DIREFUL SANITARIUM - [COMPLETED]

Part 57

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Raven's P.O.V

"I'm glad you've decided to come talk to me about this, Raven," nakangiting sambit ni Doc Xerxes habang nakatingin sa akin. "I've heard about what you did and the situation you're facing right now," dagdag pa niya.

"Ah .. uhm," tanging sagot ko na napatango na lang dahil  hindi ko masalubong ang mga tingin niya. I knew it. Alam kong alam na niya kung bakit ko siya kaharap ngayon.

Pinasundo ko siya kay Treacher kanina matapos ng pag-uusap naming tatlo. Hindi ako makapagdesisyon kaya naisip kong kausapin siya tungkol do'n.

"I heard everything from Detective Wily," pagsisimula niya. "Sinabi niya sa akin na ayaw mong makulong because of what you did to him and SPO2 Benson, that's why he proposed you na bumalik sa sanitarium to continue your treatment, but ayaw mo pa rin. What's your plan then?"

Hindi ako agad nakasagot. "H-Hindi ko naman lahat kasalanan iyon, Doc. I'm sure, nabanggit niya na sa iyo kung anong dahilan kung bakit ko nagawa iyon," medyo inis ang tonong tugon ko.

"I know you are feeling overwhelmed by the situation, but it's important that we stay calm and rational," kalmadong saad niya. "I know you made a mistake, but I don't condone your actions, Raven. I understand. But what I want to know is what would you want to do," mababa ang tonong tanong niya ulit.

"H-Hindi ko alam, Doc. I .. I have personal reasons. Well .. about Hunter .. " halos pabulong na banggit ko sa pangalan ng sira-ulong lalaking iyon.

Hindi ako sigurado kung napangiti siya o talagang nakangiti lang talaga siya nang sabihin ko iyon.

"Personal reasons .. I see. Why don't you tell me about him? What's the issue?"

Humugot muna ako ng hininga bago nagsalita. "Alam kong kilala mo na siya, Doc. Hindi ko na kailangang i-explain pa kung bakit. I'm sure you know what Hunter is capable of as a psychiatrist. You know something about him and his .. crazy perverted personality."

Natawa siya sa huling binanggit ko. "Yes. I know Hunter has a reputation for being .. let's just say, unorthodox in his methods. I'm not sure what you're referring to specifically, but I know that he can be quite forceful and manipulative at times. And I do have some idea about you and your relationship with him. I know it's been complicated since the day you came in the sanitarium the first time."

Damn. Nakuha niya agad ang gusto kong sabihin.

"But I can't make any assumptions about what you two have discussed or done during your treatment. That's something between the two of you. But, let me ask you something. How do you feel about Hunter? Do you feel comfortable and safe with him?"

"No," agad na sagot ko. Every. Single. Day. I know I am not totally safe with him!

Napangiti siya ulit saka tumango. "Hmn. And what exactly are you worried about him?"

"He's a pervert!" Walang kagatol-gatol na sabi ko. "I can't stand him for making fun of me. We're both men pero .. h-hinahalikan niya ako sa labi!" Pag-aamin ko sa kaniya.

"Has he done anything bad or inappropriate in his therapy aside from kissing?" Tanong niya ulit pero hindi agad ako nakahanap ng sasabihin.

Should I tell him about what he did to me back then? Hindi ko alam kung alam na niya ang tungkol sa kwartong iyon pero .. hindi ako handang banggitin sa kaniya.

"Ahh .. ano .. uhm, hinahalikan lang niya ako, Doc."

Tumango siya ulit. "How about his general attitude towards you? Does it bother you?"