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Chapter 2 - The Price of a Miracle
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2025-11-14 22:47:30Ava's POV
The fluorescent lights above flickered faintly, humming in the small hospital ward where I stood frozen beside my mother’s bed. The air smelled of antiseptic and faint jasmine, her favorite scent. Pero sa ngayong mga araw, hindi ko alam kung kaya ko pa bang bilhin. Nanginig ang kamay ko habang bitbit ang hospital bill. ₱189,540. Napakurap ako ulit, umaasang may mahikang may kayang paliitin ang mga numero. Pero syempre, hindi ito nangyari. I pressed my lips together until they went pale. Twenty-four years old, a registered nurse in this very hospital, pero lubog parin. Hindi na nga kaya ng sahod ko ang renta, dagdag pa ang mga gastuhin sa medikasyon at operasyon na kailangan ni Mama. She stirred weakly, the oxygen tube making a soft hiss. “Ava,” she whispered, her voice barely a breath. “Nakakain ka na ba, anak?” I forced a smile, even though my throat felt tight. “Ayos lang po ako, Ma. Huwag po kayong mag-alala.” “Iyan naman ang palagi mong sinasabi eh.” “Kakain ako mamaya. Promise!” I lied. Her thin fingers reached out for mine. “You shouldn’t work this hard, sweetie. Sige ka, magkakasakit ka rin n'yan.” I squeezed her hand gently, fighting the exhaustion surging through me. “I just have to hold on a little longer.” I bid my goodbyes, may kailangan pa akong gagawing rounds sa hospital at kailangan ko ring umuwi. Ngunit nung nakalabas na ako sa kwarto, ang bigat ng bill na nasa bulsa ko ay parang kadena, kadena na pumipigil sa aking makalakad. Gusto kong sumuko, pero alam kong hindi pwede. --- The corridor lights glared above me as I walked, my white shoes squeaking softly against the tile floor. When I reached the nurses’ lounge, it was half-empty. Napaupo nalang ako sa isa sa mga upuan at napahilot sa sentido ko. “Long shift?” tanong ng kaibigan kong si Mira nong nadatnan nya ako sa sitwasyong 'to. I let out a dry laugh. “Long life.” Her brows knitted together. “Baliw! Bakit? Wala parin bang balita sa surgery ng Mama mo?” I shook my head, trying to keep my voice steady. “Sabi nila kailangan daw ng isa pang operasyon sa lalong madaling panahon. Hindi ko alam kung saan pa ako kukuha ng pera para dyan, eh halos ubos na ubos na ako noong last surgery nya. Sa totoo lang, hahanap na ba ako ng sugar daddy?” Mira hesitated, then pulled a folded flyer from her pocket. “Then maybe you should look at this.” I frowned. “Ano 'to?” “Some private fertility clinic’s looking for surrogates. They’re offering crazy money. It’s legal, though.” I took the flyer and unfolded it slowly. ‘Vale Fertility Foundation: Looking for Healthy Female Surrogates. All expenses covered. Compensation up to ₱10 million.’ “₱10 million?” I whispered. Mira nodded. “Narinig ko na walang pamilya daw ang founder ng organization na yan. Pero diba? Isang taon lang ang isasakripisyo mo. Kung wala lang akong asawa at anak baka pinatos ko 'to, kaso syempre 'di naman kaya ng konsensya ko.” I stared at the glossy paper, my stomach twisting. Ten million could save my mom. It could change our lives. Pero... Magdadala ako ng anak ng hindi ko kilala. “Hindi, hindi ko kaya,” I murmured, shaking my head. “Sobra sobra na ba akong naghihirap hanggang sa punto na pati 'to papatulan ko?” natatawa kong ani. Oo, beh. Hirap na hirap ka na. “Think about it, Ava. You’re desperate, and this might be the only chance you’ll ever get.” --- I did think about it. Buong gabi. By 3 a.m., I was sitting on the edge of my bed, staring at that same flyer again. The silver V on it gleamed faintly under the moonlight— Vale Fertility Foundation. Sabi ng puso ko, mali ito pero ang sitwasyon ko ngayon ay tumutulak sa akin na patulan ko 'to. Hindi lang naman 'to para sa akin, para rin ito kay Mama. --- The next morning, I found myself standing in front of a gleaming glass building. My reflection stared back at me— I was wearing something formal. F*ck! What am I doing here again? Right! I'll be volunteering as a surrogate. A surrogate?! “Vale Fertility Foundation,” the sign read. The receptionist’s voice pulled me back to reality. “Good morning, Miss…?” “Oh! Reyes,” nautal ko pang saad. “You’re here for the volunteer screening?” I nodded, my palms sweating. Soon, I was led to a pristine consultation room that smelled faintly of lavender. A nurse took my vitals, halos ramdam ko ang pagbilis ng tibok ng puso ko, pero nawala ako sa ulirat nong biglang may tumawag sa akin. “Another volunteer?” a deep voice said. Lumingon ako at natuod sa kinauupuan ko. "Yes, Sir." The receptionist answered. The man who entered looked like he had stepped straight out of a magazine. Tall, broad-shouldered, his tailored suit screaming power. But it was his cold and gray eyes that caught me off guard. How pretty. “I’m Ethan Lancaster,” he said simply. “You’re applying as a surrogate?” I swallowed hard. “Y-yes, sir.” His gaze lingered, studying me like a puzzle. “You’re younger than most applicants.” “I’m twenty-four,” I said softly. “And healthy.” He tilted his head slightly, he poked the inner side of his cheek in amusement. I bit my lip, halos gustong sabunutan ang sarili ko. Healthy? Ba't ko sinabi 'yon?! Parang G na G naman akong bumukaka. "You seemed too young though. What brought you here?" his deep voice made me pause as if hypnotizing me. "Dahil sa pera?" lutang kong saad. Nagising naman ako nong napatawa ang receptionist sa akin. I gapped when I realized what I just said. Pinapanalangin ko na lamunin nalang ako ng lupa. Ang boses nya kasi! Nawala tuloy ako sa sarili ko. He smiled. Which made my jaw drop even more. Kung gwapo sya nung nakasimangot, mas gwapo nung nakangiti na. Pero sa dismaya ko, tumigil sya sa pag-ngiti at napatango nalang sa sinabi ko. "Very honest, I see." Patango-tango niya'ng saad. Lupa! Sinasabi ko sayo lamunin mo na ako, maawa ka. A woman entered. My eyes surveyed her whole body. The way she dressed and act is quiped with poise and elegance, someone whom I'll never be. I pouted, bagay sila ni Sir. “She’s physically compatible, Ethan. All preliminary tests look excellent.” Parang nabalik ulit ako sa ulirat nung narinig ko ang sabi niya. Ethan nodded, his voice steady. “Schedule her full examination.” His gaze flicked back to me. “Thank you for coming, Miss Reyes. We’ll be in touch.” My knees felt weak. “Thank you, sir.” My knees almost gave out when the two finally left, leaving me and the receptionist behind. "Miss, ibig sabihin tanggap na ba ako?" wala sa sarili kong tanong sa receptionist. "Yes, ma'am. Kita niyo po ang lalaki kanina?" I nodded. "Kung mapalad ka, posibleng ang anak nya ang dadalhin mo." I gapped. Lord, kahit ngayon lang, ako naman.
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