You and Me Against the World

Chapter Three

Living with the Devil?

I didn't know how I get home. All I can remember is I agreed to everything they told me. I was so helpless, I'm losing hope to make this situation okay.

I changed my clothes into pants and simple tee then left home to visit my mom in the cemetery. We've decided not to have a funeral wake for her because even I cannot recognize her. Her face was damaged because of the strong impact of the car crashed. My dad on the other hand has broken ribs and legs. Marami din siyang sugat at mga pasa sa katawan. Namamaga ang buong mukha niya at naka cast ang kaliwang kamay nito.

It's almost midnight but I don't care. I need someone to talk to and my mom is the first person that came to my mind.

I sat in front of her grave. Hindi pa ako nakakapagsalita bumuhos na ang mga luha ko.

"Ma, I'm sorry. Sorry for not abiding you when you were alive. I miss you mommy. I wish you were here. I'm not sure if I can still do this. I'm hurting and I don't have someone to help me with this. I regret that I didn't spend more time with you. I'm really sorry mommy. I promise that I will do everything for daddy. I will take care of him. I love you mommy. I'll visit again soon." Mahabang sabi ko habang umiiyak. Binuhos ko lahat ng sakit ng nararamdaman ko sakanya.

Pagkalipas ng ilang minuto, tumayo na ako para umuwi. Bakit kasi hindi ako close sa mga relatives namin. We didn't attend any reunion. I cannot remember anything na may kinalaman sa mga kamag-anak namin. That's why I feel so alone right now. I promise that after this chaos, I will make a way to find them.

When I arrived home, emptiness filled me. It made me feel sick and tired! I went straight to my room and lay down on my bed. I just wish that tomorrow when I wake up, everything will go back to normal. I wish.

The next days were no special for me. I visit dad in the hospital and takes care of him. I stayed in his room day and night telling him stories wishing one day he'll wake up. The nurses and doctors knew me already and I am happy that I have someone whom I can talk to.

The devils didn't show up for several days now. And I hope that I won't see them ever again. I am praying that they forgot that I am existing in their world. I do not want to see Zach. Nararamdaman ko lang na wala siyang magandang bagay na gagawin saakin.

I came to my senses when someone knocked on the door. They already transferred dad into a private suite weeks ago.

"Hi. I'll just check Mr. Villanueva." Dr. Cuevo said with a big smile plastered on his face.

"Sure. Ahh. Go ahead doc." I smiled back at him and stepped back from the bed so he can check on dad.

"How is he doc?"

"His vital stats are okay.Much better than before. You don't have to worry. Let's continue praying for his full recovery."

I stayed silent for a minute or two.

"Hey, are you alright?" He asked with a concerned look. Dr. Cuevo is kind and very approachable. He's good looking too. Especially when he smiles and his dimple on his left cheek shows up. I guess he's 5'11 in height, he's tan and muscular. Halatang hindi nito nakakaligtaang pumunta sa gym para makapag exercise.

"What?"

He chuckled before saying, " I'm asking you if you're alright. It seems you're not with yourself."

"Uhm. Yeah. Of course I'm okay." I forced a smile although I can feel my cheeks burning. My gosh! Did I really checked him out? Stupid Amber! Argh!

I heard him laugh. I looked at him and he seriously stared at me. "Can I asked you something?"

"Yeah. Sure" I quickly answered.