Piggy Back

Chapter 8

"Are you cold?" I asked him. Hanz had cold and fever these days.

"No." He shortly said. I can't believe he's sick now. This is what he gets after getting soak in the rain.

"Okay, eat this." I handed him the medicine and water. He was sitting in the bed now because he ate before I handed the medicine. He took the medicine and the water after that swallow it and drink his water.

I stand up on the side of the bed where I sit and then let him lie down again. I fix the comforter so that he will be fully covered. Hanz is like a baby now. He's been saying me to stay with him because what if he wants something and no one will get for him. Hahaha well that's his excuse.

"I'll be right back. I'll just put this bowl in the sink." He just nodded and close his eyes. After that I went straight to the kitchen.

Manang Terra is cooking something and I think hanz favorite food. Sadly, I can't cook. That's why I called her here to support me. Hanz can't cook because his sick.

" Manang? What are you cooking?"

"Is hanz doing okay?" She ask in concern tone.

"Yes. He is. The fever went down now not just like last night."

"That's good timing I cook sinigang right now."

"Thank you, Manang Terra! If you are not here I bet I'll struggle taking care of hanz especially in cooking." I hug her. She just smile and hug me back.

"Anne, I've known Hanz since he was young. I was the one taking care of him when his parents was busy at work. Hanz, was lonely soul."

"I know Manang. Thank you for taking care of him throughout the time."

"When I heard him getting married I was excited and happy because finally someone will look after him."

"But Manang I failed."

"No, you didn't. You've been together for almost three years and that's enough evidence that you look after him. Hanz become lazy in life before you met him. He's done in life not until he met you and ask for marriage."

"But Manang, for two years--" I stop talking when my eyes starting to water.

"Iha, calm down. I know, I know. I look after you two for almost three years now and I know the situation you have. but Anne, if may I ask can you not give up hanz." I calm myself from crying and wipe my tears.

"Okay, Manang. I promise."

"Thank you, Iha. Hopefully, someday you will open your heart to him." After saying those words he pat my back gently and turn off the stove.

Someday, I think.

Manang Terra now prepare a bowl of sinigang for Hanz. I watch her back busy preparing.  I am very grateful knowing Manang Terra because she is kind and lovable. She understand the most.

"Here you go" She handed me the tray of bowl of sinigang and then the Pineapple juice. I thank her and went back to Hanz room. Thankfully, I didn't close the door, I f I did I will have the hard time opening it right now with my hands holding the tray. I walk straight to his side table and put the tray there. Hanz, was asleep.

"What are you bringing this time?" He's voice shocked me that I jump for seconds.

"Hanz, don't do that. You shocked me." I told him. He open his eyes and smile at me. I rolled my eyes and sit beside him.

"Well, what are you bringing?"

"Manang Terra cooked Sinigang for you. Wanna try?"

"Okay, will get a taste now. I'm full. You let me ate a bowl of porridge, Anneliese." I let out a small laugh because he is cute pouting.

I guide him to sit again and I reach my hand to the bowl and after the spoon.  After getting some I cool down a little --enough for him to swallow the soup.

"Is it good?"

"Yeah. Manang Terra cooking is extremely good." He said with thumps up. I smiled at him and went for another scoop of soup not until my phone ring at the top of his drawer.

I put back the spoon at the side of the tray and put the bowl also and I stand up and get my phone.

Mom Elleane is Calling...

I press the answer botton and walk again to sit beside hanz.

"Hey, mom. What's up?"I said in cheerful tone.

" Anne, is hanz okay?" I give hanz the menacing look and confused.

" Uhmm yes mom. He's doing good. Why?"

"What why? I'm asking is my son is okay. I've heard he is sick."

"Sorry, mom. Yes, he's doing fine. He's fever getting low now. Don't worry about it."

"Will visit in your house, Anne with your Dad too."

"Okay, mom. You and Dad take care."

"Yes, darling. Love you! Bye"

"Bye mom!"

After she ended the call first, I panickly stare him. He stares back confused.

"What? Staring me like that pique my curiosity." He said in perflexed expression.

"Come on, Hanz. Get up your parents are coming." He look up at me lazily and answer.

"Anneliese, I'm too tired walking to your room. I don't have the strength now." I sighed and an idea pop up to my head.

"Okay, I'll give you piggy back."I told him.

"You sure you can lift me, Anneliese ? " He ask mocking.

"Hanz, your sick stop being sarcastic." told him annoyed. We don't have enough time because hanz parents are coming. I need to transfer him to my room.

"Okay fine."

I position my self so that he can hop in.  He put his arms in my neck and wrap his legs in my waist. he's heavy I never thought this... I put my two hands in his legs and grab it to support him and myself. When I'm good I carried him to my room but just three steps I feel his hot breathe in my neck. Damn you Hanz.

"What are you doing, Hanzal?"

"What?"

"Stop."

"What stop? I didn't do anything." I close my eyes, camping myself. I continue walk again.

"Damn you, Hanzal. I said stop!"

"Watch your mouth, Anneliese. When did you learn that words? I never teach you that." I was getting cold for a seconds to his authorative voice.

"I'm sorry it just that please stop breathing in my neck." I said calmly

"Why?" I rolled my eyes while waking again. I know he knows but he pretend, he didn't. Typical hanz I know.

"That's inevitable, Anneliese. You're carrying me in your back and where should I put my head?"

"Turn side ways. Come on."

"Why? Does my breathing affects you?"

"No, not really."

"You sure?"

"I'm sure."

"Okay, you said." After that he breathe again in my neck and I stop walking again. My legs are shaking. I really hate him!

"Why are you stopping?"

"I stop because you're heavy. That's it."

"Oh! That's why your legs are shaking. Okay, I get it now love." I can't stand this guy. I want to drop him now-- right here.

"Whatever, Hanzal." I continue walking until I reach my room. Thankfully, he didn't tease me after that. I slowly put him down but lost my balance because of his weight. We fell down to my bed.

Hanz is under me right now. I'm on the top but backward. We are not facing each other but I'm feeling embarrassed right now. I.. I.. I'm feeling his crotch in my back. I stand up faster and fix myself.

"Not Anneliese being Red now because she's embarrassed of what she felt right now." Hanz said in sarcasm.

"You bet." I said.

"I bet five hundred dollars that you are turn on right now."

"Are you seriously sick? Your tongue is sharp now. Would you mind If I cut that?"

"I don't mind if your tongue cut mine, love. My pleasure."

"Ew, don't want to engage your saliva. A big yuck!"

"Uhuh! If I remember last year---"

"Don't you dare finish your sentence."

"What I'm saying is last year---"

"Hanz, stop it. Okay!" I raised my voice that will hurt the ears.

"Tone down your voice, Anneliese." I gulped when he stares me now.

"I'm sorry. Please don't continue what are you about to say. I'm embarrassed." I said in low tone.

He sighed deeply and look at me sincerely.

"Okay, I will stop teasing you now. Now, prepare yourself because mom and dad will be here for awhile. Ask manang Terra to help you get my things in my room." I nodded and turn my back to him.