You Caught My Attention

00: Awake

Mikhaela woke up to the sound of a beeping heart monitor. She was greeted by her hospital room's white ceiling, and from there she heard someone calling out for a doctor. A few minutes later, she saw a woman in a white coat rushing towards her, and behind was a man who hurriedly sat down to her side. 

"Oh, Mikha! My poor, Mikha. Thank God at gising ka na." she looked at the man and saw tears flowing down his moreno face. She just stared at him. Her mind is full of questions, yet empty because what on Earth happened?! Why can't she remember anything?

"You must be feeling confused and bewildered about what's happening, Ms. Lim. I am Doctor AIi, and I've been monitoring you from the day you underwent the surgery until now when you regained consciousness. You were in a coma for a month now, you were lucky God made a miracle by saving you. For now, let yourself rest for a bit and I will let your parents know that you're finally awake. " the doctor's words did not help her at all. What does she mean by surgery? Huh? Naguguluhan talaga siya sa nangyayari, at naiinis siya dahil wala siyang maalala. She feels dumb and stupid. 

Umupo siya at ipinilig niya ang paningin niya sa lalaking kanina pang nakatitig sa kaniya. She could feel his stare at the back of her skull, ganon ka-intense. Scared that she also lost her voice, she found herself mumbling a word she couldn't understand.

"Uh...y-ya." her voice is hoarse from the lack of moisture due to a month of unconsciousness. The man beside her gave her a glass of water.

"Here, drink first. Kumusta ang pakiramdam mo? May masakit ba sa'yo? Does your head hurt? Do you want anyth--" inis niyang pinutol ang madaming tanong nito.

"Thank you for your concern but, please I want silence. Naririndi ako sa tanong mo." unlike earlier, her voice is now stern and filled with annoyance. 

"Do you want me to le--" she cut him off again.

"Yes, please. Also, I want to see my parents." she let herself fall back to her bed and closed her eyes. She heard the man sigh and a few steps later, the door shut. 

Ah, yes. Silence. Now I have all the time to think about what the heck is going on.

***

"How is she, doc? Kumusta ang kapatid ko?" the man asked as he stared at his sister's unconscious body. 

"Still no signs of consciousness, Mr. Arceta. Let's hope na she will wake up soon, just like Ms. Lim." he heard the doctor leave, and heaved a deep sigh.

"Hindi ko naman ginusto na magkaganon kayo ni Mikha, ate. God knows I love you both. I'm sorry.. Please, gumising ka na." umiiyak niyang hinawakan ang kamay ng kapatid niyang hanggang ngayon ay nakaratay pa rin sa hospital bed. Tumayo siya at pinunasan ang kaniyang mga luha.

"Ate si Mikha wala siyang maalala. Hindi niya ako nakilala.. Ayaw mo ba non? Panigurado hindi ka rin niya naaalala. Aren't you happy? Hindi ka na niya kukulitin. Don't worry, ako na ang bahala sa kaniya." lumuluhang tumawa si Ian habang kinakausap ang walang kibong si Aiah.