Ambushed Heart

Eight

"THANK you for sending me home" madamdaming pasalamat ko kay Clever. Its already past ten in the evening. And After a long silence with him ay napag desisyunan niya na iuwi na ako dahil nga lumalalim na din ang gabi.

"Let's not see each other again"

Ito lang ang sinabi ni Clever bago siya mabilis na tumakbo at pumasok sa sasakyan niya na nakaparada sa harap ng bahay namin. I didnt even have the chance to tell him that I want to see him again and talk to him.

Tears started to stream down my cheeks at lugong lugo na pumasok sa loob ng bahay. It feels like my heart was thump mercilessly and was beaten up atsaka iniwan lang na gutay gutay na.

Nang makapasok ako ay agad akong dumeritso sa kwarto na inuukupa ko dito  at agad na dumapa sa kama. 

But after a couple of minutes ay bumangon din akong muli para mag linis ng katawan.

After I cleaned myself I immediately sat on the study table beside my bed when I noticed a small peice of paper na nakaipit sa wallet ko.

'Clever Wayys- Wise Shipping Line'

Its a calling card!! Ito yung hiningi ko sakanya! 

I grinned with a thought.

"Hmm, looks like we'll be seeing each other again Clev."

Clev, why does it sounds familiar? And it came out to my mouth like its normal.

Napabuntong hininga ako dahil sa kaisipang wala akong maalala. Its a year of my existence ang it's missing. I suppose that, that one year of memory that I am losing is the answers to my questions.

Why do the good twins were disappointed and angry with me? Same with Clever.

Why do I am feeling a giddy feeling whenever Clever is around?

Why do it ached me thinking that Clever wont trust me anymore?

Why do it ached me when I saw even just a single tear stream from Clev's eyes?

 I have so many more questions and its pissing me off that I can't even answer my own questions. Not even one question.

I've been trying to remember but nothing happens.

Sinapo ko ang ulo ko nang maramdamang kumikirot ito. But the pain doesnt stop me to continue and force myself to remember until someone knock on the door.

"Amélie? Can I come in?"

I was about to stand up and open the door when my head spin and it really hurts that I cant hold my scream.

"Arghh!" I couldnt help myself but scream to release the pain. Parang binibiyak sa sakit ang ulo ko.

Kasabay nito ay ang pagbukas ng pinto at paglapit ni Hiro sakin.

"f**k! f**k! Whats happening Amèlie!? Your nose! Your nose is bleeding!" Hiro is panicking, I can clearly say it just by his voice. His voice is trembling so as his hands.

"Argh! My head hurts! Argh Hiro!"

"Chad! Chad! f**k!--"

"What the f**k is happening!?"

Chad and Hiro started talking with worry on their voice but I cant understand them, mas napofucos ang atensyon ko sa sakit ng ulo ko. Until Hiro carried me in a bridal style then rushed to somewhere and that's when I lost my conciousness.

Nang magising ako agad akong napahawak sa ulo ko. Kumikirot ito at nararamdaman kong pumipintig pintig pa. What the heck happened? Mas malala pa ito sa hangover ah.

Napatingin ako sa sarili ko. I am wearing a hospital gown and there's an IV connected to my wrist. Hindi ito ang mini hospital ni Hiro at Chad sa basement ng bahay. So where am I?

Ang naaalala ko lang ay sumakit ang ulo ko tapos dumating si Chad and Hiro na nagpapanic.

Where are those two by the way?

And to answer my questions, Hiro and Chad came inside my room together with an unfamiliar face. Based on his clothes he is a doctor because he is wearing a doctors robe and a stethoscope is on his neck.

"Hey, gising ka na. How do you feel? May masakit ba sayo? I'm sorry"

"Hiro, I told you already! Ilang beses na. Wag mo ngang sisihin ang sarili mo its in me, its my fault okay? Wala kang kasalanan. Isa pang I'm sorry at talagang tatamaan ka na sakin."

He sighed.

"I thought you dont want to remember and we'll just make new memories? What changed?"

"I'm sorry, its just that I got curious. I feel incomplete. And I felt weird feelings especially when when I saw Clever----"

"Clever Wayys? You saw him? Where? When?"

"Yeah, kahapon lang sa Botrini's Rsstaurant and he seems really mad at me, oh enough with that by the way where are we? Hindi naman ito ang hospital sa bahay ih?"

"We're in a hospital."

"By the way Amélie..." said Chad.

"This is Doctor John Picoult. He is a doctor here in Greece, but he is half filipino kaya siya ang kinuha ko para mag assist sayo, he can speak filipino too. We tranferred you to this hospital to seek a third opinion from another doctor since two days ka nang hindi nagigising and same lang kami ng opinion. You, forcing yourself to remember is the cause of your bleeding. It is not that serious pero kung palagi itong mangyayari pwede kang maubusan ng dugo."

"Yeah, Doc. Chad Is right. Your last bleeding is very severe. Na kailangan mo nang salinan ng dugo. Good thing you and your brother have the same blood type kaya nasalinan ka agad ng dugo bago ka pa mamutla ng tuluyan dahil wala ka nang dugo"

With what the doctor said, I look at Hiro.

"Hiro, are you feeling okay? Oh Hiro, Thank you!"

"Anything for you, you're my sister of course I would do anything for you"

"If you want to remember without damaging your health I suggest you take it slowly. Yun nga lang there is only a small possibility that you'll remember. Ahm, I think thats all. Excuse me I still have other patients"

"Thanks doc."

"Salamat Doc"

"Thank you Doc" 

Sabay sabay naming turan nila Chad at Hiro.

Nang makaalis ang doctor ay agad na lumapit sa akin si Hiro.

"Do you want to remember? I know someone who can help you remember slowly but surely"

"Hiro I'm okay. I dont need them, I can do it myself as long as you and Chad are with me"

"Ahm, kukuha lang ako ng prutas na makakain ni Amélie, I knlw you're hungry" 

"thank you Chad"

"its nothing, just rest well and be okay" sabi ni Chad at humalik ito sa gilid ng labi ni Hiro bago lumabas ng room.

"I know you can do it yourself but you really need him to remember kung gusto mo talagang makaalala"

"Chad I dont need professional therapist---"

"Who said he is a professional therapist? He is a business man, He is Clever Wayys"

Napamulagat ako sa sinabi niya pero kapagkuwan ay mapait ako na ngumiti.

"Clever Wayys, tell me Hiro what is he to me?---"

"I can't tell you baka duguin ka na naman. You'll remember him, I promise"

"Hiro, you are my brother and I believe you but he dont want to talk to me anymore. He seems really mad at me at it confuses me and at the same time it pissed me off that I dont even know why he is like that"

"I'll talk to him--"

"But Hiro--"

"No buts, please just be okay"

"I will be if you do me one favor"

I said while grinning.

"Based on that grin on your face you have a very hard favor, but what it is? As long as kaya ko, I'll do it for you."

"Well, its not that hard. You know I love you and I want you to be happy. Ayaw kong hadlangan ang kaligayahan mo. Chad told me that he proposed to you and that you said no to his proposal because of my condition at that time, but you see? I'm fine now. Kahit naman mag asawa na kayo ni Chad you're still my brother, we were still a family!"

"Ang lalaking yun talaga! Well actually, I already bought a ring for him. I want to propose to him"

"Really!? Ahm, when is that? I'll help you prepare to surprise him!"

"Thank you Amélie but everything is set. I promised to myself that I will propose to him when you woke up. Kaya nang magising ka ay agad kong pinagawa ang singsing at dumating ito kahapon lang. Pag pumasok siya mag popropose na ako and you will be our witness"

"It would be my pleasure to witness your proposal my dear brother, uy nagbibinata na siyaaa"

I said as I lovingly look at my brother. Nagbibinata na siya hihi.

"Butttt...."

"Oh come on, what are you thinking? Inuunahan na kita ayaw ko nyang iniisip mo"

"Dear brother, ayaw mo bang makita yung mukha ni Chad na nagagalit habang kinikilig? Or nanginginig at nagmamakaawa habang natatakot? O kahit anong mixed emotions?"

"What?! Is that even possible?"

"Ahm, I dont know? But you are my brother I know you'd make that possible, yun ay kung totoomg mahal ka ni Chad"

"I ahm, want to try it. What would we do? Tell me"

I grinned when Hiro agreed to my very genuis plan. Hihihi. And then I started telling Hiro what my plan is.

Minsan ay napapakunot noo siya at minsan ay parang ayaw niya sa ideya ko pero at the end ay nanalo pa din ako.

I called Chad and after three rings he immediately answer the phone.

"Oh, hey Amélie, what's wrong? you okay? Where's Hiro?"

Hearing the worry and gentleness in Chad's voice makes me smile. He really cares for me and of course for my brother and that's why I want him for Hiro.

"Well, what could I possibly get if I pull the trigger of the gun that I am holding right now? Oh, the Crescent Agency! Its always been a dream of mine, and of course your wide business will also be mine, I would be the most famous and well paid person in the whole world, having the combination of the agency's power and your company's wealth well, do you have any last words for your babe and my dearest brother?"

While I was talking Chad is not speaking but I can clearly hear his breathing. He is running!

"Dont you dare! Ako ang makakalaban mo! "

Kasabay nito ay ang pagbukas ng pintuan ng hospital room.

"No.., no.. no,let's talk about it, no!"

Chad said while trying to stop me. His voice is filled with worry and his hands are trembling and his voice is begging.

Pinagduldulan ko pa ang dulo ng baril sa gilid ng ulo ni Hiro na kung saan ay naka upo sa hospital bed habang naka posas ang mga kamay niya at nakatali ang nga paa at higit sa lahat ay nakaplaster ang bibig.

"Uhmm! Hmmp " ito lang ang ingay na ginagawa ni Hiro.

"Ano, any last message to this man here before he faced his grave? Oh I have. Hiro my dear brother Dont worry I'll take care of the agency and the company"

"No! He wont die! Walang hiya ka! Matapos kang alagaan at mahalin ni Hiro na parang tunay na kapatid ay ito ang gagawin mo sakanya?"

"Well? What can I say? Im a good actress. Napaikot ko ang ulo niya at siya naman bilang dakilang tanga ay naniwala hahahah!"

"Walang hiya ka! Bitawan mo yang baril! Ibaba mo yan!"

Anger is very evident on his voice but while looking to Hiro there is worry in his eyes. He really love my brother. And that's more than enough to support their love.

Agad kong kinalas ang nakataki sa paa ni Hiro at pinababa ko siya sa kama. Nakatutuk parin ang baril sa ulo niya.

"Wag kang magkakamaling sumugod dahil kung hindi dalawa kayong mamamaalam! You know that I can beat you easily" sabi ko kay Chad.

"Luhod!"

"No babe! You wont do that! Dont do that! She is not your boss! Damn it dont kneel down!"

Tears started to stream on Chad's eyes while it held fury against me.

Agad kong tinangal ang nakaplaster sa bibig ni Hiro.

"Tell him your Last message!"

"No babe! You wont, we will be together for lifetime right? You promised!"

"Chad, I love you!"

"No! Shut the f**k up babe! Damn it! and you.." tinuro niya ako.

"How dare you do it!" Akmang susugurin niya ako pero napatigil din nang idiniin ko ang baril sa ulo ni Hiro.

"Go on, at talagang sasabog ang ulo ng lalaking to! At siyempre naman isusunod ko ang sayo! Kasi diba for a life time kayo? Well, doon kayo mag happy ever after sa kabilang buhay!"

I can see mixed emotions from Chad's face. Anger, fury, worry, and afraid. He even beg! And he is trembling.

"Go on let's get this over with!" Malakas ko ding sigaw.

Dapat talaga artista ang pinasok ko eh. Pang oscars ang aktingan ko. Sigurado marami akong magiging fans.

"You know Chad, I love you so much and I dont know how to function well without you. I dont want to wake up without you beside me anymore--"

"No babe, I love you too and we will wake up beside each other! Damn it!"

"Could you make me finish first?"

"Babe please---"

"You know, those years without you is hellish but Amèlie helped me to cope up with it but you havent leave my mind. I lived. I lived and still breathing but I always think of you. Even on my dream you were there. Do you remember that time you proposed on me? I really wanted to say yes but I want Amélie to be part of my life and I want her to witness my love for you and I want her to witness how much you mean to me because she is the only family that I have. Wala akong pakialam sa sasabihin ng iba basta kasama kita and it gets to the point that I told myself na wala na akong pakialam kung tumutol sa atin si Amélie as long as were together its fine with me but luckily Amèlie is fine with me having an intimate relationship you a man, with you. I was so happy! When you proposed to me I was like floating in cloud nine and my heart and lips can't stop smiling, but I really want Amélie to witness this because she's my only family so forgive me if I decline your proposal that time."

"But you should have said yes to me babe! Look, pinahalagahan mo ng sobra si Amèlie but she's betraying you." Puno na ng luha ang mga mata ni Chad at medyo.. ahm, medyo lang naman. Medyo nakokonsensya na ako.

"And since she is already here I want to show it to her, I love you so much Chad, my love for you and how juch you mean to me. I love you and Amélie is the witness, so, Chadrian Von Alajar, will you marry this handsome and hot man in front of you?"

"Yes, yes I will marry you." Sabi nito at agad na tumingin sa akin.

His eyes were full of love but when he look at me his eyes were begging!

"Please, dont hurt him! He is your brother and as of my company, you can have it and the agency I'll convince Hiro to just gave it to you just please, Im begging you! Put your gun down!"

I pulled out a mens ring on my hospital gown and give it to Chad.

Halata sa mukha niya na naguguluhan but still he accepted it.

Then I pointed the gun on Chad and he immediately put his hands up.

"Put that f*****g ring on your fingers and marry my brother make sure not to hurt him or else ako ang papatay sayo. At talagang mag hehello ka sa bullet ng baril ko!"

I said in a serious voice and smile.

"I always like you for him, welcome to our little family Chad, please enjoy your stay and may you stay as long as you breath. I am the witness of your undying love to each other"

Chad was frozen in his place at saka ko inopen ang posas sa kamay ni Hiro. Pagkatapos ay lumapit ito sa kay Chad and  kissed him in front of me as if Im an air! Nabalewala kaagad ako! Hmp! Ang mga ito talaga.

And after that kiss tsaka lang ata narealize ni Chad na acting lang ang lahat. At naisahan namin siya!

"What the f**k guys? I was worried sick and I was trembling earlier only to know that its just an act?!"

"Hahaha, well, we got you Chad. How's it feel?"

"f**k I was murdering Amélie on my kind and I was like I want to pee on my pants! You two really got me!"

"Yeah and thats my brilliant idea by the way. And its our purpose to make you worried and then make you happy afterwards"

"Well, are you Chad? You happy?"

"Yes! Of course I am! I am sooo happy but please dont do it again, mamamatay ako sa inyong dalawa! I thought its real!"

"So, when's the wedding guys?"

"As soon as possible" says Chad.

Maglalapat na muli sana ang mga labi nila pero agad akong nagsalita,

"Alam niyo, okay lang sakin na mag honeymoon na kayo bago ang kasal, chupe!"

Magsasalita pa sana si Hiro pero hinila na agad siya ni Chad.

I am happy. Happy for my brother. Talagang kayang ibigay sa akin ni Chad ang kompanya niya na pinaghirapan niya in exchange of Hiro's life. And Thats love, walang kapantay at handang magsakripisyo.

Maya maya lang ay tumunog na ang tiyan ko. Nagugutom ako. 

Pababa na ako ng hospital bed nang may nagbukas ng pinto.

My heart skip a beat and my pulse quickened as I stared at his emotionless eyes. Well, it looks emotionless but he cant hide the worry in his face. Why? Is he worried of me?

"C-Clever!"