Sinking Deep (GL)

CHAPTER 22

Note: For a more immersive reading experience during the scene where Vivien and Freyja sing, consider playing the song on Spotify as you read.
This way, you can truly feel the emotions
in the moment.

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We arrived back home, and I spent the day resting while my parents attended to me. Time seemed to slip away, and before I knew it, the much-anticipated school event was underway. When I woke up, my chest pain was gone. In my bed, nakita ko sila mom and dad, half of their bodies sprawled out as if they had been watching over me around the clock.

"Mom, dad," I gently roused them from their slumber. Nagising si mom sa magagaan kong tapik sa kanya.

"Frey..." She mumbles. Antok na antok pa siyang tiningnan ako at hindi ko mapigilang maawa sa kanila.

"You need to sleep na muna mom. You and dad. Ako na ang mag-aasikaso." I said, smiling at mom.

"No. Let me help yo-

"No need mom maayos na ang lagay ko, kayo po magpahinga muna." I insisted.

I glance at my father sleeping peacefully, he is tired and I can see it in his slumber face. Inayos ni mom ang higa ni dad at iniwan ko na sila sa kwarto para magluto ng agahan. Ayaw kong makitang sila pa ang mag-aasikaso sakin besides hindi naman na masakit ang dibdib ko, few rest is enough.

Nasa kitchen ako at nagluto ng fried rice, sunny side up egg, and I've also prepare a salad for me. Maybe I should eat more veggies for now so hindi na ulit sumakit ang dibdib ko. Magtitimpla na sana ako ng kape pero biglang pinigilan ako ni dad, gising na pala at nakababa na.

"Sweetie, you're not allowed to drink coffee muna..." Malumanay na sambit ni dad sa likod.

Mabilis akong humarap sa kanya at nakita kong may bitbit siyang gamot. "Gising ka na pala dad." I uttered.

"How are you? Hindi na ba masakit?" my dad inquired.

Tumango ako, "Yes dad," sagot ko. Lumapit siya sakin at inayos ang buhok ko, pagkakuway hinalikan ako sa noo.

He gently caress my face, "We'll take you to the hospital if the pain returns. We have no other option but to get it checked out," Dad reassured me, withdrawing his hand from my face and forcing a smile. It was a facade, an attempt to conceal whatever was weighing on his mind.

Tumango ako sa kanya, bahagya akong natakot, kinakabahan sa kung ano ba talaga ang meron sa pagsakit ng dibdib ko.

Bumaba si mom at kumain na kami. They insisted na mag-stay muna sa bahay pero may big event sa SU ngayon, need kong pumunta. Labag man sa loob nila ay pinayagan pa rin ako. I can't missed this event.

I'm on my way to SU nang tumawag si Charlotte sa phone. Hindi na sa messenger, sa number ko na talaga. Driving, I picked it up and placed it on my ear.

"Yes?" sagot ko.

"We will wait you here, Frey. Nasa entrance kami ng university." Sabi nito sa kabilang linya.

"Bakit and'yan kayo?" balik ko.

"Of course, we have a big event. Tsaka baddies and I were so worried about you." A worry was heard in her voice.

"Hey bitc-

Panigurado akong si Sav ʼyon.

"Savannah!?"

Putol ni Cat kay Sav sa kabilang linya kaya hindi na natuloy ang sasabihin ni Sav.

"Hello Freyy! We're waiting here!" Sigaw ni Raya.

Bahagya akong natawa sa kanila. Truth be told, Savannah, Soraiya, and Charlotte possess undeniable beauty, wealth, and sophistication. They have the ability to capture anyone's attention if they do desire. Pero, may childish personality talaga sila that sets them apart from the conventional view. Pag sa ibang tao, they exhibit seriousness, they reveal a more playful side when they're around me, as if reliving their carefree youth. I'm thankful I became their friend, thanks to Charlotte.