Gabrielle (Professor Series #1) ✔︎

NINE

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NATASHA

I'm currently busy with my paper work when my cellphone rings. I decided to stop for a while and took my cellphone. I looked at the caller, and seeing that it's Ms. Javier. I'll decide to answer it.

"What is it?" I answered using my monotone voice. She paused for a while to talk and shook the word that spit out from her mouth, causing me to gasp and become emotional.

"Miss. She's awake."

I held my breath, and all I could hear was my own heartbeat. Oh my gosh, did I hear it right? She's awake? My baby is already awake. Should I go to her? Should I embrace her? But what if she's mad at me? What if she doesn't want to see me? What if-what if... A lot of what if's stuck in my mind right now; I don't know what I'm going to do.

"Miss? Are you still there?" I got startled when Ms. Javier talked on the other line.

"Yeah, is she okay now? What is she doing right now?" I can't help but to get nervous. Damn it.

"She's okay, Miss and she's talking to Alex, and she's looking for you. Are you coming here?" I'm hesitant to answer for a while. I took a deep breath and talked.

"Do I need to? I mean, what if she is mad at me?" This is my first time stuttering. The other line was silent for a while before I heard her sigh.

"Miss, don't overthink, okay? Gabrielle is not like that. In fact, she said she missed you. So if I were you, you would come here." I took a deep breath before deciding to go for peace of mind.

Ugh, tsk fine, total, I miss her too.

"Okay, I'll be there in 20 minutes." She said okay, so I hung up.

I immediately put my things away, and I checked the time on my wristwatch; I saw that it was 5 pm, so I decided to hurry. It's almost evening, and there aren't many people at the University. It took me 10 minutes, and I'm now heading out to the parking lot. I put my things in the car as soon as I arrived and immediately drove the car to the hospital.

It was only about ten minutes drive when I arrived. I immediately went straight to the room number where she was confined now for 3 weeks, which is on the 3rd floor. When I arrived, I immediately knocked on the door. The door immediately open, and it was Ms. Javier.

"Ikaw pala miss, come in." I nodded at her in response and immediately went inside. Ms. Mendez and Alexandria, who were now talking seriously. Ms. Javier cleared her throat, causing both of them to get their attention and turn their heads to us.

"Gab, Ms. Natasha is here. Labas muna kami ni Alex." She turned to me and smiled at me sweetly, which made my heart beat faster. Alexandria acknowledged my presence and nodded at me before she and Ms. Javier going out. Now that it's just the two of us, I immediately approach her.

"How are you? Are you okay?" I asked her worriedly and checked her body. She laughed before taking my hand and kiss it.

"I'm fine now that you're here." She naughtily responded to me with a wink. I pinched her arm weakly, which made her wince.

"Shut up, will you? Tsk, are you done eating?" I asked worriedly and looked at the food prepared on her table here at the hospital.

"Yes, tapos na; Mama brought my favourite chicken adobo earlier. Did you eat before you came here?" I didn't answer, which made her sigh.

She knows very well that when I am silent, I am lying.

"Tsk, didn't I tell you na wga na wag kang magpapalipas ng gutom? Baby, you're so stubborn." Instead of being annoyed by her sermon, I just laughed because I find her adorable while throwing tantrums.