Serial Lover

Chapter Three

After she has been given the ability to speak again, her progress is definitely a good news for everyone. Slowly but surely, she was fulfilling her way to recovery.

After all the days that have passed, there came the good news that she's been longing to embrace with open arms.

Right after her doctor announced that she can be discharged any moment from now, her emotions hit her like a thunderstorm.

She was joyful, of course. She hated hospitals to the extent that their building's stench makes her wince.

But other than that, she felt extremely giddy. She isn't aware of the world that she is going to face.

Hence, she doesn't even know if she's experiencing a living nightmare that she couldn't wake herself up from.

Bahala na.

Ang mahalaga, makakalabas na ako sa impyernong 'to.

"Yeah, she'll be discharged today. I know, good news talaga."

Maureen turned her head, seeing Yuan who's talking over the phone with a grin plastered to his face.

"Sino yan?" She mouthed, looking at him.

"Your best friend." Yuan replied to her with a small smile as he added, "Do you want to talk to her?"

Rachel.

Maureen didn't know why but she's annoyed of her. Maybe because she had no idea who she really is. But for Pete's sake, she's trying to.

She chose to nod as the latter instantly offered her the phone. With shaky palms, she heard the squeak of her so called best friend.

"Bakla ka ng taon, mabuti naman makakalabas ka na!" Rachel squealed.

Goodness, I am friends with someone who is noisy? Unbelievable.

"Uh, oo nga eh. Thank goodness." Maureen replied shortly, praying to the heavens above that the latter would bid her farewell. But unfortunately, Rachel didn't.

"I really wanted to see you again but I have too much on my plate right now. Alam mo namang architect 'tong beshy mo." Rachel continued to chatter as the latter pretended to act as if she knows everything about her.

"Yeah, no worries. I also need to take further rest pa." Maureen responded.

"Oh sige ha. Take care, ha? Prioritize your health muna. Plus, you owe me chika pa." Rachel whispered which made her curious.

"What do you mean?" She couldn't help but utter, anticipating for her answer.

"You were supposed to tell me something before you got involved into an accident. Pero I don't want to stress you naman. Pag fully recovered ka nalang, okay? You owe me one." Rachel replied meaningfully.

Before she could be able to respond, the line went dead.

What am I supposed to tell her?

Oh boy, this is killing me more than I thought it would be.

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After she was finally discharged, the doctor made sure to give her prescriptions and advised her to take a visit whenever she needs to do so.

With wobbly knees, she was assisted by Yuan out of the hospital.

The ambiance of the hospital suffocated her which is why the thought of the environment outside of the building stimulates her.

When they finally got out of the hospital, she instantly inhaled the air with a satisfied grin plastered to her plump lips.

The gloomy weather is present and so is the polluted air but she made sure to savor it as if it's her last.