Chapter 8
- Rhea's POV -
When I opened my eyes, I looked at Jc and carefully held him. My suspicion was correct. I looked at all the people in the chapel and they all stopped moving. I also put my hand on the ground to confirm what was happening and time really stopped.
Will an angel come down? Who is it? I did not violate any of the instructions given to me. Except for the use of a time mirror.. But it was only for once.
Little by little, the whole chapel was enveloped in light. With so much light, I couldn't see Jc and the people there. As in plain white is all I can only see. I stood up as I waited to see who would appear from the light. Then it rained white feathers from the sky to cover the white surroundings. An angel appeared from the light with outstretched shining white wings. And it gradually folds as he walks closer to me. Until his wings completely folded when he got close to me.
One of my legs automatically went to my knees and bowed to his arrival.
"I know what's on your mind that's why I came." He spoke softly.
"May my majesty allow me to treat Cesha Laporre's illness." I asked for his approval in my most respectful way.
"I allow the pure that my angel desires. On one condition," I suddenly raised my head to listen carefully to the condition he would say and our eyes met, "You can only treat a mortal three times and on't use the mirror of time again."
After he said his condition, his wing opened again and covered his entire body while gradually disappearing in the white light. I, on the other hand, was staring at his disappearance and when I was sure that he had completely disappeared, I stood up and sat on the chair while waiting for the disappearance of the white light that enveloped the entire area.
When the light finally disappeared I lay down on the chair and sighed deeply like a withered plant.
I really thought Saint Gabrielle was going to give me a another lecture..
"Are you okay, Rhea?"
I suddenly got up and sat down then turned to Jc. Oh by the way, everything is back to normal.
"I'm a little dizzy." I lied while holding my forehead while he looked at me with concern.
He stood up while still looking at my dramatic face, "Let's go back to the ICU first. It looks like you haven't eaten yet."
I didn't speak anymore. I stood up and we walked back to the ICU together.
How can I treat Cesha without him knowing? If I pass it to Jc? They are brothers and sisters. Their hearts are connected to each other.
We were in front of the elevator when I suddenly pulled his hand, "Let's go upstairs. I'm too hungry to wait for the elevator."
He opened his mouth slightly to answer but it looks like he closed it again and just followed me. This is my chance to treat Cesha.
We were taking the stairs to the ICU while I was holding Jc's hand. And while I was on the process of treating Cesha, I noticed from the corner of my eye that Jc had been staring at me very seriously. It was as if he was trying to get into my mind and find out why I suddenly grabbed his hand. He's probably surprised because we're not that close yet.
Can you please, John Carlo, don't look at me like that. I'm distracted. I lose concentration. I'm more excited when your face is serious.
When we arrived at the ICU, I let go of his hand. Because my healing process is over, we just got to the ICU, but he's still looking at me. Which is making me feel awkward.
I looked at him with both eyebrows raised as if asking him if there was something on my face while suppressing a big smile on my face.
He was about to speak when the ICU door opened and the Doctor came out from inside. We turned around together and she was smiling looking at Jc.
"Good news." The Doctor began to speak while smiling happily, "Her vitals and platelet count are normal. She can be discharged tomorrow."
Jc's eyes and face were so happy because of the good news he received.
"Really, Doc?" He asked incredulously.
Doctor nodded with a smile, "I told you, God will help you." After that the Doctor left us.
"You heard that." He happily said as he looked at me, "Cesha is doing well and she can be discharged tomorrow."
"That's good news." I couldn't stop myself and the intense excitement that I had been holding back came out on my face.
Apart from the fact that I am happy that I treated Cesha, there is something like electricity pinching my lips that I can't stop smiling when Jc smiles, especially when he is happy. I feel like I'm going to jump with so much joy.
"Thank you so much, Rhea. You are truly an angel." His mouth was about to tear as his eyes sparked as he looked at me.
I was looking at his happy and in love face with nothing to do but thrill and smile uncontrollably as my body was electrified because of the intensity of the electricity I felt. I felt that time stopped again with his deadly smile while my eyes became heart-shaped due to his very attractive look. Especially since he even called me an angel.. Which is.... True.
"Eheem.. You are in the hospital." I heard Almira speak to ruin the beautiful moment between Jc and I.
Jc and I both laughed as we turned to her at the same time. And before I could speak, Jc had preceded me.
"What are you talking about?" Jc said smiling at her.
"I'm just reminding you. Maybe because your smile is so beautiful, you'll forget where you are and suddenly kiss." The girl answered jokingly with a silly smile on her face.
I laughed when I heard what she said. It's possible, but it's not possible.
"You read a lot of pocketbooks, crushmate." I exclaimed.
"It's true," she immediately answered then turned her gaze to Jc and pointed at him, "And you, where did your anger go earlier? Blown away by a good wind?"
This guy was grinning from ear to ear while looking at me, "Swept away by a beautiful young lady."
I can feel the electricity that I don't understand spread throughout my body as all my blood rises to my cheeks. So I just covered my mouth with my hand and he couldn't see my smile that I was thrilled.
"You, your joke is funny." The only thing that came out of my mouth without thinking.
"Wait a minute, before you proceed to confessing your feelings to each other," Almira blocked the moment again so we turned to her again. I'm really going to hit that girl. "Your sister is looking for you, crushmate. She called me earlier."
"What did you say?" The smile on my face disappeared like an explosion. I'm torn.
"You are here. Am I going to lie to your sister? She will kill me." She was right.
"You didn't let her know?" Jc asked, looking worried at the reaction on my face.
I shook my head then turned to him, "She wasn't at home when I left."
"Go home first. Maybe she's worrying by now." His response was the reason for my disappointment. I don't even want to go home.
"Hurry up. Her nose might get smoky like a dragon." Almira continued to plead. This girl seems to want me to leave.
I stared at Almira with a very angry look for a few seconds while she crossed her arms with a teasing smile then looked at Jc again, "I'm going home first. Text me when Cesha is out of the hospital."
He nodded with a smile then patted my head, "Of course."
After a few seconds of staring, I turned and left them. It's like I don't even want to take my eyes off Jc's smiling face.
I was walking to the elevator when I suddenly remembered my sister. It really upset me. I haven't said goodbye yet. I hope she doesn't lecture me when I get home. My mood is still good.
- Jc's POV -
Almira and I entered the ICU when I saw that Rhea had completely left. I saw that Cesha was awake and sitting on her bed. There is no more tube attached to him and his face is clear. She seems to be feeling better.
My heart jumped with joy when I saw the smile on her face again. I ran to her and hugged her tightly.
"Brother, I'm hungry." Cesha whispered as I hugged her.
I broke away from hugging her and took the lunch box that Rhea brought that was placed on the bedside table and handed it to her, "Eat and then tomorrow we can go home."
My little sister was smiling while opening the lunch box. She was very happy when the Tilapia dish surprised her. I went to the sofa chair where I slept earlier and sat down while watching my sister enjoying her meal.
I suddenly felt better when I saw that Cesha was smiling and became energetic again. She is my only family so I really love her. God is truly merciful because He heard my prayer.
'You are the one I want! Don't push me Princebeybe!'
Rhea's words when we were on the ground floor suddenly echoed in my mind. And I didn't even realize that I was slowly smiling.
I? He wants? Bullshit...
She only said that to make me feel better because she knew I was going through something.
"Uuyyy.. His smile is beautiful." Almira even teased when she caught me smiling.
This is girl. She's really good at this.
"Huh?" I was confused 'supposedly'.
"Your smile is so beautiful, even a typhoon will be afraid to make landfall in the Philippines." She continued his teasing.
"Don't be malicious. I'm just happy because Cesha is fine. I almost died because of what happened to her." I reasoned as if I was being defensive.
"Really?" She obviously didn't believe my lie, "Maybe you're thinking about Rhea?"
I was about to answer when Cesha suddenly interrupted our conversation.
"Sister Almira, who is Rhea?" My sister asked innocently.
"Your brother's new love." The girl answered teasingly.
I knew it. She only gave her a bullshit answer..
"Hey, Almira Antopina! Don't talk nonsense to Cesha." I looked at her almost raising my voice.
Cesha looked at me with a frown, "You don't love sister Crista anymore? She will really sulk with you."
I took a deep breath and stood up then approached her, "Just eat. Sister Almira will take care of you. I'll just settle our discharging bill so we can go home." While gently stroking her hair.
She bowed and nodded and continued eating without asking any more questions.
"And you," I said while walking towards my crazy cousin, "Take care of Cesha first. I'll just take care of her discharging bill."
"Ah.... I thought you would take care of Rhea." She even teased with a crooked smile. She won't drop it.
If only she wasn't really my cousin....
"Drop it." I warned her in my calm tone then turned my back and walked towards the door.
"You're still in denial even though you've fallen for her." She answered before I could even leave the door, "You used to be like that with Crista."
I was suddenly stunned and briefly stood in front of the door when I heard Crista's name.
I took a deep breath and calmed myself down, then completely left the ICU before Almira noticed that I was still affected when I heard her name.
Am I really in love with Rhea? It seems like it's not yet... Not yet??? Crazy...
It's like I'm infected with Almira's nonsense.
That girl is so weird. I don't even understand myself why I feel better when she sings. I feel the same way about Crista when I talk to her. It was like an angel was holding me.
I shook my head a few times while closing my eyes to clear whatever nonsense was in my mind.
Tsskk.. What are you, Jc.. Fix your thinking. Enough thinking bullshit.
I'm only sure of one thing now...
Rhea Castino is my friend
and
I have loved Crista Segovia for a long time.
- Rhea's POV -
"And where are you from?" I immediately heard the voice of Mayor I mean my sister, when I entered the house.
I turned to the living room where the voice came from and sister Cyrel was sitting on the sofa facing Ceejay. They seem to be talking.
Ceejay?? What is this fool doing here???
"I came from the hospital. Almira was with me." I was forced to tell the truth because Almira confessed to her.
I had a chance to look at Ceejay and kill him with a look. While he was just smiling, denying my deadly look at him. If only I could cut you...
"What with that deadly look? Can't I visit you anymore?" His smile could almost torn his face.
"I'm not sick so you can leave." I'm rude.
I was about to walk to my room when my sister stopped me. It's not allowed to walk out when she lectures.
"Rhea Castino! Fix your attitude. She came here fine so talk to her properly." Sister's sermon.
Her face didn't even frown but it was obvious from the tone of her speech that she was annoyed. My sister is scary when she has a poker face. So I have no choice but to come to them and sit next to my sister. Even though I love to go to my room and play dota. Her sermon will not cut off if I continue to walk out.
"What do you want?" I asked annoyed.
"Wait, I'll get you something to drink first." Sister said before Ceejay could answer and she got up and went to the kitchen.
Ceejay took a deep breath when my sister left and then began to speak, "Is it okay for you to date me?"
My mouth slightly fell open and my eyes widened.
Ceejay Gonzaga, are you okay? We just met, are you going to be a lover right away?? I didn't know what to say or how to react. Not in the plan.
"I don't know if you're pissed off but I'm serious about dating with you. Is that okay with you?" He continued without me answering.
I sighed and blinked a few times then leaned back on the sofa while looking in another direction. Thinking of a sensible answer. Is my brain not working anymore? It's been loading for a while.
"I know you're grumpy, stubborn and sarcastic. But from the very moment I've met you, I'm sure you're the one I really like." Ceejay added.
That's far enough handsome. I don't know how to respond to your flattery. It's dizzying to think about.
I just looked him in the eyes and tried to read if he was sincere in what he was saying.
But I don't see anything unusual in his eyes. He is serious about what he said and I don't see any trace of the slightest lie. His eyes were very sincere and he was obviously hoping that my answer would be 'yes'. And it seems that he also needs a serious answer from me.
I swallowed first to prepare the answer that was in my mind, "You know because Ceejay.." I was stunned when my sister suddenly surprised us and put a pitcher of juice and two glasses on the small table between us.
I observed sister's movements to see if she heard what Ceejay said. She just smiled at us and left without a word. She didn't seem to have heard anything.
Unless she already knows the reason for this guy's coming here.
"Because you know Ceejay." I started again when I was sure that my sister was no longer around, "Because I can't have a boyfriend yet. My sister will be angry."
"Your sister already knows. I asked permission to her first." The tone of his speech was serious even though he had a huge smile on his face. I'm still ashamed of him.
And he asked permission to my sister? That's why my sister reacted like that earlier. She seems to know about it.
"Really? And she agreed?" I wonder.
"Yes." The smile on his face disappeared and was replaced by a serious look, "I'm serious with you, Rhea. Promise. I will never hurt you."
My lips spontaneously smiled. Not because I am thrilled, but because of his sincerity.
"In one condition." The tone of what I said became serious because of his attentiveness, "Stay away from Anonymous."
Suddenly, his smile widened to the point where all of his teeth were almost showing, "Tell me you agree when I date you?"
"Yes. Just--"
"Yes!" I wasn't even able to finish what I was going to say when he immediately stood up and answered so loudly that it echoed throughout the house.
Both of my eyebrows were raised as I watched him smile.
"Don't worry, Rhea. I will make you feel how much I love you every day." He said happily.
I smiled and stood up to hug him. He was like this when we were together. I suddenly missed how he treated me as a great queen. And I feel that he truly loves me by the tightness of his hug.
"Thank you for the trust, Rhea. I will never break your trust in me." He whispered in the middle of our hug.
I was unable to answer. I just hugged him tighter. Am I speechless at the speed of what is happening around me? I don't know where all this is going. Almost everything has changed. I'm blind to what's happening and I'm just going with the flow.
"I love you, Rhea." He whispered again which caused my whole body to go cold.
Instead of being thrilled by what he said, I was even horrified. Why am I feeling this way? I do not understand.
I love you too, Ceejay??
Madness..
My brain is already confused, and he is adding another one.
Is there any sanity left to happen in my life??