Silhouette
"So, you're saying that the patient showed some signs and symptoms but you didn't bother asking him because you thought there was nothing?" the doctor asked.
I nodded. "Yes."
"What are those signs and symptoms that you've noticed?" It's a question.
"He always has bruises on his body, his skin has also been pale in recent days," I replied weakly.
"So, you're also saying that the patient's skin is too pale for the past few days, right?" question it again while writing on a paper.
I nodded. "She also doesn't feel like eating every day. I still have to force her to fill her stomach."
The doctor nodded in front of me and sneezed. "Those signs and symptoms that you've noticed, I am very familiar with that Miss. Montevero."
"Tell me, what is it?" I asked tearfully.
"Miss. Montevergo, I'm sorry to say this. But these signs and symptoms, which you have long noticed in the child, lead to a condition called Leukemia." I was like a flower that lost its life to what I heard.
Leukemia?
Does Pow Pow have leukemia?
"W-Why? I mean." I blinked a few times as my tears flowed profusely. "H-He's just ... he's just a kid. H-How?"
It smiled sadly. "There are many ways to be treated--"
"I want you to tell me the truth, please? He'll recover soon, right? Tell me," I begged.
It bowed as if there was no answer to my question. "I can't say that, for now, but I'm sure he'll be fine. Trust your brother, he can handle it."
I vigorously wiped the tears from my cheeks before standing up in the seat. I couldn't hear anything else, it was as if I had lost my life because of what I heard in this room.
Stupidly I opened the door to get out.
"Baby." I turned to the side when I saw Third there.
"T-Third," I tearfully mentioned his name.
He quickly hugged me and sat me down next to him. "Baby why are you crying? What did the doctor say?"
"S-He said, leukemia, Pow Pow, Third. Doesn't it seem impossible? Because Pow's child is still young, he's even s-energetic. B-Why?" I was confused.
He stiffened in the seat because of what I said.
"Baby," she weakly promised.
I couldn't stop moaning. "Third, the g-mess is already a mess of my mind. I feel like I'm stuck with too much thinking. Have I been p-careless, Third?"
He quickly wiped the tears from my cheeks. "Stop saying that, Mienne, you are not useless, okay?"
"But I didn't notice. Third, all this time, he's g-giving me some signs that I thought weren't there. I've noticed his bruises on his body, his lack of appetite, everything, Third. I 'm so s-stupid not to notice that he's in pain, Third. Pinakawalang kwenta ko, "humahagulgol na saad ko.
I felt his kiss on my cheek as he continued to wipe away my tears.
"Baby, it's not your fault, okay? Stop blaming yourself, he'll be fine soon, I'm telling you. I'm not in the position to say this, but it will never help him recover if you'll continue acting like this for the whole day, "he whispered as he stroked my hair.
Weakly I leaned against his chest as I forced myself to calm down.
"Third?" I tenderly call his name.
"Hmm? Tell me, I'm listening."
"Thank you." I close my eyes after saying that.
He planted soft kisses against my hair. "You know you're always welcome, baby. Stop crying, I'm here, I'm here."
I immediately broke up with him. "Third, Pow Pow! Maybe he's awake, can we go to him now?"
He nodded in response before standing up in the seat. I immediately followed him when he took me to a room.
I smiled sweetly when I saw Pow Pow sleeping peacefully in bed.
"Pow," I muttered as I approached his seat.
Even though my hand was shaking slightly, I still tried to lift it to caress his face.
He's too pale, I'm not used to seeing this boy lethargic and without appetite.
I sat on the chair next to his bed, I held his hand tight while kissing it.
"Pow, my sister is here," I whispered tearfully as I looked at her gentle face.
"I know you'll recover soon, Pow Pow, where else will you inherit? Edi to me, you know how strong I am, don't you? You should imitate me, because Silhouette is only strong, but you can claim the line that, as long as you fight, "I promised with a laugh.
I stroked her soft hair.
"Forgive me sister, if I didn't notice right away. I am so stupid not to notice that you're just hiding everything from me so I don't have to worry. But now, I'm here, I'll always be by your side while you fight. You deserve to live longer, Pow Pow, you have a lot more to come. I'll make you a model of Victoria's Secret, or I'll charge you more money when you get rich, won't I? " I couldn't help but crack my voice as I said that
He's just too precious for me, I can't afford seeing him in this state.
"You gave meaning to my life, Pow, you're the reason why I decided to stay alive. If you lose, how will I? How's your sister? Please, recover soon, Pow. I've lost, eh, I've lost a lot to me, Pow Pow. " My chest tightened from crying.
"I've lost loved ones, you gave colors to my life and I never want those colors to fade. If you're the very reason why I chose to stay alive, I might die if I lose you. So please, fight for your sister. " I pressed my face to the side of the bed and out came my tears.
"I-I promise, sister, I'll fight, I can do it again." I looked up when I heard Pow Pow's voice.
I immediately smiled when I saw the corners of her lips lift.
I trust you.