Acquiescence of Diamond

Chapter 9

Warning: Explicit Content (Bad Language, Rape)

             Nang makaalis ang mga kasamahang magsasaka ni Dad ay doon na ako napahagulhol sa labas ng emergency room ng mag-isa.

             I don't know how and why basta ang sabi lang ng mga ito sa akin ay bigla na lang daw natumba si Dad habang nagme-merienda sila. They said too that they can't really have a conversation with my Dad due to language barrier gawa ng hindi naman sila nakakaintindi ng Ingles. Hindi daw nila natanong kung may nararamdaman ba ito o ano.

             I was just there pacing back and forth, going to sit and repeat the routine for hours while crying. My mind is just blank and full of worry, walang pumapasok doon na iba kung hindi iyon lang.

             Napayuko ako habang nakaupo ng pagsulyap ko sa pinto ay wala pa ring lumalabas na doctor o nurse. I let my tears dampen my cheeks.

             "Here, use this." abot sa akin ng isang roll ng tissue paper na agad kong kinuha para punasan ang basang basa ko ng mukha. "Who's inside?" her tone was calm and is not invading. Naupo ito sa tabi ko.

             "My Dad," iyon pa lang ay naiyak na naman ako. It's just so frustrating to arrive here without knowing anything. Hindi ko alam ang iisipin ko o ano. I shook my head, "I don't know what happened—I just arrived here after a call—I don't know what to think."

             "Trust him, Daya," my head turned at the mention of my name and blinked at the sight of Chander's mother. Her presence made me cry more. "You have to trust your Dad. I'm sure he's fighting inside the ER."

              Napatango na lang ako sa sinabi nito saka tumingin sa ngayong sarado pa ring pinto. I sobbed. I just really hope Dad is fighting.

              "Where's Erj? Why are you alone here?" kapagkuwan ay tanong ng doctora na kinakaba ko dahil baka pagalitan nito ang panganay niya.

              I wiped my eyes first, "He was asleep when I left him. Galing lang po kasi sa duty niya."

             "He doesn't know you're here then. What about my youngest—" she stopped. Siguro ay naisip na di mahagilap ang bunso niya. "Don't you have other friends that can accompany you? It's not good that you're alone here."

              I just looked down on my knees again as my tears never stop, kahit meron ay hindi ko naman sila pwedeng istorbohin lalo na't busy sila sa pagabot sa mga pangarap nila. Plus, they have problems to deal with too that they aren't telling me. I shook my head at the doctor, "Okay lang po ako dito. Kayo po? Baka nakakaabala na po ako sainyo."

              Dra. Arressa's eyes had pity on it before she shook her head, "You're not, hija. Sasamahan kita."

               The next thing I knew was, I was crying on her shoulder as if she's my mother. I just cried as Dra. Arressa consoled me patiently until I fell asleep on her shoulder.

               Nang magising ako ay nasa pareho parin ako ng posisyon at agad akong napatayo ng sa wakas ay bumukas ang pinto. "Doc, how's my Dad? Is he okay?" Dra. Arressa followed and stood beside me.

              The doctor nodded at the Almaz beside me first before looking at me, "How are you related to the patient?"

              "I'm his only child po. What happened to him?"

              "Your father suffered from a stroke and needs to undergo several tests for us to determine its cause and medications needed. But for now, your father is safe and stable. We will transfer him to a private room but go to the cashier first for his papers." mahabang paliwanag nito sa akin bago umalis where I cried in relief.