When the Eagle Lost it's Way

Chapter 4: Renewal

Mika

"Fibromyalgia Syndrome most common ang neurologic cause like sleep disorders. Pwede ring repetitive activities. And in your case Ms. Reyes, since your an athlete, your athletic activities are possibly the main cause kung bakit ka nakakaranas ng fixation and weakening ng muscle joints."

"So what are your recommendations, Doc?" My mom asked.

I'm still shocked with what's happening. Moments ago, we won the championship, I got a myself heartache and now I'm in the hospital.

"I think the excessive muscle work is too much for your body Ms. Reyes. Hindi naman gaanong nakakabahala ang syndrome na ito pero this could lead to another injury kung hindi ka mag-iingat"

"So what are you suggesting?" -Mom

"I think Ms. Reyes should take a break from playing her sport"

Nagpantig ang tainga ko sa narinig ko.

"Seryoso ka Doc?" I asked her. Baka nagjojoke eh.

"It's just a suggestion Mika, pero kasi nakakaramdam ka na ng sakit sa tuhod mo, pwedeng magtrigger to sa much worse na injury. We can't risk that"

My mom tightened her hold at me. Alam kong alam niya na hinding hindi ko titigilan ang volleyball. It has been my life. I can't see myself without volleyball.

"Mika" I looked at Mama. I know that look she's giving me. She wants me to listen to the doctor.

"Ma. No. I won't quit volleyball" I answered firmly.

"I can take therapies naman di ba? I promise to visit our PT regulary Ma. Just please. Please don't make me stop Ma. Please" Now I'm on tears. My mom hugged me. Caressing my back.

"Shhh. You won't stop Mika. Hindi kita pipigilan. Pero sana isipin mo pa rin ang kapakanan mo. I respect your decision. Pero kapag alam kong sumosobra na, I'm sorry anak pero pipigilan talaga kita" My mom is almost in tears. I know she's just concerned with me. Pero sorry Ma, mahal ko talaga ang volleyball.

"Yeye!!"

My teammates circled around me. Ambushing me with countless questions.

"Teka nga! Isa isa!" I told them.

"Anong sabi ng doctor? Anong nangyari?" Ara asked me.

"Sprain lang. Di naman malala. OA lang talaga ko kanina. Sorry kung nag-alala kayo" Pagsisinungaling ko. I won't burden with my problems.

"Ano bayan Ye. Nainggit kay Alyssa? Umi-sprain?" Biro ni Kim

"Oh asan na si Kiefer? Na-sprain ka din,tawagin ang unggoy" dagdag ni Cyd. 

"Mga loka loka! Yakang yaka to. Sprain lang eh!" I smiled. Hiding all my worries and anxieties.

Mukha namang naniwala sila. Except for one.

"Yeye,yung totoo?" Ara interrogated me. Kinorner niya ako nung umalis na ang ibang Spikers.

"Mild sprain nga lang. Tignan mo. Oh." I acted like I was jumping and running. Testing my knees and legs.