Sampaguita

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The stage play ended an hour ago, and now I am preparing my self to go home.

Nakakapagod din.

After all the rehearsals and practice.

Isali pang may mga makakasama ka talagang ma-attitude.

Life is boring without those bitchy ones. Ang sad Naman kung tulad ko na anghel lang Ang matitira Diba?

I lift up my bag, and was about to take a step when a familiar feeling made its step instead.

I feel dizzy. This always happens Everytime my eyes meet that certain flower.

Sampaguita.

I'm not sure when or how this all started but all I know is that it pisses me off.

Hindi Ako makapag focus sa tuwing nang yayari to Kaya if possible, umiiwas talaga Ako sa labas nang mga simabahan o flower shops.

I even close my eyes pag katapos nang play just to avoid it but it always find its own way to ruin things.

I started walking my way to the door after my fast recovery when a soft tone called my attention.

"Aries uwi ka na?" It was Ate Lyssa.

She is so pretty. Standing a meter away from me spilling some of her exquisite aura.

I envy how her tisay features makes her more attractive than she will ever be.

"Uh Mamaya pa Ate, I think I'll pass by at 7/11 Muna I'm kinda hungry din Kase" I raised my hand to show gestures, but it turned awkward.

I mean, who wouldn't get intimidated. Most of us girls jumps in Glee in front of a handsome man, but it's a different story if it's a gorgeous woman.

Her pretty face displayed the look of an angel who was nervous for an unknown reason.

"Ganun ba? I was wondering Kasi if ... "

She looked down at her feet and fidget her fingers

"If?" I speak out getting impatient

"are you available this weekend?"

The holy word came out from her mouth.

"I'm quite busy, but I can make time po" I answered politely.

She is the writer of most of the play I played so she deserves the respect.

She looked at me in the eyes and it gives way to see how vulnerable she is right now at this moment.

It's quite strange though, I always look up to her as a strong and mature woman. So witnessing this kind of version of her is quite rare.

"My mother is in a very hard condition right now. And I heard from my colleagues na you are also a licensed therapist. "

How did they know that?

Hindi ko pa Naman sinasabi kahit kanino ah? Ayaw ko pa naman sa lahat kapag pinapangunahan Ako.

I was upset with the thought but I chose to spare Ate Lyssa cause she might cry in front of me.

"I am Ate, but I haven't done any sessions yet after a year so I really can't guarantee you na I can help you with what's going on with your family"

I smiled and was about to say my good byes because hunger is slowly consuming me when she took my hand and caress it with her soft fingers as if her life depends on it.

"I beg you Aries, my mother. S-she might die any time. Hindi Namin siya ma iwan dahil kahit anong Oras at Lugar she would always attempt to get her own life. "

Tears brimming in her eyes. Made me soft. I have a soft spot for soft people.

Really.

Her sudden remarks made my body shiver.

Oh, Suicide.

"Please Aries, ayaw din pumayag ni kuya na turukan nang pampatulog si mama para dalhin Namin sa hospital. I am in desperate situation Aries. " Her unveiled tears fell.

She looked as if she is keeping her self strong for a long time.

"Hindi man aminin ng kuya ko, alam Kong nahihirapan na siya. He refused all the doctors na I sent Kasi daw baka ma COVID si mama. You are my only hope Aries. Kuya will have no Doubts when it comes to you."

My interest raised at the last statement she mentioned.

"Will there be a difference po ba if it was me? I mean... Doctors Yung pinadala mo ate. And I am a therapist, they are more capable than me. O baka Naman po in denial pa Ang kuya mo sa situation nang mama niyo."

I don't know what happened but a glimpse of hope are now present in her eyes.

Did I do something?

"Promise Aries, kuya won't deny you I swear." She said as if her statement can change things.

I don't wanna do this.

"And about the payment. I will handle it. " she held my hand tight.

I looked in her eyes and the vulnerability I witnessed earlier is now long gone.

As if she was so sure that I'll agree.

"Magkano po ba?"

A/N:

Hello 🤗 pips,

It's been a long time HAHAHAHA. I'll try my best to update more often. Sorry for the short update, I'll try to make it longer next time.

God bless🎉.