"Dito na lang ako matutulog, Mom. Ikaw? You need to rest. I would go crazy if something bad happens to you too." Mom just chuckled with my statement like it was a joke. Seryoso ako. Hindi ko na alam ang gagawin ko kapag may nangyari rin sa kanya.

"Ayos lang ako, anak. Uuwi rin ako saglit para mag-ayos."

I decided to come with Mom at home to take a quick bath at para maiuwi ko na rin ang mga gamit ko.

Nang makarating kami sa bahay ay parang nagliwanag ang mga mata ko dahil sa nakikita. I missed home!

"It's still the same," I uttered while looking around.

"Of course! You're gone for just two months. Are you expecting me to renovate our home while you're away?" I just hissed. Pilosopo naman.

Umakyat na lang ako ng kwarto ko at padapang humiga sa kama ko. Ugh! Na-miss kong humiga sa malambot kong kama. I even hugged my human-sized teddy bear that I always sleep with. It's very huggable, to be honest. The best sleeping buddy.

Tumayo ako at tiningnan ang kwarto kong naiwan ko. It's still the same. The feeling of comfort is still there. It still smells home.

I decided to take a quick halfbath. Pakiramdam ko ay pagod na ako masyado para maligo pa. Ayaw kong mapasma 'no.

I packed some essential things that I will bring into the hospital, like hygienes and such.

I just wore a sleeveless crop top then white shorts. Nagdala na lang ako ng hoodie para in case malamig.

I looked myself into my human-sized mirror attached to the wall of my room and took a mirror shot. I raised my hand while on peace sign and put a text saying 'home'.

My friends would probably go crazy once they knew that I am home but sorry, I could not hang out with them yet. Lalo na at kailangan kong bantayan si Dad at kailangan ko na ring asikasuhin ang Elena.

Habang tinitingnan ko ang pictures ko ay dumako ang tingin ko sa kwintas ko. I look at it at the mirror and it was shining. Ang ganda! Vito has a great taste, huh? Kaya pala gusto niya ako? Just kidding.

When I know everything was all set, I went outside. Sakto at tapos na rin si Mom at mukhang ready na rin.

"Anong gusto mong snacks?" Mom was the one driving the car. She insisted kasi raw pagod na ako, though kaya ko naman.

"I'm full, Mom. Ikaw? Baka may gusto kang bilhin, daan muna tayo." Nag-drive thru kami sa Jollibee. Nag-order lang siya ng food niya at extrang food daw para sa akin in case na gutumin ako mamaya.

Nang makabalik kami sa hospital ay mayroon ng sofa bed sa loob. Kanina kasi ay wala. Malamang ay ipinadala 'yon ni Mom.

"Hon, we're here," Mom said and kissed Dad's forehead. She then sat on the table at kumain. Ako naman ay naupo na sa may sofa bed at nag-check ng messages sa IG. As expected, they were all shock.