Chapter 4: Forget me not
Salazar Residence, Taguig. 2016.
"What a headache," I said weakly as I slowly opened my eyes. I first noticed the soft bed and very nice bedroom.
"I'm in the hospital again?" No one else answered so I also realized I had no one else in that room.
When I tried to sit on the bed, my headache just seemed to break my head. I had no choice but to go back to lying down and rub the pillow.
I can't help but think of what Rod and I fight last night. Did I pass out? If so, did he take me to the hospital?
After a few minutes, I heard a knock but instead of moving, I immediately went to sleep. I better listen to what happens around first. Also, I was too lazy to get up so it was good too.
It was clear to me that someone had entered because of his footsteps. When I confirmed that person was alone I immediately thought of Rod so I immediately turned around.
"Rod—"
"Sweetie!"
Fear invaded my system. My eyes widen accompanied by trembling hands.
Her eyes. . . her look. And she also looks so happy.
My tears immediately flowed. This is the first time I have seen him again.
"Mommy. . ." My palm landed on my mouth and gently covered it because of the rising sobs. "Mommy, I'm sorry. F-Forgive me. . . if I left you. Please, I'm really really sorry. Forgive me, mommy—"
"Jewel Aleena!" I stopped talking but I still did not look away from my mother. If I could only see her always in a dream, I would definitely want to sleep often.
"Yes?" I was still hesitant to speak. Really? Can I really talk to mommy again?
"Are you drunk?!" She growled at me. In the past, I almost raised my eyes to the difficulty of sight, so overwhelmed by his cries but now I am so excited to hear that - especially his sermons!
"Oh, hey, get up! Jelo is waiting for you downstairs. We will go to JL at the same time."
"What?!"
In shock, I almost pushed mommy into my violent retreat. It was only then that I almost rolled my eyes around.
No way. . . why do I seem so lucky in my dream now?!
"I'm in my room. . . me. . ." What I got from mommy was weak.
"What is that, Jewel? Try acting like that to your father, he will scold you again."
I have not been able to answer again. I spent a lot of time in my own room so mommy was so annoyed that she immediately left me and just made me go downstairs.
"My. . . room," I still couldn't believe it.
I screamed before finally hitting my own bed. That did not change. Even my various clothes on the massive ones are there as well.
I couldn’t stop screaming because of the excitement. I actually take off the clothes that are there and change and wear them.
I miss my room! I miss my clothes!
We stopped talking to each other when the cell phone on the bedside table suddenly rang.
Wait, is. . . that my phone?!
I hurried and looked at it. "This is not my phone. . ."
It looks new and in the box, on the back is its brand logo, the expensive brand of that phone.
From: Mommy
'Don't give me your drama. Forget about your lost phone. I bought that. Get down here, you are so noisy.
Instead of being annoyed, I just laughed. I seem to be too noisy.
I was just about to type a reply when mommy called.
"Hello?"
"What? Are you going to annoy Jelo again? It's your first day at work, don't disappoint him."
Wait. . . my first day at work?! But I don't know much about the company any more! It's been four years so it is impossible for me to remember everything I learned.
"Jewel!"
"Mommy! Yes, I will take a bath."
Though confused, I no longer have time to question myself. I immediately put away the clutter in the room and went straight to the shower.
Then I will first think about what is happening, I will first enjoy this wonderful dream!
* * * * *
"Come on, Mr. Dashman!" Daddy just laughed and it echoed in the whole office. "That son of mine is really different. You will never see such a talented one," he said directly.
I just blinked. Aside from the fact that I know daddy is not mad at me now. . . why do I think he is still pimping me with other people?
After I took a bath earlier, I wore simple white skinny jeans and a red illusion bodice neckline that I paired with a red peep toe. Just refreshing but I'm happy I can do it again now. We just ate breakfast and then went straight to the office to meet with my father's partner. While we were on the flight, I also made sure not to be separated from my mother. If I do not embrace her, I will stare at her with earnest reason so that it will only get worse than what I do.
I just laugh every time she yells at me when I get irritated.
I was depressed at the table there. Now, I'm getting bored. Because mommy also left so I have no choice but to join my daddy here who did nothing but pimp me out of whoever he was talking to.
I just came to life when the cellphone on the table vibrated. My eyes widened, even more, when Faye's message came out.
+639269784 ***
10:24 am
+639269784 ***:
Jewel! Tita gave you your number. What's the plan? BGC again? Faye here
I giggled when I got what she was saying. This is getting exciting!!
Jewel:
Yup! Will you pitch me?
Faye Angeles:
Oh, come on! I am what you are pitching here.
Jewel:
What?
I immediately lowered the cellphone I was holding. Wait, am I driving?
I learned to drive but it was almost five years ago. Do I know if I still know that today!
But aside from that, I still couldn't stop being excited.
Faye Angeles
11:23 am
Jewel:
Alright! see you, at 6 pm.
Faye Angeles:
Are you kidding me? Our night starts at 8 pm!
Jewel:
Wait, won't daddy be angry with that?
Faye Angeles:
Hahaha, are you crazy? We're already 22, quit it girl
I slapped my cellphone on the table in front of me. The crash was quite loud then so it caught the attention of daddy and the man he was talking to, so I quickly shrugged.
"I. . . I am twenty-six."
This is so wrong.