"What the hell is this??"

Tumingin ang lahat kay Yuqi na kadadating lang hospital.Bakas sa mukha niya ang takot at kaba.The other's avoided his eyes while Alira stood up from her seat.

"Alira,what happened to Ambrielle??"Tanong ni Yuqi kay Alira.Yuqi is not having it,he's scared and worried.

"Yuqi calm down."Pagpapakalma ni Alira at hinawakan sa kamay si Yuqi.

"Just tell me what the fuck is going on!!"Yuqi pulled his hand from Alira.Bumagsak ang dalawang balikat ni Alita at nanlulumong tumingin kay Yuqi.

The emergency room finally opened revealing Ambrielle who's unconscious.Puno ng medical aparatus ang katawan niya habang nakahiga siya sa medical bed.

The nurses took him inside his room at sumunod naman ang lahat.All of them entered the VIP room that Arsius prepared for Ambrielle.

Jahara and Tywin sat in the sofa.Yuqi's driver leaned on the door while watching Yuqi grabbed Ambrielle's hand.

"Ambrielle."Nagaalalang sambit ni Amielle at umupo sa tabi ng anak.Arsius comforted his mother and stayed beside her.

Argust glared at Tequila who's trembling in  fear habang nakaupo sa tabi ni Tywin.While Jao kneeled beside Ambrielle and held his soft hands.

"I'm sorry."Jao whispered and kissed Ambrielle's hands.Yumuko siya at pumikit habang tahimik na nagdasal."Baby please don't leave me."Jao whispered again.

"What the hell happened to you??"Umiiyak na tanong Yuqi kay Ambrielle.Tumitig siya sa natutulog na si Ambrielle."Wake up Ambrielle,i'm here."Yuqi stated and cried.

The door opened and a young doctor entered the room.Tumayo ang lahat at pinagmasdan ang doktor na yumuko sa kanilang lahat.

"I'm Dr.Hershel Blaine and i was assigned on Ambrielle Celestine's conditon."Pagpapakilala niya at lumapit kay Ambrielle.

"How's my brother??"Tanong ni Arsius sa doktor na seryosong kinakalikot ang mga medical aparatus.

Bumuntong hininga si Hershel at tumingin sa kanilang lahat."I'll be blunt,he's not in a good condition."Panimula niya upang mamuo ang tensyon sa loob ng kwarto.

"Ambrielle has Severe Palpitations and based on the scan results.May butas ang puso niya."Hershel stated that made all of them freeze.Kumunot ang noo ni Hershel at tumingin kay Ambrielle.

"I see."Tumatangong sabi niya sa sarili.

"What is it??"Tanong ni Argust sa doktor.Hershel scanned him from head to toe before answering.

Hershel cleared his throat."It seems Ambrielle didn't tell you about his condition."Hershel stated.

"Do you mean that Ambrielle knows that he's sick??That he kept this from us??"Tanong ni Arsius at tumango naman si Hershel.

"Fortunately,his body could withstand the attacks and palpitations.But right now.."Hershel looked at Ambrielle."The attack was too severe at hindi na ito nakayanan ng katawan niya."

Natahimik ang lahat at tila ba nagisip.

"Don't tell me he's been showing all the symptoms all the time??The way he gasp for air,when he grabs his chest and unable to breathe properly."Gulat at lumuluhang wika ni Yuqi at umiling iling.

"All this time,he's been suffering.We were so careless and we don't even know a single thing about his conditon."Umiiyak na tinakpan ni Yuqi ang bibig niya.

Jao rushed to Hershel."Can you save him??"Jao desparately asked and Hershel flinched in a sudden shock.

"Save him please."Jao begged and held Hershel's hand."I'm willing to pay what ever it costs."Jao added.

Hershel heaved a sigh and pulled back his hands from Jao."We can't save him.It's too late."Hershel stated.

Amielle automatically sobbed while Yuqi rushed to Hershel in pure rage."What do you mean?!"Yuqi asked.

"The attack was too severe and the palpitation made the hole more bigger.Unfortunately,naging dalawa pa ang butas."Sinapo ni Hershel ang noo niya at naawang tumingin kay Ambrielle.

"I want to save him but i can't."Hershel looked at them."Even if we undergo to surgery,his body won't last long."Umiling iling siya.

"How could you say that?!You're a fucking doctor!!Have some balls!!"Sigaw ni Yuqi.

Hershel was pissed."Yes i'm a doctor but i'm not a God.Even if i want to save him mamatay lang siya  during the operation!!"

Yuqi slapped him really hard.Hershel's eye widen at napahawak sa pisngi niya.Jao pulled Yuqi away while Argust rushed to Hershel.

Tila ba natulala si Hershel at tumitig kay Yuqi na umiiyak ng umiiyak."Anong klaseng doktor ka para sabihin sa pasyente mo na mamatay na siya.Tang ina ka,eh wala ka pa ngang ginagawa!!"

"Yuqi that's enough."His driver interfered.

"Shut up."Asik ni Yuqi at pinunasan ang luha niya.

Argust looked at Hershel who clenched his fist.Tiim bagang itong lumabas ng kwarto at iniwan ang lahat.Argust shooked his head and looked at his brother.

"That doctor seems incompetent,i'll talk to the registar if we can switch a doctor in charge."Arsius tapped Jao's back.Jao nodded and sat beside Ambrielle.

Natahimik ang lahat at pinagmasdan nalang si Ambrielle na walang malay.Kapansin pansin ang mabibigat na paghinga niya.Amielle stood behind Jao."He won't make it."Amielle stated and Jao looked at her while his eyebrows furrowed.

"This is how his father died."Amielle added and stared at Ambrielle.Jao didn't said anything."Sa lahat ng pwede niyang mamana,ang sakit pa talaga ng tatay niya."

"The hell is wrong with you??"Asik ni Arsius nang bumukas ang pinto.Hila hila siya ni Hershel sa tenga habang papasok sila ng kwarto.

"I'll do it."Hershel looks serious and gave a ballpen to Amielle.He also handed her a printed paper."If you sign here you agreed to the surgery of Ambrielle."He added.

"I'm a bit young for this casrebut i'm sure i can do it."Hershel said and looked at Yuqi."It all depends on Ambrielle's body now."He added and stood beside Ambrielle.

Hershel took off his silver rosary and made Ambrielle held it."Hang on there,i'll save you."Hershel whispered and heaved a sigh.

"Thank hijo."Amielle sincerely said.Hershel's cheeks heated and looked away.

"We'll be performing heart transplant,i bet you have the money for that."Hershel stated and looked at Jao.

Jao looked at Ambrielle.He gently squeezed Ambrielle's palm and kissed it.Tywin stood up from his seat and looked at Tequila.

"Your Dad will hear about this."Malamig na sabi niya.Tequila nodded silently.

Lumapit si Tywin kay Jao at may binulong.Tumaas ang kilay ni Jao at tumingin kay Tywin na seryosong tumango.

Jao dialed someone on his phone.Yuqi approached him."Who's that??"Tanong ni Yuqi kay Jao.

"Someone who's influenicial enough to help us."

5 years later.........

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I woke up from my bed and stared at the cream colored ceiling.Naningkit ang mga mata ko sa nakakasilaw na liwanag araw.Dinama ng balat ko ang malambot na kama at ng comforter.

I yawned and smiled.Pumikit muli ako at nagunat.Umupo ako sa kama at nilingon ang balcony.The white curtains gently flew in the air.Bumangon ako sa kama at tumayo sa harap ng whole body mirror.

Nilisya ko ang manipis at malaking polo na suot ko.There were traces of hickeys in my necks and cheeks.I scanned my legs and arms and spotted red marks and kiss marks.

I bit my lower lip while smiling.My cheeks heated when i rememberer what happened last night.Tinaas ko ang kamay ko at pinagmasdan ang isang singsing sa daliri ko.

The door opened and Jao entered the room topless with his black trunks on.Yumakap siya sa likod ko at pinatong niya ang baba niya sa balikat ko.

"Does it still hurts??"Tanong niya.I frowned and pouted.He grinned proudly like a Gladiator who won inside a grand coliseum.

He kissed my neck and cheeks."Let's eat,i prepared our breakfast."Anyaya niya bago kami lumabas ng kwarto.

He serve my breakfast carefully and smoothly.Para bang nasa isang evaluation siya at ayaw niyang pumalpak.I smiled at that thought.

"Stop smiling and eat."He chuckled and pinched my cheek.I nodded and smiled before eating.He watched me closely while chewing my food.

"Kahit anong ipakain ko sayo hindi ka na yata tataba."He commented at natatawang tinasaan ko siya ng kilay."I even let you eat me but it's not working."He grinned and teased me.

Tinampal ko ang braso."W-why do you have ro bring that up?"Muntikan pa akong mabulunan sa kalokohan niya.

He laughed and hugged me.I laughed with him and kissed him in the cheeks."I love you."

He looked at me smiled.He kissed my forehead and held my cheeks.
"I love you too Ambrielle Celestine Tobito."

Uminit ang pisngi ko at natatawang pinagmasdan niya ako."You're such a jerk."Asik ko at siniksik ang mukha ko sa dibdib niya.Humalakhak siya sa tuwa at niyakap ako ng pagkahigpit higpit.

My operation five years ago was a complete success.The doctors don't call it success tho,it was considered a miracle.

I heard from Jao that a certain doctor initiate the operation.I couldn't be more thankful to Hershel that day.There's no guarantee that i'll survive but he made me live my second life.

Especially to Thetis,he provided everything for me.The medical tools, equipment i need and of course a professional medical team leaded by Hershel.

I'm glad that i got along with that kid,ngayon ko lang narealize na ganun pala ang pamilya niya."The Avellaneda household is the most influencial family in Spain."That's what Jao told me.

We decided to live in Spain too so Jao could marry me.That was the most happiest moment in my life,i would never forgot how everyone cried for me in happiness.

Yuqi was throwing off tantrums while having his speech.It's so embarassing actually,he's such a crybaby.Hindi rin siya maawat ni Thetis na tinatawanan lang siya at iniilingan.

Thetis was happy for the both of us,well i think everyone was.That's the unforgettable and touching moment in my entire life.

Everyone was there in that special.The people from the Mansion,Jao's family,Arsius,Argust,Mama,Armielle,Alira and Tywin including my friends.All of them supports the two of us and i think that's already enough for me.

Last year,Tequila visited us here and sincerely apologized.Jao couldn't talk to her so i did and i forgave her of course.It was all in the past and besides she didn't know that i have an illness that time.

As for Tito Arsenio,Mama and him divorced.Arsius made sure that Armielle would stay with our Mother.I feel sorry for my brother but when he grew up,i'm sure he will understand.

Now were planning to go back in the Philippines.

Sabay na lumabas kami ni Jao ng airport habang hila hila ng mga tauhan niya ang mga luggages namin.Inakbayan ako ni Jao at hinaplos ang braso ko.

"And we're back."Jao looked at me and grinned.I smiled at him nodded.He leaned and kissed my forehead."I love you."

"I love you too."I emotionally answered.Sabay naming nilingon sina Thetis at Yuqi na kumakaway sa malayo.

"Tama nayannn!!Halina kayo ditooooo!!!"Pagawat ni Yuqi sa aming dalawa ni Jao.Jao provoked him by kissing me in the cheeks.

Umirap si Yuqi at humalakhak naman si Thetis.

"Goodness they're all here."I whispered habang papalapit kami sa kanilang lahat.Tumingin ako kay Jao na ngumiti ng matamis sa mga naghihintay sa amin.

I looked at him closely.He's happy and the joy in his eyes makes my heart beats faster.It's making my stomach tickle,i smiled widely.

From that Jao who looks at me with his intimdating eyes and aura into this Jao who loves me dearly.This is really it ,the greatest dream i've been fantasizing when i was young.To be happy and contented beside him.

Now i know love can wait through time,it's just depends on us if we can hang on it and make it to the end.

I looked at Alira and Lola Alita who smiled and waved at me.The persons who's always been there when i had no one.I couldn't be more thankful and grateful in these two.

I looked at Yuqi who winked at me.The first supportive friend i've ever had.He's always there when things gets rough for me during our school days until now.When i can't fight for myself,he's always willing to be the bad bitch for me.

Then i waved at Thetis who smiled brightly at me.Of course,the person who saved my life.These two are the best people i've met in my entire life.

I think it doesn't matter what type of people your friends are.It doesn't matter if they're always wild and loud.If they love parties or idiots and lunatics.As long you're happy with them and you know they're a part of your life,those what friends are.

I waved at Hershel who's standing beside my brother.Argust's arms snake around Hershel's waist at makahulugang ngumiti sa akin.Argust grinned at me and nodded.

I looked at Jahara and smiled at her.Jahara showed me how cruel the world and reality can be.How our decisions and choices in life molds into something worse or better.More importantly,the beauty of having mistakes in life.

Lastly to my family who ignites my passion and my uncondinitonal love towards Arts.They were there when i doubted myself and abilities.They encourage me to do my best and they serve as an inspiration to my crafts.

"You're too excited."Jao commented.I chuckled and happily heaved a sigh.

"I'm just happy."I answered.The he's palms layed down on my chest to feel my heart beat.We looked at each other and smiled widely.I suddenly teared up.

"Calm the storm Ambrielle."Jao whispered.I heaved a deep sigh and nodded.

"Calm the storm."

—END—

AN

At last Jao and Ambrielle's story is finally done!!I
I want to thank you readers and silent readers for supporting and reading this story.Arigato<3

And from Epiphany Series,i'll be changing it into Art Boys Series and our first Art Boy in SIH is of course our Artist,Ambrielle Celestine.

Next Art Boy wil be Yuqiko or Thetis,for sure there will be bed scenes in their stories(Series#2) that all of you wanted to read.

P.S : I can't actually imagine Ambrielle and Jao doing 'it' so i didn't write anything.Also,i still don't have the courage to write a bed scene(─.─||)But in the next story i assure you that i will finally write some.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH,KEEP SAFE AND STAY HEALTHY <3

Jasper Ozae - Love
Ambrielle Celestine - Passion and Dedication