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"Damn this. We've been going around in circles. How the hell are we supposed to find it now?" I impatiently observed the map that's supposed to lead us to the missing island. Nothing. There's nothing this old map of the island can do.
A tomar por culo! (To the hell with it!)
The first week of the search didn't go well. With the small bits of information we have, it's hard to find the missing island, knowing that the ocean's too damn wide.
It was already late, the sun began to hide and we're still on the ship—in the middle of the sea—trying to physically look for the missing island. Right now, we're still pretty far from any land areas. I guess, I overestimated myself a bit. I was too confident to find the island so soon.
Maybe my cousin—X2 is right. We need specific details. And to do that, we have to gather more information. Bullshit. I hate wasting time.
I went inside the cabin after receiving a call from X2.
"Mierda… (Shit…) Where are you, X1?!"
Is there something wrong?
"What's the matter?" I felt alerted. I could even feel my brows forming an arch as my mind formed conclusions.
"Damn you… Parang wala kang sanggol na iniwan sa 'kin, ah?"
All of a sudden… I hardly hit my forehead. Of course. That baby… I almost forgot that it's still with me.
"Why? What's wrong with him?" I ordered the captain of the ship to go back. I'm aware my cousin isn't the type to take care of that baby. He's too lazy.
"His temperature is high! Hurry up and go back, idiot!" he responded, obviously getting impatient, before ending the call.
My heart raced to what he said. The baby is still a week old and he got fever? If something bad happens to him… I don't think I could sleep peacefully ever again. I was the one who took him with me after all, therefore I should give him a treatment that an Echeverria like me deserves.
"Where is he?" I immediately pushed the door of my room open as soon as I arrived. God knows I couldn't think straight while running here.
I felt relieved when I saw him sleeping peacefully in his black crib. His cheeks were pinkish, which worried the heck out of me.
"There you are…" X2 came near me and patted my shoulder.
"How is he?" I walked towards the crib and check his temperature. It's still high…
"I already called a doctor. Pinainom niya na ng gamot. He'll come back here everytime that baby needs to drink his medicine," he answered and stared at the baby. "You know…that baby doesn't even have a name yet. Are you planning to return it to the Philippines or what?" he frankly asked me.
After being promoted, nawala sa isip ko ang tungkol sa pagsauli sa sanggol. I can't seem to understand the connection I felt towards it. Is it because I was with him ever since he was born?
"I'll…have to talk to the agent I assign in the Philippines first," I answered and took my phone out.
I called the agent that I assign to know if someone is looking for a baby boy. Or if any relatives are still present.
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