Life’s really full of uncertainty. It’s the master of all deceit and pain. Life knew exactly how to play the game that people were not good at.
Every second was crucial for both Chantelle and I. On our way to the hospital, we didn’t talk. We stayed silent and prayed our hearts out.
My heartbeat was beyond fast. I couldn’t find the right words to describe it. All I knew is that, I’m scared.
“Mom!” Chantelle burst out while running to her mother’s direction when we finally arrived in the VIP floor.
“Oh, sweetie!” Tita Chara embraced her daughter in a full hug. She glanced at me and gave me a reassuring smile. I smiled back and heaved a deep sigh. I wanted to see Archie so bad.
“G-Good evening po, Tita.” Tita Chara took my right hand and grasped it. The moment her hand touched mine, I almost cry. It was very warm and I felt safe. It’s as if she’s telling me that everything will be fine.
It’s been years since I last felt the warmth of a mother. Na-miss ko bigla si Mama.
“He’s peacefully sleeping inside the ICU… for almost three days now.” Pumiyok si Tita at napatutop pa sa kanyang bibig. Agad naman siyang dinaluhan ni Tito Allen na kanina pa tahimik na niyayakap si Chantelle.
Archie’s asleep for three days? And he was in the ICU? Was he… was he in a coma?
No way! He was healthy when we left! What happened?
“C-can I see him po?” nauutal na tanong ko sa parents ni Archie. I did my best to suppress my sob.
“Of course, hija. You may.” Tinanguan ako ni Tito Allen. Tita Chara took my hand and led me to Archie’s room.
“Please talk to him, Kaia. He’s asleep but I’m sure he can hear you.” Pinisil ni Tita ang kamay ko bago ako iniwan sa loob.
Nakasuot ako ng blue lab gown, blue medical cap and another blue surgical mask. Sa TV ko lang ito napapanuod noon, ngayon parang ako na ang bida sa sarili kong pelikula.
Domoble ang bilang ng mga medical machine na nakapalibot sa hospital bed ni Archie. Ang iba, pamilyar sa akin, samantalang bago naman sa paningin ko ang iba pa.
Seeing him in this state broke my heart into pieces. I wanted to go near him but my feet moved backward. One single tear escaped from my left eye.
I looked up to suppress more tears from falling before taking in one long agonizing breath and looked at my sleeping prince.
Finally, I reached his bed. I sat down on the available stool and held his hand. It was cold as ice. My sight travelled to his pale face. It’s as white as a blank canvass.
If only kisses were true. I would kiss him this instant just to wake him up. But I knew for a fact that fairytale was only made for kids and we’re already beyond that phase.
“H-hey,” I managed to finally speak. My voice sounded too foreign. I let out another sigh.
Anong nangyari? Parang kailan lang, masaya kami sa isla. Parang kailan lang, nag-aaway pa kami, nagsigawan at nagkabati.
Bakit ngayon, ang lamig-lamig na ng kamay niya at ayaw nang magising?
“Archie… thank you for giving me a dose of my own fairytale. I enjoy every second of it. And I will value more seconds with you. I’ll settle with one upon a time. I don’t care about the happily ever after. Fine, give me a tragedy just… please wake up!”
I clasped his hand and held it near my lips as if my life depends on it.
“You told me to not let other people define my dreams for me. But right now, as of this moment… you are my dream, please come true…”
BINABASA MO ANG
Love Charade
Ficção AdolescenteKaia, a seventeen year old HUMSS student, who is still uncertain of her identity got her heart broken for the very first time. In order to save the love she lost, she made a deal with Archie, the root of her bleeding heart. Archie, a STEM student, w...
