They decided to rest after their friends left. She had difficulty sleeping though because she was so conscious of Alyssa's injury. She was afraid she would accidentally hit Alyssa's foot and aggravate her injury. All throughout the night, she just thought of how she hoped Alyssa's ankle splint and clutch would be available early in the morning already.
It was. Thank God, their trip to and from the hospital was uneventful. Alyssa was quite busy though afterwards. Since Alyssa was recommended to rest and Alyssa didn't want to invite anyone to her condo except her family, Alyssa did phone interviews and such. Alyssa also called each one of her teammates to apologize for getting injured and not being able to help the team for a while. Yes, Alyssa was like that and she loved her even more for it.
Of course, Alyssa was already worried about her and about being a burden. Alyssa didn't seem to understand that she will never be a burden.
"Babe, you shouldn't have taken a day off for me. Kaya ko naman. And stop your plan of missing more practices just because of me," Alyssa said while hugging her from behind and putting her chin on top of her shoulder.
They were seated on the bed. Alyssa was the on the head rest while she was sitting in between Alyssa's legs and leaning on her. Don't ask. Alyssa insisted on that position. The computer was on her lap and they were watching some series. She paused the video and set aside the computer.
"Babe, I want to, okay? I want to take care of you. And I don't want to give other people a reason to go here and take care of you in my absence."
Yes, she meant Den. She liked Den as a person but she was really wary of Den because she really did feel like Den was in love with Alyssa but wasn't admitting it.
Alyssa turned her head and started kissing her on the neck.
"Babe, Den is my best friend so she would be concerned. But if it would help you feel better, I won't let anyone visit unless you're here. Pero wag ka pa rin umabsent. I know you're busy, too."
"I am never busy for you. Saka mas lalo akong magwowoworry kapag wala kang kasama. Mamaya ang likot likot mo di gumaling agad 'yang sprain mo," she answered while interwining her hands with Alyssa's and placing it on her stomach.
"Babe naman. You know, I won't do that. I won't jeopardize my career din. You shouldn't, too."
She could feel her head starting to ache. They've been having this discussion since she brought it up to Alyssa.
"Okay, ganito na lang, Babe. Hindi na ako magli-leave pero kina Tito at Tita ka muna habang ipinapahinga mo 'yang injury mo. Doon na lang rin ako pupunta," she said while turning her head towards Alyssa.
Alyssa met her stare and she saw clearly how the frown formed on Alyssa's face.
"Eh, ayaw ko doon, Babe! You're always too conscious to make love to me when we're at a different place. Lalo na sigurado doon sa house namin!"
"You're injured at kaharutan pa rin ang nasa isip mo! No one's making love until you're fully recovered."
It was comedic how Alyssa's eyes turned wide and her jaw dropped.
"What?! I'm on splint for two weeks! And even after that, hindi pa rin tapos ang recovery period ko! You're kidding right?!" the panic on Alyssa's voice was almost palpable.
She shook her head. "Seryoso ako, Alyssa."
"Baaaaaabe, paa ko lang ang na-injure sakin. I'm not an invalid. So why?" Alyssa whined.
"As if I don't make your toes curl," she deadpanned.
And Alyssa turned beet red.
"Okay, point taken. Pero full recovery is a bit much, don't you think? That could take a month or longer!"
