The Gentle Truth

CHAPTER 21

CHAPTER 21 | Weird

It was raining heavily these past few days. I took that time to clean up our apartment as Teresa was in charged of managing the café. She insisted though. Besides it'll serve as my break, as I process the papers needed for my upcoming flight. I was caught up with everything as of the moment. Though I did most of those absentmindedly. I just feel out of myself these days. Maybe after the conversation I had with Joaquin.

I huffed a breath before pushing the vacuum against the floor, shaking off any unnecessary thoughts inside my head. I should focus on much nore greater things. And right now the greatest thing I need to do is to finish up tidying around so that I could take my small time to relax. But just as I drowned in my cleaning asmr; my phone rang loudly. Stealing all my thoughts and attentions. Groaning frustratedly—I picked up the call. Not even looking who it was.

"Hello?"

"Are you somewhat related to Anyaisa Navarro?"

My interest were suddenly piqued. Although I could feel my heart thumped as my mind raced through different horrible scenarios. It's Anya.

"Yes, who is this?" My heartbeat drummed even more.

"I'm Nurse Yna, from San Sebastien Medical Hospital. Unfortunately, Miss Anya is admitted here upon getting involved in a minor car accident. She's in a fine condition now. Pero ayaw niyang tawagan ko ang parents niya. Binigay niya lang ang number mo....."

Agad akong napahinto sa ginagawa. Car accident? Dali-dali akong nagpasalamat sa nurse bago ko tuluyang hugutin sa saksakan ang vacuum at itago iyon pabalik sa storage. Nagbihis ako at agad bumaba sa parking lot. May pagiingat akong nagdrive tungo sa ospital na sinabi sa akin. Medyo may kalakasan parin ang buhos ng ulan. Hindi na nakapagtatakang may maaaksidente talaga. Pero hindi ko naman inasahan na ang kapatid ko pa.

Humahangos akong pumasok sa ospital at lumapit sa front desk para lang makita ang babaeng nakasaklay at marahang naglalakad papalapit sa akin. Blangko ang ekspresyon ng mukha niya. Napabuga ako ng hangin na hindi ko namalayang pinipigilan ko na pala. May benda sa ulo, pati na rin sa braso. Agad ko siyang inalalayan.

"Anong nangyare sa'yo?" Hindi ko maalis ang pagaalala sa boses ko. Napakunot ang noo niya bago ako marahang itinulak.

"Hindi ba obvious?" Pagtataray niya pa. Napairap ako dahil sa narinig.

"May mata ako, nakikita ko, pero tinatanong kita, Anyasia Marquise. Anong nangyare sa'yo?" Hindi ko na naiwasan ang iritasyon dahil sa pagiinarte ng babaeng kasama ko ngayon.

"Can we get into your car first, ate?" I was caught off guard upon realizing what she said, hence I didn't show it. I acted fool as I helped her got out of the hospital. I willingly paid all her bills. We got into my car but I didn't drive off yet. Instead I stared at her poor state.

I was only older than her by months, people consider us Irish Twins. But something about the way she called me 'ate', melted my heart. She sighed deeply before staring back at me. The irritation and attitude on her face worn off, so I could see how vulnerable she was at this point.

"Are you going to talk or I'll call your mom about this?" I warned her, raising my eyebrow. She raised hers too, before shrugging nonchalantly. As if she didn't care about what I said.