➥𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐃
William Vincent Marcos a single father, who was left to take care of his son after his ex wife left him to pursue her career.
When Vinny returns to his hometown, what happens when he runs into his childhood friend once more...
When I arrived at the hospital, I noticed Dad, Mom, and Kuya Sandro waiting outside the surgery room. I approached them and engulfed my mother in a hug, which she reciprocated by fiercely hugging me.
I rubbed her back and looked at my brother, who was seated on one of the hospital's plastic chairs, staring at his bloodied hands. I also noticed his cuffs and long sleeve shirt had blood stains on them, as did my father's white short sleeve top. " What happened? " I inquired. Kuya Sandro's bloodshot eyes met mine.
" W-we don't know. We just heard a sudden explosion and people were panicking, I lost Vinny in the crowd when I approached dad to ask if he was alright. " He murmured, covering his face as his shoulders trembled, I attempted to suppress my tears but mum was on my arms, I cleared my throat.
" And I suddenly received a call from him saying that he needed some help, and I felt scared and ran. Nakita namin siyang walang malay sa loob ng CR." Kuya Sandro explained.
" Is his injury serious or not? Vincent will be fine diba, Kuya? Dad? " I inquired, but they did not respond. " Sumagot naman kayo!" I yelled at them, and mum flinched, but she caressed my back, trying to calm me down.
"H-he was bleeding badly..... He'd been in the operating room for an hour now. " Kuya Sandro murmured, and I released mom for a second around pace the room.
" I'm going to kill him if my brother dies. " I growled fiercely to myself, punching the wall in desperation. Dad tried to stop me, but I just shook my head and wept.
The operating room door immediately opened, and a doctor in blue scrubs greeted us. We all approached him, and Mom held the doctor's hand. " Doc, kumusta po ang anak ko? Is he alright now?" she worriedly asked.
The Doctor giving her a mournful look. " Your son has only a 50/50 chance of survival because he lost a lot of blood and the wound on his abdomen is deep. His heart stopped several times when we stitched his wound up." the doctor stated, Mom gasped, and Dad rushed up to her and comforted her, Kuya Sandro clutching her hand. In frustration, I clenched my hand in fist.
" We almost lost him there inside the operating room; your son also suffered a serious injury; we saw several bruises on his body, most likely from defending himself against the assailants' punch on him. " the doctor added. " And about his blood, we still have several bags of it, which is a relief; we are currently transferring him to the ICU; his condition is critical. " he stated.
" Doc, will my brother be okay?" I said, and the doctor gave me a gloomy expression. " Doc please gawin nyo lang ang lahat para maging ok ang anak namin. Please save my son from danger. " Mom pleaded. Slowly, the doctor nodded his head. " I'm sorry to say this, but I can't guarantee his condition yet; let's just hope he wakes up soon and recovers quickly. " the doctor stated as he bent his head and excused himself.
" Bakit ang anak ko pa! Bong ang anak natin! " Mom sobbed into her father's chest.
Dad can only comfort and try to calm Mom down. I cried as I turned away from them. My brother clutched my shoulders as I sensed a presence on my back.When my phone rang, we both flinched. And grab my phone in my pocket and noticed an incoming call from Tita Irene. I tapped the answer button and inserted my phone into my ear.
" H- hello, Tita? " I answered, clearing my throat. " Simon, how is Vinny ? We just saw the news and are on our way to Manila."
" His condition is critical, Tita.... " I replied, and I could hear her gasp in surprise. I inquired, " Did Liam know about his father's condition?"
" No, we haven't told the child yet; he might've thrown a tantrum if he saw his father in the news; I'm worried about him. Kasama niya sina Luis and Alfonso doon doon sa bahay ni Mama. " she stated. " Simon, I have to get going; I'll call you back when we arrive. " Tita Irene replied as she hung up the phone.
I stuffed my phone back into my pocket. " Labas muna ako saglit kuya, I need a breather. " I muttered, and he agreed and rubbed my shoulder. I leave the room for a moment to go outside since my heart is breaking over my younger brother's health.
I ran into someone on my way to the elevator; I stopped and grabbed her as she was about to fall. I gazed at her, trying to remember where I met her.
" I'm sorry..... Uhm, do you know where the operating room is? " she asked, and I pointed. She bent her head and was ready to walk away when I seized her wrist. " Are you Amethyst Cruz? " I inquired, and she gently nodded her head. " My brother is being transferred to the ICU. The doctor said it to us now. " I explained.
" Will he be alright? " she inquired, and I shrugged my shoulders. " The doctor said his condition is critical. " I added, as she covered her mouth in shock.
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