When All Lies Fade

14

"All tests came clean. You are free to go." The Doctor said.

I sighed on relief as she announced the good news regarding the laboratory results. I watched my mother talked to Doctor Arvin so she could thank him in person.

I smile at Spencer and squeeze his hand. I felt so giddy about it.

"Congratulations, Ms. Salazar! You are a free woman." Aniya niya.

"As if I was found not guilty, your honor." I rolled my eyes and causing him to chuckle.

Spencer help me get out from the bed. "Kakapanuod mo yan ng How to Get Away with Murder, eh." Dagdag niya.

I mimic. "Alleged. I'm not the only one who watched it."

He scoffed. "Do you have proof?"

"Yes." Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay.

He smirked. "Where? When? And how sure you are, Ms. Salazar?"

"With my own eyes. Problem?"

He chuckled, lightly. "It doesn't mean you saw me, means you are witness unless you have evidence that I am watching with you."

"Di mo sure, fam?" I smirked.

Pustahan pa tayo. Kabahan ka sana ng bente.

I showed off my phone as I unlock the password and went through my gallery. At pinamukha ko sa kanya na kasama ko siya. That means it was proof that I am with him.

"Is this enough evidence for you?" I smirked. Napalunok siya before his lips formed into an amused smile.

"Indeed, you are learning. Impressive." Agreeing with me. I playfully punched his right arm.

We've been playfully punching each other's arm until my mother approached us.

"So, what are your plans since you've been released today? How about go watch a movie? Shopping? Visit a friend or something?" Mom asked, unsure of what things she should say at me.

"Um," I took a short glance at Spencer who seemed awkward in this kind of situation. He nodded at me and exit himself so Mom and I could have at least something to talk about Mom-daughter-moment-or-tea.

I watched her as she sits beside me, grabbing my right hand and squeeze it. "I-I'm not sure about it, Mom. I think, I just need to be.."

"To be? What is it?"

"Alone. I just wanted to be alone.. with Spencer. That's all I ask, please?" I looked her in the eye, pleasing. I know, she couldn't say no to me. I've never felt this tension before with her since, Dad left us. Things changed and so feelings change.

"Is this my Karma, isn't?" She ask but she wasn't looking at me instead she was looking up on the ceiling. I shook my head no.

I felt a sudden release off to her hands and stood up. "I am not a good mother, anak. I know, this is a punishment for all the things I've done. I'm sorry." Her voice cracked.

I felt a single tear on my left eye. "Don't say that, Mom. It's not your fault and nobody's fault. Okay?" I slowly got up from the bed and approached her.

"I just want you to know that, I love you so much. You raised me and you love me. Things have changed... and someday, I will come back to you. I promise. Let me just eat my feelings because, I screw things up." I grabbed her hands before hugging Mom against me.

She sighed. "I love you, anak. I will wait and let's talk soon. Okay?"

"I will, Mom. I promise. I love you too, Mom." Assuring her.

As we both pulled away from hugging, we wiped each other's tears. I really hate mushy stuff this time. I do love Mom but, how am I supposed to say all my problems to her if I see her drowning in pain and regret?