Battle Scars (Amorous Revival Series #1) (COMPLETED)

Chapter 32

"Wait. Let me leave a note," I informed Ravi, who was waiting for me outside.

Bumalik ako sa loob ng company house. Nilagyan ko 'yong pinggan ng food cover at iniwan ang sticky note na naglalaman ng mensahe ko. Pinaghanda ko kasi si Vida ng pancakes para hindi na siya mag-abala pang magluto paggising niya.

Thanks. I'll go out for a while to get some air.
- Sersi

I simply wore jorts and a cropped tank top since Ravi and I will just stroll around the area for a small talk. Hindi naman gano'n katagal ang hindi namin pagkikita, but we really need to catch up on some important details we missed that were left unsaid after our quarrel back in Manila.

Once and for all, I wanted to break the ice between us to avert a tiny cube turning into something big like that of an iceberg. Kay Ravi na mismo nanggaling na kailangan naming maging vocal sa relasyong ito upang ma-solve agad ang 'di pagkakaunawan at maiwasang lumala pa.

When I stepped out, I was a bit distracted by his posture when I caught a glimpse of him standing and patiently waiting for me. Ravi was wearing a plain white-colored polo tucked in his black trouser pants, with penny loafers completing his overall classic outfit. His neat appearance exuded a powerful charisma that would surely leave anyone breathless.

Malayo ang tingin niya na halatang tinatanaw ang gusali ng ospital dahil kita iyon mula dito. His hair swayed in the strong wind. He may be possibly pondering about the quick sequence of events in our lives, trying to navigate with the adjustments.

Walang ideya si Ravi na tahimik ko siyang pinagmamasdan. Mula sa kinatatayuan ko, I began to realize na ganitong klase ng Ravi ang gusto kong makita at makasama sa araw-araw—iyong maaliwalas ang mukha, magaan ang balikat dahil walang binubuhat na problema, at mapayapang aura na walang bahid ng pag-aalala. I only wanted nothing but positivity that would resonate in his entirety.

"Let's go?" I clung my arm in his, finally approaching Ravi when I couldn't stop myself from falling in love by the mere sight of him. "Are you sure you can walk?"

He nodded. "Don't worry. It's nothing."

Inalalayan ko siyang maglakad habang nakasandal ako sa makapal niyang braso at hawak-hawak ang kamay niya.

"Don't tell me you drove on your way here?" I started.

Nahuli ko ang ngiti na nagpapahayag na guilty siya doon sa hula ko. Nahampas ko tuloy siya sa dibdib.

"Matigas talaga 'yang ulo mo. Binasa mo ba nang buo 'yong sulat na ibinigay ko? Mahigpit kong bilin do'n na mag-eroplano ka nalang. Paano gagaling 'yang sugat mo nang mabilis kung ilang oras na naipit sa pag-apak mo sa pedal ng sasakyan?"

He fixed his pair of eyeglasses by gently pushing it from his nose bridge. "The wound's not that deep. Uminom rin ako ng gamot para mabawasan 'yong kirot. I didn't come here unprepared," he said. Tumalon pa siya ng bahagya upang patunayang hindi siya nasasaktan. "See? I can even jump and put pressure on it without wincing from the pain."

Two things that need to be praised here in Santa Ana are the cool breeze and the environment covered with tall and green trees. Noong bumyahe ako dito, nakita ko ang naggagandahang beaches, miski 'yong light house na nakasilip. Cagayan Provincial Hospital's not that bad because even if it's far and the building reminds me of Halloween, the coastal area here offered a homey vibe and tranquility—a perfect slice of escape away from the stressful shackles of the city.

"Oo nga pala. Have you eaten breakfast?" tanong ko.

Ravi shook his head. "Not yet. Pati yata ikaw ay hindi pa kumakain." I nodded. "May nadaanan akong malapit na karinderya kanina. Doon nalang tayo dumiretso."