THE VIOLINIST (filipino-english) On Hiatus

9: She no longer needs Superman...

*** I just need to breath***

MAHALO for Reading...

Sa mga sumunod na araw mas naging masigla na si Henri at parang ang buong Villa Dansk mas naging maliwanag mas naging masaya..

Tumutugtog pa rin siya gabi-gabi, pero hindi na kasing lungkot dati...

"I think she's on the road to recovery, I mean Henri", si Reece habang pauwi sila galing sa site ni Luca..

"I really hope so", sagot naman ni Luca sabay buntong hininga. "Sometimes, I think she's just putting a brave facade. Para hindi ako mag-alala. Pero kitang kita sa mga mata niya ang lungkot kahit nakangiti siya."

"Give her time. She lost everyone dear to her. It's tragic, but I admire her strength, both of you for handling this well.", Reece replied.

And Luca just gave out a deep sigh..

Pagdating nila nang Villa, hinanap agad ni Luca ang pinsan.

"Ya, si Henri po?", tanong ni Luca.

"Nasa burol, dala-dala niya kanina yung mga gamit niya sa pagpipinta. Papadilim na nga, sunduin mo na kaya", sagot nang matanda.

"Nandiyan naman yung Jeep anong ginamit niya papunta?", nagtatakang tanong ni Luca.

"Si Beauty", sagot nang matanda.

"Bakit niyo naman po pinayagang mangabayo mag-isa ya?", may pag-aalala sa tono ni Luca.

"Luca, kilala mo na ang pinsan mo, sa tingin mo ba mapipigilan ko siya", sagot nang matanda sabay buntong hininga..

"Tama si yaya Luca, She's as stubborn as you are", sa wakas nagsalita si Reece..

"Who's stubborn?", si Henri ang nagsalita, kararating lang.

"Bakit ka pumunta nang burol na mag-isa, you could have called me? Or you could have taken the Jeep?", sermon ni Luca sa pinsan.

"Luca, it's Beauty we're talking about here. She's my horse since I can remember she won't let me fall and besides I'm with Duke" at saka lang nila napansin ang kasama ni Henri.

"Hey Luca, yaya", bati ni Duke. Nakita ko siya kanina when I made house calls, kaya sinamahan ko na siya. Sorry, hindi na kami nakapagpaalam.", paliwanag nito.

"It's okae Doc, pasensiya na rin. But next time, tell me.. You have my number. By the way, this is my friend Reece, meet Duke he's a doctor", si LUca..

"Hello, ikaw yung engineer sa ramps and playgrounds di ba?", tanong ni Duke sabay lahad nang kamay nito.

"Yeah", at inabot ni Reece ang kamay nito.

"Why don't you stay for dinner Duke?", anyaya ni Henri dito.

"Oo nga naman hijo, matagal ka nang hindi napapasyal dito", segunda ni Yaya Meding.

"Sige po yaya, namimiss ko na din po ang luto niyo eh", pagpapaunlak naman nang doctor sabay sulyap kay Henri.

"Henri, Doc, doon muna kami ni Reece sa guest house", paalam ni Luca.

"Sige cuz, we'll be at the gazebo and yaya", sagot naman ni Henri..

Mula sa guest house, kitang kita ang Gazebo...

Nakatayo sa may bintana si Reece nakatingin kina Henri at Duke..

"You wanna talk about it?", tanong ni Luca kay Reece.

"How long have you known, Doc Duke? and anyways Doc Duke?, what name is that?", irritation eminent on Reece's voice.

"He's been here for two years, kaibigan siya ni Quinn. They're both doctors", Luca explained.

"I think he's in love with Henri", deklara ni Reece.

"My cousin is Lovable and Duke's a good man. Sa tingin ko wala namang masama kung magkagustuhan sila. At least he'll be helping her move on.", sagot naman ni Luca.

Reece's expression turned gloomy and gets even darker nung makita niyang nagtatawanan si Henri at Duke..

"I don't like him", deklara ni Reece.

"You don't like him as a person or you don't like him because of Henri", usisa ni Luca.

"I have Sam, Luca. I'm not a two timing bastard", sagot ni Reece with a wry tone.

"Sinabi mo eh", Luca replied.

"And besides, hindi ka ba nag-aalala para sa pinsan mo?", tanong ni Reece dito.

"I am, but I only wish for her to be happy. And if her happiness will be Duke, I won't stand in the way", Luca replied while reading Reece's expression.

"Yeah, as long as she's happy I guess", finally Reece conceeded.. Every smile Henri flashes to Duke, is a scar in Reece's heart. The only thing he wants is protect Henri, shield her from all sorts of pain, be her Superman.

But now, he thinks Henri's got Batman and she no longer needs Superman.

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