This time, it's Our Chance

II

I walked slowly towards her bed while staring at her. She's sleeping peacefully.

"They said you haven't woken up yet since you lost consciousness. Please wake up. I'll be right here waiting. I want you to see me first thing when you open your eyes. I missed you so badly. You'll be back to me, right? I hope you remember everything cause I remember everything now. I hope you'll recognize me. I love you"

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FRANCE

"Teddy!!!!!!" tili ng batang lalakeng patakbong lumapit sa akin.

"Hi there bear" sagot ko habang yakap yakap siya.

"I miss you big time! Ngayon ka lang nag-wake up and I got worried too much I couldn't eat," he said while sobbing.

Aww. He's so adorable.

I kissed his forehead and both of his cheeks.

"I'm sorry if I made you worry bear but I'm ok now. Smile ka na ha? Were you a good boy while I was sleeping?" I smiled at him.

He smiled at me and it made my heart melt.

"Yes, Teddy! But I was a bad boy when it came to eating. I can't eat. I just want to see you and be with you." he said while being teary-eyed. He's gonna cry again.

"Hush bear. Ok na ko so dalawa tayong sabay kakain para mabusog ka at makabawi ka ok?", I hugged him tight.

"Yes Teddy!" umupo siya sa kandungan ko habang nakayakap saken.

"Aysus. Itong mag-nanay na to kala mo naman," my dad suddenly said. Kanina pa pala sila sa pintuan. I didn't notice them kase I was too focused with this kid.

"Hayaan mo na Edgar. Alam mo namang hindi napaghihiwalay yang dalawang yan diba," my mom said while arranging some foods on the table.

"I know. I know Alanda. Nakakaselos lang kase minsan," pinalungkot pa ng tatay ko yung mukha niya.

Napalingon ako sa kay dad, dumbfounded.

"Kasi naman mas mahal siya ng apo naten kesa sa atin. Nakakaiyak kaya," umakto pa siyang nagpupunas ng luha.

Sukat dun humagalpak ako ng tawa pati si Xyville, my kid. Ang adik netong tatay ko.

"Granpa I love you din kaya! I love both of you ni Granma!" he hurriedly jumped off the bed and ran kila daddy to hug them.

I am so blessed with this kid.

"Ako ba walang hug?" suddenly somebody spoke.

I looked at that person and stared.

Xyville looked at her then at me. He gently shook his head and then jumped on me again for a cuddle.

I seriously don't get why he doesn't like Aries.

Aries just pouted and sat on the sofa while I was busy with Xyville.

Kumakain na kaming dalawa kase hindi daw pala talaga kumakain ng maayos tong bata nung nacoma ako.

I didn't notice Aries nung umalis siya. Napansin ko na lang na wala na siya sa room ko.

My parents stayed until evening and then they went home. Hindi pa kasi ako makakilos. I needed to undergo therapy para makalakad ng maayos. Idagdag pang may history talaga tong binti ko.

I told Doc Mica 3 days ago to call my parents and inform them na ok na ko. For 3 days I tried my best para umayos na yung kilos at lakad ko but I still can't. When I asked Doc Mica about Steph, she said na na-discharge na siya 3 days ago.

Hay.

Just when I thought I'd be able to see her.

Paglabas ko dito hahanapin kita. Ibabalik ko kung ano ang sa akin.

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SOMEONE

"Just make sure hindi sila magkikita naiintindihan mo ba???!! Do everything you can to prevent that from happening!!" nanggigigil na sabi ko.

"What are you so afraid of??? Ni hindi nga nila kilala ang isa't isa eh" sagot ng mahaderang to.

"Fuck you and your big mouth!!! Muntik na sila magkita!!! At yun ay dahil sa kapabayaan mo!!! I swear I'll make the living hell out of you pag nawala pa siya sa akin!!! I've worked hard for this and I will not let a single mistake ruin everything! So get out!!! NOW!!!! Ayusin mo trabaho mo! Nagbebenefit ka naman sa lahat ng to! Go!" I yelled at this good for nothing shit.

"I swear! Hindi ka na makakawala pa sa akin. I've always been there for you and I will make you mine no matter what." I muttered ng mapagisa ako. I smiled. A victorious smile.