Then last thing I remembered, I collapsed on her. And everything turns black.
I woke up because of the light that hit my face.
I opened my eyes. A white ceiling appeared before my eyes.
I looked around my surroundings, and that I realized I was in one of the hospital rooms.
My vision stopped at a figure beside my bed. Crouched down. I feel sorry for his position. Can he stay there all night long?
But my eyes moved to a bottle of water on the table. So I got up, causing the person who slept on the side of the bed to wake up.
 
"Ma'am Elle, you are awake. How are you feeling?" Noime's Respectful Promise.
 
"Feel better. Have you been hunched over there for a while?" I asked her.
 
"Actually, I was here last night. I was watching over you." My eyes widened at what she said. I felt pity and shame for him.
 
"Sorry, I was here last night?" I asked shyly.
 
"Yes. The doctor said it was over fatigue. Also, it looks like you were starving too, so you suddenly lost consciousness. Fortunately, a nurse saw you and helped you immediately." Noime's long litany.
 
"Thank you." That's all I said while smiling at her.
 
"By the way ma'am, eat here first." sHe handed me the food.
 
"Thanks. Thank you so much." That's all I said and started eating.
 
"How is dad?"
 
"Until now, ma'am, he still hasn't responded, there's no sign that it's okay. He's still comatose until now."
I deep a sigh. And finished my meal.
After I ate, I immediately stood up and put my food away.
 
"I'm over there, ma'am. Get some rest." Noime said.
 
"It's ok. I'm fine already, besides I have to visit dad." I said calmly.
 
"Oh, ma'am, take some rest. You might get tired."
 
"I can handle myself, Noime. Don't worry about me. Ok?" sHe nodded.
 
"By the way ma'am, can I not go with you for now because I am going to visit my grandmother in the province, she is in the hospital, I only found out about her last night. I waited for you to wake up so I could ask for your permission ." sHe said politely.
 
"What? Why did you do that? You should have gone home. You don't have to watch over me because I'm out of your responsibility. How is your Grandma?" I asked worriedly.
 
"So far I haven't heard from her yet." sHe promised.
 
"My God, Noime. Go home now. And by the way if you need money, don't be shy to tell me ok?"
 
"Yes ma'am. Thank you."
 
"Thank you too"
I am now inside the presidential suite here inside the hospital where I will be staying.
I took a shower and got dressed before turning to the floor where dad was confined.
I hurried everything that had to be done because I knew that no one would watch over my dad now.
Because I know that my brother is not there now either, knowing that he teaches in the morning and he will only visit at night to watch.
I hope Noime didn't tell my sister that I was here, because.... I don't know how I will feel when we meet again.
But to be honest. I missed her. So much.
When I arrived at the float which was my destination, I immediately went to the dressing room to pick out what I needed to wear. Because that room is sterilized.
After that, I went straight to the room where dad was.
I thought it was dad who was lying down with his eyes closed, but what I saw was a different story.
I was shocked and couldn't believe what I saw.
My feelings now range from shocked to anger.
 
ELLESA'S P. O. V
 
I was shocked but managed to hide it. And composed myself. I stand straight, and I show them the new Ellesa.
They looked at me. And shock registered on their faces.
 
"Ellesa" Nate said weakly.
 
"Oh! I'm sorry did I disturb your sweet moment guys?" I asked plainly. How about it, instead of dad being the first to see them hugging each other I caught. "Should I go outside so that you can continue to whatever you two did a while ago?" I tag.
They remained still. And they couldn't believe what they saw. I bite my lower lip.
 
"But I guess, it shouldn't be me to get out, OUT. OF. THIS. ROOM, right?" I promised something while smiling.
 
 "It's not a lover booth, or some of that stupid lover thing, ok? It's a hospital. And can you show a little respect to dad?" I promise gently.
My sister is "E-Elle". It was obvious from his face that he couldn't believe what he was seeing. "E-Elle. E--- "
I just smiled at him.
 
"It's ok. Don't bother to explain your side." And started walking into the room.
My eyes fell on the man who had been silent earlier. I smile at him, and stop in front of him.
 
"Hi Nate. Long time no see. How's life?" I asked with a smile. I saw how his Adam's apple moved, meaning he swallowed.
He deeply stared at me, like he's memorizing all the features of my face. Even though he was surprised, there was still a trace of joy on his face. It's like he still can't believe what he's seeing with his own eyes.
The expression that can be seen on the face is mixed.
Maybe it's time to face them. And there's no turning back.
I know we will meet again. But I didn't expect it to be early.
 
"You two really are sweet, huh. I guess your relationship with each other did work. Imagine, in the room where dad was confined, you showed how sweet you are?" I said while looking directly into Nate's eyes who were now also looking at me.
 
"I'm sorry, I am sounding bitter? Don't think that way is ok? It's just that. Maybe you have a private room, don't you? There you can do everything you want to do. And, you two have a privacy. No one else can see." I added and looked at Kelly. "Just please. Just don't come here ok? Respect our father, who's up until now, still not waking up. Don't put flirting first." I'm still smiling.
 
"Oppss. Sorry for the words. It's hard for me to find the right words to say because." I said sarcastically. And walked to the side of dad's bed again.
 
"By the way." I faced them. "Can you two leave or get out of this room. I just wanted to have some time with my dad, ALONE. I hope you understand." Casual I promise.
 
THIRD PERSON'S P. O. V
 
The two remained standing. Looking at the woman behind them.
Is this true? Is it true that he is back? No. Could he be squinting again? Is this really his wife? In Nate's mind.
Nate couldn't explain his feelings when he saw his wife. He wants to hug it. Tell your wife how much she misses it.
But what Elle showed was what he didn't expect. It's like being poured with cold water. The joy he felt earlier is gone. He was just dumbfounded and didn't know what to do or say. It's like he's afraid to face his wife again
Yes, she expected her husband to treat her differently after what happened ten years ago. But what was that? Why does he feel that he is no longer his old wife?
And the way she looked at him a while ago? The old gaze of a loving husband is gone. It's like looking at something useless. The husband's once loving and caring gazes were now replaced by a hard and cold, very cold gaze. And that hurts.
And it seems that the husband thinks differently from what he saw earlier.
What did he expect? That her husband will welcome her with sweet words and tight hugs after what he'd done to her ten years ago?
Ellesa faced them smiling. His smile was no longer the old smile he always saw plastered on his lips. Smiles he wants to see. A smile always appeared on him every time he looked at him. His smiles are the reason why he disappeared.
A sarcastic smile now graces her husband's red lips.
 
"Should I repeat whatever I said earlier? I said I wanted to be alone. Can't you two not get it?" She said gently but not genuinely.
And then he realized he had to act. He needs to get back those smiles of his wife.
He just stared at his wife. And he raised an eyebrow.
 
"Yes Nate? Need something?" Where is the 'babe' that her husband nicknamed her? Where are the gentle words and voices?
 Incapable......
No. That can't be. He can't accept it. He can't handle it. Knowing that her husband has also been gone for a long time, maybe someone else will take over Ellesa's heart. No it can't be. He must find a way to win her back. But how? Where does he start?
 
"E-Ellesa.... c-can w-we......c-can..we... Talk.... Please?" he stammered his plea.
All he thought was that he was ready and knew what to say when they met again. But why now does his tongue seem to shrink and he can't catch the words he's been building for his wife for a long time? Tang!na, why is he stuttering now?
 
"Talk about what?" She asked in a lazy tone. "Talk about the weather? Talk about me? Or.... Talk about you? Talk about me throwing a welcome party? I don't think I have a time talking about nonsense thing." She said nonchalantly.
 
"Ell---" Nate was about to say a word but Elle cut him off.
 
" now Nate. If you really want to talk to me, maybe some other time. But not this time. Ok? I'm busy in doing such thing. Now, will you leave me alone?" Ellesa please.