His Suicidal Girl

Chapter 18

HIS SUICIDAL GIRL
❝I met the guy with his smile when my pen started to phlebotomize, and my fate has begun writing a new story.❞

18 – Near-Death and Strong Warning

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•THIRD PERSON•

The day has passed in the Mizuno residence and finally, Zachrey's father, Richard Mizuno has arrived.

"Richard, I'm glad you arrived!" His wife, Bernadeth greeted and welcomed him with utter excitement.

They hugged each other. Unang kumalas ang kanyang asawa sa kanilang pagyayakapan.

"Where's Zachrey? I need to talk to him right now," maawtoridad na sabi ni Richard, ngunit pinigilan siya ni Bernadeth.

"'Wag muna. Hayaan mo munang makapag-relax ka." She smiled at him. "Come, let's have breakfast together. I'll call Zachrey."

Bernadeth accompanied her husband to their kitchen, and after preparing breakfast, she went upstairs to get her son.

"Anak?" She knocked on the door. "Dumating na papa mo. Halika ka na, sabay tayong mag-almusal."

"Okay, Ma. Magbibihis lang ako at susunod na kaagad pagkatapos," sagot ni Zachrey.

While on the table, Richard was composing words on what he should say to Zachrey. It was to prevent any violent reactions coming from his son whom he has not seen for quite some time because of his work abroad.

He is beyond aware that his son grew up without him and his wife by his side. Moreover, he does not know how to handle teenagers nowadays for it is very different from their time.

When Zachrey came down, he saw his dad waiting patiently at the table.

"Pa?"

His dad turned to face him.

"Anak!" He quickly stood up and hugged his son. "Ang laki-laki mo na! You're so tall now. Hindi ko namalayan na nagbibinata na pala ang anak ko."

Kumalas si Richard at tinignan ang kanyang anak.

"Yes, because you were always not here during my childhood. You and mom were always busy with your work," sabi ni Zachrey. "Although, naiintindihan ko naman po na ang lahat ng ginagawa n'yo ay para lang sa'kin."

Natahimik ang kanyang ama at ina sa kanilang narinig, at bago pa sila makasagot ay may padagdag na salita si Zachrey.

"I still remember those times when I celebrated my birthdays with only my grandma with a few of my friends gathered around me. I used to envy my friends, especially Cj and my classmates at school during special occasions, they have their parents with them to celebrate." He took a deep breath and continued. "When they are sick, even for just a simple fever, they have their parents beside them. I have nothing, but at least I used to have Grandma and now Cj."

All Zachrey did was spout real-talk facts about his parents' deficiencies.

To prevent an early heated discussion, Bernadeth stopped Zachrey and said, "Come, let's talk later, hm? We have all day, but breakfast don't."

"Yes, right," his father seconded.

Breakfast happened without any further incident.

A day before, back at the hospital, Xiamin's parents were preparing to check her out.

"Wala pa ba yung dalawa?" nagtatakang tanong ni Andrea kay Scott.

"Nag-text na sa'kin si Cj. Paparating na daw sila. May dinaanan lang raw sila sandali," sagot ni Scott na tinanguan lang ni Andrea.