KABANATA 23

THE food looks appetizing. Though it makes me hungrier, I am still contemplating whether to eat that or not as it was served by my enemy. Bakit ganoon, lahat na lang siya ang kailangan ko.

I hate that I really need him. I badly need him.

"If you feel uncomfortable eating because I'm watching, then I'll go now. I assigned two exclusive nurses for you in the meantime while I am away. I won't be able to see you tomorrow but I make sure to get updates to check on your conditions. Sa ngayon, dito ka muna para mabantayan ka. If you wish to go home, we'll let you sign the waiver because at this rate and as your doctor it is not advisable for you to go home yet. Hindi pa at lalo na wala kang ibang kasama."

Saglit ko lang siyang tinapunan ng tingin at binaling ang mga mata sa labas ng bintana. Hinayaan ko siyang magsalita at wala na kong lakas na makipagdiskusyon. Kinakain din ako ng hiya dahil unti-unti kong na-a-absorb na kailangan ko nga siya at naiinis ako na wala akong magawa.

"I'll leave