Chapter 38
An immense amount of cold blood rushed through my veins. Hindi ako mapakali. Hindi ko alam kung anong dapat kong maramdaman.
I know I've been longing to hear this news since the day I lost her. I am sure that would compensate for all the tears that brought my eyes into drought.
Kung noon nangyari ang lahat.
"‘Nak..." Tita Kasey's hug welcomed me.
Malalim na ang gabi nang magkita kami sa tapat ng ospital. Umabot ako ng ganitong oras dahil hinatid ko pa si Maelle sa kanilang bahay. Kariza was in the ICU at binabawal muna ang mga bisita.
I mean...
To think that feels... very... unreal.
"Pasensiya na, naabala pa kita..." Tipid akong tumango nang maghiwalay kami ng yakap.
I smiled lightly.
"No problem, Tita..." She could've called Kariza's father or other relatives instead of me. I really appreciate the gesture.
"N-Nasa loob siya." Her voice cracked.
I caught every unfamiliar feeling I never knew existed. It rained plenty questions on my end.
There's one body found from the accident, unrecognizable. Nasunog iyon kasama ng kaniyang mga kotse. Hindi na kami nagduda dahil alam naming... siya iyon.
She was alone in the car, that thing is for sure. At kung buhay siya... bakit hindi siya nagpakita sa loob ng mga nagdaang buwan? Walang rason para gawin niya iyon. I know her. I know her too well.
"Hi, bae! Where are you?" Kariza's energetic voice instantly made my day.
Or... evening?
"Tang ina." I unconsciously cursed.
Nakatulog pala ako!
"Kakagising mo lang, 'no?" She guessed.
I chuckled.
"Umalis ako nang tulog ka. I know you wouldn't mind. I mean, pagod ka sa trabaho... and... all."
"Where are you?"
"I went out to Mom's to get some snacks. I wanted to have a... movie night."
"With me?"
"Alone!" She laughed. "Wala na ba akong karapatan magkaroon ng me time?"
"Baby..." Malambing kong sagot sa kaniya. "You are free to do anything without my consent. That's your body. You have all the rights for yourself. But... I will appreciate it if you... invite me to such moments where we can both... you know..."
Mas lalo siyang natawa.
"Ano iyan? Ideal boyfriend pero manyak?"
"I want the quality time, Kariza. Anong palagay mo sa akin? Aatake nang walang permiso?"
"Aatake? What a word! I'm not a meat that you can devour!"
"Don't say that. I'm not sure if you're wrong."
"Alam mo... kung nandiyan lang ako, kanina pa kita nasaktan."
"Aw, too bad. I'm a masochist."
"Huminto ka na nga, Harhyson!"
Napangisi ako.
"Why do I love it when you call me that?"
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