Chapter 18.4: Why Am I Such A Coward?

“So Lucy, have you made up your mind?”

“Okay,” I say hesitantly. “I’ll... be your girlfriend.”

“Good girl,” he said, patting my head. I feel a little grossed out by that gesture. “Now, let’s go bring nanay Maria to another hospital.”

“You'll have to transfer her..? To where?”

“To Manila of course.”

“B-But...”

“Lucy, please trust me.. I'm your boyfriend. I'll keep her safe. The best hospital facility is of course in the capital. Don't worry please?”

“Um.. hehe... Okay.” I giggle softly. I know it sounded fake but I felt like I had to do it.

“Hmmm. Hahahahahaha.” Sigh... That's great. He didn't get mad.

“Thank you,” I say, trying to sound grateful.

“Don’t worry about it,” he says with a smile. “I’m just happy I can help.”

While we're walking , I couldn’t shake the feeling that I had just made a deal with the devil. But if it meant saving my grandmother, I was willing to do whatever it takes.

“Are you willing to take that risk?” the doctor asked me.