Iceberg Meets Sunshine (Syclups #5)

EIGHTEEN

       

     I slowly opened my eyes when my ears subconsciously heard some uproar around me. Pagkabukas ko ng mata ay purong puti ang bumungad sa akin at hindi ko ikakailang natakot ako.

Akala ko ay nasa kabilang buhay na ako but i suddenly heard the most comforting voice that calm me down and reassures me that i am one hundred percent safe to wherever i am at.

"You're finally awake. May masakit ba sayo? Are uncomfortable on some parts? Masakit paba ulo mo, baby?" sunod sunod na tanong nito na nagpangiti sa akin. I look around and decided to sit down.

Nasa ospital ako?

"Slowly," he guided me and immediately put a pillow on my back so i could lean comfortably on it.

"I feel okay, Ken. Don't worry. Hindi mo naman na ako kailangang dalhin sa ospital." malumanay kong sabi at inabot ang kamay niyang mukhang nanginginig. He look so nervous.

"Kung hindi kita dinala dito ay hindi ko malalaman na mababa na ang sugar level mo. Ilang gabi ka nabang puyat? But whenever i call you, you keep on saying na matutulog kana kaya i don't worry that much. What's going on, Hera? Are you lying to me?"
Mahabang wika na naman niya. Mukhang kanina pa niya iniipon ang sermon na ibabato sa akin.

Galit na naman ang engineer ko.

"I do a bit of revision before going sleep.." i confessed and laughed awkwardly, hoping that it would be able to lighten the tension around the hospital room.

"'A bit' revision, huh? Kaya dumating sa point na halos wala ka ng dugo? Are you even eating on time, Hera?" sabi niya gamit ang napaka seryosong tono ng boses niya. Medyo kinakabahan na tuloy ako.

"Wag kana magalit.." i tried to coax him pero hindi natinag ang seryosong ekspresyon ng mukha niya. "I am okay now, i know my body very well. Don't worry na please?"

He look away when i tried to do some cute blinks to calm him. Gosh, mag-iisang taon na kami pero we never had any kind of argument na hindi ko siya masuyo suyo. Whenever he's angry, he will always act the same, he speaks very gently, he never raise a voice at me, nor glare at me. Kapag tinatawag niya ako sa pangalan ko at tsaka ko lang malalaman na galit nga talaga siya.

"You're moving in to my house. From now on, I will not let you live alone again. You're not taking care of yourself when I'm not watching you." pagsusungit niya at umirap pa sa hangin.

"Pero, Ken—"

"Don't try changing my mind, Hera Sythyst. Ipinaalam ko na din kay bayaw, he agreed. Now rest, I'll wake you up later kapag oras na ng pag inom ng gamot." he said. Nakakunot ang noo niya habang masama ang tingin sa mga pader. Kanino ba siya galit? Sa pader o sa akin?

Kung may laser lang siya ay kanina pa lusaw ang mga pader dito.

"Promise me muna na hindi kana magagalit?" i tried catching his eyes pero tudo pa rin siya sa kakaiwas.

"I can't promise you that. I am angry with myself, Hera. Sa sobrang busy ko ay hindi na kita naaalagaan. Hindi ko man lang napansin na madalas ka nang mamutla. I am so dump to think that it's your natural skin tone. I should've noticed it earlier—"

Using my hand, i pulled his to make his face closer and plant a soft, long kiss on his lips. It lasted for several seconds and when i move away, he's finally quiet.

"Don't blame yourself. This is my mistake, i should've took better care of myself to prevent you from worrying too much about me. This is not your fault, okay?" i told him while gently staring at his tired eyes.