THE LAST MISSION

CHAPTER 43

R|18

"Adjustment disorder is a strong emotional or behavioral reaction to stress or trauma. It causes short-term symptoms that may make you react more than expected. You may cry easily or feel depressed and hopeless. You may overindulge in risky behaviors or act recklessly and impulsively. The behaviors and feelings vary from person to person." The Doctor continued.

I bit my lower lip and nodded. Oh my baby... They hurt you so much.

"Don't worry. Your husband will be alright. We need to continue this therapy and medication."

"What are the triggers for adjustment disorders?"

"Triggers usually come with a strong memory and can affect how you feel when you see or interact with the reminder. In your husband's case, it seems the ocean triggers him. I'll set a schedule for our therapy and I'll give you a prescribed medicine for him. After six months, let's hope he gets better. I will do my best."

The psychiatrist gave a prescribed medication and left. I memorized the medicines before giving them to Matteo. Dahil siya ang bibili non. I still don't trust this man. Hinatid ni Matteo ang psychiatrist hanggang sa labas at pumunta naman ako sa kwarto ni Gauis. The man was standing on the balcony. Lumapit ako sa kanya.

"Hey," he called gently, looking back and smiling at me. He pulled me in for a hug. I lean on his chest.

"How's the talk?" He asked.

"Fine. What do you want for lunch?"

"Anything you cook."

Hindi na siya nagtanong pa. I hope he understands what I'm doing. I don't want to offend o ipamukha sa kanya na mahina siya. I am so proud of this man for surviving, and now it's my turn to heal him, just as he healed me before.

I cooked adobo. Siya na ang nagsaing at nag prepared sa lamesa. Matapos ay umalis ito para paliguan ang mga aso. Hindi pa naman ako sa niluluto kaya hinayaan kona siya. This place is peaceful, but now I won't let my guard down. I have to do something. His father won't leave us alone. Gauis is his only son, the only successor of all his wealth. There's no way he will just let that all go.

Natapos na ako sa niluluto pero wala parin si Gauis, kaya pumunta na ako sa kwarto niya. I heard a noise coming from the bathroom. I opened the door and saw them all wet. Daimond and Jewel are now sitting at the side while Golden is playing in the tub. Malaki ang bathroom ni Gauis kaya kasya silang lima dito. Mahina akong tumawa at kinuha ang blower at towel.

"I'll help you." Sabi ko. Nagulat pa siya na nasa likod niya ako.

"No. Mababasa ka."

"It's fine. Kawawa ka naman." I teased. He glared at me and pointed the showerhead at me. I screamed and threw him a towel. Tumawa lang ito lumapit sakin. He kissed my cheek and chuckled.

"Yeah? Who's kawawa now?"

I glared at him and pushed him away. "Gemmy attack!" I told and pointed out Gauis. Gemmy immediately jumped at Gauis, and he fell down with Gemmy at his back. I laughed so hard while he groaned. Puno ng bula si Gemmy kaya ang mga bula napunta narin sa kanya.

I was laughing now realizing Gauis still had the shower host in his hand. Binasa niya ulit ako kaya napatili ako. Almost forgot this man is competitive as hell. Ayaw magpatalo laro lang naman 'to.

"Stop!"

Tumatawa ito habang inaalis si Gemmy sa likod niya. Pinatay na siya ang host at lumapit sakin. Inalis niya ang buhok na nakaharang sa mukha ko at ngumiti na parang siya ang panalo.