"Are you sure you're going to do this, miss Wilson? I can reschedule your turn considering your current situation."
Agad akong umiling sa clinical instructor namin. "No po, miss. I can manage."
"Okay. Mukhang hindi talaga kita mapipigilan."
This is going to be the last activity we will have before our final exams and this is a major subject. My clinical instructor was kind enough to check me from time to time and for giving me enough time to answer.
"You're amazing, miss Wilson."
"Thank you, miss."
She handed me another envelope where my scores for today's revalida are. She also accompanied me to the clinic to check my stitches which will be removed next week.
To: Gabby Torres
Where are you? Are you free?
Pupunta na sana ako sa comfort room nang maalala ko ang nangyari last week. Umatras ako habang umiiling at pumunta nalang sa elevator.
From: Gabby Torres
Cafeteria. Bakit?
To: Gabby Torres
Can you meet me outside our building?
Ito na ata ang pinakamabagal kong lakad. Nahihilo parin kasi ako kapag mabilis o tumatakbo kaya baby steps muna.
"Ano 'yan?"
Umupo kami sa bench sa ilalim ng malaking puno.
"Scores ko for today. Sana talaga mahanap ko yung folder last week. Baka may nakapulot at nakita yung scores ko tapos ang baba, nakakahiya!"
"Akin na nga!"
Inagaw niya ang folder sakin pero hindi ko na kinuha pabalik dahil ayaw ko naman tignan. Nakatingin ako sa mukha niya nang buksan niya ito. He was all smiles that made me relieved but that faded when he said,
"Congrats! Bagsak ka!"
Agad kong kinuha ang folder at hindi agad mabasa dahil nanlalabo ang mata ko dahil sa luha.
Good job, miss Wilson! I am extremely amazed with your performance since day one. Keep the fire burning and God bless you, future Registered Nurse.
I cried myself in front of him. I've been so stressed with this course but I just can't let it go because of the love I have for nursing. Not to mention the things happening around me.
"What's happening here?" Pareho kaming napatingin sa nagsalita. It was Axel, looking at me with worry on his eyes. "Nag-away ba kayong dalawa?"
