Chapter 21: Lauren

LAUREN

"Yes, hon. I will take care. Don't stress yourself too much, okay? I'll see you tomorrow." Sabi ko kay Kent sa kabilang linya. Nagpaalam kasi itong magiging busy siya buong araw kaya hindi niya ako makikita o matatawagan.

Napangiti ako bago ibaba ang cellphone. How thoughtful he is? He even called me before going to La Union para masabihan lang ako na baka hindi niya 'ko matatawagan mamaya. Well that because today, he is attending a leadership seminar sponsored by their company in La Union. He's their company's soon-to-be executive officer so he has to be there.

Mabuti nalang at hindi na ako mahihirapang umalis. Meron din kasi akong mahalagang gagawin mamaya. I have an appointment with my doctor. Hindi pa ako nakakapagpatingin simula noong umuwi ako rito sa Pilipinas at nitong nagdaang araw, napapansin kong nagiging madalas na naman ang pagsakit ng ulo ko. Kahit inuman ko ng gamot ay babalik din agad. I think I need a higher dosage.

I smiled bitterly by that thought. Yes, I'm