Today is Monday and the schedule for me to meet my ophthalmologist.

Chef Allana, as my immediate superior, instructed me to take a three day leave to properly recuperate from the accident.

I still have tomorrow to rest fully so I decided to visit Kuya Winston at the room beside mine when I was admitted.

I kissed Ate Thalia's cheek as a greeting and watched him lovingly took care of Kuya Winston.

He still has his neck brace on but thankfully was fine overall. The scrapes and wounds on his arms were treated and all he needed to do was rest for his body to be recharged.

The doctor said it will take him about two to three weeks to finally recover.

Ate Thalia was overly worried about her husband that she took a month off from her school. She's a licensed professional teacher in a high school near their place.

"Clari, nakakakain ka na?" Kuya Winston asked, his brown eyes bore into mine despite his neck being held down because of the brace.

"Hindi pa, kuya, mamaya na. Wag mo nga akong alalahanin, magpagaling ka kaya." I said and went towards him.

"Love, pakibigyan naman ng pagkain si Clari oh. " Kuya Winston said to his wife and Ate Thalia followed.

She brought the Chao pan to me and I gladly took it. Knowing kuya, ayaw nyang nagugutom ang little sister nya.

"Saglit lang, love. Mag-cr lang ako. Clari, pabantay saglit kuya mo." Ate Thalia said and I nodded. She went out of the room and I looked at Kuya.

"Alam ko, umiiyak yang si Thali kapag hindi ako nakatingin o kapag tulog ako. Ayoko mang maging alagain pero wala akong magawa. " Kuya Winston's voice broke and I could feel my own eyes watering.

I had witnessed their love story and I could tell they both deserve each other. They had went thru so much.

And I know, this is another challenge for them to be stronger and have faith in one another.

"Pinagdadasal ko lang na gumaling ako agad para makabawi ako sa kanya at sa mga bata. " He said and his shoulders were shaking as he spoke.

I caressed his shoulder and listened to him.

"Hindi ko man naranasan yang pinagdaanan mo, Kuya pero alam kong naiintindihan ka ni Ate. Malalampasan nyo din yan. Pagsubok lang yan. " I said and gave him a smile.

"Ano ba yan. Hindi saken bagay umiyak. Nawawala pagkabrusko ko eh. " Kuya Winston said and chuckled.

I wiped down his tears and kissed him on the cheek. I hugged him for a few seconds and looked at him.

"Thank you, Kuya, for saving me. " I said gratefully.

"Wala yun. I did what every big brother should do. " He managed a grin and wink. "O, balita ko, ngayon daw ang check up mo sa ophthalmologist mo? Anong oras ka ba dun?"

"Mga alas dos pa. Dito muna ako. Sa baba lang naman yung clinic nya sabi sa receptionist." I said and Ate Thalia returned from the restroom.

"Kumain ka muna ha. Pinasobrahan ko talaga yang order kasi alam ko darating ka. Nasense ng radar ko. " Sabi ni kuya at natawa na din kame ni Ate Thalia.

Nagkwentuhan kami habang kumakain at trenta minutos bago ang appointment ko ay nagpaalam na ako.

"Sige, Kuya, pahinga ka na ha. Balik na lang ako bukas ulet." I said and bid my goodbyes to them.

I left their room and went to the elevator.

As soon as I reached the fourth floor, I turned right to the nurses' station and asked for Dr. Buenaflor's room.

She said to wait for my name to be called and I sat down at one of the benches.

After five minutes, my name was called and I adjusted the strap of my sling bag.

The doctor was probably inside the restroom so I stayed for a while at the receiving end of the table.

"So, it is nice meeting you again, Miss Tulo Laway. " That voice and nickname reached my ears and I stood up in surprise as our eyes met. "Dr. Matrix de Silva, Ophthalmologist, at your service."