L̴o̴v̴i̴n̴g̴ M̴s̴. F̴e̴t̴h̴e̴r̴s̴t̴o̴n̴

Chapter 73

Hawak ang kanyang kamay, paminsan-minsa'y dinadampian ito ng halik habang hinihintay namin syang magising. Habang nakatuon ang atensyon ko kay Kyler, I felt a hand on my shoulder.

“Hija, umuwi ka na muna sa inyo para makapag palit ka,” Tita Stella suggests, but I just shake my head no. She lightly grabs a chair na malapit sa side table ni Kyler. Nilagay nila si Kyler sa isang private room at dahil yun na rin ang ni-request ng mama Diane nya.

Naupo na nga si tita sa tabi ko tsaka nya kinuha ang isang kamay ko. “'Nak, magpahinga ka rin. Kami na muna bahala sa kanya, bumalik ka na lang mamaya.” She tried to convince me. I sighed in defeat and lightly nodded in agreement. Tumayo na ako at ganun din si tita.

“I know that you two are a couple now.” We heard Tito William speak behind us, and I looked at him in shock.

“Yeah, you two are so obvious, kaya but nothing to worry about, hija. We're happy for both of you, especially for our daughter.” Sagot naman ni tita while making her way to her husband, and they both gave me warm smile. I smiled at them back as I felt my tears start to form in my eyes. They motion for me to come closer to them as they open their arms. I walked towards them, and they pulled me in for a tight hug.

“Soon to be our daughter-in-law.” They both said in unison, and we let out a faint laugh.

“Thank you po tita, tito.” I said and hugged them again. Kalaunan ay nagpaalam na rin ako sa kanila at dumeretso na ng bahay. Habang nasa byahe ako tinadtad ako ng text at tawag ng mga friends ko at friends ni Kyler. Asking me kung ano nang lagay ni Kyler and I told them that Kyler is fine... I hope so.

“Ma'am dito na po tayo.” Saad ni kuya Jerry, driver ni Kyler. Tita Stella insisted na siya na lang daw maghatid.

“Thank you, kuya Jerry. Antayin mo na lang po ako dito.” Tumango naman ito. Naglakad na ako papasok ng bahay at nagmadaling maligo at nagbihis. Gumawa lang ako ng sandwitch sinabay ko na rin si kuya Jerry; after that, bumalik na rin kami sa hospital.

Pagpasok ko ng hospital room ni Kyler agad na bumungad sa akin ang nakangiting si tita Stella. Nginitian ko rin sya pabalik at nagbeso sa kanilang mag-asawa.

“Maiwan muna namin kayo.” Paalam ni tito William tsaka marahang umakbay kay tita Stella. I nodded in response, and they both exited the room. Hindi ko maiwasang mapangiti habang sinasara ko yung pinto. I quickly turn around to face my baby, but my smile drops as Kyler looks at me blankly. Kinabahan tuloy ako bigla.

Ano bang nangyayari sa kanya?

I walk towards her bed and quickly plant a soft kiss on her lips, pero nagtaka ako ng hindi ito tumutugon sa halik ko kaya marahan akong kumalas at tinignan sya sa mata.

“H-hi baby, how are you feeling right now?” I asked her nervously. Teka bakit ba ako kinakabahan? E wala naman kong atraso sa kanya.

She furrows her brows, confusedly looking at me. But as she let out those 3 words that make my heart skip a beat.

“Who are you?” I just chuckles nervously.

“Oh, now you don't remember me, huh?” I said with a raised brow. She continued looking at me confusedly.

“Yeah, I haven't seen you before. Do I know you?” Oh no, not again.

“Yes, of course I'm your girlfriend.”

“Girlfriend? But I'm single.” Naguguluhang pahayag nito.

“What's your name again, Miss? And why are you calling me baby—oh no, please tell me you're not my mom, right?” Napapangiwing tanong nito. Natatawa na lang ako sa loob-loob ko. Ang akala ko'y tapos na itong magsalita ngunit hindi pa pala. "