chapter-364

Keigan's head.


Jay-Jay's POV


"Are you still going to run away? Are you still going to hide me? Have you been taken?"
Kuya Angelo asked me one after another while I was lying on the hospital bed in the
hospital's E.R.
He really wouldn't give up on lecturing me. He didn't even choose
a good place. He could have lectured me in the Park or the
Grocery Store, it's nice there. He could have even been on my island but he can't go
there, I won't let him go there.
NEVER!!
The Doctor had just finished making me throw up and was letting me
rest because of the numbness. I stared at the drops of water from the
I.V. tube stuck in my left hand. I couldn't answer
him because of the pain in my throat. I wanted to drink water
but the Nurses and Doctors forbade me.
I looked to the other side of me where Keiren's bed was.
He was also lethargic like me but conscious, unlike before.
He was also being given IV fluids like me. He couldn't eat
or drink either. What happened to him was even scarier because
he threw up on his own when he got here to the hospital.
Unlike me, he didn't want to come out. I guess
my stomach was being used as a place to sleep, because I was already suffering from stomach pain.
"Save your sermon, he needs to rest more now,"
Keifer warned Kuya Angelo.
He was right. Save button.
Kuya felt uncomfortable before turning his back on us and walking away.
The King of Snakes approached me. He held one of my hands before
kissing it.
"Do you feel better now?" he asked me.
Since I couldn't speak, I just nodded in response.
He leaned down slightly to kiss my forehead. I tried to move away
because I knew my face and head were still wet with sweat.
I didn't want him to smell my scalp. I hadn't even shampooed
properly this morning.
Maybe my hair already smelled like a truck.
"What's wrong?" he asked but I just shook my head.
There was still a trace of worry on his face. I knew he couldn't
rest because his brother and I were the ones who were killed. It wasn't something
to just ignore especially since the Doctor had clearly said.
The glue was poison and dangerous for humans to consume. It's a good thing
I told Kuya what we drank while we were on the way to
the hospital. But I didn't tell him who gave him the drink.
I felt sorry for Keifer. I didn't want him to have to go through more trouble with
his brother's situation. I wanted to tell him the truth but it might hurt
him. But if I didn't, he might repeat what
happened to Keiren and maybe next time he wouldn't be able to get it right. It's hard to make decisions
when people important to him are involved.
But it seemed like I didn't need to think about it because of what
he said next.
"It was Keigan who put the glue in your drink." That wasn't a question.
It was hard for him to accuse his own brother but
knowing him, he wouldn't just assume.
He probably had evidence.
Even though I didn't want to answer, I did it anyway. Not because I wanted to report him
or get revenge for what he did to me. Because he might do it again and maybe
next time he'd use a worse poison. I nodded cautiously
and I saw the pain in his eyes.
He looked at Keiren on the other bed for a moment. He was currently
having the medicine injected into his IV tube so
he wasn't paying attention to us. Keifer looked back at me.
"I'm so sorry." he said almost in a whisper and I could feel
his hand shaking. "I shouldn't have trusted Keigan, especially
with his condition now."
No one likes this. Don't be sorry.
I held his hand to make him feel what I wanted to say.
I didn't want to add to his problems. If only I could
help him. If only I hadn't drunk what Keigan gave him,
he wouldn't be struggling right now.
"I left to buy him food. I didn't know that he had a
plan to hurt you and Keiren." He squeezed my hand. "
I'm already struggling with his condition. He's unpredictable. Each day, he comes up
with something new."
He took a deep breath. He was obviously holding back tears in
ront of me. But I could feel his heart breaking just by holding
my hand.
"I know he is getting worse."
I was scared for him. I didn't want to think badly of Keigan
but I couldn't help but think that maybe next time
he'd do something serious. Maybe Keifer was his target to make him drink something.
I feel sorry for that kid because we might be in the same situation.
We have almost the same symptoms, Keifer said. But I don't want to end up like
him who would intentionally hurt his brother. I know I've hurt others
and I hurt my brother too. But as much as possible I don't want
that to happen again. If only I could chain myself up every time
I'm attacked.
Keifer took another deep breath and kissed my hand.
One of his hands reached for my cheek and rubbed it with his thumb.
I forced a smile to let him know that I'd be fine too.
I just couldn't get my teeth out because I hadn't brushed my teeth yet and
my breath probably smelled bad from my vomiting.
He might end up in the hospital because of the smell.
Kuya came back so Hari was forced to let me go.
The doctor followed him and said something to some nurses near us.
"You're going to be moved to your room." he said.
"Can they stay in the same room?" Keifer asked, referring to me and
his brother.
"No."
I winced. There's probably no problem if
Keiren and I are in the same room. And I prefer that so I have someone with me too.
"Put them in the same room." Hari insisted.
Okay, keep pushing. Push the angel with a demonic demeanor.
"Who are you to command?"
"Keifer Watson." Hari replied teasingly.
My cousin immediately raised his eyebrows at him. Where did he get the
courage to answer Kuya like that?
Please reveal and tutorial.
I need that too. Right now, I can't just shove
my island at Kuya. I still need the courage to do that. That's the key
to calmly answering my cousin. Like, without fear of being kicked out because
they have somewhere to go.
"I think, that's a good idea. So they can be monitored together," said the
Doctor who came to Keiren's bed to look at the chart.
Kuya shook his head but he also seemed forced to agree. He spoke
to the Doctor again and within minutes someone pushed the
hospital bed we were lying on. Keiren and I were moved to the
same room one after the other.
Keifer's youngest brother was sleeping soundly. I couldn't help but
envy him. I tried to close my eyes but I couldn't
sleep because of the noise of Kuya Angelo and Hari ng mga Ulopong.
They were arguing that I couldn't understand.
Wow, just keep going. You're not bothering me.
It seemed like they noticed that I wanted to rest.
Kuya turned around and signaled to go out first. Keifer came to me and kissed
me on the forehead.
"Sleep. I'll stay here to watch you and Keiren."
I nodded and slightly adjusted my bed before closing my eyes
. Tired from what had happened, I quickly fell asleep.
I even felt Hari's hand caressing me so I smiled.
It was as if my body had regained energy from sleeping because
I had slept for so long. It was already dark when I woke up. There was no Keifer
next to me but there was Keigan crying next to Keiren. He was sobbing
as he held his brother's hand.
"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I swear, I didn't mean to hurt you,"
he said while pleading clearly.
Keiren was still unconscious. I chose to pretend to be asleep so
he wouldn't be confused.
"Forgive Kuya, please. I'm not a bad guy. I don't w-want to be a
bad guy." He burst into tears. "I'm not that. I don't want
to do that."
My heart ached involuntarily at what he said and at his crying.
I could feel the pain as if he was carrying or facing
something that he couldn't tell anyone else. I understood that he was sorry for what
he did but I didn't understand what he meant by saying that it wasn't him.
Are we in the same situation?
He cried for a few more moments. He kept apologizing to
his brother who was still unconscious. When he settled down, I felt
him move. I thought he had just moved his position on Keiren's bed
but I felt the presence of someone next to me.
I chose not to move and continue pretending to be asleep.
"You should be the one suffering, not my brother.
It's your fault," he said.
Before I could even understand what he wanted to say,
I felt his two hands on my neck. I immediately opened my eyes and
grabbed his arm to try to get it off my neck. But I still wasn't
that strong and even if I screamed, I couldn't do it.
What did I do? Why is he mad at me?
"K-Keig-gan." I chased the air and called him hoarsely.
"Just please, die. For our peace," he said and even managed to climb
onto the bed so he could have the strength to choke me.
I slapped his hand but it didn't work.
My neck hurt and I felt like I was drowning trying to get
air. I burst into tears as my vision gradually darkened
.
Is this the only way I can end it?
My hand holding Keigan's arm was about to fall when someone
suddenly pulled him away from me. I immediately caught my breath after
coughing. I held my neck, still feeling his hands.
I backed away slightly.
When I raised my gaze, my nervousness grew even more. I couldn't
orget him because he pointed his gun at me. Dylan.
"Easy," he said and his companion cursed at Keigan.
He immediately fell to the floor and coughed one after another. But it wasn't
over yet. They lifted Keigan again and then they entered
their father's door with Keifer. He looked at Keigan as if he were a
disgusting piece of trash in front of him.
Tangina, why are you here? He took off the gloves he was wearing and gave Keigan
a strong slap . I could see the fear and pain on his face but he couldn't scream or complain. It was as if
something was holding him back. "You are always a disappointment. You shouldn't have lived," his father said
and they let Keigan go. I felt sorry for him when I saw him slowly crawling towards the corner. He silently
hugged both legs and tried to hide his face in his knees. Even if I wanted to approach him, I couldn't because I
was more afraid of their father. He stared at me. My hands were literally shaking. I wanted to call Keifer but I
didn't have the strength to scream. My throat also hurt because of Keigan's choking. I just cried on purpose.
He smiled teasingly. "Relax. I'm not here for you." He looked at his youngest son lying on the bed. I did the
same thing and it spontaneously returned to me as it had happened when we were at their mansion. He was
going to get Keiren! That's how panicked I was when I heard Keiren's weak crying . He was also awake and
seemed to know what was going to happen. Because we were in the same situation, he didn't have the
strength to stand up and run away. CRAP, IT'S NOT POSSIBLE! He deliberately didn't have Keifer here. I faced
Keigan, hoping he could ask for help, but Dylan was right next to him and it was as if someone was
whispering to him to stay. No one can help us! He can get Keiren without any difficulty. We are unbeatable.
Keiren's crying got even louder when his Dad approached him. I didn't have the strength anymore but I knew I
had to do this. I had to try rather than do nothing. Because of the tenderness, I fell off the bed just to get
closer. They were shocked by what I did but I didn't care. I crawled over to Keiren's bed and because I couldn't
stand up, I almost knelt down and reached for his arm. The boy faced me as if he was begging me. I knew he
was scared. I knew he didn't want to come and just like me, he wouldn't let me get him. Even if I had no
strength, I would do my best just to not get him. I heard their Dad laugh softly. It was as if he was amazed by
what I did. He walked closer to the other side of the bed where I was. I was still holding Keiren even though I
was slowly backing away. But that was impossible because of my condition. He sat up slightly so I could face
him. I didn't take my eyes off him even though my tears were flowing because of the mixture of fear and pain
in my body. He used one hand to hold my chin and lift it slightly. He looked at my neck which looked like it had
a mark from Keigan's strangulation. He laughed at me. "You're a spitting image of your mother." Is that all
new? I've heard that before. "So as her attitude," he added. He let go of me but didn't leave my presence. "You
better watch Keifer. He will turn into a monster and you will be her first to devour." He stood up and I heard his
soft laughter. I couldn't answer or speak because of my lack of voice. My only response to them was a stream
of tears. He is not like you. You will not be the same. I wanted to scream it but my throat hurt too much even
just to catch my breath. I still held Keiren by the arm while watching their Dad leave. Dylan was left behind,
who was currently handing Keigan an envelope. But since the person in front of him seemed to be out of his
mind, he just came over to me and handed the envelope. "Please give this to Keifer. And let him know that I
will try my best to help him." I accepted the envelope and watched him leave like the others. When the door
closed, Keigan cried loudly. He seemed very scared of what was in front of him even though they were gone.
He held both ears and was about to slap himself. What was happening? Keiren also cried loudly and for some
reason I couldn't understand, I also started sobbing. I had let out my earlier fear of what Keigan had done to
me and their Dad's arrival. I was facing two deaths in this room. It only took a few minutes and the door
opened again. Keifer, Kuya Angelo and Percy entered one after the other, obviously confused by what was
happening. "W-What's up?" he asked and was stunned when he saw my expression. Keifer was confused
about who to approach first but Kuya Angelo made the decision. He immediately saw Keigan's hesitation so
he was the first to respond. Kuya held him to stop him from hurting himself. Percy came to me and then Keifer
approached Keiren. "Sis, we're here. Please calm down," he said, calming me down while holding my hand that
was holding Keiren's. He slowly let go of me and helped me sit on the floor. He took off his jacket to wrap it
around me. He laid me down on the floor before hugging me and letting me cry next to him. I was scared. I
wanted to say it but I still couldn't. I held on tightly to the envelope Dylan had handed me. I was still shaking
even though I knew that Kuya and I were here and I was safe. Keiren stopped crying but Keigan was still losing
his mind. They had to call a Nurse and Doctor who could inject him with a sedative. I was also moved to my
bed and the IV was put back in, which had been pulled out of my hand when I fell. The Doctor was also busy
checking my throat and neck. He tried to get me to speak but only sounds came out, which made my throat
even more painful. They put a neck brace on me for support. "He was here," Kuya said to Keifer after the
Nurses and Doctors left . "Yes. But it wasn't clear why." he looked at his brother who had fallen asleep again.
"He could have gotten Keiren but he didn't." "And why did they hurt Jay." Kuya added. It was as if they thought
Keifer's Dad did this to me. I couldn't argue because I didn't have a voice. But maybe it was better this way. I
didn't want Keifer to add to his family's stress. He knew right away that we were poisoned. What would he do
if he found out that someone had tried to kill me? I turned to Percy who was currently adjusting my blanket.
There was a trace of worry on his face. He smiled when he saw me looking at him. "We haven't seen each
other for a few days , you're in the hospital again. Do you want to live here?" I smiled shyly and slapped him.
Because of his weakness, it seemed like it was just a pat and he laughed. He even imitated what I did to him.
He looked at the envelope I was holding in one hand. "What's that? Why don't you let go?" He tried to take it
rom my hand but it wouldn't let go. I immediately pointed a finger at Keifer. He was looking right at us. He
came over and Kuya Angelo followed. "Do you need anything?" he asked. "A snack for me," Percy said but Hari
ignored him . I handed him the envelope which he quickly accepted. "For me?" Oh, I guess, it's for you. "What's
that? A letter for Ate Charo?" Percy interjected and went closer to Keifer to look at what was written. But he
didn't open the contents. He just hid it in his pocket. "I will read it later." They went back to Kuya Angelo's
conversation. My cousin was clearly angry about what happened. They had only moved away a little but their
oices were getting louder again . My attention was only turned to Percy who was trying to squeeze into my
bed. He also lay down as if he were a patient. "Aries probably doesn't know you're here," he said and I was
stunned. "I've been looking for you for a while now." For me, it was better that he didn't know. But I don't
understand why he needs to look for me. He should be able to breathe a sigh of relief and I'm gone from the
house. Nothing will bring him bad luck. He should have guessed that. "He's still excited. He has something to
tell you." he added. I looked at him and waited for him to say next. Hoping he had a clue as to what my brother
would tell him. But he just looked at me and smiled teasingly. "Force me." he said. I just got stronger, he's got a
point on me. He knows I can't speak so that's why he's teasing me like that. He should be thankful I don't have
a voice because if I knew he would cry when I found out this morning. The bee won't land on him anymore.