I exhaled the last smoke I smoked from the cigarette I was holding while looking up to watch the stars. I looked down at the cigarette I was holding and then shook it before sighing. I immediately looked for the trash can to throw it there. I'm not overthinking but I'm just very stressed right now and I think that's the only way to reduce the stress I'm feeling right now.
I lost one of my patients today. I did everything I could but there was nothing because that was all his life could handle. As a doctor, it is very heartbreaking to lose a patient, I feel that I have not fulfilled my duty. Add to that the feeling of parents losing their child. It's so heartbreaking and I know the feeling of losing a child because I've experienced something like that.
I took a deep breath and immediately went straight to the trash. I'm out of the house today because I don't want to spoil my sister's party. I left my friends there for a while because I also wanted to be alone.
"Don't blame yourself, Eli. It's their faith," I whispered to myself when I threw the cigarette in the trash.
I was about to go back inside the house when I saw something as if someone was hiding on the side of the plant next to our big wall outside. I turned around and saw someone even though it was dark there. I felt nervous but my curiosity prevailed to see who it was.
I walked towards it but it immediately turned around and walked quickly. It has a black jacket and a black cap. I don't know why he was there on the side of our gate as if watching us so I want to know what his purpose is and who he is.
"Hey!" I called as I followed it.
I don't know why I'm following him but I don't feel any fear now.
"Wait! Who are you? What are you doing outside our house?" I asked one question after another as he continued to walk.
"Who are you?!" I asked again with my louder voice.
When I saw that he slowed down, I also slowed down. When he finally stopped, he remained to turn his back on me, which is why I felt scared right then but I forced myself to be brave.
"Who are you?" I asked him again.
I reassured myself when I saw him slowly facing me. When I saw his face, I was stunned and stood there for a moment.
"D-Dad?" I asked while stuttering.
I immediately shook my head. My father is already dead thirteen years ago and I witnessed how he was buried on his grave. He died because of a car accident so what I see now is not right. I shook my head because maybe I'm so stressed that I'm hallucinating now. I rubbed my eyes because the alcohol I drank earlier might have hit me too.
When I finished rubbing my eyes, I looked at the man in front of me again but his appearance did not change. I still see Daddy's face.
"What the hell is happening to me?" I asked myself then I patted both cheeks.
"What you see now is right," said the man in front of me.
My heart pounded when I heard that even my father's voice was just like his. There were tears in the corner of my eyes because I couldn't deny that I miss that voice. If what's happening to me right now is just a dream, I hope I don't wake up.
"This is not true. This is just a dream but.."
I couldn't finish what I was going to say because I immediately came to him to hug him tightly. I missed him so much. Daddy rarely appears in my dreams so he will make the most of it today. Maybe he knows what I'm going through now so he visited me in my dream.
"Hijah, wait. I'm not your father," he said to me then immediately pushed me away from him.
I frowned at him and shook my head. I watched him closely and it looked like what was happening now was real and not a dream.
"I know you will be surprised when you see me but I am not Adie," he said.
I shook my head and swallowed because I couldn't understand what he was saying to me. "I'm his long-lost twin brother.
"Your mother doesn't have any idea about me. I've been watching you for a long time and looking for a time to show you because my conscience can't take it anymore," he continued explaining to me.
It's like I can't believe what I'm hearing from him. Daddy doesn't even mention anything to us about his siblings. All we know is that he no longer has family, so what I know now is surprising.
I rubbed my forehead again, "Conscience? What for?" I asked.
"I know it's been a year, but I know you also got in trouble from the mess I made before. I also felt bad especially for you, Eliana. That's why I want to pay for everything," he said with a serious voice.
"Wait.. what are you talking about? I don't understand everything. W-What did you do that made you feel sorry for me?" I asked because my mind was confused.
"Just wait for the news and then you will know everything. Eliana, you are my brother's daughter and I am begging you not to tell your mommy what you found out now. Please wait for me to introduce myself and show him as well as your siblings," he said that causing me to nod.
I feel that he is telling the truth that he's my father's twin brother because he looks so much like him. The only thing I didn't understand was what he was saying, which made my mind even more troubled.
"My gosh Eli, where have you been?! We were all worried about you!" My sister got hysterical when I came back.
"I'm sorry. I-I just talked to my ex," I said as an excuse.
When I came back earlier, my eldest sister, Allison was with other maids and guards and it looks like they checked the CCTV because they asked who that man was. They said that they had been noticing for a long time that it seemed to be hovering around the house and that they were afraid of it.
"Ex? Do you mean, Stefan? And why would Stefan come here?" Allison asked one after another.
I shook my head before I talk.
"No. That's my ex-fling and that I ghosted three months ago that's why he's visiting me now. He's shy to show himself so he's looking for a time to talk to me" I lied.
It's a good thing that Allison didn't ask about it that's why I asked her not to tell our mother and my friends because I don't want to talk about it anymore. Even if I wanted to tell them what I found out right away, I couldn't because I was keeping the conversation.
In the following days, I asked my mother if she knew my father's brother or other siblings. She told me that she knew one of my father's brothers, but he hadn't shown up in a long time since they were young. Se didn't mention to me that my father's brother that we're talking about was his twin.
I've been thinking about what I found out for a few days even at work and that's why I've been always focused on the news but I can't see anything. I wish I had taken his number so I could contact him in case I wanted to talk to him.
"Eli," Josiah called me.
I just finished doing rounds and I'm still yawning from sleepiness. I was about to go back to my office when I met Josiah who looked like he was going to make rounds.
"What?" I asked him while raising an eyebrow.
My friend laughed a little then scratched his head so I took it back and just grinned.
"I have a favor," he said immediately.
I frowned, "What is it?" I asked.
"Come with me and you'll see," he said with a serious voice so I just nodded.
He started walking so I followed him. I have nothing else to do now besides my appointment with a patient before lunch. I don't know what favor Josiah is talking about, but whatever it is, I feel nervous because he just asked me for a favor.
"I will pass one of my patients to you. Please, Eli," he pleaded.
"What? Why would you pass it to me?" I asked with a shocked face while following him.
"I-I just think I can't... and we all know that you're the best surgeon here in our city. I don't have the courage for this surgery right now," he explained to me.
I couldn't understand what Josiah was saying so I continued to follow him until we stopped at a door. I was about to speak again when the door suddenly opened causing me to turn around.
It was as if my heart was pounding when I saw who it was and I wanted to retreat.
"Eli," Josiah called me again.
I swallowed hard there and I couldn't even move. What is that man doing here in my hospital? I want to ask questions and speak but no voice comes out of my mouth.
"Jos," I called Josiah because I didn't know why he brought me here.
"His wife is the patient that I would transfer to you, Eli," Josiah immediately explained to me.
"Let's come inside so you can check up on her," Josiah added then entered the room.
He went in there first and I was left standing in front of Stefan. Stefan is my ex and the father of my son. It's like I just want to sink from where I'm standing because I can't imagine that the world is so small. I knew that we would meet and meet again, but I didn't expect it this way.
I never thought that the people who hurt and cheated on me before would still come to me to ask for help. Most people are right. The world is round. You will not be at the bottom forever and not everyone who has hurt you too much will always succeed in life.
I rolled my eyes when I saw Josiah smiling while waving at me outside the classroom. I wanted to go home a while ago because my friend was still teasing me from the outside. We were supposed to go home a while ago, but one of my subjects took a make-up class so we don't have to go to class with her on Saturday. My gosh! Why does it seem like we owe her that, she was the one who didn't come in with us the day before. "To those students who have already done with their quiz, you can go now," It was like I was revived when I heard my professor say that. I quickly put my things in my bag and stood up to pass my quiz to our professor. "Thank you, Ms. Dela Peña," my prof said and then smiled at me. I just smiled and nodded before I left the room. Josiah immediately greeted me so I threw my bag at him."Ouch! Take it easy!" he complained. I grinned when I saw that he was shocked that I threw my bag at him but I didn't pay attention to that. "Where's Clara?" I asked him and started walk
I looked at myself in the big mirror in my room. I just finished fixing it in the dressing room here at home but I went back to my room so I could see myself better. I'm wearing a silver silky dress and it's backless. My three-inch heels are also silver and I only put a little jewelry on my body. I don't want others to think that I prepared too much to attend the party that my Mom was talking about. I also don't want to look bad in front of many people, especially since my Mom will receive an award for our company.My friends called me a few times earlier, but as time went on, they didn't bother me anymore. Maybe they were too busy with the arrangements and maybe they thought that I wouldn't be there. "Sister, Eli! Is it true that Josiah will attend that party too?" Stella asked me when she suddenly entered my room.I looked at her and raised an eyebrow at her. When she saw my raised eyebrows, she sighed and did nothing but go out of my room again to knock. I grinned and shook my hea
I went outside to get some fresh air because I couldn't stand the scene right there. I don't understand why he wants to talk to me, even though we're not together anymore. Also, everything is clear to me. That's fine with me and I accept that he's dating someone now. I accepted it even though I was still hurt but there was nothing I could do because we both started to move on.Fortunately, I brought the wine I bought there. I'll just let my two friends look for me later but I think they won't look for me because they're busy with their crushes. Out of the three of us, I'm the only one who doesn't have a crush! Both of them should be ready when someone gets my attention."Hey,""Hey!" I almost shouted while still holding my chest because of the shock. "What the hell?!" I said indignantly when I saw who it was. I couldn't take back what I said because I was taken by surprise. I don't know what Stefan is doing here. I don't want to assume that he is following me here. "I'm sorry. I di
"Thank you,"I looked at Stefan who was smiling while staring at me. We were starting to dance now and I couldn't look directly at him. I'm still a bit annoyed because the few people who saw us, if they weren't teasing us, they were taking pictures of us. "This is gonna be yours last. Don't forget my condition," I said to him using my stubborn attitude toward him. He laughed so I didn't even look at him. I don't know what he ate. For sure he has been seeing me at school before and I just don't understand why he is paying attention to me now. "Oh come on, Eli. We just met and we're schoolmates. Why don't we try to be friends with each other?" he answered and asked me. "I already have friends," I answered him. "I know but I still want to be friends with you. Can we? Please?" He pleaded like a child."I'll think about it first," I answered him because I'm sure he won't stop me again. He was about to speak when Jackson suddenly appeared at our side causing Stefan and me to turn arou
"That would be nice to hear, Eli, but it's not. Your sister already has a boyfriend. She told me then that I should just wait for her until she graduates from college," he said to me one after another, so I became silent."I did what she told me to wait for her. You saw how I avoid women who pay attention to me just for your sister, but I didn't expect it now. While I was waiting for her, she was already in love with others. How ridiculous, right?" he continued speaking then shook his head. I bit my lip as I listened to Josiah's story. I don't know anything my sister said to him because Josiah doesn't like to tell stories. Even now I am shocked by what I found out. "Why don't you tell me?" he asked. I frowned, "Say which one?" I asked curiously. "That someone else is flirting with Stella. For sure he's visiting your house and you see it. Why didn't you tell me? Why did you let me hope?" he said and asked me one after another so I shook my head one after another. "Jos, I-I didn't
"Why is she here? Did Mom let her?" I asked. "I don't know. I saw her here earlier and she's your responsibility here. Just keep an eye on it," she answered and then left me there completely. I was in agony and shook because I was going to be a baby sitter now! And I really have to keep an eye on that girl especially since I found out that she has a boyfriend. I don't know that man, that's why I don't trust that he is with my sister now. I drank my last shot again and asked for two more shots before finally leaving to go back to our table because my friends might be looking for me. They looked up at me when I got there, especially Stefan, so I looked back at him with a frown. I was still wondering if there was dirt on my face because that man had been looking at me for a while. I couldn't help but notice because it was as if he was reading my mind every time he looked at me. "Vodka, Eli?" he asked. My lips lifted and looked at the two shots I was holding. That's why he was looki
"No worries, Eli. By the way, where're your friends?" he asked and his eyes wandered to find my friends. "Ah, they just go around. I don't know where they went," I answered then shrugged my shoulders. "I still haven't seen Josiah, it's a shame he didn't participate in our games," he told me. "Even though he's here, I'm sure he won't join. He's a killjoy tonight," I answered him. After my sister rejected him, I don't think he wants to play with us now. I'm sure he's drinking more right now to forget about it."Too bad. I wish I could ask him something," he said as I poured wine into my glass and his glass. "What are you going to ask him?" I asked after drinking wine again. "If he likes you," Stefan answered me immediately. I suddenly coughed because I was surprised by what he said and then I couldn't help but laugh because of that. "Oh, why? Are you alright? Why did my words make you cough?" he said with a worried voice. "Just from your reaction, I think you really like each o
"I woke up early so I could catch up with you," I answered then shrugged my shoulders. "Oh okay. Do you need anything? Money? No worries. I'm gonna transfer it to your account," Mommy said immediately, making me shake my head. "Mom, no. I need to tell you something," I told her. I don't need money because my account never runs out. That's not why I woke up early today either. "Oh my gosh, Scarlet. Don't surprise me," she said while pouring tea into her cup. "Listen to me carefully," I said and immediately saw Mommy nod at me. "I just discovered last night that Stella already has a boyfriend. Is there someone who asks your permission to court our Stella?" I asked.Mommy's eyes widened then she shook her head at me so I just nodded and sighed. "Maybe that's not her boyfriend. You know your sister has a lot of friends. Just like you and Josiah, maybe they were just best friends," Mommy said so I shook my head one after another. "Mom, no. And do you know what happened at our after