Sundered by Time (Manila Series #1)

Chapter 26

Nanatili akong nakatingin sa kaniya kaya siya na lang yung nag-adjust at naglakad palayo.

I'm so stupid to the point that he recognized my stupidity! Why did I even stare at him?

"Ah, Dr. Lacsamana? Puntahan ko lang 'yung mga fire officer." Pilit akong ngumiti sa abogado at muling tumingin kay Levi na naglalakad na palayo at nakikipag kumpulan sa mga tao para makaalis sa lugar.

He's now a lawyer.. he fulfilled our dream for him.

We both topped the board exam and for his case, it's the bar.

Nagpalipas ako ng oras sa site habang nakatingin sa mga nag i-imbestiga. Hinayaan nalang ako ni Nate dahil wala din naman siyang magagawa, alam niyang nagpupumilit lang ako na manatili dito. Pinapunta lang siya dito para tignan ang nangyari, pupunta na din daw siya sa Fort Bonifacio mamaya.

"Lieutenant, tawag ka na ni Captain!" tinanguan niya 'yung inspector at bumaling sa akin.

"Umuwi ka na, may gagawin pa 'ko." himala na hindi siya nagloloko ngayon.

I'm not judging my own cousin, it's just that I'm not used to see him this busy. His comrade is waiting, that's why I can't talk to him as much as I want to.

"Mag ingat ka." bilin pa nito.

Hinatid niya ako sa may sasakyan hanggang sa makalapit na din sa amin ang captain daw nila. "Salute!"

Pagkatapos, tumakbo siya papunta sa maliit na patrol car at tinawag na 'yung mga kasama niya. Nagmamadaling nagmamaneho 'yung kasama niya paalis. Umuwi na din ako at sumilip pa sa site kung saan humuhupa na ang usok at aksidente. Habang nagmamaneho pauwi, nakita ko na bumaba si Papa sa kotse at agad na pumasok sa bahay. Nag parada ako sa tabi ng sasakyan niya at sumunod.

He's been busy regarding the issues of drug lords, graft and officials that are not abiding by the law, but he's not making us feel that his time is consumed by his public responsibility. He's also not a member of PNP anymore.

"Papa!" niyakap niya ako at biniga sa akin yung binili niya.

"Si James, pumunta daw dito kanina. Kasabay si Tina, halos kakaalis lang." Huh? Shit hindi ko naabutan.

Nakita ko ang box ng snacks na nasa kitchen top. There is a note written on the box.

Lura, this is yours. Kuya also left a gift for you, he wants to tease you about your new 'boyfriend' but we're in a hurry and have some errands to do. Not to worry, I tamed Kuya James down.. somehow.

- Valentina

Oh please! They're teasing me to a doctor but we're just friends. May ilan pang inaya ako mag date, puro mga nasa field ko at ilang ulit ko nang tinanggihan. Kuya is much more stubborn than our cousins!

I opened the box and had a bite before I opened the gift that Ate was pertaining to. It's a freaking diamond and I'm disappointed that he spent his money for me, pretty sure that he also gave Mama something. When I started to sniff, that's when I decided to take a shower. I smell like an iodoform.

White string top and short pajamas are what I wore after I got out of the shower. As I got out of my room, I joined my parents for dinner.

I have 4 hours to sleep. After that, I should be in the emergency room. Lack of sleep is what I got used to these years.

My parents are just chattering, I don't even know what they're talking about. Nothing in the topic makes me interested. I sliced my steak while I'm not being myself.

"Pati ikaw ata, kailangan mo ng doctor. Ayos ka lang?" tanong sa akin ni Papa.

Nginitian ko sila at biglang nagsalita si Mama. "Why don't you transfer to our hospital? You already spent more than four years training from another."