Started with a call | Ricci Rivero

Chapter 38

Chapter 38

"I'll call from time to time so you have to take your phone with you all the time." Pag-papaalala niya sa akin habang nasa airport kami.

I rolled my eyes. He has repeated that for like, a thousand times already. Kahit pa noong nasa bahay niya pa kami at tinutulungan ko siyang mag-empake ay iyon na ang sinasabi niya.

"Ricci, you'll be there for a competition. Sigurado akong magiging busy ka at maiintindihan ko naman kung hindi ka makakatawag." I assured him.

"Hindi ako makakampante kung ganoon, I need to hear your voice every minute." Kaunti na lang ay ngunguso na ang isang to.

"But you have to focus, you can't be distracted Cci. Win hands down for me, hmm?" I smiled as I I locked my arms on his neck. Pinaulanan niya ako ng halik sa ulo.

"Why do I feel like something bad's gonna happen?" His eyes are full of sorrow. Parang nagdadalawang-isip pa siya kahit na dalawang linggo lang naman iyon.

"What could possibly go wrong?" I chuckled.

He sighed deeply. "You're right. I'll make you proud of me."

"You already did, so many times." Sambit ko.

"Kung ganoon ay hindi na ako tutuloy, napatunayan ko na pala sayo e." He smirked.

Hinampas ko siya sa braso. "Go ahead, your team is waiting for you!" Sambit ko at tinulak-tulak siya.

He caught my hand and hugged me tight. "I'll miss you."

I smiled. "I'll miss you too." Bumitiw ako sa yakap at tinignan siyang maigi.

He looked at me with his piercing eyes. "I'm in love with you." He reassured.

Isang linggo na simula nung umalis sina Ricci para sa isang tournament. They were busy practicing and training but he always find time for me. That's more than enough.

Naging busy rin ako dahil sa plates na tinatapos ko. But I really can't seem to focus.

May bumabagabag sa akin at hindi ko alam kung ano. Parang may mali.

Nakailang ulit na ako sa mga sketches pero hindi ako nakukuntento, I ended up throwing every damn paper all over my room.

Geez. This is so frustrating.

Nagring ang phone ko sa tawag ni Mommy. "Mom, I'm sorry can I call back? I'm a bit busy-"

Naputol ang pananalita ko nang marinig ko ang hikbi ni mommy. "Mommy, what's wrong?" I asked but she wouldn't speak. All I hear is her sobs.

Napatayo ako mula sa study table dahil sa kabang nararamdaman. "Ma, please speak." I said, almost pleading.

"Y-your dad."

Tuluyan ng tumulo ang luha ko nang madugtungan ang sinabi ni Mommy. I told her to immediately book a flight for me. I still have unfinished requirements sa school but it's my dad that's more important.

Mabilisan akong nag-ayos ng gamit para sa pagpunta sa New York. This couldn't wait. Hindi ako makakatulog knowing that my dad is not in a good condition.

I wanted to call Ricci but I know he'll immediately flew back to be with me. But I don't want that.

I know that this tournament is important and I don't want to be a burden. He can't get distracted. Siguro ay kakausapin ko nalang siya kapag natapos na ang laro.

Nang makarating ako ng New York ay agad akong sinalubong ng yakap ni Mommy. "Si daddy po?" Maluha-luha kong tanong.

She guided me to his room. Nang makita ko ang ama kong nakaratay sa higaan ay parang nawasak ang mundo ko. Seeing him like this pains me a lot.