"Oh thanks God, you're awake!" Sa pagmulat ng mata ni Levi ay ang nag-aalalang mukha ng ina niya ang sumalubong.
Nangunot ang kanyang noo ng mapansing wala siya sa kanyang kuwarto. "What happened? " paos ang boses niyang tanong sa ina.
He raised his hand and caressed his head that have a bandaged because of pain.
"You had an accident last night. Please son, next time don't drive when you're drunk. You worried me a lot." His mother said. He just remembered what happened last night and his memory came back.
He gasp as his eyes widened in realization. He quickly got up from lying down. His mother was immediately alarmed at pinigilan siya.
"Leviticus don't! Huwag mong pilitin ang sarili mo anak, kailangan mong magpahinga. " pigil nito sa kanya.
Sunod-sunod siyang umiling.
"N-No, i need to go mom. Kailangan ko nang umalis. Hinihintay niya ako. " sabi niya sa ina. Nangunot ang noo nito sa pagtataka.
"What do you mean? Sinong naghihintay sayo? " takang tanong ng ina niya.
"M-My... M-My girlfriend is waiting for me. I... I need to go back. "
"Son, you don't have a boyfriend. What are you talking about? " his mother ask in confuse.
"No! I left her there mom because I thought I can go back to her fast. That I can get back to her right away. Mom, I need to go back. Saint is waiting for me. Maybe she's mad at me because I didn't keep my promise." He said impatiently.
"Your memory is b-back? " Gulat na tanong ng kanyang ina sa kanya.
Tumango siya. "Yes mom, my memory is back. "
"But wait son. Who do you say is your girlfriend? " she asked confused.
He smiled softly at his mother's question. "I met a beautiful and kind woman mom when I got lost. She kept me in her home, I fell in love. I fell for her kindness and innocence. She's so kind, when you meet her mom. I'm sure you'll like her and you two will get along. That's why I came home so I could bring her back next time. I didn't think I'd be involved in an accident and forget her. I failed her mom. Maybe she's mad at me now. That's why i need to go back. I need to see her and explain everything. " He said to his mother.
His mother nodded. "I understand son, but you need to rest first. Get your strength back before you leave." She said as he nodded.
The door opened and he spat out his father along with the Berlin couple with Samantha.
"I'm glad that you're awake, hijo. " sabi ng ginang.
Tumango siya at hindi na nagsalita pa.
"Leviticus, you need to get well soon because your engagement party with Samantha is tomorrow night. " said by his father who immediately alarmed him.
"No dad! Walang wedding na magaganap." he protested which surprised even the Berlin family.
"And why is that? " malamig na tanong ng kanyang ama.
"Because i have a girlfriend! I love her dad, ayaw kong maikasal sa taong hindi ko mahal. " sagot niya.
He clenched his teeth and he glared at him. "You can't do anything but follow what I said! When I say you will get married. You will get married!" he emphasized.
His jaw tightened.
"And when I say I don't want! I don't want it dad. " he replied.
"THEN, YOU CAN'T GET ANY INHERITANCE FROM ME! I WILL NOT GIVE YOU ANY PESOS! " he shouted angrily.
"All right, I don't care about that inheritance. And I don't care about your money dad! I also have my own money so I don't need your wealth. "
"Aba't! Sumusobra kana ah! " he was about to attack him when his mother quickly intervened in the middle.
"Ramon! He's your son! " suway ng kanyang ina sa ama niya.
"No! I don't have a child like him! Rebellious! " his father refused. Masakit marinig iyon ngunit tiniis na lamang niya ang sakit. Galit lang ang kanyang ama kaya nasabi nito iyon.
"Ramon, can you leave our son alone! Let him decide for himself. He's old, he knows what he's doing. Don't do this to our son!" His father could not answer what his mother said.
Nilingon ng kanyang ina ang mag-asawang Berlin.
"Mr, and Mrs. Berlin. I'm sorry for the inconvenience. Pero walang kasal ma magaganap. You heard what my son said. He doesn't want to marry your daughter. " his mother told the Berlin couple.
Hinarap nito si Samantha na hindi makapaniwala sa sinabi ng kanyang ina.
"Hija, I'm sorry for wasting your time." Hingi nitong paumanhin.
"This is insults! Ramon! Do something! " hiyaw ni Mr. Berlin sa kanyang ama. Namumula ang mukha nito sa galit.
His father shook his head in disappointment and left the room. The Berlin family quickly followed him. Samantha gave him one last look before following her parents. He immediately breathed a sigh of relief when they disappeared from his sight.
"Son, I'm sorry for your daddy's behavior. Don't worry, I will talk to him thoroughly later. I don't like the decisions he makes either." His mother said making him sigh in relief.
Ngumiti at tumango siya rito.
"Thank you mom. "
She bent down and kissed him on the forehead. "Take a rest, hm? I'll be back later." He nodded. "Take care mom."
***
"Woaah! Seriously bro? May girlfriend ka? " Oliver exclaimed in shock. He tells them that he backed out of the marriage and that his memory is back.
"Mukha ba akong nagbibiro? " pabalang niyang sabi.
"Well, I know you. You're a womanizer." he said shrugging his shoulders. He ignored him. It's true that he's a womanizer but since he met Saint he changed. He's a stick to one now.
"Maganda ba? " usisa ni Liam.
"Of course! She's the most beautiful woman I've ever met. I'm lucky, she's beautiful and kind," he said proudly.
"I'm glad you've met the woman for you. And I'm also happy that you fought for her against Tito. " Miguel said.
He smiled at his friend. "She's worth it." was all he could say.
"Well, can we come with you when you go back? We can't wait to meet her." Caleb said excitedly.
Tumango siya. "Sure, why not? "
They stayed at the hospital for a while before saying goodbye and leave because they still had important things to do.
"I can't wait to see you again, my love." he said softly.
He wants to get well soon so he can leave and return to Saint's arms. He misses her so much. He couldn't wait to hug and kiss her.
***
Nakakatamad na magsulat. Pero bawal huminto kasi malapit na matapos. 🤍
