His Rebound Girl

Chapter 21

#HRGChapter21

1 pm na nang ginising ko si Sav. I told him that Mama's flight was pushed tomorrow kaya we don't have to rush.

"Did she ask for me?", he asked frowning.

"Oo. Tawagan mo daw siya. Ako nga ang kausap tapos ikaw hinahanap" biro ko.

Aba, ang sungit hindi ako pinansin.

"Have you eaten?", he asked while looking at his watch.

Umiling ako. "Inaantay kita. Sabay na tayo"

"Can you go down first? I'll be there in a bit"

I frowned but didn't ask further. Baka wala pa sa mood kasi bagong gising. Bumaba na lang ako para maghanda na rin mg lamesa. It took him almost an hour bago bumaba.

Sesermonan ko na sana na ang bilis masyado ng 'a bit' niya but his face looks more grim than earlier.

"Are you okay? Masama ba pakiramdam mo?"

Umupo siya sa tapat ko at pumikit ng mariin tapos umiling. "Just a bit of headache"

Ayan na naman yang 'a bit' niya.

I stood up and went to him. Dinama ko yung noo niya gamit ang palad ko para icheck kung may lagnat siya. Buti naman at wala but I'm still uneasy.

"How are you feeling? Mabigat ba ang ulo mo o katawan mo?"

Hinawakan niya ang kamay ko na nasa noo niya at binaba. I felt him squeezed my hand softly. Mas lalo akong nag-aalala.

"Gusto mo bang bukas na tayo umalis? Para makapagpahinga ka?"

He lip curved upward slightly. "Thanks but I can handle it, I promise. Let's eat. I'm starving"

Hindi pa rin ako mapakali kahit matapos kaming kumain at sinabi niyang okay siya. Pinilit ko siya na magpahinga kami kahit one hour.

We initially planned to take the groceries to Kuya Wil's house but I told him na ipakuha na lang.

"Nalamigan ka siguro kagabi. Bakit kasi isang kumot lang at unan ang dala mo, e alam mo namang dalawa tayo?" I nagged while pushing him to sit down. "May gamot ako di-"

"Av, I'm really fine"

I sighed and looked at him straight in the eyes. "Please? For my peace of mind..."

After that, he obediently drank the meds.

Sav said that he'd just sleep for a bit then we'll go.

I'm sure he knows that I still have that trauma before. Ganiyan din noon si Papa. It all started with a simple headache but the next moment he's already in the hospital.

I knew it's impossible. It can't be a simple headache if it led you to a hospital. I was sure he lied to us. Sinasabi niya na simpleng sakit ng ulo lang but in reality, namimilipit na pala siya sa sakit.

After his death, I am restless every time Mama says masakit ang ulo niya. I try not to show it but I worry a lot. Hindi ako nakakatulog hangga't makikita ko kinabukasan na okay pa siya. I'm not like this much with others but having this feeling like now makes me realize how scared I am to lose Sav too.

I paced back and forth. I stood up then sat down. Paulit ulit hanggang sa makababa na ulit si Sav. It's already 3pm.

Medyo gumaan ang pakiramdam ko when he looked fine than earlier.

"Kamusta pakiramdam mo?"

"I'm good, doc. I promise I feel fine. My headache's gone."

He was smiling as he went down the stairs. Then, as he was in front me, he put my face in between his palms. "I'm sorry for worrying you, Av"

I felt my eyes got teary but I tried to hold it back.

"Just be honest on what you feel, okay?"

"Yep. Shall we?"

I nodded.

He called Kuya Wil, then he they checked the villa one last time before we went to the shore. Plano sana namin mag public boat but since we're late, we just decided to rent a boat tulad nung pagpunta namin.

I stopped myself from checking Sav from time to time kasi baka ihulog niya na ako pababa. I sighed. I probably need a psychiatrist or I'll just live with this my whole life.

It took us six hours to reach their house in QC. Tsaka ko lang naalala,

"Natawagan mo ba si Mama?"

"Yeah. I talked to her...when I went up earlier"

"Anong bilin?"

"I think just same as yours. She'll be back tomorrow so we should sleep at our house and Tita G will come. Did I miss anything?"

"Bakit pa kailangan kausapin ka ng hiwalay, e sinabi ko naman na sayo" I ranted pursing my lips. "Feeling ko ikaw talaga anak ni Mama"

"Mom's like that to you, too."

"May point" I agreed immediately.

Sinalubong kami nila Nanay Tina and Ate Marites pagkarating namin sa QC. They tried to get my bag from me but I declined.

"Magaan lang naman po"

Then, Sav suddenly snatched my bag and walked first.

"'Ku, kay kisig talaga ng amo kong yan." Kinikilig na sabi ni Ate Mari na tinawanan lang namin ni Nanay.

Si Nanay na ang naghatid sa akin sa kwarto ko. I took a bath first then I sat on the bed. I tried to call Mama but she didn't answer. She texted me though na patulog na raw siya at bukas niya na lang daw ako kakausapin.

I fidgeted.

I am tired from the travel but I'm sure, mas pagod si Sav. How is he?

Ilang minuto rin ako nag-isip bago nagdecide na tumayo at lumabas. I knocked softly on Sav's door.

Sav opened the door wearing only a black bath robe. His hair is wet so he probably just finished a bath.

He brows creased upon the sight of me. "Is there something wrong?"

I smiled sheepishly. I clenched the hem of my blue pajama top before speaking. "Are you okay?"

His face relaxed and he chuckled. "I was the one asking... but yeah I'm okay. You?"

"Okay. Thanks. I just...have to know"

He gently tousled my hair. "Go back to your room and sleep."

I hesitated.

He sighed. "Do you want to sleep with me?"

Nanlaki ang mata ko sa tanong niya. What?!

"If you're really worried you can just sleep beside me and watch me sleep"

He is serious.

He's not making fun of me but he's truly considering it because he knows about my anxiety.

I sighed and slowly shook my head. "I'm sorry kasi ang kulit ko. I'll sleep in my room" I gave him a small smile.

I was about to leave when he pulled my hand and I slowly felt his warm body enveloping mine.

Ang lambot lambot ng robe na suot niya. It was thick and soft but I can still feel his warmth.

He hugged me gently. Not too loose and not too tight. Then, I felt his chin on the top of my head as he tapped my back softly.

He didn't say anything.

I didn't say anything...but the way my heart beats fast is almost deafening.