The Truth Is Not True

Chapter 75 - Alive

Jhoanna's POV:

As I went back inside, I felt an overwhelming weight on my heart, filled with troubles and deep pain, and full of regrets and longing.

Upon stepping inside, I found myself completely empty, struck motionless, unable to even control my hands, legs, or steps.

I just stood there, looking at everything in front of me, my heart beating fast and hard. The sound of my heartbeat was all I could hear. I remained fixed in place, refraining from any movement whatsoever.

Jasmine: “Mommy Jho! Look! Ate Cols is awake na!” The kid shouted in joy with a smile on her face. Her face just lit up with happiness. She ran to me and embraced me tightly.

I was the center of attention, with everyone's gaze fixed upon me. Tears continued to stream down my cheeks uncontrollably, unable to control in my emotions. My heart is overwhelmed by what I am seeing.

I couldn't believe what was happening right now. It felt like it wasn't real and everything is just a mere dream.

Colet: “Babu, Mahal. Namiss kita.” She spoke softly, ensuring I could hear her. Despite her pain, she attempted a smile. Hearing her voice again made my heart leap. It wasn't a dream, it is real.

I yearn for the sight of her eyes like this, her face lighting up with a smile. I long to hear her tender words once more, as she always used to do.

I planted a kiss on Jasmine's cheek, my gaze fixed on Colet. Thankfully, Jasmine understood and stepped back, allowing me to hurry to Colet's bedside.

Drawing close, I held Colet in a tight embrace, tears streaming down my face uncontrollably. The depth of my longing for her and all of this overwhelmed me.

Holding her, now fully awake, chased away the fears of the past three days. Her warmth comforted my aching heart, washing away worries and pain.

In that moment, I couldn't find the right words. Tears streamed down my face as I held her, overwhelmed by emotions I couldn't explain. There was nothing to say, just tears of happiness.

Colet: “Shhh, tahan na, Mahal ko.” She said in a very low voice while caressing my back. She always finds a way to make me calm even though she's lacking energy.

Colet: “I'm okay na, Babu. You don't have to be scared anymore.” Hearing her voice melts my heart. For several days, I longed to hear her voice again. I've been missing her presence for a long time.

“Thank God, you are awake. Thank you, Lord.” I said in between sobs.

Colet: “Thank God, I'm awake. Thank God for giving me a chance to see your face this close.”

I raised my gaze to meet hers, gently caressed her cheek, and held it in my hands, my eyes fixed on hers.

I placed a kiss on her forehead, her temple, and her cheek, concluding with a tender peck on her lips.

“I miss you and I love you, Colet.” I cried again while speaking to her. She reaches for my face and wipes my tears away.

Colet: “Shhh, stop crying. Namamaga na palibot ng mata mo. I can't see your beautiful eyes na.” I grasp her hand, which cradles my face, planting a kiss on it. While my other hand, my thumb remains in gentle contact with her cheek.

I leaned down and placed another gentle kiss on her lips, repeating the affectionate gesture multiple times. My longing for her was so strong. Despite my desire for a passionate kiss, I refrained, noticing her struggle to breathe easily.
I felt incredibly happy and overwhelmed when she woke up. There was a time when I was afraid I might lose her, thinking I'd never see her again. I dread going back to that moment when she was lifeless, and I was filled with nervousness, fear, and helplessness.