Hired Killer

Hired Killer Chapter 50

##### Chapter 50 Forgiveness

Faye was lying on her bed, a quiet figure as she slept soundly as if in a deep dream. Days passed since she overdosed on dr*gs and even though her body rested, her spirit remained trapped in a bad sleep.

Sa sulok ng silid ni Faye ay nakaupo ang kanyang nakababatang kapatid na si Yuna sa isang sofa, her eyes focused on Faye. She felt the weight of the silence all around only by the continuous beeping of the machines monitoring her older sister vital signs. Yuna felt as if a heavy stone was running through her chest and she couldn't get rid of the fear that enveloped her.

Just then, Bubblegum, opened the door and stepped in. She took the vacant seat opposite Yuna, her expression a blend of hope and concern.

" The doctor said that Faye's condition is improving now, she can wake up anytime, " Bubblegum said, breaking the tension in the air.

" Mabuti naman kung gan'on, nag-aalala na kasi ako para kay Ate. "

Samantala, si Aling Lydia ay hinahanap si Bubblegum para kausapin. Napadaan s'ya sa silid ni Faye at dahil nakauwang ang pintuan ng silid nito nakita ni Aling Lydia sina Bubblegum at Yuna na nag-uusap. Huminto s'ya saglit dahil nagdadalawang-isip kung kakatok ba s'ya at papasok sa loob, dahil mukhang seryoso ang pinag-uusapan ng mga ito.

" Hindi ko lubos akalain na napakaraming paghihirap at pagdurusa ang nangyari sa inyo dahil sa Papa ni Yoko, " Yuna confessed, her tone revealing the cracks in her voice.

Bubblegum sighed, a deep and heavy sound that echoed the weight of unspoken words.

" Alam kong masyadong mahirap at masakit ang nangyayari sa inyo, kaya naman sa tingin ko ay hindi ako nararapat na makaramdam nang ganito, " pagpapatuloy ni Yuna.

" Ano bang ibig mong sabihin, Yuna? "

" Nagtatampo kasi ako kay Ate at nagagalit kay Yoko, " Yuna admitted. Her voice broke slightly, betraying the vulnerability that she tried so hard to conceal. " Feeling ko, inagaw sa akin ni Yoko ang atensyon ni Ate. Nakakadismaya. Alam mo ba? Para akong hangin lang na dinadaanan ni Ate. Halos hindi na niya ako napapansin, dahil kay Yoko na umiikot ang mundo n'ya. "

Bubblegum could empathize, and she leaned forward, her voice softening.
" You will also understand Faye when you experience falling in love. Do you know that when we were on the Training Camp Island, Faye did nothing but tell us stories about you. Nakakatawa nga eh dahil sa kakakwento n'ya sa 'yo, pakiramdam tuloy namin kilalang-kilala ka na namin. "

" T-totoo ba 'yang sinasabi mo? " Yuna's eyes widened slightly, curiosity igniting in them.

Bubblegum continued, a smile creeping onto her lips. " Ito pa, do you know why her codename was Chocolate? "

" B-bakit ? "

" Because chocolate is your favorite, " Bubblegum explained.
" Noong maliit ka pa, palagi ka n'yang binibigyan ng chocolate kahit bawal sa 'yo dahil may heart failure ka. Pero dahil gusto mo, binibigyan ka pa rin n'ya. Kahit na naging sobrang bigat ng buhay para sa 'ming lahat, ikaw ang naging lakas at inspirasyon ni Faye para malampasan ang lahat ng pagsubok. Habang pinanghahawakan n'ya ang pangako sa 'yo na hahanapin ka, kahit ano pa mang mangyari. "

" Pero bakit ngayon kay Yoko na lang umiikot ang mundo n'ya, " Yuna murmured, bitterness creeping into her voice.

" Ayaw mo bang maging masaya ang Ate mo? " Bubblegum asked, her tone gentle.

" Yuna, " Bubblegum said softly. " Your sister loves you very much. But love can manifest in other ways too. Sa tagal naming kasama s'ya ngayon ko lang nakita ang totoong kasiyahan sa kanya dahil 'yon sa pagmamahal n'ya kay Yoko. Your older sister is burdened with so much pain. I wish we could just support her toward where she will truly be happy. "