He slowly looked at the direction of their gate and he saw Prosecutor Leal. He can feel and hear his heartbeat beats wild.
“I guess our big bro doesn’t want to come so it’s just the three of us.” JC said with a teasing tone.
“Well then.” Prosecutor Leal said.
“Wait.” he said with all his might.
“What?” JC and Prosecutor Leal ask.
“I said, wait.”
Prosecutor Leal sat down. “Okay, just make it faster for I’m a busybody here.”
Honestly, he can’t believe what he is doing. He was sitting at the passenger seat and he can’t avoid to move every minute. His emotions are all mixed. He can feel the excitement, nervousness, happiness and terrified feelings.
“We’re here.” JC said after he tapped his shoulder.
They followed Prosecutor Leal, he can see how he wasn’t turning his head while walking, he was just looking around but never looking back. He saw him stopped. “Just come in.” he heard him said with a serious tone. It seems like the person who’s in front of them wasn’t the same to the person who come unto their house like a mushroom. He gathered some air into his lungs before he opens the door. He saw Grace, she’s sitting on her hospital bed and eating.
“Hi.” he said with a smile. He greets her family and introduces his siblings.
She smiled at him. He felt he was floating into happiness. He can’t avoid to smile. All his worries fade away after he saw her smile at him. He felt an awkward silence; he felt awkwardness in a way he doesn’t understand. He saw the nurse how he assists Grace on her sitting and lying position.
“When did you wake-up?” JC break the silence.
She smiled at his brother. “They said, I woke-up three days ago.” she politely answered.
“Uh, so… It’s been a year since you woke-up.” JC commented as he nods.
“I don’t know but they said it’s been one year.”
“Are you feeling alright now?” JC continue asking.
“Yes but still, I can’t move my body as I please.” she said.
“Good to know you’re awake now.” JC said with a smile on his lips.
He saw Doctor Jimenez came in. “Hi. Are you feeling better now?” he asked.
He saw how Grace smiled at him. “Yes, much better than yesterday. I can move my fingers now.”
He saw how he smiles at her. “That’s good but we’ll take it in process, okay?”
He saw her nod and obediently turned her back. He closed his eyes and look away. He knew that he’s about to cry so he stood-up. “I’ll just go and buy something that they can eat.” he said then went out.
He was about to open the door when someone stopped him. “Let’s talk.” Doctor Jimenez said then walked. He followed him. He also wants to talk to him but he haven’t had a chance. They went inside a room. He saw Prosecutor Leal lying down on the bed.
“Have a sit.” he said and walked towards the young man lying down on the bed. “Hey, wake-up. He’s here.”
He saw him opened his left eye but half open. “Just talk, I won’t listen.”
“That’s not it.” Doctor Jimenez said.
Prosecutor Leal sat down. “Okay.” he said then gets his backpack. He get a bond papers and pencil, he get up and sat on a chair in front of him. He looked at him. “Are you sure you want to tell him?” he asked without looking at Doctor Jimenez. JL was confused. He doesn’t understand what they are talking about not even any idea.
“You sit down, I’ll start.” Prosecutor Leal said.
He saw the bond papers, which has drawings in it. “What are those?” he asked.
“Drawings.” he said with serious facial expression.
“Yes, I can see. What I’m asking is, of what?” he said.
“Of happenings.” he answered. “Okay, ready?” he asked then starts to show the drawings and explain it.
“Now, you knew everything about us so, I’m telling you not to confuse her.” Doctor Jimenez said.
“Wow! You sound so sure that I confused her. Whom do you think you’re talking to? I’m not confusing her, not a little bit. If you love her then let her choose who she really loves, not you; who’ll just decide for her whom to choose and whom to love.” JL said with frustration then walked out.
After what JL has heard, he can’t still absorbed it then he’ll just do what other dictates him to do. He’s sure on what he feels for Grace. He loves her and he’ll do everything to be chosen.
“You can’t do everything I had sacrificed for her.” Doctor Jimenez said.
“Maybe, but I can do greater sacrifices for her.”
“I’ll fight for her and I’ll assure you, I’m going to win her heart once again.” Doctor Jimenez said with determination.
“Then, may the best man win.” he said then left him alone.
He saw his siblings outside the door. “What are you guys doing here?” he asked.
“They were waiting for you.” JC said.
He kneeled down and looked at his sisters. “Here, I’ll just talk to her then we’ll be leaving.” he said.
He walked straight toward her and held her hand. “I’ll visit you next time. I’m really glad that you’re awake now. Maybe next time, I’m with my family. Get well. We have to go now.” he said then smiled. “We’ll go now.” he said to inform her family.
“Thank you. Take care.” said Mrs. Dizon.
“Come, let’s go home now.” he said after he closed the door.
“I’ll just call Prosec—”
“You don’t have to; we can go home without him. I don’t want to disturb him anymore. I texted him that were going home so, he knew already.” he said and carries Princess.
While they were inside the bus, he can’t help but to curse himself for taking for granted her and for hurting her. When they reached the house, he and JC brought their sisters upstairs to let them sleep.
“JC, she and that doctor has a passed. I’m losing my confidence and I don’t know if I could win. If she regains her memory, she’ll remember him and their love for each other but if she won’t, I can have and grab the chance, right?”
He saw his brother with confusion all over his face. “I don’t understand you. What do you mean with losing confidence and losing chances? Whom are you talking about, bro? Who’s she and who’s he? I really don’t get it.”
He sighed. “Listen carefully, Grace and her doctor has passed, four years ago. Moreover, that doctor wants to win her back. Do you think I have a chance?”
He saw his brother staring at him. “You’ll have a chance if you put an effort and time. Gather your confidence and fight a good, smooth and fair fight.” JC said then tapped his shoulder. “I’ll go and change my clothes. Don’t think too much, it can cause insanity.” he added.
He nods. “Thanks.” he said. He can’t believe what he have heard unto his younger brother. He can’t believe he heard that from him.