DIREFUL SANITARIUM - [COMPLETED]

Part 64

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Hunter's P.O.V

"Fvck. K-Kinakabahan ako."

I immediately noticed his hands shaking as we stood outside Tito Samuel's room.

Days after visiting his parent's grave, he had finally mustered the courage to talk to him. I know, ilang araw din niyang pinag-isipan at pinag-handaan ang araw na 'to.

I placed my hand on his shoulder.

"It's okay to feel nervous, angel. I know, this is a difficult situation. You don't have to do anything you're not comfortable with. We can take it slow. But if you are not ready, we can do this tomorrow---"

"No, i'm doing it," he said looking at me, determined.

I give him a small nod of encouragement. "Alright. Whenever you're ready, just knock on the door. I'll be right here with you."

He took a deep breath before knocking on the door.

As Raven carefully opened the door, I followed him closely behind. I even gave him a gentle pat on the back, silently communicating my support and presence.

I found his uncle sitting on his wheelchair, his gaze fixed on the window. But he looked back as we enter.

His eyes filled with a mix of emotions, a combination of guilt, shame, and perhaps even a hint of relief to see Raven.

I could already sense the weight of their emotions and the tension in the air even just by their mere presence.

I just stayed silent, watching Raven closely, observing his body language and emotions.

"U-uhm .. "

I watched as he avoided looking directly at him, his eyes glued to the floor.

I could tell he's struggling to keep his composure as he will finally face his uncle--awake-- for the first time in a long while.

I sensed his hesitation and discomfort, so I took a step closer, standing by his side.

"It's okay. Take your time, angel. Don't rush yourself. You don't have to say anything just yet. You can talk when you're ready. Just breathe," I whispered softly.

But Tito Samuel's word break the silence, "R-Raven .. ?"

His voice weak and tremulous as I saw him moved his wheelchair and pushed it towards us.

"I-Ikaw ba talaga 'yan? .. I-I didn't think you'd come here." His eyes widening with recognition and disbelief.

I observed Raven balling his hand into a tight fist, noticing the tension in his body as his uncle moved towards him, slowly and deliberately.

"Yes, i-it's me .. uncle."

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Raven's P.O.V

Hearing him say my name made my heart skip a beat.

Pinilit kong kumalma at hindi mapigilang mapakuyom ng palad dahil sa iba't ibang emosyon na nararamdaman ko, pero mas naka-aangat pa rin ang kaba.

"Yes, i-it's me .. uncle," sa huli'y sinambit ko pero hindi ako nag-angat ng tingin sa kaniya.

I noticed him moved even forward to me, his hand reaching out as if to touch me, but he stops himself, as if afraid I might flinch away.

I took a deep breath and forced myself to look up and meet his gaze. And the first thing I saw from his eyes is a mixture of regret, shame, sadness, pain, hope .. and fear.