May's POV (Elena)

When I opened my eyes, I was in a familiar setting. My body feels heavy and sluggish.

"May? Ayos ka na ba? Teka, tatawagin ko muna ang doctor," another annoying familiar voice again rushed towards me.

Of course, this is all too familiar. I've been here not once, but twice, and who knows how many more times. Bumukas ang pinto at nakita kong papasok si Yummie kasama ang isang doctor at nurse. Oh, she's my doctor. Is she everywhere?

"Ms. Gonzales, alam kong alam mo na. Mahina ang katawan mo at delikado na ang lagay mo," she stared at me woth her sympathetic eyes.

Of course, she wouldn't dare to lie about my condition. I'm not in need of her pity. But I do appreciate she hasn't spilled the beans to anyone like some nosy doctors I know.

"I can manage," I answered her boorishly. "So, when are you gonna dismiss me? I still have a lot of works to do."

"I completely understand you Ms. Gonzales but please bare in mind that hindi kayang sabayan ng katawan mo ang isip mo. I will prescribe you painkillers. Ano, Yummie ikaw na bahala kay Gonzales,"

My brows met, magkakilala ba sila? How can she casually call Yummie by her name?

"Your heart is getting weaker and weaker. And all this stress is not helping you. Keep in mind that mahina ang puso mo and—" she didn't continue talking and just let out a sharp sigh.

"Pwede pa naman ang heart transplant Tita 'di ba? May ganun naman "di ba? Pwede pa naman 'di ba? Kailangan lang natin maghanap ng magdodonate tapos gagaling na si May. 'Di ba tita? Aayos naman ang lagay ng best friend ko?" Yummie cried

Does she really think it's that easy to find a heart? She really is a naive girl. The doctor remained silent. I, too know that it is too late for this body of mine. All I could do is just live the time that is left for me.

"I'd like my condition and everything else related to my health to be held in private. Just as we agreed upon. I assume you understand my point, doctor"

The doctor nodded and patted Yummie's head, Lumabas na siya kasama ang nurse ng mahagip ng mata ko ang pamilyar na body structure

"Chase," I unconsciously blurted out.

"Ayiiieee. Hinahanap mo ba si sir Chase? Naku, hanep ang entrance niya kanina. Prince charming na prince charming ang dating" she paused for awhile and saw how her expression changed "Pero promise nakakatakot talaga siya. Kung nakita mo lang ang galit na mukha niya ng makita kang walang malay"

I saw her body slightly shivering as she embraced herself, "What's wrong?"

"Never ever ever EVER make Chase Rodriguez mad. Tuwing naaalala ko yung aura at expression niya kanina ay di ko pa rin maiwasang mangilabot. Masama ata talagang galitin ang isang Chase Rodriguez," bigla niyang itinaas ang braso niya at inilapit sa mukha ko. "Tingnan mo May! Tumataas ang balahibo ko tuwing naaalala ko yun. Ugh"

This girl is really bipolar. A moment ago she was crying and here she is now being hyped up. May inabot siya sa aking papel and I stared at her in confusion and accepted the paper

"Pero 'wag ka May. Ang hot pa rin talaga ni sir Chase kahit nakakakilabot na siya. Para ngang dumagdag pa sa kagwapohan niya," And there she goes starting fangirling and blabbering about Chase.

'Hurry and get well soon, I miss you already. See you soon, babe. I'll be waiting for you- Chase'

I crumpled the paper and threw it at the nearby trash can. See you soon your ass, jerk. He was just outside the room but didn't bother to enter and just gave me this piece of trash? How conceited of him to think that I'll come for him. He'll wait for nothing. Tsk

"Pansin ko lang May ha. Gumaganda ka ata. Sabihin mo, in love ka na ba? Si sir Chase ba?" Yummie suddenly asked habang inilalapit ang mukha niya sa mukha ko.

Isinapo ko ang kamay ko sa mukha niya and lightly pushed her away. What the hell is she talking about?! Do I really need a man to make myself feel beautiful? Can't I be pretty up because I want to?

"If we are talking about Chase then I tell you Yummie he brings out the stress in me!"

She raised her brows and I could clearly say she doesn't believe me. Ugh, here comes another headache.

"Next month na ang 45th anniversary ng Perez Estate. Babalik na kaya si Ms. Elena?"

I just shrugged, of course, she have to. She's the CEO and even grandma, ugh.

"Anong problema? Masakit ba ang ulo mo May? Tatawagin ko na ba ang doctor?" Yummie worriedly asked.

"You worry too much, Yummie. I just got my memory mixed up," mabilis kong sagot. I saw how her face lit up. A pang of guilt crawled through my soul. I let out a sigh and sincerely faced her. "You got the wrong idea Yummie. I'm sorry if I disappoint you but it's a long story. I don't remember anything about myself. I still haven't recovered even a single bit of my memory"

I saw her devasted look but she managed to put up a fake smile and held my hand tightly.

"It doesn't matter na May. Ang mahalaga magkasama tayo. Magandang maalala mo ang nakaraan pero kung hindi talaga mababalik ang alaala mo gagawa nalang tayo ng bagong memories," she enthuastically exclaimed.

"Now, now, Go and get us some food," I shoo her away.

Magsasalita pa sana si Yummie ng tumunog ang phone ko. Unregistered number... hmm must be that annoying jerk. I had the feeling na si Chase ang tumatawag, sino pa ba tatawag sa akin?

"What do you need now Rodriguez?" Iritable kong sagot sa phone.

A moment of silence answered before the caller answered, "This is Gabriella."

Napasimangot ako ng marinig ko kung sino nga ang nasa kabilang linya. What does she need again? When will she stop embarrassing herself? I am starting to pity her. Such an insecure woman.

"Disappointed, aren't we?"

"What do you need?"

I heard her annoying laugh. Tsk.

"Sinwerte ka lang at may nakakita sa atin. Pero alam mo kung ano ang kaya kong gawin May"

I let out a dry laugh. Is she threatening me? That sounds like a complete joke. What can she really do?

"Are you trying to taunt me, Gabriella?" I amusingly asked.

"Hindi ko alam kung saan mo nakuha ang lakas na loob na yan May pero alam mokung ano ang kaya kong gawin. Kaya ngayon pa lang May mas magandang sumunod ka sa lahat ng utos ko kung ayaw mo mangyari uli—"

"I will remind you, Gabriella, I am not the May you used to know. I am May Gonzales, an enemy who'll bring you down to your despair. Think twice bago mo ako kalabanin. Keep in mind that the person you are speaking to now, you are speaking to someone you don't even know anymore,"

"Anong akala mo—"

"Are you threatened of me, Gabriella?"

"No!"

"Really? Kasi usually... ang mga tulad mo tahol ng tahol para pagtakpan ang takot," I mockingly added.

A smile crept to my lips when silence envelop the other line. For the last time, I glance at the number and ended the call with a smile.

"Saan ka galing?" I asked Yummie when she entered the room.

"Kausap ko si sir Chase sa labas," she answered as my brows furrowed in tandem with my growing suspicion.

Why were they talking outside? I felt a slight annoyance. He was in here and he didn't even peek inside. I was brought back from my deep thoughts when I felt Yummie's warm hands pinching my cheeks.

"Huwag ka ng magselos. Joke lang 'yon" she laughed.

Ugh, what is wrong with me?! I snorted before rolling my eyes heavenward

"Stop talking nonsense Yummie."

"Sabihin mo May, hindi ka pa rin ba tinitigilan ni Gabriella?" she asked me in a worried tone

"You don't need to worry about such petty things. Just go home already Yummie. I'll be discharged sooner or later."

The door suddenly flew open. And there we saw a group of goons holding a gun.

"Labas! Hawak namin ang hospital na ito! Sumunod kayo kung ayaw niyong may masamang mangyari sa inyo"

Wait, isn't this a bit of a Deja Vu?

"What's with you, the goons and hospitals?"

Napalingon kamisa nagsalita sa tapat ng pinto.

"Sir Chase!" Yummie exclaimed in surprise

"Is this one of your plots again Rodriguez? This is a hospital for Pete's sake! How come there are goons loitering around here? How weak is the security of this hospital?"

"Well you see, Ms. Smart-ass. Lately, these gangs are targeted hospitals, bagong modus. They hostage the patients and ask for ransom from the owner then vanish, at least something like that"

That's a very simple-minded way of doing a crime! How could the police not do anything about this?

"They are a large group. Maraming connections so they manage to escape the cops. I can say they are pretty amazing" Chase complimented

I can't believe this guy manage to compliment this stupid gang?! I felt a cold metal pointed on my forehead.

"Drop the gun," I heard Chase's cold voice

"Ipapaalala ko lang sa'yo na wala ka sa lugar na utusan ako. At nagawa niyo pang mag-usap sa harap ko, nas-"

"No one dares to point a gun on MY girl," Chase aggressively exclaimed.

"Don't go branding me as your property Rodriguez because I am NOT yours. You don't own me," I protested as he glanced at me with a sneer on his lips.

"But soon, I will," mayabang na sagot ni Chase.

I glared at him but he just gave me his unpleasant fake annoying smirk. Tsk.

"Not even in your wildest dream, jerk of all times."

"You would be chasing this jerk soon babe."

"Dream on!"
Seriously? Bakit ba lagi siyang may banat sa lahat ng sinasabi ko! This is what makes him even more annoying.

"I'll make this dream a reality babe. Trust me, it will happen may it be against your will or not," he winked at me which made my blood boil more.

He is damn serious. What is this jerk planning? I have a bad feeling about this. But you are wrong Mr. Rodriguez, I am winning this game. There is no way I will lose.

"Ah, guys. OP na ata ako. Kinuha na ni manong pulis si kuya holdapper," Yummie suddenly announced.

"Two weeks, no that'll be too long and I'll start missing you again. So, one week May, one week and you'll start chasing me just as planned."

"I will crush that plan of yours," I proclaimed

"I sure love that stubbornness of yours. Well, now Ms. Gonzales. Entertain me" he said before turning his back

He turned his back and walk to the door, finally! That jerk, he really just went here to annoy me.

"Nakakainis na kayong dalawa ha! Parang wala ako rito tapos English kayo ng English inuubusan niyo na ako ng dugo! Buhay pa ako!" Yummie cried

"This is the last time I'll ask May, this is your last chance. Be mine" he stated without turning back to us

I rolled my eyes, could someone give me a knife and throw it to that jerk? Arrogant as ever. Typical Chase Rodriguez.

"My answer is still the same Rodriguez. Just stop fooling around and get lost"

"Take care of May for me Yummie, ok?"

"Hindi mo na kailangan sabihin yan Chase" Yummie replied

How can they decide things on their own? I don't need babysitting. I am no child. I sensed excitement from Chase in his last words before leaving us.

"If being nice won't help, let's try being mean"

That guy is really planning something nasty. Challenge accepted Rodriguez.