Heart Surgeon“Dr. Verde, nice meeting you!”. Nakangiting bati ni Dr. Anton, one of my role model in pursuing internist and my favorite author and excellent surgeon.“It’s an honor to meet you, Dr. Anton. You know I’ve been reading your books and I am thinking of taking cardiologist for my masters”.Tumawa ito ng mahina. Brows up in amusement.“Wow! A top internist like you would want to become a heart surgeon?”.“Can’t I?”.“Nahhh.. It would be my fall”.We both laugh. Gumaan ang pakiramdam ko. I thought my three days here would be boring.“Perhaps you can cater some of my quires?”. I asked shamelessly. Pagkakataon ko na ito. Dr. Anton is a well-known heart surgeon and his works are beyond excellent.“You’re buying me a dinner?”.Tumawa ako. I didn’t know his this talkative and he got some humor.“Well…it depends–“Woah!”. He let out a heartly laugh. Tumingin sa gawi naming ang ibang doctor na naroon.I didn’t know na may convention pala ang mga batikang doctor dito sa Batangas. Kaya
Remember We finished our medical mission as well as my research and I am glad that I become close to Dr. Anton. We part ways and promise to see each other when I finally decided to take my masters.Thinking about it makes me anxious. How about Elijah? Sana pumayag siya sa mga gusto kung mangyari.“Babe I’m home”. Mahina kung saad dito ng makarating sa kanyang penthouse. Nakita ko si Nana Maring na nagluluto. Kumaway ako dito at agad naman itong ngumiti.“I’m so exhausted!”. reklamo ko sa kabilang linya.Tumawa ito. Kaya naman bahagyang gumaan ang pakiramdam ko."Me too". Mahinang sagot nito.“Want a massage sir?”. I erotically said.“Umm..Mmmmmm”. He whisper and I laugh because I heard him curse.“I swear makakatulog ka ng mahimbing”. Sabi ko habang pinipigilan ang mga ngiti.“Uhummm…why don’t you come up to our room”.I gasped and checked immediately if he is calling me via long distance but to my surprise! he is calling me via local line.Narinig kung tumawa si Nana ng makita ang r
RowanWhen we arrived at the hotel room, we immediately wrapped each other, we shared hot and beautiful night.“I need to go to the company, baby, sigurado kamang ayaw mong sumama?”. Sabi nito habang nag bibihis.“I’m too tired babe, next time”. Sagot ko dito. Bumangon ako para tulungan itong mag lagay ng tie.“Can I visit my friends tomorrow?”.He put his hands on my waist.“Without me?”.“I don’t want to disturb you, I know you’re too busy. But I love to bring you next time”. I said while tip toeing to reach his lips for a kiss.“Hmmm. I’ll clear my schedule then”. Nakataas ang kilay nitong sagot at ngumiti. I rolled my eyes. I know how busy he is.“I can manage babe, please don’t mind me”.“I hate that…wala si Matias dito and–“Don’t worry, okay?”. Putol ko dito. Hindi ko alam kung ano pang dapat nitong ipag-alala.Kung di pa tumunog ang cellphone nito ay di pa ako bibitiwan. We shared a short hot kisses before he leave.I immediately contacted my friends who’s in Washington hospit
First Tears“You’re not staying for the night again?" Takang tanong ko habang sinusundan ng tingin si Elijah na nagbibihis. It’s been 3 days, umuuwi lang ito para magbihis at harapin ako.“Mamita needs me”. Tumingin ito sa gawi ko. I saw the sadness in his eyes. Ilang araw ko na ding napapansing balisa ito o sadyang stress lang sa trabaho.“I’m sorry–I can’t…I can’t bring you there…No…I can, but I don’t want to hurt you. Hindi ko alam kung anong magagawa ko kapag nakita kita–”.His eyes were soft while looking with mine. I pushed my lips to smile.“Baby, you know I–Umiling ito. I know what he is trying to say.“But I want you to know that, it is you who I love and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I don’t have to ask an approval from them. Not anymore.”.I walk towards him. His eyes full of senserity.“I love you. That all I need”. Sagot ko naman dito.“Mamita, mabait naman siya at ikaw…you are the purist ang the kindest person I ever had. I want her to see you like that.
Love Hurts“Levia?”.I find my self standing in front of Rowan’s Clinic. Of all the people, I don’t know why I ran to him.I saw his brows furrowed and his worried eyes. nanatili akong natayo at nakayuko. Naramdaman ko ang paglapit nito.“You’re crying”. Mahina nitong bulong.Dahan-dahan nitong tinapik ang braso ko. Lalong lumakas ang buhos ng mga luha ko. He grab him for a hug.“Shhhhh…It’s okay now Levia, dear”.He whisper while tapping my back slowly.“Come on”. Hinila ako nito papasok ng hospital.Bahagya akong kumalma ng nasa loob na kami. Giniya niya akong maupo sa sofa at nanatili itong tahimik. Sa ilang araw na di sinasadya naming pagkikita tuwing kasama ang mga kaibigan ay napagtanto kong wala na ang galit sa puso ko para dito.This is Rowan, every time na may problema ako ay hinahayaan niya lang akong umiyak ngunit di niya pinababayaang mag-isa. He is not just my boyfirend, he is my first friend when I came here in the foriegn country.“Your boyfriend got engaged today, I se
Process Agad akong nag empake ng mga gamit pagdating sa kwarto ng hotel na tinutuluyan naming dalawa. Now I know why he didn't bother to bring me to his apartment... it is because of her. Matias is just seating outside. Sinamahan niya akong bumalik dito. We didn't talk. He never ask me anything. Nanatili lang itong tahimik. I heard my phone beep. Kumunot ang nuo ko ng makatanggap ng email mula kay Chimuel. ‘Runaway tips’ Napailing ako. alam kung nag-aalala na ito sa akin ngayon. I clicked his mail. ‘Runaway tips: Cry as much as you can and blow your nose. Talk to Jano, he didn’t mean to offend you. He is worried. I sent a ticket to Mexico, if you decide to really runaway. I have an apartment in the city and I already attached the additional details. Bank account is secured. Yuhan and Namo are on our side. Kahit paano ay napangiti ako sa nabasa. Chimuel really know how to ease my pain. I replied. ‘I miss you, no…I won’t runaway this time’ I remained calm while on our wa
Target When I arrived at my unit I saw a red envelope outside my door. Nagtaka akong napatingin dito. This is the same style of envelope na nakuha ko sa airport noong bumalik ako dito. Pinulot ko ito at agad na pumasok para hanapin ang envelope na tinago ko. Tinitigan ko ang dalawang envelope at kunot nuong binuksan ito. Nabitawan ko agad ng buksan ito at nanlaki ang mga mata. Both envelop is written with red marks with deadly skull. A threat. ‘Now…Surely I am aiming the right target–be safe’ My photo was covered with blood and a big red mark ‘X’ on my face. Anong ibig sabihin nito? Again? What it is? Kinabahan ako at agad na tinawagan ni Chimuel. “Levy?”. “Chim, can you…can you come over, please?”. Nanginginig ang boses kung saad dito. Hindi na ito nag tanong at agad na binaba ang tawag. Ilang oras lang ang hinantay ko ay narinig ko na ang mahinang tawag nito mula sa labas. Pagbukas ay bumungad sa akin ang nag aalalang mukha ng kaibigan. Agad akong yumakap dito at siniksik
Blood Hindi ko alam bakit ako kinakabahan ngayong araw. Hindi naman ito ang unang pagkakataon na magkikita kami simula noong mag hiwalay kami. No. I always seen them. Laman sila sa lahat ng balita ma pa tv man o social media. Pilit kung pinanatag ang isip ko. I smile at Happy ng makasalubong ko ito sa hall way. “Oh! Creep! You’re smiling like a crazy person, Dr. Verde. Mukhang di ka gagawa ng mabuti”. Pabiro nitong sabi at sumabay ng lakad sa akin. “Tsk!”. “Kung makangiti ka kala mo di ka umiyak ng ilang linggo ah!”. Panunukso nito. I roll my eyes. Really? Tangina. Pina alaala pa talaga. Bakit nakalimutan ko ba? Iniisip ko pa nga lang ngayon diba? Kahit ang isip ko komokontra. I let out a long and heavy sight.“Tapos mamaya makikita—“I’m okay now. Isang buwan na naman ang dumaan’’. Tumango-tango ito ngunit alam kung di ito naniniwala sa sinabi ko. I let out a loud sigh, again.“Para saan yan? Kanina ka pa naka buntong hininga. Ang lalim ”. “It’s good for the heart, try it eve
The promise of forever Levy Six months after Morgan was captured hindi din naging madali sa lahat ang mapanatag. Lalo na may mga tauhan itong loyalista. Ngunit siniguro nina Elijah, Yuhan at Namu na panatilihin ang kaligtasan ng lahat. “May I see the ring?” Excited na saad ni Happy pagdating naming sa bahay nina Chimuel. Iniharap ko ang aking kamay kung saad nakalagay ang malaking diamond ring. Elijah proposed last night while we were having our dinner date. It was not a fancy date but it was intimate and grand. Hindi ko akalaing pinaghandaan talaga nito ang lahat. Our friends are there, si Happy lang ang wala pero may partisipasyon ito sa plano. Kakauwi lang kasi nito galing nang Singapore. Happy is now the vice-president of TVS intertainment kaya mas lalo itong nagging abala. I was so happy. “Akala ko di na siya mag propropose eh” Pabirong saad ni Happy. “I asked you for tips”. Elijah said amusedly. Happy laugh. “Tips sa single na tulad ko”. Naiiling namang saad ni Happy. “
Close Call I can’t explain how angry I am seeing Morgan. May mga pasa siya sa mukha dahil sa mga suntok ni Yuhan. Nakayuko ito nang pumasok ako sa interrogation. “Finally! Nahuli ka din”. Mariing saad ko. Kinuyom ko ang aking kamao para pigilan ang sariling sunggaban din ito. Series of flashbacks came in my mind, about how Levy almost lost his life the last time Morgan attempted. Nagtaas ito ng tingin sa akin at kumunot ang nuo. Maya-maya ay nanlaki an gang kanyang mga mata at nag pumiglas. “Wha-what is happening?”. Gulat nitong saad. “This is the end, Morgan!” Umiling ito. May mga luhang pumatak sa kanyang mga mata. Maya-maya pa ay tumawa din ito ng malakas. “Nakaharap din kita Elijah”. Saad nito. “Why are you doing this Morgan?” Mariing tanong ko. “I- I” Umiling ito. “Yuhan?” “What? You want to be killed? Ang lakas din ng loob mong gawin ang lahat ng ito. Pati inosenteng bata idadamay mo? Are you crazy?” Pasigaw kung saad. Hindi ko na naipigilan ang sarili. “Marga… She o
D-DayIt was all in a motion. Parang isang iglap ganoon kadali ang nangyari.Levy got bruises. Kahit anong ingat hindi din naming nagawa dahil may mga taong bumaligtad sa amin. Apparently, just like we plan, Morgan is also waiting for our next plan. Mabuti nalang at nagging alerto si Happy at Jano at agad na nakaalis sa lugar.Originally, they plan to spend the weekend in Batangas where Jano and Namu rest house resides. Ngunit habang nasa byahe ay tinambangan ang mga ito habang ang team naman naming ay nakapasok sa lungga nina Morgan. We capture him finally at ngayon ay nasa interrogation room ito.Kinuyom ko ang aking kamao.Levy is in another room with the rest of our friends. Hindi napigilan ni Yuhan ang sarili kanina nang mahuli naming si Morgan at agad itong sinunggaban ng suntok. Hindi na nito nagawang manlaban. Chimuel got hurt. May daplis ito sa balikat while protecting the kids. Chimuel was in the back of the car when the incident happened with the two Jacob and Farah. Levy w
The Plan“Tatambangan daw nila ang sasakyan ng doctor. Wala na daw siyang pakialam kung may mga madamay man”. Iyon ang sabi ng tauhan ni Morgan saad ni Namu at tiningnan kaming dalawa ni Yuhan.“This is crazy! He is crazy!”. Pagalit na saad ni Yuhan habang naka kuyom ang mga kamay sa taas ng mesa.My jaw lock.Nagngingit-ngit man ay kailangan naming kumalma lahat. Under surveillance na ang area kung saan itinuro ng tauhan ni Morgan ang hide out ng mga ito. Hindi na daw nito masikmura ang mga bagay na pinaggagagawa ni Morgan kaya naisipan niyang lumapit na kay Matias, hindi sa mga may kapangyarihan dahil malimit daw niyang makitang may mga naka uniporming pulis ang labas-masok sa kanilang hide-out.Sa ngayon wala pang kompermasyon mula sa mga authority na nagmamanman sa lugar ngunit may mga nakikita silang papasok na mga itim na van at ilang truck sa lugar maging mga taong may mga dalang baril. Ayun sa mga opisyal legal business daw ang permit na nakalagay at private area kaya di basta
PlansWhen our son came I thought of Levy’s reaction. I know we didn’t talk about having a family or even getting married. I hinted, sure, but didn’t have a time to prove it. Now that he is coming home I will do my best to get his forgiveness.Having a child is not easy as I envisioned it. There are times that I feel like I want to give up especially when Jacob starting to ask questions about his other father… his papa. I have arranged all Levy’s things in our pad. All the things that Levy wants to throw away when he learned about Mina and we broke up but I insists of living it where it belong. I can wait for him to forgive me.Good things that my friends forgive me when they learned about my plan. Jano was giving me tips about rising a child. Chimuel will always come by even without Yuhan. Happy will always bring something from abroad for Jacob, but the most special gift he had is a video from Levy singing happy birthday to our son. I bet Levy don’t have any idea who was he singing w
We’ve reach the final two chapter of Elijah and Levy story. Thank you very much!I still remember the day when Chimuel and Yuhan confronted me…“Ang kapal din naman ng mukha mo Elijah!”. Chimuel glared at me while Yuhan grips his boyfriend from charging.Hindi ako kumibo. Di ko alam kung saan ako mag uumpisa. This is not the things that I am expecting. Levy’s hurting and so I am.“That’s enough, love”. Mahinahong saad ni Yuhan. I look at him pleading. I know, Yuhan knows me. He nods but give me a look that stating he wants to know everything.Chimuel now crying. I averted my gaze.Kahit ako man ay di mapalagay. I love Levy as much but I can’t risk his safety. Lalo lang siyang mapapahamak kapag nasa tabi ko. I don’t care about mamita and Mina, they can marry each other if they want. And I didn’t touch her. Never sleep with her. I know… I will know if that ever happened. The last time I sleep with a girl was my last girlfriend who died in Morgan’s skim and I won’t let Levy have the sam
The Process Pursuing Levy is the best decision I've ever had. Siguro dahil pareho kami nang nararamdaman. When I hugged him all the burden in my heart vanish like a wildfire. The sparks I felt was unexplainable. Levy is everything. Everything to me. When we first made love it was euphoric. Like I felt that we both entered in a universe where the two of us were just the main character. Everything was perfect and I can’t get enough of him. I love him so much that I sometimes questions myself why I didn’t meet him in my early aged but I know everything has a reason at hindi kami aabot sa ganito kung nagkakilala kami ng mas maaga. Mamita will probably get on our way. Ngayon… Kaya ko nang ipagtanggol at gumawa ng sariling desisyon pagdating sa amin ni Levy. Madalas ay namamangha ako. Ganito pala talaga ang pag-ibig. Love indeed works myteriously. Hindi ko alam. Madalas ay di ko maipaliwanag ang saya tuwing magkasama kaming dalawa. When Morgan knows about him I was devastated. Ilang oras
Elijah… The beginning “Eli, please can you come with me?”. Zendy said while changing her dress for a brand launch. Hindi ko alam kung bakit popular ang brand na ito na kahit si Yuhan ay tenext ako kagabi para dito. Pinipilit akong pumunta. I sigh. “Alright”. Sagot ko dito at tumayo na din para mag bihis. Ang gusto ko sana mag relax lang dahil sa mahabang meeting na dinaluhan ko kanina. Kung hindi lang kay Yuhan di din ako pupunta. Even Namu is coming, ito daw ang gusto ng asawang pasalubong. Napailing ulit ako. Local brand naman ito. Nasa Pilipinas ang main branch. I pulled Zendy for a kiss that she immediately responded. “Should we stay?”. Mahina kung bulong habang bumababa ang mga labi ko sa kanyang leeg. “We can buy it from online”. Pag kukumbinse ko. Zendy giggles. “El no… I want to meet the owner of this brand because my grandmother want something from his store with his signature.” “Alright…but you better brace yourself later”. I smirk at her. She giggles. "Deal Mr. Han
Elijah… The beginning “Eli, please can you come with me?”. Zendy said while changing her dress for a brand launch. Hindi ko alam kung bakit popular ang brand na ito na kahit si Yuhan ay tenext ako kagabi para dito. I sigh. “Alright”. Sagot ko dito at tumayo na din para mag bihis. Ang gusto ko sana mag relax lang dahil sa mahabang meeting na dinalohan ko kanina. Kung hindi lang kay Yuhan si din ako pupunta. Even Namu is coming, ito daw ang gusto ng asawang pasalubong. Napailing ulit ako. Local brand naman ito. Nasa Pilipinas ang main branch. Pwede naman silang bumisita sa store pero mapilit si Yuhan. Ito lang din ang ipinunta nito dito. I pulled Zendy for a kiss that she immediately responded. “Should we stay?”. Mahina kung bulong habang bumababa ang mga labi ko sa kanyang leeg. “We can buy it from online”. Pag kukumbinse ko. Zendy giggles. “El, no… I want to meet the owner of this brand because my grandmother want something from his store.” “Alright…but you better brace yourse