The Islander(Royalty Series 2)

KABANATA 23

"Tita, I can handle myself." I assured her while taking my baggage."Lilipat lang naman ako ng bahay. Hindi naman ako mangingibang bansa."

Ang kanyang mukha ay hindi parin nagbago sa paglipas ng panahon. Her eyes are somehow resemble mine. Napagkakamalan nga nila kaming mag ina minsan. I lived all these years with tita Almira. May sarili siyang bahay dito sa London. Dito ko na rin pinagpatuloy ang pag aaral ko. Now that I have a job. I think mas maganda kung bumukod ako sa kanila. First, hindi parin maganda ang pakikitungo namin ni Spike. I don't care about him pero ayoko nang dagdagan pa ang sakit sa ulo ni Tita Almira. It's better to stay awat from trouble.

And this is also for the best. Now that I regained my memory. I know, I should distance myself from Tita Almira. I can't forgive myself if something will happen to her because of my foolishness.

"But it is more suitable kung sa akin ka parin titira. I can provide for your needs plus wala akong makakasama dito sa bahay." Malungkot niyang sabi.

I smiled sadly and hugged her. "I know you lied to mom, tita. I shouldn't drag you to my mess. Ano nalang ang mangyayari pagnalaman ni Mom na tinatago mo ako sa kanya? We can't tell what will happen in the future." I explained.

She sighed. "How can I be sure you are safe?"

Ngumisi ako. "I'll always call you on time."

Nawala ang kanyang ngiti. "How could that be... You can't even eat in time because of your heavy schedule, being a doctor is really great, Celine. But you also need to sacrifice your health."

I raised my right hand. "I swear, I'll always eat on time."

"Ouch!" Napapiksi ako ng pinitik niya ang ilong ko.

"I'll remind you young lady. This is not the first time you broke your promise." May babala niyang sabi.

I shook my head. "I'll do it right this time."

She heaved a deep sigh. "Malaki kana talaga. I can't even make you stay now." May pangungunsensya niyang sabi.

"Tita..." I pouted. "I'm a big girl na..."

Sabay kaming napahinto ng mag ring ang cellphone ko.

"I'll take this call." I pointed my phone.

Nakabusangot siyang tumango.

Natatawa kong sinagot ang tawag ng makarating sa balkonahe.

"Yes?" Sagot ko.

"911, doc. Ward 6."

I ended the call and hurriedly came to Tita Almira.

"I'll come back later. May emergency sa hospital." I kissed her cheek.

She assisted me to the door. "I thought it's your day off?" Taka niyang tanong.

I nodded. "I have my personal patients, Tita. I need to go there now." Paalam ko ulit.

Mabuti nalang at hindi traffic kaya mabilis rin akong nakarating sa hospital. Mabilis kong sinuot ang coat ko. I saw some of my colleagues but didn't bother to greet them. I'm in  a hurry and I knew they understand. Malayo palang nakita ko na ang nga co doctors ko sa ward 6. Nakapalibot silang tatlo sa hospital bed at iniexamine ang nangyayari.

"Is it serious?" I asked while wearing my stethoscope.

"Her blood pressure was getting lower and lower a minute ago. Her vital signs are not normal either that's why Third called you." Shine explained.

I nodded and check her breathing. "It's normal now." I announce.

They nodded. "We'll go back for work then." Seth tapped my shoulder.