I was walking on a street; it’s actually an abandoned street, use to take short cuts and parking. The street was so silent. It made me realized that I’ve been here in Manila for some quite months and I still haven’t found a job! It’s already 3 years that I graduated and became a registered nurse but I only volunteered to some hospitals. “Haaay.. When will I start earning my own money?”. I sent biodata and resumes and application forms on some hospitals but I don’t think it’s the best decision. So here I am, jobless!
My thought of consciousness was stopped when I suddenly heard screeching of tires and continuous blowing of horns. And then “Crash!!” When I looked back, two cars hit each other at the intersection of the silent street. As a reflex, I immediately went to the driver’s seat of the car which was strongly damaged. And I got the biggest shock of my life! I found the actor Sam Concepcion soaked with his own blood and unconscious! “Oh my God! My ultimate crush is in front of me!”, I slap myself and brushed the idea off my head. “Stupid! This is not the right time to scream of happiness!”
I hurriedly opened the car and palpated his pulse. “Oh! Thank God it’s still beating!”. Then I called to the nearest hospital to ask some rescue. Minutes after, the ambulance came, I ride on the ambulance where Sam was. Actually, I forgot to check the other driver who was also unconscious that time. I held Sam’s hand while saying, “Hang on Sam, live for us!”
After a few minutes, we finally arrived at the hospital’s emergency room. I still accompanied Sam inside, the nurses’ told me to fill-up a form about the patient’s personal data. But I’m just a stranger to him, even though I’m his super fan, I don’t know personal data about him that much so I told the nurse to keep the patient private because he’s actually Sam Concepcion, which they did not recognized because his face was full of his own blood. The nurse then agreed to postpone the filling-up of the said form. 30 minutes had passed but the doctor hasn’t returned yet. I was really worried about his condition. The doctor who attended him went out of the room after I said a little prayer. He then searched for the accompanying other of the patient. I stood up and went to him. I said I was the one who rushed him to the hospital. He thanked me because I was able to save his life but then, he’s still unconscious. I then thanked him too for doing his best. As the hospital’s protocol, they gave Sam a suite room. I still accompanied him inside his room. I was by his side all throughout. After 1-2 hours, he woke up. I can’t explain how grateful am I to see his eyes opening.
Sam: Where am I? And who are you? (he said in a whispering mode)
Me: You had an accident, I rushed you here in the hospital.
Sam: Ganun ba? Thank you so much. (closed his eyes again)
Me: Can I get your mom’s number? Tatawagan ko lang siya to let her know you’re here.
Sam: Okay, here. Use that.
He lend his phone to me and I pushed the call button. A woman spoke from the other line.
Mrs.: Son?
Me: Ahm, hello Ma’am? Sam had an accident awhile ago but he’s safe now.
Mrs.: What?! Nasan kayo ngayon?
Me: We are here po sa St. Lukes Medical Center, room 808.
Mrs.: How’s my son? Is he okay? Gising na ba siya?
Me: Gisi---
I was to say he’s awake but when I took a glance on him, he’s closing his eyes.
Me: Nagising po siya kanina pero nakatulog ulit.
Mrs.: Okay, I’m on my way, thank you!
I ended the call and looked again at the man in front of me. “Ngayon ka na mag-ilusyon Janine! Kasi he’s out of danger na!” I didn’t realize that I was literally staring at him with a stupid smile on my face! Hate it!
Mrs.: Ikaw ba yung tumawag kanina?
Me: Opo.
Mrs.: Naku! Thank you so much iha. (hugged me)
Me: No problem po. Kahit sino naman siguro gagawin yung ginawa ko.
Mrs.: Kumusta na siya? (went to Sam)
Me: He’s okay nap o sabi ng doctor.
Mrs.: That’s good news. (sighed)
Mrs.: What’s your name nga pala?
Me: Janine po Ma’am.
Mom: Ahh, call me Tita nalang.
His mom is a good conversationalist, caused me to be comfortable. We talked about Sam, my life, and everything under the sun. We talked for minutes while Sam is having a nap. Our conversation was stopped because the doctor came in. He started discussing some matters about Sam, I was just sitting at the corner, staring at the man in front of me.
Mom: The doctor said he can already go home but he needs to rest for a month. He suggested to hire a private nurse to help him. Ahm, I just thought, can you be his private nurse? Since wala ka pa namang trabaho.
Me: Ho? Ako ho? (pointed myself)
Mom: Oo, ikaw. Kung okay lang sana. Don’t worry, babayaran kita.
“Oh my God! This is it! I’m gonna be Sam’s private nurse!”, I screamed silently inside me.
I took Mrs. Concepcion’s offer. The next day, I packed my things and went to the hospital. This is the day that Sam’s gonna be discharged from the hospital. Sam’s hospitalization was a secret to the public and to the showbiz world. Her mom said he just told Mr. Johnny Manahan about it and plead to keep it secret.
Mrs.: Yaya, dalhin mo na siya sa kwarto niya.
Yaya: Opo Ma’am, halika iha.
When I laid on the bed, there I realized that Sam and I haven’t talked about my stay here yet, he knows I’m here but didn’t bother. His mom talked to him about it and she told me that he agreed. He always sleeps, that’s why we can’t talk yet.
It’s dinner time, Yaya called Sam but he refused. His mom had an urgent meeting to attend to.
“This is your time to shine Janine!”, said to myself.
Me: Yaya, ako nalang po magdadala ng food sa kwarto niya.
After having dinner, I prepared his food and meds. I knock on the door and opened it slightly.
Me: Can I come in?
Sam: Of course. (smiled)
I just want to melt when he smiled at me. “Get a hold of yourself Janine! It’s inappropriate!”
Me: Here’s your food.
Sam: Thank you, Janine right?
Me: *nod
Sam: Hindi pa nga pala ako nakapagpasalamat sayo ng maayos. I’m so glad you rescued me. Thank you ulit. (smiled)
Me: Yo-You’re welcome Sam. (stammering then smiled)
He started eating while I was just sitting beside him. We talked for a couple of minutes.
Days and weeks passed, we were really comfortable with each other. We even treat each other as best friends. I help him on whatever he wants to do. It’s already a month, he’s totally well. I have to go but Mrs. Concepcion insisted to let me stay there. Sam asked me to be his personal assistant and nurse, just to make me stay. And how can I refuse? He’s my ultimate crush/idol after all. Maybe I’ll just live on this fairytale for awhile. :)
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Then I woke up! I really wish I didn’t. I wonder what the continuation is. I guess I’ll be waiting for a couple days, weeks, or months for my next dream. I hope it’s still about my ultimate crush/idol/love, Mr. Samuel Lawrence Lopez Concepcion.
