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Irene's POV.

Weeks have gone by finally mai-uuwi na rin namin si Iya. She's doing a great job. in her therapy. Medyo may problema sya sa pagsasalita. Which is normal naman daw sa mga patient na may Post-traumatic amnesia. May mga naaalala na syang mga bagay kagaya ng hobbies nya and her.... Momskie.

Naaalala nya ako pero hindi gaano. Masakit para sa akin ito, sarili Kong anak hirap akong maalala, Ang sakit isipin na mas una nya pang naalala si Manang kesa saakin na Nanay nya. But at the same time naaawa ako. I know she's trying her very best na maalala nya kami, AKO.. it's not that Hindi nya ako naaalala pero the fact na Hindi sya masyadong makwento sa akin makes me wanna scream in pain.

I dart my gaze on her. Tulala na naman. Simula nung naaksidente sya lagi na syang nakatulala, I asked the doctor about it. It's normal daw lalo na sa laki ng damage ng brain injury nya..

I came closer to her and gently grab her hands. She blinked her eyes multiple times. I gave her a sweet smile
"Baby, tulala ka na naman" I said and sat beside her. "I am?, Oh s-sorry. I'm trying to r-remember something" she said

"Shh..don't force yourself it's fine. Time will help you remember. Wala namang pumipilit sa'yo na alalahanin mo agad Diba?." I said as she rested her head on my shoulders and hugged me sideways. I was shookt! Hindi sya gaanong ka clingy sa akin kanina ah. Pero I'm not complaining. I love these kind of moments.

"Uhm I have a question" she spoke
"Sige, go ahead" I said busy combing her hair using my fingers.
"Just wondering po, bakit Hindi ko nakikita si Daddy?" She asked innocently.

Halos mabilaukan ako. I don't what to answer. Paano ba ito? Teka lang, omayghad.. I swallowed a lump before answering.

"Uhm honey, he's on his way. Baka na traffic lang" I simply answered. I am pertaining on Bonget... Because to be honest I don't know what to answer...
"R-really po? I want to sleep w-with you tonight. Maybe it can help me remember who you truly are?" She stated.

"Oh sure! Why not, what my Baby wants is what she gets" I said and planted a long kiss on her forehead..

Minutes have gone by, yet wala parin sina Bonget. Ano bang problema nun? Bakit antagal..

Until I heard a consecutive knocks on the door. Iya's eyes beamed in excitement as she heard the knock.
I went to the doorstep and slowly opened the door.  And to my surprise it's not Bonget. Due to nervousness I closed the door immediately.

"Uhmm Daddy's here! Let him in please." Iya told me. I have no choice but to open the door. I gave him a "wag kang magsalita" look before letting him in.

"What? You're my D-dad? I thought you're my friend? But I'm happy to see you again Dad." Iya exclaimed and immediately hugged him.

"What's happening?" The clueless Greggy mouthed. I rolled my eyeballs and turned my back..

Yes it's Greggy. Ano bang ginagawa nya dito??. Hindi ko naman sya tinawagan na madidischarge na si Iya.. I saw them laughing out loud in their conversation. Edi waw! Sige kayo na dyan. Hindi naman ata ako nag-eexist dito..

"Uhm Dad? Can you tell me your love s-story? " I heard Iya asked. Oh my Lord ayan na naman sya sa pagtatanong nya.

I gave Greggy a death glare. He also don't know what to say.
He remained silent for a couple of minutes.
"Dad? Did y-you hear me?" Iya asked confusingly.

Suddenly I heard the door swang. It's Bonget and Manang Imee together with Liza finally! My life saver..
"Oh stop na Celestia, nandito na si Pops mo, we gotta go." I said diverting the topic..
"Hi Georgy! Ayieeee uuwi kana! Chigidig my heart" Manang  Imee cheerfully
exclaimed.
"Momskieee! Guess who's with me? It's my Daddy" Iya said with happiness vivid on her voice..

Manang Imee's smile immediately turned into a frown and faced me.
" I'll talk to you later" she said in authority but still keeping her voice in a low tone.

"Uhm Greggy, I'm sorry but we gotta go. Thank you for coming".I said  we are about to leave when Iya spoke up.
"But what about Daddy? Diba you promised that he's gonna sleep with us tonight?" She said. Oh shoot!! Oo nga pala. What the heck? We will sleep in the same bed? Fuck no! Never on Earth will that happen..

"Daddy let's go na po! I'm hungry na" Iya said, she stood up and kinaladkad kami palabas ni Greggy. Paano na ito? Hindi ko nga kayang huminga pag nakikita ko sya. Tapos matutulog kami sa iisang kama?.

Manang Imee, Bonget and Liza was left astonished from what Iya said. I turned my head on them and I see disappointment on their face.

Naiimagine ko palang, parang nandidiri na ako. I have no choice but to follow what she wanted. Nangako ako and I still need to earn her trust on me.
What have you done Irene!..

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We arrived at our house exactly 11 AM.
We prepared some foods to welcome Iya..

She exhaustedly drop her body on the bed. Mukhang napagod sa byahe...
I  gently laid on the bed.. she looked at me and smiled..

"Where's Daddy? I wanna sleep na" she asked yawning. Ayan na paano ba 'to?
I can't bare sleeping next to the man who broke my heart. The man who never fulfilled his promises. I just can't.

"Dad! Come here!" Iya shouted. Greggy on the other hand is also clueless about what's happening.
"Let's take a nap po! I'm sleepy na" she continued. I saw on Greggy's face as if he's asking for permission. Do I have a choice?

Wala malamang! I need to play Iya's game!..

"Oo nga Honey, come on join us!" I said. Labag sa loob ko pero kailangan. Nandidiri ako sa mga sinasabi ko.

Greggy flashed a shock look. He look at at me. And showed a smile. He then jumped into the bed.

I saw Iya grinned.. she seems weird..

To be continued..

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Hi guys!! Good afternoon! The is me floating_salbabida. I just want to say na I found some new stories here on Wattpad.

"Closer again, You and I" by Maria_Irene23_ Josefa. Go check it guys Hindi kayo magsisisi dun. Magaling Ang author nun! Labyooo