Chasing Cali (Upper East Side One)

Chapter Thirty

30 - Heaven

I went home after work. I did my usual routine and never forgot to take my dinner on time and take my vitamins. Hinanda ko ang pagkain ko mag-isa dahil na rin ngayon ang day-off nila Manang Thelma. Si Manong Cris naman ay umuwi na rin muna sa kanila pagkatapos akong ihhatid dito.

After Thalia and I talked, and she knew about my situation, she insisted that we visit a doctor. Reaching the hospital, she contacted someone she knows and referred her to me.

The OB prescribed me vitamins and did series of tests during our stay there in her office. She instructed me on the dos and don'ts needed to be followed for a smooth and safe pregnancy.

"Zoey, ha, follow all the doctor's instructions." Thalia reminded me as we rode our car going back to SVDH. Buti na lang at busy si Kuya Zavi kaya hindi niya alam na pumunta kaming hospital. Luckily, Manong Cris was just one call away.

"Yes, I won't forget it."

"Take your vitamins on time." Tumango naman ako sa kanya.

I noticed that because of my situation, I tend to sleep early than my usual sleeping time. Nakakapagtaka nga na hindi pa sumasakit ang ulo ko and nausea never came earlier. Pero sobrang inaantok na ako pagkatapos ng trabaho kaya hindi ko na rin nadalaw si Jax sa opisina niya.

After showering, I laid on my bed and decided to take my sleep now. But before that, I messaged Jax first, who never dared to reply to one of my texts.

Me:

Goodnight, love. I love you.

I woke up around ten in the evening because of my headache. Para itong mabibiyak. When the pain is unbearable, I can't help but cry. Ito ata yung epekto ng hindi pagsakit ng ulo ko kanina. Ang sakit sakit...

I hugged my knees while I lay down on my bed. I held my head with my two hands, trying to find something to do to alleviate the pain. Nahihilo na rin ako. Hindi ako makaduwal kaya siguro hindi matanggal ang sakit at para sana mahimasmasan ako.

"Ouch..." Iyak ko habang sumasakit pa rin ang ulo ko. Oh my gosh! I don't want this pain anymore.

No one can take care of me since our maids had their day off. Kahit nanlalabo na ang paningin ko dahil sa mga luha, I reached my phone and called him. I hope he'll answer. He answered after two rings.

"Jax," I called him, more like a sob escaped from my mouth.

"Cali?" He said huskily.

"Jax, it hurts." I cried while talking to him. Masakit pa rin ang ulo ko. I am feeling dizzy now and felt my tears constantly streaming down my face.

"What? Cali, where are you?" Rinig ko ang pagkataranta ng boses. It seems like he got up from his bed immediately after hearing my sobs.

"My head hurts, Jax. I can't take it anymore." Halos humagulgol na ako at sana naiintindihan niya ang sinasabi ko. Hindi ko alam kung maayos pa baa ng mga sinasabi ko.

"Fuck! Cali, where are you?" He cursed loudly, and suddenly, his voice became gentle when he asked me where I am.

"Ouch..." Iyak ko dahil sa kirot ng ulo ko.

"Damn, baby. Where are you?" Malumanay niyang bulong sa kabilang linya. I bit my lip hard to respond to him appropriately.

"House. Sorry for –" I was cut off nang makaramdam ako nang pagduwal kaya tinakbo ko na ang bathroom. It was like I released everything that burdens my feeling. Masakit na rin ang lalamunan ko at patuloy pa rin ang pag-iyak ko.