Kabanata 21

“I already told the patient to avoid herself eating forbidden foods but she still did. Kapag ipinagpatuloy po ito maaaring lumala ang kalagayan niya. I advised that she should rest and restrain herself from doing physical activities. She also needs to take her medicines regularly.”

“Pero matigas po ang ulo ng batang 'yan, Doc. Minsan hindi nakikinig.”

The doctor sighed. “This is a serious matter, Ma'am. Ilang beses na siyang pabalik-balik dito with the same reason. She should hold herself accountable with her illness or else...”

I will die. Kahit hindi niya tapusin, alam ko na ang sasabihin niya. 

I refrained myself from listening to their conversation. Same concern and problem. Nakakasawa nang pakinggan. 

“Okay ka na ba, anak? Namumutla ka pa rin.”

Kusang sumilay ang ngiti sa labi ko. Nasanay na sigurong magkunwari sa mga ganitong sitwasyon. 

“Oo naman po, Nan