Kabanata 55

"l CANNOT say that it is effective. You know, the eyes remembers. So maybe it helps. Kaya lang, hindi simpleng amnesia ang pinagdaraanan ni Jascha. She was sick with encephalitis. That means, her brain was burned, and her memories? It may not be there at all, who knows?" Paliwanag ni Dr. Robles sa amin.

In-eksamin niya ang aking mga mata gamit ang maliit na flashlight at inutusang sundan ng tingin ang kanyang mga daliri.

"But Jascha was emotionally drained. Not only when she woke up but since the day she's battling with the disease." Patuloy nito.

"And that was?" Tanong ni Jascha.

"three years ago. We don't know how hard it could get. Frequent headaches, moodswings, depression. Kahit ako mismong doktor ay natatakot na mangyari yon sa aking sarili. It was close to untreatable."

Nag-tiim bagang ako. He smiled at me and reached for my hands. I looked at him with pity and warmth as he massaged my hands softly, an unconscious gesture that he always do.

'Ikaw na ba si Mr. Right? Ikaw na ba