My upper body hurts so bad. Pilit kong iminulat ang mga mata ko. I found myself in an unfamiliar room. My eyes roam around, I took a deep breath. Seems like I'm in a hospital. I tried to get up pero sobrang sakit talaga ng katawan ko. Lalo na ang bandang sikmura.
"How are you feeling?" I saw Bryan sitting beside my bed. I close my eyes tightly. Dinaluhan n'ya ako upang alalayan sa pag-upo.
"My stomach hurts." I murmur. I winced when he touched my swollen cheeks. Mukhang may pasa rin ako doon. I glanced at him. "Ikaw ba ang nagdala sa akin dito?"
"Uhh, yes?"
Pansamantala kong inalala ang mga pangyayayi kagabi. I almost got raped. Right. Akala ko ay katapusan ko na. The devilish laugh and smirk from the taxi driver suddenly flashed on my mind. It sends me shivers. The amount of trauma will definitely add to my anxiousness. I'm so thankful that someone came to helped me. But why is Bryan here?
"Jessica! Jessica! Fuck! Fuck it! Love wake up please!"
I massage my temple. Bahagyang sumakit ang ulo ko. I shook my head and blink. "Bryan are you sure ikaw ang nagdala sa akin dito sa hospital?" matagal n'ya akong tinitigan bago sumagot.
"Yes, Jessica."
I bit my lips. "I-ikaw rin ba ang dumating kagabi?" I was expecting him to say no but he nodded. It's funny how my ears sucks. Why did I heard Miguel's voice? Pati ang sariling pandinig ay niloloko ako.
"I'll call the doctor." He said. I inclined. He stood up and left the room.
Kahit nahihirapan ay pinilit kong makaupo sa hospital bed. If my parents find this out, they will definitely freak out. May nakita akong salamin sa maliit na lamesa na katabi ng kama ko. I took it to see my reflection. Awtomatiko akong napangiwi. Gosh, I have a purple mark on my left cheek. Siguradong matagal bago maalis 'to. The door opened. Ibinaba ko ang hawak na salamin expecting that a doctor would greet me. But, my hand hanged, my heart race when I saw who is in the door. Ano ang ginagawa n'ya dito?
"Lance Miguel." I rumbled.
Nakakuyom ang mga kamao n'ya na para bang katatapos lang suntukin ang kung sino. Malalaking hakbang ang ginawa n'ya papalapit sa akin. He rushed to come beside me. However, because of his height, it was difficult for me to look at him. Tumingala ako at sinalubong ang nag-alalala n'yang tingin.
He bowed down to reach my swollen cheeks. Immediately, he scanned me like a falcon. From my face down to my shoulders. I saw his clenching jaw. May kung anong mga emosyon ang dumaan sa mga mata n'ya. My heart beats wildly again. Just by his touch, my tears build up. Instantly, I felt the urge of crying. Gusto kong magsumbong at magpalambing sa kanya. Even if I know that he might be just pretending that he cared, I can't hide what I feel for him. I missed him so much. I missed his warm hands. I missed his smell. I missed everything about him.
He held my face again using both of his hands. Warm tears escaped from my eyes when he captured it. "Hush my love. I'm here. No one's gonna hurt you anymore. I won't let them."
Why is his voice so soft and soothing?All my emotions burst out. I sobbed loudly. My heart's betraying me again. Naniniwala nanaman ako na talagang may pakialam s'ya sa akin. I felt his warm body. Sinakop noon ang maliit na katawan ko. Just like before, he hugs me and softly pats my head while his other hand rubs my back trying to calm me down.
"Love it's alright shh. I love you. I love you."
He did not stop whispering sweet words. Kahit sa maikling sandali ay hinayaan ko ang sarili ko na malunod muli sa mga salita n'ya. Kahit hindi ako sigurado kung alin sa mga iyon ang totoo. I want to say that I love him too . Kahit anong gawin ko mahal na mahal ko si Miguel. He took my hands and snaked it around his neck. Isiniksik n'ya ako sa leeg n'ya. Lahat ng takot at pagkasabik sa kanya ay ibinuhos ko. I cried. cried silently. It's so hard to not hug him back. My body wants to pero paulit- ulit na pinapaalala ng utak ko ang mga narinig kong panloloko ni Miguel mula mismo sa bibig ng kapatid n'ya.
