'Hindi ka pa rin ba uuwi, Narda?
Mahinang tanong ni Regina. It's been months since her wife decided to go back in her previous condo unit.
'Saka na kapag malamig na ang ulo ko', malamig na sagot nito. 'Ayoko ng makipagtalo pa, nakakapagod.
Napabuntong hininga siya, nang lumabas ito ng pinto. Ilang minuto pa ang pinalipas ni Regina saka lumabas ng lounge area nila ospital.
Tahimik siyang naglakad sa hallway ng ospital. Dire-diretso palabas at ni hindi na lumingon pa. Nang maka-pasok siya ng sasakyan ay doon na niya inilabas ang luhang kanina pa pinipigilan. Bakit niya ba hinayaang umabot sila sa ganito? Bakit niya hinayaang unti-unti silang masira?
The wedding was a blast. Their flight to Las Vegas was a memorable one. They tour around the city and make the most of it.
Regina's heart leaped for joy. Narda felt a surge of happiness. They were bursting with joy, and they could hardly contain their happiness.
The first few years of their relationship were on cloud nine. Honeymoon stage. Can't resist each other, gusto palaging magkadikit at magkasama. The loving couple enjoyed their time together.
It was their anniversary. At hindi katulad ng madalas nilang ginagawa na lumabas, this time ay nasa ospital pa sila. May mga espesyal na panauhin kasi ang ospital. A group of kids who need surgery. A project called 'Sagip Buhay' that was raised by their previous residents. It was pro bono. Regina and Narda supported them in any way they could.
The consultation room was fully packed. Walang atubiling inasiste ang bawat batang kailangan ng tulong medikal. Regina needs the OR immediately because one of the kids needs immediate attention. Her appendix could burst in no time.
Two hours later, she finds herself looking for Narda. She was smiling widely when she saw her spouse slowly dancing holding a kid in her arms.
'Hi Doc, I'm Naya ', Narda said while trying to wave the kids' hands.
'What's her case? She asks.
'Spina Bifida. Alam mo iyak ng iyak 'to kanina nung dumating pero biglang tumigil nung in-examine ko. Sabi ni Sheena mukhang palagay daw ang loob nito sakin', ngiting-ngiti na kwento nito.
Regina was still looking at her. She knew that her spouse was so happy. They've been talking about having a child. That's why both of them decided to take a test about their abilities to bear a child.
'We've been trying to start a family, this kid needs one. Ampunin natin', desididong sambit ni Narda.
Napakunot ang noo niya at tinitigan itong mabuti. Kitang-kita ang saya sa mga mata ni Narda habang sinasambit ang mga salitang iyon. At wala siyang lakas ng loob upang baliin ito. She loves her spouse so much and all she wants is to make her happy. Kaya tumango siya sa suhestyon nito at ngumiti, saka unti-unting nilapitan ang mga ito.
The operation was a success. After she had recovered from her brain surgery, she had a second surgery to repair hernia. Stacey, who's now a Pediatric Surgeon, performed it. She also said that it was uncomplicated hernia, so it was an easy fix.
After several attempts, the courthouse decided to give them temporary custody of Naya. Walang pagsidlan ang saya ni Narda, and Regina was so pleased to see it. Isinantabi ang agam-agam nang makitang masaya ang asawa.
Not long after, Narda found out that Regina tampered with her clinical trial. A trial for some patients with Alzheimer's, to ensure a significant person gets an active agent. They'd fought hard that day and only Regina came home with Naya.
