MY DREAMS AND GOALS (Goal Series #01)

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Chapter 26

HERA'S POV

"Doc, may naghahanap po sa inyo," bungad ni Nurse Laxandria kong makarating ako sa Nurse station.

"Sino?"

"Future n'yo raw po," she giggled.

"Prank ba 'yan?" Tanong ko at umiling naman ito.

"Sir," tawag ni Nurse Laxandria at may lumapit sa aming lalakeng may hawak ng bouquet of white tulips.

"Why do you think I would prank you?" Terrence's raised a brow. "Do you think my feelings for you is a joke?" Lumakad ito palapit sa akin at inabot ang hawak niyang tulips.

"What are you talking about?" Naguguluhang tanong ko at ngumiti naman ito.

"I'm serious, Hera. I'm doing my best to win your heart,"

"Why?"

"No reason." He answered and he smiled.

The way he say 'no reason' while smiling makes my heart fluttered.

"I'll pick you up later,"

"Mag-oovertime ako." Pagpapalusot ko pero hindi ko inaasahan ang isasagot niya.

"I'll wait for you then," aniya at tinignan niya ang wrist watch niya. "Alis na 'ko, good luck." He kissed my forehead and he left.

"Sino po siya, Doc?" Tanong ni Nurse Laxandria pero hindi ako sumagot.

Nanatili lang akong nakatingin kay Terrence habang naglalakad ito palayo hanggang sa mawala ito sa paningin ko. Napatingin ako sa bouquet of white tulips na binigay niya sa akin at napangiti ako.

I love the scent.

"Dra. Fuentes?" Natauhan ako no'ng tawagin ako ni Nurse Laxandria.

"Ano ulit 'yong tanong mo?" Tanong ko at nakita kong lihim itong napangiti.

"Boyfriend mo po?" Tanong niya at umiling naman ako. "Ano po?"

"He was my boyfriend..." I whispered.

"Bakit po kayo naghiwalay?" Tanong niya at ngumiti na lang ako bilang sagot.

Nagpaalam na ako sa kaniya na ilalagay ko muna ito sa kotse ko at ngumiti ito sa akin. Nagpunta ako sa parking lot at lumapit sa kotse ko, binuksan ko ang backseat at inilapag ko ito roon. Sinarado ko na ang kotse ko at akmang paalis na ako pero natigilan ako no'ng makita ko si Terrence.

"I forgot to tell something," he said with a lower voice.

"What is it?"

"I love you forever in your arms, Hera." He said and looked into my eyes. "I won't stop courting you because I want to prove that I love you... I still do, I fight for you and wait for you as well." He kissed my forehead.

"Why don't you find another girl?" Tanong ko at hinawakan niya naman ang kamay ko.

"I told you, I can wait."

"Why are you still holding if I already let you go?"

"You're giving me hope, Hera."

"Are you dreaming?" I raised a brow and he cupped my face.

"I guess," he give me a sweet smile. "You're my dream come true, Hera. Always remember that."

"KAPE MO NAGYEYELO NA." Natauhan ako no'ng magsalita si Kuya Adrian.

Nandito kami sa Cafeteria at katatapos lang ng duty ko. Napatingin ako sa cappuccino at agad ko itong ininom.

Malamig na nga.