When I was 18 (COMPLETED)

Chapter 10

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Chapter 10
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Dedicated to my first reader: Ms_Seng

I didn't say anything when I came back to waiting area. Until Dad finished, I was silent. Good thing, they didn't notice it. When we got home, Dad said that he would rest and eat to his room.

Naiwan kami sa kusina ni kuya. I was leaning on a counter top, watching him to prepare our food while my mind was on the other dimension.

Naguguluhan ako.

It was like I was looking for a right piece to complete the puzzle.

First, I didn't recognize that girl. Same person he had been with at the Mall. Second, Flynne suddenly came with the bandage on his head and he really looks pale. Third, the doctor called him to ask when he's going to admit. Fourth, was his wound really that serious para ma-admit siya? or may other reason pa?

He never mentioned anything to us.

I lightly flicked my forehead. Since the day he stopped bugging me, he started to distance himself from us. I didn't notice that because I was busy with my brother. But I was assured, he indeed changed.

"Lalamig ang pagkain."

I had a quick mini heart attack when the deep voice of a man sitting on a table with blank expression, disturbed me. I sighed and quickly took my seat. "Sorry."

He didn't talk afterwards.

We ate in silence.

My mind was battling if I would tell my friends about earlier or keep it a secret. I thought I was going to talk to Flynne first before I'd tell them everything.

Or I would need their help to fix this crap?

"Kanina ka pa bumubuntong hininga."

I looked up to my brother. He let go of his spoon and fork then leaned against his chair. Nakatutok na naman sa akin ang malalim at seryoso nitong tingin.

"Pwede mo naman ako kausapin," he added.

I sighed heavily before I disclosed about everything that happened in the hospital.

"Imagine, I just gave that girl my handkerchief! I shouldn't don—"

He placed his one elbow on the table and used the other one to took a spoon. "Tama lang ang ginawa mo." He feed himself without looking at me.

Kumunot ang noo ko sa sinabi niya. "What do you mean?"

Now, he glanced at me. Inilunok niya muna ang nginuya bago nagsalita. "Nakaramdam ka ng awa at tumulong ka, bakit mo pagsisisihan ang isang mabuting ginawa mo?"

My eyes suddenly flickered with delight while I peered at him. At my back inclined, I crossed my arms over my chest. His words were really surprising.