The Billionaire's Blind Daughter

Chapter 16

“Pwede nang alisin ang benda niya mamaya,” sambit ko kay Vesper habang pareho kaming naka titig kay Chandra na kasalukuyang natutulog.

“Really?” bakas ang tuwa sa mga mata ni Vesper nang sabihin ko iyon, ngumisi ako sakanya at tumango.

“How’s your dad? I'm sure he cannot enter here even though his connections is a widespread in italy,” sambit ko kay Vesper. Tumitig ito sa akin bago sumagot.

“I told him to f**k off, and if he wants to see his granddaughter, he should mind his attitude. I don't even care anymore, Chandra doesn't like him, so it's just fine,” sagot sa akin ni Vesper. Tinanguan ko naman ito.

“I wonder, why your ex wife's parents told you why did you choose me, why she doesn't like italian women?” tanong ko sakanya. Kahapon ko pa iniisip kung bakit ayaw niya sa italian women.

“My mom is a pure blooded italian, mom doesn't like her, so she decided to hate the whole italy including the people,” naiiling na sambit ni Vesper sa akin. Tumango naman ako sakanya at kinuha ang mga prutas na nasa gilid ko. Akma ko itong babalatan nang ilahad ni Vesper ang kamay niya.

“Let me,” sambit niya sa akin. Tumango naman ako sakanya at ibinigay sakanya ang kitchen knife. Habang binabalatan niya ang mansanas ay biglang gumalaw si Chandra kaya napa tingin kami sakanya.

“Mommy? Daddy?” mahina niyang bulong na para bang may hinahanap, hinawakan ko ang kamay niya para iparating na nandito lang kami.

“We are here sweetheart, how are you? May masakit ba sa’yo?” tanong ko sakanya.

“None mommy, where's daddy?” tanong niya sa akin. Sumagot naman si Vesper sakanya kaya naka hinga ito ng maluwag.

“I have a good news for you,” naka ngiting sambit ko sakanya. Humarap ito sa akin kaya napa ngiti ako.

“What is it mommy?” tanong niya sa akin.

“Aalisin na ang benda sa mga mata mo, we will know if the operation is good,” nakangiting sambit ko sakanya.

“Wow, I'm so excited” nakangiting sambit niya kaya ngumiti ako.

“Are you excited to the world?” nakangiting tanong ko sakanya, tumango naman ito sa akin.

“Yes mommy, I'm so excited po. Finally, makikita ko na po kayo, kayo nila daddy” nakangiting sambit niya sa akin kaya napa ngiti ako. This is something that I didn't expect. Sa dami ng inoperahan ko, yes they are thankful pero iba pa rin pala talaga kapag malapit sa akin ang inoperahan ko.

It's making my heart flutter to excitement, fear and happiness.

“For now, eat some fruits. Thirty minutes from now, aalisin na natin ang benda. Don't fall asleep okay?” nakangiting sambit ko sakanya. Naka ngiti naman itong tumango tango, kinuha ko ang pinggan na may mga prutas at sinimulan ko nang subuan si Chandra.

“Anyway Chandra, your grandparents from mine and to your mom Eisle came, do you want to see them?” tanong ni Vesper sa anak niya.

“I don't want to see them daddy,” seryosong sambit ni Chandra. Tumango naman si Vesper.

“Okay baby, I will inform them about your decision,” sagot sakanya ni Vesper. Tumango naman si Chandra sakanya.

“I’m sure mommy saw them?” tanong ni Chandra sa amin.

“Yes sweetie, I already met them.” nakangiting sagot ko sakanya.

“What did they to you mommy?” tanong ni Chandra sa akin. Nagulat ako kaya napa tingin ako kay Vesper. Dahil sa tono ni Chandra ay parang alam na niyang may nangyari.

“Go on, you can tell our girl about what happened, Velvet.” nakangiting sambit ni Vesper. Tumango ako sakanya at ngumiti.

“It was right after your operation, lumabas ako to inform your dad, that the operation did well, and you will be transferred to your private room. I saw your dad’s father, I asked your dad who he is. When he saw me, he also asked who I am. And he somewhat mock my profession. It kind of hurt me, but I didn't gave him the satisfaction to see that. I insulted him back, and when I thought the commotion was already finish, your mom's parents came,” nakangiting sambit ko kay Chandra at tumayo. Umupo ako sa gilid niya at hinawakan ang benda sa ulo niya.

“Aalisin mo na po ba mommy?” tanong niya sa akin.

“Smart girl, yes I will remove it now, so stay still okay?” naka ngiting sambit ko sakanya. Tumango naman ito ng marahan kaya tinuloy ko ang sinasabi ko habang dahan dahan kong inaalis ang benda sa ulo niya.

“When your grandma saw me, she also insulted me, and questioned your father choice for another woman, she said, why did your dad choose an italian woman? I don't know what's with me being an italian, doon ba nababase ang pagiging nanay ko sa’yo? But then, I didn't let them affect me, and I told them that I will banned them from stepping on this hospital. Again, they mocked me and they told me that I'm just a doctor here, and I can't do that, but I did. I called the owner of the hospital and now they are banned on entering this hospital. Are you ready, Chandra? This is the last piece, after I remove this we will now see you with your new eyes,” naka ngiting sambit ko sambit ko sakanya.

“I am ready na po mommy,” nakangiting sambit niya sa akin. Ngumiti ako sakanya at inalis na ang benda na naka balot sa mata niya, ilang segundo pa siyang naka pikit para isanay niya ang mga mata niya. At nang imulat niya ang mga mata niya ay nakita ko ang pinaka magandang mata na nasaksihan ko.

“You’re so beautiful daughter,” I am in awe while staring at her. She looks pure wearing those olive green eyes.

“M-mommy, d-daddy, I can see you both now,” mahinang sambit ni Chandra, at ilang sandali pa ay nag simula nang bumuhos ang mga luha sa mata niya. Ngumiti ako sakanya at nilapitan ko siya, pinunasan ko ang mga luhang tumulo sa pisnge niya at tinitigan ko siya.

“Sweetheart, you look pretty, can you look at mommy please?” nakangiting sambit ko sakanya, tumango si Chandra at tumingin sa akin.

“Look at me, I'm so happy right? I'm so happy not just because the operation is successful, I am happy because you finally have your eyesight again. So please, smile for us sweetie, I can't take it if I'm seeing you cry,” nakangiting sambit ko sakanya. Tumango si Chandra at binigyan namin siya ng oras para kumalma.

“Love come here,” tawag ko kay Vesper nang makita itong nasa dulo ng kama. Pinipigilan niya ang emosyon niya. Ako ang nahihirapan para sakanya. Lumapit ito at umupo sa kinauupuan ko kanina.

“I am so so happy for you baby,” sambit ni Vesper sa anak namin nang matitigan niya si Chandra nang malapitan.

“Do I look good with my eye color daddy?” naka ngiting tanong ni Chandra sa daddy niya. Obviously making her dad not to suppress his emotions.

“Yes yes, our baby is so pretty,” nakangiting sambit ni Vesper at hinalikan ang noo ni Chandra. Ganon din ang ginawa ni Vesper sa gilid ng noo ko. .

Nakangiti lang ako habang pinapanood ko sila hanggang sa may biglang kumatok, tumayo ako at binuksan ko ang pintuan. Bumungad sa akin si Astrid na may dalang pastries galing sa cafe nila.

“How’s my pamangkin?” nakangiting tanong sa akin ni Astrid. Pina pasok ko siya para siya na mismong maka kita kay Chandra.

“Oh my! Hi Vesper! Tabi muna bff, yayakapin ko lang pamangkin ko!” masiglang sambit ni Astrid at basta nalang iniwan ang dala niya sa lamesa at pinuntahan si Chandra. Natatawa namang umalis si Vesper at lumapit sa akin.

“Your best friend is really kind, she takes care of Chandra,” nakangiting sambit ni Vesper sa akin, pareho namin silang pinapanood.

“Because she loves those people who loves me, and hates those people who hates me, I guess that's what best friends do,” nakangiting sagot ko kay Vesper. Tumango naman si Vesper bilang pag sang ayon.