Esoteric Rose

Chapter 22

HER'S POV

"Don't..." I tried my best to speak but no voice came out.

"Ihihiga ka namin Miss, medyo masakit lang to ng konti." Sabi ng isang babaeng naka-damit na pang-doctor.

Gusto ko silang sabihan na wag akong hawakan pero mata nalang ang kaya kong igalaw sa pag-kakataong ito.

Maingat nila akong itinihaya. Sa ganitong posisyon, bagaman lumabo man ang paningin ay nakikita ko na sila. Isang babae't lalaking doctor ang nasa harapan ko at nakaupo ngayon sa mag-kabilang gilid ko.

Bakas sa mukha nila ang pag-papanic.

Itinaas nang lalaking doctor ang kamay nyang may disposable gloves at pinagka-titigan ang dugo ko.

"Look, ngayon lang ako nakakita ng ganitong kulay ng dugo." Saad nong lalaki kaya't nakigaya na ring tumingin ang babae. Napansin kong bagaman naka-suot sya ng disposable gloves ay may bahid ng dugo ang braso nya, malamang day dahil sa pag-buhat sakin.

"Oo nga no? Hindi maman sya ganong kalapot pero bakit ganito ang kulay? Mayroon sigurong ganitong type ng dugo." Sabi pa nong babae.

"Tingnan mo pa. Yung mga natuyong dugo. It turned black. " Sabi pa nong lalaking doctor dahilan para magka-tinginan sila ng babae.

"What's the matter?" I heard Lautaro's cold baritone voice.

"Kailangan po muna namin syang malapatan ng paunang lunas at agad na madala sa Hospital, Sir. Hindi po biro ang tamang inabot nya at pwede na syang malagutan ng hininga anumang oras." She explained.

"In her case, it seems na mahihirapan tayong maka-hanap ng kaparehas na dugo. I don't think she can survive." The male doctor explained.

"Are you a doctor or a fortune teller?" I heard's Lautaro's voice.

Unti-unting nagiging malabo ang lahat, gayundin ang mukha ng mga doctor sa harapan ko. Nag-patuloy iyon hanggang sa tuluyan nang mag-dilim ang aking paningin.

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"I made my greatest creation. I wanna show it to you, personally." He said happily, as if he found out the best solution for poverty.

I chuckled at his reaction. "What is it?"

"Come with me?" He asked with his puppy eyes. How can I resists such cutiie?

"To where?" I tried to hide the excitement on my voice.

"Just trust me." He said as he gave me a warm smile as he held my hand.

We walked past the woods, far away from the city we used to live. Fresh breeze of air kissed my body as I giggled. "I love it here."

He just answer with a smile. As we go deeper into the woods, I saw a familiar place. A place where he used to live. A place that is so dear to him.

He led me to his worskshop. As we entered, a bunch of huge machines welcomed us. He pulled a chair for me.
"Upo ka muna d'yan. Ilalabas ko lang yung gift ko."

"Don't make me wait for too long." I rolled my eyes.

"Ikaw pa ba? Kailan ba kita pinag-intay?" Natatawa nya pang tanong.

"Ngayon lang. Bilisan mo na, kung anu-ano pang sinasabi eh." I rolled my eyes.

He answered with a smile and enter one of the room. When he got back, he was walking with someone, better to say 'something'.

"Surprise!" He exclaimed.

I stood up in amusement. It's my first time seeing an amazing creation. "H-how"

"This my gift for you. Happy birthday My Frachaceka!" He greeted me with a hug.

Lumapit ako sa regalong ibinigay nya, still amused on how perfect it is.

That 'thing' smiled at me. "Happy birthday."

My eyes widened in surprise. "H-hala! Did she just greeted me?!"

He laughed at my reaction. "Of course. It so beautiful as you. Did you like it?"

"So much!"

He warpped his arms on my waits, hugging me from behind. "Im glad you liked it..."

"What could be her name?" I asked as I giggled.

"Faschia. Her name is Faschia..."

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"She's awake, finally." A familiar voice stated.

I slowly opened my eyes just to welcomed by a blur faces of two men and a woman.

As my eyes adjusted from the light, I finally saw who they are and was shocked.

Are they Vladimir and Gabby?!

"Are you okay, Ma'am?" Vladimir asked. I slowly nodded though i was confused, but I decided to go with the flow.

That's when reality finally hits me. My body was aching all over. Even a simple inhale-exhale hurts.

I tried to sat up but someone stopped me. Lautaro slowly pushed me to laid back.

"Stay still. Rest your body." Lautaro said in an authorative voice as if he wasn't one of those who did this to me.

I tried my best to speak but no voice came out. I also felt a pang of pain whenever I tried to move.

Gabby was wearing a nurse clothes while Vladimir was wearing his white coat, the one he used to wear before. He also even have a stethoscope and a eyeglasses.

"Wag mo na muna subukang gumalaw at mag-salita dahil hindi pa kaya ng kayawan mo sa ngayon. Pwede ka namang hindi kumain dahil sa dextrose pero i-suggest na mas makakabuti ang mashed fruits like mashed apple and orange juice para mas mabilis mag-heal ang wounds mo." Saad ni Nurse Gabby. She gave me a look.

"I agree. And don't forget to drink your medicine in time. I already told your husband about the instructions. You're also not allowed to take those unless you have eaten. Please take note of that and try to rest as possible." Vladimir added.

Husband?!

Then Vladimir turned to Lautaro. "Since she just woke after being unconcious for a week, She probably more likely feel thirsty. Being hydrated is important but don't let her drink too much of water since she just woke up."

Lautaro nodded. "I understand. I'll call you when If i ever need your help."

"Sure. But may I ask why did she end up like that by the way?" Vladimir

"Its none of your business. If you excuse us, we need some private time for ourselves." Malamig na wika ni Lautaro.

Walang nagawa ang dalawa kundi lumabas ng silid. Gabby even gave me a look before they left, leaving me with Lautaro.

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To be continued........