#A2WhatHappenedLongAgo
When I arrived at the hospital I had a talk with Dr. James, obviously, Bhryle was trying to cover up everything. He told Doctor himself that I had to go on a private trip with my family for a reason. And that we were getting closer as a friend that he knew all too well about this because I told him so.
I never thought that Bhryle is so good at lying.
Kasi I noticed na sobrang one-word type of man siya. Yung bang ayaw na mag-explain.
My duty continued and I worked overtime.
Had I been so absent for days that I feel like I am obliged to catch up. Kasi minsan usap-usapan sa hospital na anak ako owner ng SAN Company. I am proud for my family pero minsan kasi iba na yung naiisip ng mga tao. Para sa kanila ay privilege na yung anak ako ng may-ari tapos nag-work pa as a nurse.
Well, people throw rocks at things that shine.
Hindi na rin ako gulat sa mga ganoong bagay.
It's normal.
Bukas makalawa, I still drown myself sa trabaho. Working overtime is okay, too. Kaya sobrang importante sa bawat tao na pag-isipin ng mabuti kung ano ang gusto nilang kurso sa kolehiyo at magiging trabaho sa future para kapag nag-work ka na, hindi mo maiisipang napapagod ka na tapos gusto nang mag-give up. Kasi pag gusto mo yung work mo, mag-eenjoy ka lang. Bonus na yung tungkol sa sweldo. Oh diba?
That's why go chase your dreams.
Nasa counter ako na-assign nang may dumating na tao sa harap.
"Yes, sir? How can I help-- Enver?" I asked.
He handed me a McDo take-out.
"Your work is to protect me, Callister," I said.
He took his sunglasses and eyed me.
"It's my responsibility to also take good care of you, Miss Amelie."
Napalingon ako nang bahagya sa mga kasamahan kong Nurse.
Sinipatan ko si Enver kasi baka akalain ng ibang Nurse na may something going on sa aming dalawa. Lalong-lalo na at naka white polo lang siya and black jeans. Make him look like a rich chairman. My god.
"Thanks, cousin. You are so sweet." I said, nilakasan ko naman ang boses ko nang konti.
Sinipatan ko ulit si Enver na sumabay.
He just nodded and left.
Pero I saw that little smirk before he turned his back.
"Ang sweet naman ng pinsan mo, Nurse Sandross." Sabi nang kasamahan kong Nurse na may asawa na.
"Oo naman."
Tinignan ko ang take-out na paper bag.
Nagugutom na nga talaga ako.
After lunch nag-restock ako sa mga kagamitan ni Doctor James. The doctor is currently writing. I don't know pero most of the Doctors I know ay nag-blog talaga. They sort of wanted to help online, too.
I never imagined myself becoming a doctor.
I just settled with this dream na sa akin ay sobrang laki-laki na.
We all have different perspectives kasi.
"Nurse Sandross..." Doctor James started as he closed his laptop.
"Yes, Doc?" I said while I am holding some cotton and scissors.
"I heard about what happened to the SAN Company." Sabi niya. "Is your family alright?"
"Yes, Doc. Uhm, they already closed the case regarding the threats." Sabi ko.
"Okay."
Alam kong may gusto pang tanong si Doctor.
Don't talk about Bhryle.
Don't talk about Bhryle.
Don't talk about Bhryle.
Don't talk about Bhryle.
Don't talk about Bhryle.
Don't talk about Bhryle.
"About Bhryle..."
Good Lord.
Send help.
"Yes, Doc?"
"I never thought both of you get any closer. Bhryle is just not the same anymore." Sabi ni Doc.
Napatigil ako.
Not the same anymore?
"Ah opo. Gulat nga rin po ako na naging close kami. I figured na masyado akong open about family issues sa kanya." Sabi ko para naman magkatugma ang 'Lie' na sinabi ni Bhryle sa Papa niya.
"I never thought Bhryle would have a friend again. Especially babae."
Nagkatinginan kami ni Doc.
"Po?"
The doctor took seconds before he spoke again.
"Remember nung may emergency and you were there as my assistant. The Car accident long ago?"
Bigla akong kinabahan.
Pag-uusapan namin ang tungkol kay Irina Salvador.
Yes, Doc I remember.
"Irina Salvador died that day. I had to search about her kasi muntik na akong patayin ni Bhryle just to save her."
Namuo ang mga luha sa mga mata ko pero pinipigilan kong maiyak kasi naalala ko yung mga panahon na sobrang wasak si Bhryle. I liked him that much. Pero wala akong magawa kundi tignan lang siyang nakaupo sa labas ng Emergency room.
"Yes po, Doc. I remember."
"She died that day and it was Bhryle's car."
"Po?"
A horror was slapped at my face.
"Irina used Bhryle's car and crashed. For some reason, I don't know why. Pero that's how Bhryle started not to drive cars anymore. I mean, minsan kapag sobrang need niyang mag-kotse."
A trauma.
Napayuko ako.
"Irina's just her bestfriend."
I dont know kung saan patungo ang conversation namin ni Doctor pero gusto ko pang malaman ang tungkol sa nakaraan ni Bhryle. No matter how complicated or mysterious.
Bhryle is always a mystery to me.
"Remember those days na dito halos natutulog sa hospital si Bhryle?"
I remember doc.
I clearly remember.
Nandun din ako sa mga panahong inlove na inlove siy akay Elsie Mihok.
"I can't imagine how destroyed Bhryle was nung nagmahal siya." Doctor said. "He was always there for a friend. Always. Halos hindi na umuuwi ang bata na yun hindi ko alam kung anong rason at kung saan-saan na natutulog."
Doctor, he has a gang and a very well-equipped house somewhere in the middle of a forest. I hope hindi ka mag-aalala.
"I think he's fine, Doc."
"I guess. Friendly yung bata na yun. A gentleman. I noticed. One request and he'll go running."
True.
Just like what he did to my family and to Dustin.
"Bhryle is always that go-to friend. Pero after what happened nung kay Elsie Mihok, remember her?" I nodded. "He turns out friendly pa rin pero cold."
True ulit.
I know where is this going.
"Take good care of Bhryle for me, Miss Sandross. Ngayon ko lang nakitang may kaibigan na ulit siya."
I will.
Kahit hindi naman talaga kami close talaga but I will.
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