The next morning, I went to the hospital early and asked the nurses about the condition of the patient in room 202.
Unfortunately, they told me that the patient in room 202 is still unconscious.
My heart ached.
Shit.
I was hoping that she would be awake by now.
No, I can’t be pissed at something like this.
I waited a long time for her to be in stable condition, yet waiting for her to wake up will make me quit?
No, I am not quitting. I must be at peace knowing that the girl I love is far from danger.
But.. It’s just that...
Once that she wakes up, I will be asking her if she is willing to marry me.
That’s where my eyes are set now.
Alright! I can do this.
I can wait. No matter how long it will take.
I am now at the front door of Celine’s private room in this hospital.
I am so nervous.
I am having a cold-feet right now.
Fuck.
The girly part of me is kicking again.
No, it can’t be.
I need to take those butterflies in my stomach. I can do this. I need to face Celine’s brothers. I must confront them no matter what.
They are the first ones who will know about my plan.
I need to ask for Celine’s hand first.
I slowly open the door.
Each time that I am making a move, my heart beats fast.
When I open the door, I can’t believe what I just saw. I froze.
Is this real?
Am I dreaming?
I want to move my feet, but I can’t do it.
It feels like my body is paralyzed right now.
What is happening?
I want to walk the distance that is between me and the woman I love, that is now laughing with her two brothers.
I’m longing for that Goddamn smile. That fucking laugh! It’s killing me.
She just stops from laughing, then she looked in my direction.
Maybe because they heard the door opens, that gives them the idea that is someone is about to enter.
My mon amour’s face is still like a goddess, even though she had a band in her head and her cheeks.
The pale face of her before is now replaced with a reddish and healthy cheek.
“Cel—” I was about to call her out but he butted in and dropped the atomic bomb that’s about to shatter my heart and life.
“Who are you, Mister?”
As soon as I heard those words, I lost all my strengths.
Those words pierced my heart in an instant. Instant kill.
Did I hear it right?
I was about to say something when she spoke once more, “Mister! Are you lost? I’m Celine Navarro, you must be in the wrong room.”
Shit.
She didn’t recognize me!
She didn’t know me!
Fuck!
Did I do something wrong? Shit! Why?!
I looked at Creed with pleading eyes. Will someone explain to me what is happening?
Someone tapped my shoulder.
I look at that man. It was none other than Curry.
He looks so serious.
No...No...
This is not true.
Shit.
“Damn shit! Tell me the truth! Come on! Tell me!” I told him as I shook both of his shoulders.
I lost. I look like a crazy man now. Who wouldn’t?!
If the only girl that you love forgets about you, on the day that you were about to ask her about marrying you?
“Mister, please let go of my brother, Curry. He didn’t do anything.” Celine said.
She looked so innocent. She is just sitting in her bed, with Creed on her side.
Wait.
What?
She recognizes her brothers, but not me?
Creed walks towards me.
“Let’s not discuss it in here. She just recovered from the accident. I think she needs rest.” He then told me.
The two brothers looked at each other as if they are telling a message, then they pulled me outside the
room.
I struggled. “No! She needs to remember me! This is not right!”
But because of their strength, they happened to pull me out of the room.
“And why would Celine need to remember a man like you? Or should I say a gay like you?” Creed mocked me.
The latter part made my blood boil.
I clenched my jaw and balled my fist. “Not because both of you are brothers of the woman I love; you can mock me. Yes! I admit I am gay before. Walks and talks like a gay, but you know what? One woman
change me.
That woman turned my life upside-down. She gave life to the man hiding beneath me. She makes my heart throb harder every time she smiles. Her laughter sounds alluring to me. Someone might think I’m
a certified psycho, but I don’t fucking care.
That woman, Celine Navarro, your sister. The one I love the most. I WANT TO ASK HER HAND IN MARRIAGE! So, please. Let her remember me somehow. I am begging the both of you.” I burst.
The two brothers looked shocked after I poured my feelings into words.
They look speechless and look at each other, then suddenly a smile flashes to their lips.
I don’t know what is the meaning of that but, one thing is for sure. It’s not a good sign.
Creed breaks those stares between him and Curry.
He extended his hand ad it stopped mid-air in front of me.
I just looked at his hand.
I didn’t reach for it. Because I don’t
know what is happening.
Not until he grabbed my hand and we shook hands.
“You did well, Carlos. But she has temporary amnesia. It’s quite selective but, one thing that I’m sure of is he doesn’t remember a thing about your existence.” He told me.
I felt like my whole world crumbled.