The Heir's Retribution

CHAPTER 13

Chapter 13: BAD LUCK

“Hey, drink this after mong kumain."

Umayos ako ng upo mula sa pagkakatungo sa lamesa nang marinig si Hazel. My eyes followed on the medicine she put on the table. Bahagya akong napanguso nang maalala na just like yesterday, siya na naman ang nag-order ng food ko.

"Thank you," I mumble as she sits down. "I'm sorry if nagiging bother na'ko to you."

I forgot to drink advil kanina because pinagalitan ako ni Mana Senya for drinking much more than I can handle— again. Nag-pretend tuloy ako earlier na I'm okay lang and I can handle my alcohol well, and to prove that, hindi na ako nag-take ng gamot kanina after the sermon.

"It's nothing. Don't worry," Hazel replied and started arranging our foods. I groaned nang makita ang umuusok na sabaw kasabay ng sandaling pagpintig ng ugat sa ulo ko. "Hindi pa ako nalalasing dahil never pa akong nakatikim ng alcohol, pero ang Kuya ko madalas din siyang uminom kaya may idea naman ako on how to handle this kind of situation."

Halos wala na akong maintindihan sa klase kanina dahil sa hang over at pagpintig ng ulo ko. I feel like I'm about to throw up at any moment. Mabuti na lang at hindi ako masyadong kinulit nina Carina kanina, because I swear, I'm gonna throw hands.

Nang matapos ang klase ko sa buong maghapon ay dumeritso ulit ako sa hospital upang bisitahin si Maria. I was a bit hesitant pa nga kanina if tutuloy ako because unfortunately, I wasn't drunk enough to forget what happened last night.

Yes, I still remember what I did last night. How I asked Dominic to sleep with me and become my fuck buddy despite knowing that he's experiencing a very tight situation right now. My brain was over powered by my libido and alcohol last night that I wasn't able to think clearly.

Kumakain si Titan Yrel nang makarating ako sa silid ni Maria. Halos maligaw pa nga ako dahil nakalimutan kong wala na pala sa isolation room si Maria at nasa normal na silid na lang. Binalita agad sa akin ni Tita na bumisita na din daw si Dominic sa kanila kanina ngunit agad ding umalis dahil may trabaho pa din itong kailangang tapusin. I don't know if I am disappointed or relieved that I would not see him today.

Hindi ko maiwasang matuwa dahil bakas ang kasiyahan sa mukha ni Tita sa dalawang magandang balita na natanggap niya. Nang magising si Maria ay saglit lang siyang kumain dahil walang gana at nakipagkuwentuhan na lang sa'min.

Hindi rin tumagal ay dumating na ang doctor ni Maria. Nagsimula siya sa pagkamusta kay Maria at sa pagtatanong kung anong kasalukuyan niyang nararamdaman. Nabaling ang atensyon naming lahat nang biglang bumukas ang pinto at bruskong pumasok si Dominic sa silid.

He obviously came from work and was in a hurry getting in here because of his disheveled hair and the sweat on his forehead. Gulat man sa biglaan niyang pagdating ay pinilit ko ang sarili kong kumalma.

"Kuya!" Maria exclaimed excitedly and raised her arms, asking for a hug.

A smile immediately formed on his lips and went straight beside Maria to hug her. He greeted Tita Yrel with a kiss on her forehead and nodded at me when our eyes met before respectfully signaling to the doctor to continue.

The professional in front of us keeps on explaining about Maria's condition and risks, but I couldn't focus and understand a bit of what he's talking about because I keep on stealing glances of Dominic.

Is he mad? Or I am just making a big deal out of it.

Of course he is mad. Why did I even ask?

He's face looks neutral tho. He's so focused on what the doctor is saying and sometimes he's forehead will make a crease.