Our Past Connected Us

Chapter 56

Chapter 56

Pabagsak akong naupo sa monoblock matapos gamutin ang isang pasyente na may skin infection. I reached for my tumbler and took a sip of my water. It's a nice thing that our tent is placed in an open air area kaya kahit papaano ay pumapasok ang simoy ng hangin.

It's already 12:30 and we still haven't eaten our lunch yet.

Placing my tumbler back to the table, I already tied my hair into a bun and walked towards the stretcher where Nurse Paula is. "Need help?" I asked her as she started checking the woman's blood pressure

"They say she has a history of pneumonia"

After helping Nurse Paula with the patient, we eventually deal with minor cases such as fever, skin rashes, fractures and so on. "Nurse Estelle, we need to take some blood from this kid." Dr. Luan said as she assisted the kid towards the chair in front of me "I'll take care of it" I assured Dr. Luan and she already returned to her designated chair.

Nang mapa lingon ako sa bata ay napa ngiti ako "Natatakot ka?" I asked her as I knelt in front of her "Hindi po" She shook her head even tears are already brimming up in her eyes "Wag kang mag alala, Luna. Si nurse Estelle ang pinaka magaling kumuha ng dugo, I wont hurt you"

Pag aalo ko sa bata habang sinisimulan ko nang linisan ang area ng pagtuturukan ko ng karayom. "You can cry,Luna. Hawakan mo 'tong stuff toy kapag mag s-start na si Ate, okay?"

I added as I noticed ho her shoulders started going up and down due to fear.

Agad naman niyang inabot ang manikang binigay ko sa kanya at niyapos ito gamit ang kaliwang braso. I gave my best to distract her and keep on asking her about the most little things. Hindi narin niya namalayan na tapos ko na siyang kuhanan ng dugo.

Luna keeps on sniffing as she managed to stop her eyes from crying "You did great, Luna! Ang galing galing naman" I said as I already wiped the area with alcohol

"Kainin mo 'tong chocolate, okay? Galing yan kay nurse Estelle" I said as I handed her a little treat "Thank you po, nurse Estelle" 

I was in awe when Luna hugged me and kissed my cheek "Ang ganda ganda niyo po" I blushed with what she said before she left. Well, kid's don't lie.

Today's already our last stay here at Aurora and everyone's taking a break inside their rooms. Kakatapos ko lang mag impake kaya napag desisyunan kong mag lakad lakad muna dito sa tabing dagat.

I adjusted my baseball cap as I stared at the sea. Clear waves are aggressively crashing at the rocky-sands and another huge ones forms eventually. These waves will surely throw your body once you take a dip at the sea.

It's been a week now since the blue and clear sky started to show up again. No more gray clouds and sudden rainfalls.

I don't think I can bid my good bye to this wonderful place.

Bahagya akong napa lingon sa isang babaeng nag lalakad lakad din sa tabi ng dagat. Her face is flashing with a hint of calmness and blankness. I slightly flinched when a huge dog came running towards her.

I'm sure it's a cream golden retriever. The girl smiled and welcomed the dog in her arms as she lowered her self. "We're now leaving tomorrow, Chuck. You ready for another long drive?" Her emotionless voice asked that made the dog bark.

Her white sundress slightly dances along with the wind. Muli na akong humarap sa dagat, baka isipin nila nakiki usisa ako.

A smile crept up my face as I saw how her dog started running at the water. The lady stood not far from me and we were both watching her dog, Chuck.