Aiming High

CHAPTER 5

Devin's POV

I was about to leave the house when suddenly someone called me. It was my uncle. 

"What?! Sige papunta na 'ko! Wait for me!"

I immediately drove to the hospital where my mother was confined. I saw her lying on the hospital bed unconscious. My knees weakened as I walked near her. 

"H-hey mom! I'm here, get well soon okay? I'll never leave your side, just be strong for me. I love you mom. God is with us okay?" I said intermittently.

I bowed down for a moment when my uncle suddenly entered the room. He smiled at me bitterly and sat down next to me. We both look at my mother. I looked at him and thought of starting a conversation.

"W-what happened to her?" I reluctantly asked.

He closed his eyes when he heard my question, don't know what to answer. Inangat niya ang tingin sa'kin.

"A s-sudden heart failure, that's what the doctor said," he looked back at my mom.

"Is she fine now?"

"Well, they said she will be fine if we will just stay here and take care of her".

Nothing else entered my mind but my mother's sake. It's been a month since she felt this. So I go to my grandmother's house almost every day to visit and ensure her health. This was just the first time she had to be confined because of her illness. She didn't feel that bad so the doctor used to prescribe the medicines she needed to take.

We were in the hospital for a week. During that whole week I did not leave the hospital without making sure she was in good condition. I took my mother home to my grandmother's house.

"Are you sure you don't want to stay in my condo for the mean time?" I encouragingly asked. 

"No need anak, I can take care of myself na. Besides, your uncle is here," she replied.

Hindi na 'ko nagdalawang isip. She's right, her brother is with her. 

I smiled at her before I go. I drove to my condominium because this is the only place I can rest properly. I received a lot of texts from Patrick and my dad, asking where I am. I went into my room and laid my things on the coffee table.

I laid on the sofa while massaging my forehead. I immediately stood up when I remembered Reese. We're supposed to meet last Wednesday but because of my mom, I forgot to explain to her. 

Reese's POV

Halos isang linggong walang paramdam ang lalaking 'yon kaya hindi na 'ko nag-abalang guluhin pa siya. Hindi ko rin naman kailangang tanungin kung bakit hindi niya ako sinipot n'ong Wednesday. Mas kumukulo lang ang dugo ko sakaniya sa tuwing naiisip ko siya.