When Playboy Meets The Odd

CHAPTER FORTY-SIX

MONSERRAT

Sage has been watching Mom for hours now. Pinipilit ko siyang magpahinga pero ayaw niya.

"Can you at least sit?" I asked her. She shooked his head.

Hinintay ko pa siya ng ilang minuto at napabuntong hininga na lang nang mapagtanto na hindi ata siya uupo hangga't hindi nagigising si Mommy.

"The Doctor says it might take her days to be conscious. Gusto mo bang tumayo dyan ng ilang araw?" Pananakot ko dito.

I am also worried sick about Mom but I am getting worried to her as well. I know she's sad.

The door of the ICU opened. Dad in a hospital suit entered the place. He looks so stressed already.

"I tried to stopped the media." Dad said. Sage and I both looked at him confused. "Mariclaire is already in the news, paniguradong mag-uunahan lang ang mga reporter na hulaan kung patay na ang Mommy niyo. I bet they're already had an atticle prepared. Pinapasibak ko ang sinumang maglalabas ng balita tungkol sa kanya."

We're stunned by Dad's words. I looked at Sage who's now looking at Mom worried as ever.

"Kanina pa ba kayo?" Dad asked.

"Medyo, Dad." He nodded from my answer.

"The Doctor said it might take some time before she can moved to the private room." He glanced at Sage. He tapped her shoulder. "You don't need to worry so much hija. You're Mom is a strong woman." He said.

Sage smiled at her. Dumako naman ang tingin sa akin ni Dad. "Have you had your lunch?" Tinignan niya ang relo. "Tanghali na ah. You should both eat."

Dad successfully convinced us to take our lunch. Tinungo namin ni Sage and hospital canteen. Pinili naman ang pagkain na una naming nakita. We don't have any appetite but we still need to eat.

Sage slowly took a bite. I looked at her when she suddenly stopped eating. "What's wrong?" I asked her.

She looked at me sadly. My heart hurt at her sight. I've never see her this sad. Not even when we broke up.

"Nothing." She said and tried to have another bite.

Naubos namin ang pagkain. We went to the waiting room at naupo sa mga benches doon. Tulala lang na naupo doon si Sage. I know there's a lot of things going on in her mind.

I grabbed her hand and hold it. Dumako ang tingin niya doon. "She'll be alright. Stop worrying." I said. "I know Mom won't be too pleased to see you like that."

Sage let out a deep sigh and nodded. "I am alright." Aniya.

I rubbed my thumb to the back of her hand. Pinanood niya namang gawin ko iyon.

I hope you'll feel better Sage.

"Monsy?" Alessia suddenly entered the waiting room. Sage immediately pulled her hand from hold. Nagatataka namang tumingin sa amin si Alessia pero kaagad rin namang nawala ang makahulugang tingin.

"How's Tita?" She asked and walk towards us. Analie, Marvelos, and Celeste entered the room as well.

"Monsy, we're sorry to hear about what happened to your Mom." Celeste said. I immediately shooked my head.

"It's alright."

Marvelos looked at me worried. "How's she?" Tanong niya. They glanced at Sage and looked at me again.

"She's still unconscious but she just needs to rest." Napatango naman sila sa narinig.

Celeste sat down beside me. "That's good to hear." Celeste grabbed my hand for comfort but let go of it immediately. I saw Alessia looked at Sage. Dumako rin tuloy ang tingin ko sa kanya. She's just silently looking at my hand.