I was woken up by a person beside. Mabigat na hita ang nakadantay sakin. When I looked who it was, It's Jagger. I tried to move. But instead of getting out of the bed, he pushed me with his right hand forcing me to stay in bed again.
"H'wag kang aalis. Tama na 'yung isang beses," he murmured half awake. Tinignan ko siyang mabuti. He look so peaceful, like an angel.
"I'm not going anywhere. I was supposedly going in the kitchen."
A ghost of smile appeared on his lips. He let go of me.
I walked down the stairs heading to the kitchen. I should cook breakfast for us? Yes, I should!
I opened my laptop laying in the counter top and played some songs. I dance while cooking, few minutes later. Jagger went down with his bed hair. But his face looked fresh, naghilamos na siguro.
I served him fried rice, bacon, and eggs. I didn't cook pancake since he's a heavy eater, pancake is not enough for him.
He made us coffee. I miss this so much. This is how we bond back then. He would visit me in Valenzuela then we'll go in some coffee shops and waste our time there.
I was so fascinated to him, I couldn't eat that well. I'm starring at him like I haven't seen him in the past few months!
"Baka matunaw ako nyan," he suddenly said. Nahiya naman ako, I avoided my eyes diverting it to my food.
We continued eating. Then he went to his car to grab his spare clothes , dito raw siya maliligo. I forgot! Yung car ko naiwan sa club.
When he went out the bathroom, I was looking like a child and I need some construction paper late at night when I could have said it earlier.
"Gusto mo pa isa?" he bursted. Nanlaki naman agad ang mata kko.
"Pervert! Yung kotse ko kasi!" bulaslas ko. He looked at me with confusion, tinaas niya ang kilay niya. "Naiwan sa Primo!" I told him. He just let out a sighed.
"Akala ko kung ano, ipapakuha ko na lang." simpleng sabi niya at nginitian ako. The nerve of this guy! Kala niya madadala ako sa pangiti-ngiti niya. Well... hindi naman pero parang nadala nga ako. I looked down avoiding to meet his gaze because of shame.
So here how it goes, he brought me to the hospital with his car. Then he told me I should call him after work and he will fetch me up.
The hospital was chaotic when I came in. Ayun pala may artista na nagaantay sa labas ng clinic ko. I rolled my eyes, another day of hell. I sighed, paguran na naman panigurado ito.
As I expected, after a few sessions my head hurts like hell. Most of them were talking about some artist.
I craned my neck so that the pain will ease. Then the artist came in.
"Whenever you're here, you're giving me pain." I said directly. He just chuckled tho. He's Ray, one of my friends back in my artist days. I didn't pursue it, my main dream was to become a Psychiatrist not an Artist.
He's here for his sessions. He's been my patient since I have passed the board. He's suffering from depression. Depression is no joke. Mental health is no joke. H'wag nating gagawing biro 'yon. Marami na ang namatay dahil doon.
He was bashed because of some viewers that mistakenly accused him of using drugs. Later on, the case was clear and he was proven innocent. It was the greatest hell of his life. He received death threats, and he also received gunshot. Good thing it wasn't critical. He got Clara as her lawyer to defend her.
I finished my sessions with him. And he went out with me to grab lunch. It was no big deal, the media already knew that I'm his doctor. Camera mans, reporters, and fans are following us. Asking how his sessions are, if he's getting better or many more.
"Kailan ba ako titigilan ng mga iyan?" tugon ko at umirap.
"I'm getting better, Doc. For sure, after my sessions with you, titigilan ka na ng mga iyan!" masiglang ani nito at tinignan ako ng malaki.
He's one of the reasons why my name was huge. Because of his popularity he managed to tell everyone how good of a doctor am I. I will not lie to myself, I know I did my best and aminado ako na magaling ako.
After the lunch bumalik ako sa hospital. Like before, news were flashing about me and Ray, it's not anyway. It always happens. People in social medias made appreciations post for me everywhere. I was on the elevator when I received a call. It was Ysa.
"Yabang mo naman, nasa balita ka na naman," bungad nito.
"Ako pa ba?" pagmamayabang ko. Isang mura lang ang natanggap ko sa kaniya. She reminded me of the construction of my hospital. Yes, I'm planning to establish a mental hospital. Some might find it weird. But for me, it's a dream come true. Matutulungan ko ang mga taong in need of proper medications.
Mental Hospital ay hindi para sa mga baliw. Ginawa ko ito para masolusyunan ang isa sa mga problemang ng mga kabataan at ng bayan. Nowadays, people treat depression like a joke and not a big deal. If depression hits you, mahihirapan ka nang makaalis. Mas lalo ka pang mahhihirapan kung ang tao sa paligid mo ay hindi ka pinagtutuunang pansin.
Youth nowadays are focusing on social medias. Social medias is one of the reason of depression. I made this hospital for the awareness on each and everyone of us.
I still had extra time before my work ends. Wala na akong pasyente, I decided to go to a coffee shop and call Clara to talk about my files.
I called at it was like I disturbed something but then she said she will be here by ten minutes.
"Sorry I'm late," she said when she got into the coffee shop. She placed her suitcase into the side of the table and got some papers, I guess it's my file. Her hair was kinda messy, she looked so tired. Maybe she's stress from work
"No it's okay. Order muna tayo, you look tired." I told her. She just inverted her eyes into something. "Kung may ginagawa ka, dapat hindi ka na pumunta. Naistorbo ata kita sa work mo," I said. I mean, we could talk this the other day. Hindi naman ito ganon ka importante unlike the cases she handles.
"No!" She exclaimed. I was shock by her sudden shout. People on the coffee shops start to look at our direction. She felt sorry afterwards. "No, I'm okay. Tsaka napag-usapan naman kasi natin tong meeting na 'to before something popped out of nowhere." She explained at blew out a large amount of breath.
"Are you really okay?" I told her. I could tell something is happening to her, she just wouldn't tell it. She gave me thumbs up for assurance so I let her.
She started reading my files. Not minding the food, same old Clara. She would not eat unless she finish her tasks.
She explained me everything I should know. What to show and not to show. She also told me that I would get another lawyer, I should contact her first so that she can explain the lawyer everything. Every second, she looks at her phone then a small smile appear.
"Tapos na!" She let out a sighed. Then started eating the cake, in less than 10 minutes she finished it along with the drink. "Alam mo namang criminal lawyer ako, hindi na kasi ako tumatanggap ng ganiyan. Kaya ayon,. medyo nahihirapan na." she explained. Maybe to help me realize that I should get a lawyer that expertise in that field.
"Nga pala," she said then browsed her phone. She was like looking for a picture. "Ikaw ba 'to? Kagabi? Sa Primo?" sunod-sunod niyang tanong. It was me and Jagger, Jagger was pulling me towards his car.
"San mo naman nakuha 'yan?" I asked her. She just stick out a tongue. Tignan mo naman umasta tong babaneg to, parang hindi abugado.
"Secret, so ikaw nga? Nakakuha ng picture ay yung isa sa katrabaho ni Jagger sa media company." saad nito. Kahit kailan alam nito lahat ng source e. "Kayo na ulit?" dugtong niya.
"Oo," I said then bowed my head a little. I hear her squealed a little but then she stopped like she realized something. "Pano yung anak? Tanggap kayo?" muntikan ko nang mabuga ang iniinom na kape sa kaniya.
"Apparently, kapatid niya 'yon. Ako lang nag assume na anak niya 'yon," I said rolling my eyes. As expected. She burs ted in laughter and started teasing me non-stop.
We bid our goodbyes. Ang sabi ni Clara ay may kailangan pa raw siyang puntahang criminal, kinilabutan naman agad ako sa narinig ko. I texted Jagger, I told him I'm done with everything.
He picked me up, but he's not looking at me. I looked at the backseat and I saw AJ.
"Hi! How are you coping up?" I asked her.
"I'm good po, tito." She sweetly said.
Jagger went to a convenience store so I took the chance to get out and went to the backseat so that I'll be beside AJ. Jagger looked at me confused and his eyes are telling me that to go back to the shotgun seat. Of course, I still stayed. Manigas siya diyan siya nagsimula ayaw akong pansinin.
His eyes looked defeated, I smiled secretly. We went to a restaurant, near Primo. Whenever I talk to AJ, Jagger would always but in. I'm still not minding him though. After the dinner I told AJ that I needed to go. Jagger was still confused why I'm acting like this.
I went to Primo, not to get wasted but to get my car. Good thing nothing happened to my car. I went to some derma shops and bought my skin care. I also texted Azalea that I'll go to her house.
When I went to her house. There was a car going out. It took me time to realize that it was Kaiden's. Something bad happen, I'm sure of that.
I was rushing when I parked my car, hindi ko alam pero masama ang kutob ko. Kinatok ko yung gate ni Az pero walang lumalabas kaya ako na ang diretsong pumasok.
My rush doubled when I saw Azalea crying so bad and her body was on the floor. I quickly ran into her making her calm.
"Shh," I told her then patted her back. "Why? Tell me..." I slowly said.
"Kaiden..." The only words that came right out of her mouth. I knew at this point she needed rest. I told her we'll talk in the morning once she's calmed down. She agreed. I slept on the guest room. But that doesn't assure me that Azalea will be fine. Every hour and thirty minutes I would wake up to check if she's okay. Baka biglang bangungutin mahirap na.
Morning came, at sobrang puyat ko na. I look like a freaking panda! My eye bags are making their way to say hello!
But then again, this is for Azalea. At least, I ensured her safety. Hindi ko na napansin ang oras. Nagmadali akong lumabas ng guest room para tignan ang yabag ng paa. Nadatnan kong nasa kitchen si Azalea at gumagawa ng coffee.
"Kape ka muna, pinanood mo ata ako kagabi matulog. Nag ha hi sakin eye bags mo!" She joked. I looked at her seriously. Nang mapansin niya ang tingin ko na hindi ako nakiipagbiruan ay muntik niya nang mabuga ang kapeng iniinom. "Binantayan mo'ko matulog?!"
"Oo," sagot ko at inikot ang mga mata.
She looked sorry for me, bigla siyang naawa. Kung kanina ay tinatawanan niya ako ngayon ay nag so-sorry siya nang paulit-ulit.
"Anyare bakit ka umiiyak kagabi?" I asked her.
She told me the reason why. I felt so sad for her. I was happy that I accompanied her. I'm sure she's now having a hard time.
When afternoon came, I went to my house. I saw a familiar car right in front of my house. I saw Jagger he's standing there. I parked my car and went out. When he saw me it was like his senses went back.
"I'm sorry, did I do something wrong?" the first thing he said when he approached me.