The Person Behind The White Robe (Completed)

Chapter 38

#TPBTWRNoMoreWaiting

I was driving back home with some music on.

The best thing about finally embracing what you've worked hard for is that you get to reward yourself. I bought my own car, I bought my own business, I have now a clinic of my own. Of course, dala na rin sa tulong nina Kuya Geymhar and Ate Angela.

I realized that our family really is a family of doctors.

Ewan ko ba kung sa lahat-lahat na magugustuhan ko, si Hyle pa.

Nasaan na nga ba si Hyle. Its been months and Tita has stopped updating me about him.

Maybe he is now doing well?

Ayoko naman isipin na nalaman na ni Hyle na palaging nag-update si Tita. Pero kung nahalata man niya si Tita then wala na akong source of happiness.

Napangiti ako.

Yes, constant reminder ang mga pictures ni Hyle para ma-motivate ako o kaya maganahan sa pag-aaral at pagtatrabaho.

Its been 8 years. Almost 9 years na sana kami ni Hyle.

I sighed.

Nakarating na ako sa bahay.

Naligo muna ako bago ako sumabay sa kanila na kumain na.

"O bakit ka naligo when you're body is tired?" Ate asked. Hawak-hawak niya si Greyson.

"So I can carry my pamangkin all day, Ate." Sabi ko. She rolled her eyes on me. "Wag mong abusohin ang katawan mo. Ang thin mo na o. Kumain ka muna, go." Sabi ni ate and I played for Greyson's little hands for the last time.

I went to the dining room and saw Papa and Mama.

I hugged them one by one.

After that, I was amazed at how marami ang foods.

Kumain ako ng kumain hanggang sa nagsalita na ang mga people.

"I heard Hyle beats Leukemia. We should pay a visit." Dad said. "I prayed for that son."

"Arianne? Arent you going to visit Hyle?" Mama said.

"I am going to." I said, slowly. Being extra careful with my words. "But not today, I think I'll be having a day off tomorrow. Pero not sure."

"You couldnt make it when we went there celebrating for his last chemo treatment, Arianne." Sabat ni Ate Angela.

I smiled at Kuya Geym beside her.

"And you will be working on our hospital na." Sabi ni Ate.

I nodded.

Wala kasi ako sa hospital namin nag work.

Will be off soon.

"How long has it been with Hyle, anak?" Dad asked.

I never thought that Dad could be this curious about us.

"Uhm, 8 years?" I said, grabbing myself some wine.

Napatango si Mama.

"No idea for marriage?"

Halos mabulonan ako sa tanong ni Papa.

Napatawa naman silang lahat.

Umiling ako.

Marriage?

I'm 27.

For me, its a good idea to get married.

But...

"Ay wala muna?" Sabi ni Mama.

"Hyle back then was so brave to ask for my permission na manligaw kay Arianne. And I would be pleased to meet him again and ask for my permission to marry my daughter na." Papa said while drinking his wine too. Kuya Geym chuckled with excitement too.

I just smiled.

Napatingin ako kay Ate.

Alam kong alam ni Ate Angela na there's something wrong between me and Hyle. Sometimes I noticed kasi na may connection sila ni Hyle. Ate is like Hyle's bestfriend. There's no duda kasi Kuya Dran is a man who is loved by Ate. KUya Dranreb is Hyle's brother.

Ate looked at me din.

She just nodded.

I smiled again.

Ilang smile pa ba ang ipapakita ko sa kanila tonight.

Nang matapos na ang usapan at tawanan, kaagad na akong nag-excuse at saka tumungo sa kwarto ko.

It was so dark inside.

Pumasok ako.

I locked the dooor.

Nakahawak pa din ako sa doorknob.

CLosing my eyes.

Holding back my tears.

But I just cant hold it.... anymore.

Umiiyak ako nang parang bata.

I didnt open the light.

I just wanna be in darkness.

"Ilang taon pa ba kitang hihintayin?" I asked. Feeling like a stupid fool. Talking to myself.

I sobbed.

My heart is breaking everytime I think about Hyle's name and Hyle's possible situation.

I leaned my forehead to the door and just cried there for half an hour.

Maya-maya nagulat ako kasi bigla nalang nag-on ang lights.

Nang humarap ako bigla naman may yumakap sa akin.

A very familiar embrace.

The sweet scent.

That warm arms that feels like.... home.

"No more waiting." He said.