Gabi na nakauwi si Bliss galing sa trabaho kasi nag overtime sila ng topakin nyang amo. Tahimik na ang kabahayan. Siguro natutulog na si Mama. Pinuntahan nya ito sa kwarto. At laking pag-alala nya na para itong kinapos sa hininga. Dinaluhan nya ito kaagad.
"Ma, nandito na ako.Ano nangyari sayo? " taranta nyang sabi."Ma,sandali. Tatawag ako ng tutulong.Hold on, Ma."sabi nya at tumakbo sya labas para manghingi ng tulong."
"Auntie Lina, Uncle Ron.Tulongan nyo ako." hingal nyang sambit
"Anong nangyari sayo Bliss?" tanong ng tiyahin nya pinsan ng papa nya. Lumabas din si Jam
"Si Mama"
Agad sila kumaripAs ng takbo patungo sa bahay nila. Binuhat ni Mang Ron si Mama nya para isakay sa Jeep.May malapit lang naman ng hospital sa kanila.
She can't hold her tears anymore. Not her mother. She is the only one left on her.
"Ma, please don't leave me. Hold on ,okay. Promise me.Hold on." sabi niya hilam ang mga luha sa mukha.
Nang nakarating na sila sa hospital rumesponde naman agad ang mga nurse.
Umupo sya sa bench sa labas ng room na kinaroroonan ng ina habang katabi nya si Jam. Niyakap sya nito
"Ssssh, everything will be alright, Bliss. Stop crying. You need to be strong for tita."
"Jam, I am afraid. I don't want to lose her. I don't know what to do if something bad happens to her."
"Nothing bad will happen to your Mom. I am here. Sssssh. Be strong, okay." pagpakalma ni Jam sa kanya. Tumango sya.
"Good. Stop crying okay. You look like an ugly duckling."
"Bad." sabi nya at pilit ngumiti.
Lumabas ang Doctor mula sa room ng mama nya.
" Who is the family of the patient?" tanong ng may kaedaran na Doctor ngunit di pa rin mawawala nag tikas nito.
"I am the daughter, Doc." sagot nya at tumayo para harapin ang doctor
"Well, I'll go straight to you. The patient needs to undergo a heart surgery as soon as possible.Her heart becomes weaker. If we don't do the operation, then sorry to tell you that you might lost her. She needs to be transfered in other medical facility." sabi ng Doctor. Nanghihina sya ng marinig ang sinabi ng Doctor. Hindi nya alam ang gagawin.Saan sya kukuha ng malaking halaga para sa operation ng kanyang ina.
"Jam,what am I going to do? " naiiyak nyang sambit. Niyakap sya ulit nito
"God will provide. Trust in Him . Have faith. Let's pray for it." Jam said and hinagod nito ang likod nya para mapakalma sya.
Seeing her mother like this makes her weak. Tanging oxygen ang nakasuporta nito at nasa ICU
"Ma, diba sabi mo.lalaban tayo. No matter what happens we will fight and survive. kahit gaano pa kahirap kakayanin natin. Ma, hold on. I'll find ways. Don't leave me Ma like papa did to us. You promise me, Ma." sabi nya sa walang malay na ina. Hindi nya mapigilan ang mga luha sa kanyang mga mata.
"I love you, Mama. I don't know what to do if you will leave me." patuloy niya pakiusap kahit nakapikit pa ang mga mata ng ina.
Tumunog ang kanyang cellphone. Tumawag si Light sa kanya.
"Hello, Boss." matamlay nyang sagot
"Hey,what happened? I heard that your Mom is in the hospital. Is everything alright?" Light said worriedly
"Yes, boss. And sorry boss if mag leave muna ako.wala kasi mag- aalaga sa kanya."
"No, it's okay. Just take care of your mother first. I'm sorry if I can't be with you because I am now in Thailand. But if you need help just call me. okay." sabi nito.
"Thank you, boss." sabi nya.
"I have to hang up now, Bliss. Good bye. Be strong. Okay?" sabi ng binata sa kabilang linya at pinatay nito.
Nasa ICU pa rin ang ina nya. She needs half million para ma operahan ang Mama at saan sya kukuha ganon kalaking pera? She is really desperate. kung ano ano na pumasok sa isip nya. Lumabas muna sya hospital at naglakad lakad para makapag-isip. If her father were here, do you think she would be like this? Pero wala eeh. Hindi naman babangon ang taong patay na sa hukay. Hindi nya naman ito nakita eeh.
Sa paglalakad nya, nakarating sya sa isang park. Sa di kalayuan may nakita syang batang babae na umiiyak. mag-isa lang ito. Nilapitan nya ang bata
"Hi,baby. okay ka lang ba?Why are you crying?" she asked ng makalapit na sya sa bata. The kid has curly hair, chocolate brown eyes, long lashes, a pointed nose, and she's a cute baby. Tumigil sa kakaiyak ang bata and looked at her. Hinawakan nito ang kanyang mukha at hinayaan nya lang ito. Then, the kid smiles at her at kita ang dalawang dimples sa mukha.
"Mommy." sabi ng bata at niyakap sya nito. She stunned. What the heck? Bakit sya tinawag ng mommy nito eh hindi nga sya nagjowa. NBSB nga sya tapos magkakaraon sya ng anak.ano yan? si Virgin Mary lang ang peg?
Yumakap ng mahigpit ang bata sa kanya
"Mommy , you come back. Don't leave me again, okay? I love you mommy. Don't leave me." sabi ng bata. Gusto nya e correct ang bata pero nakita nya ang kasayahan sa mukha nito.
"Baby, why are you here? Who brought you here?" Bliss asked
" I am with my Yaya Marites , mommy but she is busy talking to the driver so I sneaked out." the kid said happily
"Baby, that is bad. What if something might happen to you? Who would be blamed? Don't do it again , okay?" pangaral nya.
"Yes, mommy. I won't do it again. Sorry. " the kid said apologetically
"Good girl. "
"But , mommy. Don't leave us again , okay? I'll be sad." sabi nito
"Ah.. eh.. baby" hindi nya alam kung ang isasagot nito. Hindi naman kasi sya ang nanay nito.
"Baby, saan ka ba nakatira? " tanong nya
"I dunno know mommy. But, I know where is Dad's office. Let's go, mommy. I'm sure daddy will be happy if he seeyou." masiglang sabi ng bata
Nasa isang malaki at mataas na building ngayon. She admits that it is bigger than DM Corporation. Welcome to Monteverde Pharmaceutical Building yong ang nakalagay sa signage.
"Mommy, let's come inside now." excited na sambit nito.
"Baby, do you think they will let us in?" nag-alinlangan nyang sabi
"Yes, mommy." confident na sabi nito
"Kuya Guard, hello po." bati nya. kinarga nya ang bata kaya di kita ang mukha nito
"Yes, maam?"
"Can we come in?"
"Ano po kailangan nyo , maam?"
"Kuya Guard, I need to see my dad." baling ng bata.
"Señorita Serenity. Sige po , ma'am."
"Come on , mommy. Let's go to the 8th floor." sabi ni Serenity
pinindot nya ang elevator papuntang 5th floor. Tumakbo ang bata
"Baby, careful. madadapa ka." sabi nya dito.
Walang ibang tao sa floor na ito. Huminto si Serenity sa tapat ng isang office. Nakalagay sa labas "The CEO's office"
"Baby, anong ginagawa natin dito? It is CEO's office."
"Mom, this is Dad's office."
Nagulat sya. Anak ito ng CEO. She can't believe it pero halata naman sa kutis ng bata na anak mayaman.
The door opened
"Daddy" sigaw ni Serenity
She saw a man looks like Adonis in Greek Mythology. He had this ash brown hair color, almond shape, and copper color in the eyes, he had this concrete jawline and had a broad shoulder. He stands for 6 feet.
"Baby" he said in a deep baritone voice. He sounds so sexy in his voice. He carried Serenity.
"Why are you here baby? Do you miss, daddy?" he said
"I miss you so much , daddy. Daddy, I am with mommy." she exclaimed happily. His eyebrows furrowed and confused
"Mommy?" he asked
"Yes, daddy. Look." Serenity said enthusiastically and pointed her. He looked around and saw Bliss standing not a distance from them.
"G-good morning po." alinlangan bati ni Bliss sa gwapong binata
"Baby, where is your Yaya Marites?" he asked
"Ahmmp. Daddy, I guess she is still in the park. I just sneaked out then I found mommy." She said joyfully
"Baby, that is not right.What if something bad happens to you?" pangaral ng ama
"I'm sorry daddy. I will not do it again. I'll promise." sabi ng bata na mangiyak ngiyak na.
"sssssh. Daddy is not mad anymore. Just don't do it again ,okay?"
"Yes,, daddy. I love you."
"I love you too baby."
Di nya maiwasan maisip if kung nakita nya ang kanyang ama.Ganito kaya ito sa kanya? She wishes that her dad is on her side right now.
"Baby, get inside in my office. I'll just talk to her." sabi ng binata sa anak
"Okay, daddy. Mommy, don't leave me again , okay?" pakiusap ng bata sa kanya
"Huh?Ah ? Eh?" hindi nya alam ang isasagot. Di naman sya ang ina nito.
"Baby, we'll talk first, okay?"
"Okay , daddy."
Pumasok ang bata sa office ng binata.At pinasunod naman si Bliss ito sa binata. Pumasok sila sa conference room.
Wala munang nagsasalita sa kanila.Tinitigan sya nito mula ulo hanggang paa na para bang isa syang species na sinusuri.
"What is your name? He asked in an authoritative voice..
" Po?"
"I hate repeating my words." he said. Inirapan nya ito.
"Excuse po sir ha. Nandito lang naman ako para ihatid ang anak nyo na napagkamalan ako na nanay nya." pagtataray nya nito.Kumukulo ang dugo nya. Gwapo sana kaso ang sungit.
"My question is, what is your name? I didn't ask you why you are here?" sabi nito sa masungit na pananalita
"Kung ayaw ko sasabihin.may angal ka?" balik nya
"Damn, woman. A simple question you can't answer. Ano ang pangalan mo? oh tinagalog ko na? Gets mo na?" frustrated nitong salita. Mas lalo itong gumawapo if nagsasalita ito ng Filipino but nunca na aaminin nya.masungit pa rin ito.
"Whatever." she said and rolled her eyes. But he is slowly walking near her. Umatras naman sya. Seryoso na kasi ang mukha nito. Wala na syang ma atrasan kasi na corner na sya nito.
kinabahan sya ... at biglang tumunog yong cellphone nya. Dagli dagli kinuha nya ito sa bulsa ng jeans nya.
"Hello, Auntie. Po? Yes po. Pabalik na ako dyan. Sige po Auntie. Salamat." sabi nya sa nataranta at nag-alalang boses.
Nagmadali syang lumabas sa conference room at iniwan ang binata.
He is Night Taner Monteverde, the CEO of Monteverde Pharmaceutical and a Chemist. He is one of the famous billionaires in the country. He is known as a strict, snob but Adonis looks like. Every woman dreams to be with him.
"Daddy" sigaw ni Serenity ng makapasok sya sa office nya."Daddy , where is mommy?" tanong ng bata sa kanya
"She left,baby." he said but Serenity cried out loud.
"I want mommy, daddy. huhuhuhuhu...huhuhuhuhuhu..." iyak ng bata
"Stop crying ,baby. Mommy will come back. Okay?" he said
"Promise." mangiyak ngiyak na sabi ng bata
"Promise. I'll call Yaya Marites to fetch you here, okay?"
"But how about, mommy?" tanong ulit ng bata
"She'll come back. Mommy is busy right now. " paintindi nya sa anak
"I'm holding on to your promise dad."
"When did I not do my promise,baby?"
"None ,daddy."
"See? Mommy will come back soon. I'll do my best , baby."
"Sol, can you come to my office right now." sabi nya sa kausap nya sa cellphone.
"I need your, help. I'll tell you everything in here.Okay. Bye." he said then ended up the call
"Wazzup, Bro?" bati ng matipunong lalaki sa nakaupong si Night. He is good looking, his hair was short disconnected under cut and with its red color but it really looks good on him, he has white complexion but he still looks so manly, his eyes is as blue as the ocean. Naka puting T-Shirt ito top with leather Jacket and Ripped Jeans pero gwapo pa rin itong tingnan sa suot nito.
"I want you to investigate this lady." sabi ni Night.
"The who? Wow, bro. Why do you want to investigate a woman? " panunukso nito kay Night. Pero tinapunan lamang sya ng matatalim na tingin ni Night
"Okay , fine. What's the matter?"
" I need her for Serenity."
"Serenity or sayo? hahahaha." panunudyo sa kaibigan
"Just do it Sol kung ayaw mo sapakin kita."
"Relax , bro. hahahaha." patawa patawa sagot ni Sol " Just give me a minute."
"Bilisan mo."
"Makabilis ito. Ikaw kaya gagawa nito. Tsk."
"Auntie, anong nangyari po?" tanong ni Bliss sa tiyahin ng makarating sya sa hospital
"Gusto ka raw makausap ng Doctor , Bliss.Kanina kasi bumaba yong heart rate ng mama mo." sagot nito
"Ms. Salvador, I'll give you 2 days para maoperahan ang ina mo. Kailangan nya ma operahan as soon as possible." sabi ng Doctor sa daLaga
"Doc, what if hindi agad ma operahan si mama?"
" Then, Im sorry to tell you baka hindi kakayanin ng mama mo at di sya maka survive. But sa operation, there is 50/50 chances na maka survive rin sya."
"Doc, gawin yo lahat makakaya niyo po na maging okay mama ko." sabi nya at umiiyak
"Lord, alam ko na di ako perpekto at makasalanan. May pagkakamali akong ginawa sa buhay. Pero please, help me and guide me in this journey. Di ko kakayanin pag mawala si Mama sa buhay ko." sambit nya sa kanyang dalangin. Umiiyak at nagsusumamo . Wala na syang ibang masasandalan pa kundi ang Panginoon.