Under The Same Sky (ON-GOING)

Forty-One 💜 Was it really an accident?

Narrator~

The doors to the emergency room suddenly swung open, and a doctor stepped out, his expression calm but serious.

Parehas napatayo si Jen at Hachiro saka mabilis na lumapit sa doctor. Hachiro speaking first, his voice a mix of urgency and barely-contained emotion. "How is she? Is Kamala okay?"

The doctor adjusted his glasses and looked at them with a measured gaze. "She's stable for now, but her injuries are severe. We've managed to address the immediate concerns, but she'll need to be closely monitored for the next 24 hours. It's critical."

Hachiro's fists unclenched, but his face remained tense. "Can I see her?"

The doctor hesitated. "She's still unconscious, but you may see her briefly. One at a time."

Tumango si Hachiro, determinado ang mga mata niya. He turned to Jen and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Thank you for being here, Jen. I'll go first," he said, his voice soft yet firm.

Tumango nalang siya kasi parang wala naman na siyang magagawa kung makikipagtalo pa siya kay Hachiro na mauna sa loob. Pero sa tingin niya mas kailangan ni Hachiro na makita muna si Kamala para mapanatag yung loob niya.

Habang si Jen, pwede na akong makahinga ng maayos ngayon. She's alright. Parang isang malaking batong natanggal sa dibdib ni Jen ng malaman na okay na kahit papaano si Kamala.

The air felt heavy with tension as Hachiro stepped into the room, the soft beep of the heart monitor echoing in the quiet space. Nakahiga si Kamala sa hospital bed, sobrang pale ng mukha niya at ang daming bruise sa mukha niya ganon din sa mga braso niya. The bandages covering her body only partially hid the severity of the damage.

Hachiro's heart ached at the sight. Dahan dahang naglakad si Hachiro papalapit kay Kamala saka hinawakan ng marahan ang kamay niya.

"Babe..." he whispered, his voice strained with emotion. "Don't worry. I'll make sure those bastards pay for what they did to you. I'll make them feel ten times the pain you're suffering right now."

His jaw clenched as anger coursed through him, but he forced himself to stay calm, his grip on her hand gentle. The last thing he wanted was to cause her any more pain.

"Pagaling ka lang. You're a strong woman, Kamz. I know you are." he leaned down and pressed a tender kiss to the back of her hand, lingering for a moment as if silently transferring all his strength to her.

Sapat na sa kanyang makitang humihinga siya bago niya gawin ang dapat niyang gawin. Hindi niya hahayaan na ganon ganon nalang ang mangyayari kay Kamala. He would bring justice to her-swift, brutal, and undeniable.

Hachiro's face was a mask of cold determination as he stepped out of the room. Spotting Jen seated nearby, he strode toward her with purpose. "Jen," he called firmly, his voice carrying an air of authority that left no room for argument. She immediately stood, concern evident in her eyes. "Watch over her for now," he ordered, his tone sharp and unwavering.

"Ha? Saan ka pupunta?" tanong nito kay Hachiro habang naguguluhan.

"I'm going to find the bastards who did this to Kamala," nagbabaga ang mga matang sabi nito kay Jen. Biglang kinabahan si Jen sa sinabi ni Hachiro. She already know how his group of friends handle things on their own. She saw it on her own eyes! Gio did it before!

"Teka, Hachiro!" hinawakan niya ang braso ni Hachiro para pigilan ito. "Don't do anything reckless. Kamala wouldn't want you to-"

Hindi na natapos ni Jen ang sasabihin niya dahil seryoso siyang tinignan ni Hachiro. "I won't do anything reckless. If Kamala wakes up, tell her I'll be back." ngumiti ito ng maliit bago tumalikod ulit saka mabilis na naglakad palayo.