Beneath Lies [F reader / Aiah Arceta]

Chapter 1

Y/n's POV

I've spent the past two years at Japan General Hospital, my life confined within these white walls and the constant hum of medical equipment. It wasn't supposed to be like this; I'd envisioned my twenties full of adventures and excitement, not endless treatments and hospital rooms. But life had other plans.

The hospital had become my second home, each day blending into the next with a routine that offered little respite. My days were a mix of tests, treatments, and waiting—moments of stillness broken only by the occasional visit from friends and family who tried their best to lift my spirits. Sometimes, the monotony of it all felt suffocating.

But then there were moments like today, when I sought refuge in the hospital garden, hoping to find a sliver of normalcy amidst the chaos. The garden was my sanctuary, a place where the sun's rays and the gentle breeze offered a fleeting sense of freedom. It was here, in this small patch of tranquility, that I tried to find solace and escape the relentless cycle of my medical routine.

As I found a bench and settled down, I noticed a woman sitting a few feet away. She was struggling with a bowl of halo-halo, her attempts to eat it turning into a comedy of errors. Her spoon slipped, sending a splash of ice cream right onto her cheek. She looked around, clearly mortified.

Suppressing a laugh, I decided to approach her. "Ang kalat mo naman kumain Ms."

The woman looked up, her cheeks matching the pink hue of the halo-halo. Her eyes, a striking shade of brown, were framed by dark brows, and her dark, wavy hair cascaded around her shoulders. Her delicate features and lively expression hinted at a personality full of spirit.

"Wag ka nga tumawa! Ang hirap kaya kumain habang may sakit," she said, her voice a mix of frustration and annoyance.

I raised an eyebrow, unable to hold back a smirk. "Eh, kasi naman, hindi ka pa natututo ng tamang paraan sa pagkain ng halo-halo"

"Alam mo, hindi naman lahat ng tao marunong kumain ng halo-halo," she shot back, her frustration evident. "Saka alam ko naman ginagawa ko noh!"

"Excuse me wag mo idamay ibang tao dito sabihin mo na lang magulo ka talaga kumain tsaka tignan mo mukha mo parang may tinga na," I teased grinning while crossing my arms.

"Aba kung makasalita to parang mayaman" she retorted. "Baka hindi ka rin marunong kumain nang maayos!"

"Well atleast I'm not ganto kagulo kumain" I replied with a smirk. "Siguro kailangan mo na ng lesson sa pagiging neat."

She huffed, clearly annoyed. "Ewan ko sayo basta d naman ako ganto kagulo kumain tsaka hidi ko kailangan ng lecture mula sa'yo!" I couldn't help but laugh at her fiery response.

A nurse passed by and glanced at us, raising an eyebrow at our banter. "Mga Miss, baka pwede tumigil na po kayo sa ganitong away, nakakahiya sa mga ibang patient dito."

Her eyes widened as she looked at me. "Kita mo, pati nurse napipilitang sumali sa away natin."

I shot back, smirking. "Eh kasi naman, ikaw ang dahilan kung bakit may nangyayaring kaguluhan sa garden"

"Aba ng gagaslight ka pa talaga? Eh ikaw nga to nang aasar sakin eh!" She said, rolling her eyes. "Siguro may gusto ka sakin kaya mo ko inaasar." She said giving me a teasing look

I raised an eyebrow. "Ano? Ako? May gusto sayo? Edi wow ang feeling mo." I look away not wanting to see her reaction and I heard her chuckle

She grinned mischievously. "Baka naman gusto mo lang na makipag-away sa'kin para makilala mo ako. Oh, baka ginawa mo lang yun para may chance ka lang sakin?"

I laughed, shaking my head. "Hala, ang taas na ng self-esteem mo! Hindi naman kita tinutukso dahil gusto kita. Siguro ikaw ang gusto ang may gusto sakin, kaya kung ano-ano na ang iniisip mo."

She chuckled, clearly enjoying our playful exchange. "Aysus indenial ka pa alam ko naman na crush mo ko sige na alis na ko dito dun na lang ako sa kwarto ko kakain neto,"

Before I could say a word the nurse pass right in front of me helping the woman to get up from her seat "Ms. Y/n, mauna na kami ni Ms. Aiah balik ka muna sa kwarto mo papunta na sayo mamaya si Dr.Vergara" I sigh and nod as I watch them walk away

The patient woman who name to be Aiah turns her back just to look at me and she stick out her tounge out giving me her most annoying teasing look

Pasalamat ka ang cute mo kung hindi baka masapak ko to I muttered under my breath and as I get up from my seat and left the garden.