Chapter Three - Amendments

Jeff POV.

"Where am I?" The girl said as soon as she adjusted herself from the lights inside the room.

We are actually here at the hospital. This is owned by my family, and all immediate actions needed going faster than expected. She became the priority.

After the incident, there were bystanders who helped us before the cops and ambulance took over. A man did her first aid, and soon after some time we patiently waited for the doctors and nurses to show up.

"You are at the hospital Ma'am" My secretary replied. I am with him now, a few cops, and my lawyer, and we are all waiting na magising na sya.

"Who are you? Why am I in the hospital? And that guy... Yes, it's you! Why... Ouchh!!.." series of questions from her as she pointed a finger filled with anger at me. She stopped right away when the pain kicked her.

"Hi, I am Doctor Morgan from Pristine Medical Center. I am in charge of taking care of you until your wound heals." The Doctor introduced himself to this lady who have been accusing me the moment she woke up.

"Sorry Doc, I didn't mean to... umm, but what happened po? Okay na po ba tong sugat ko? Malala po ba? Ah mamatay po ba ako? Doc???" This girl and her never ending questions.

"No you're not gonna die, Miss...?"

"Shazahna Doc. Shazahna Carrey" so she has a name.

"Okay Miss Carrey, tinamaan ang left abdomen mo buti na lang at walang tinamaang vital organs. Natahi na rin namin ang sugat so we are expecting na maghihilom agad ang stitches at hindi na sana ito mag cause pa ng further damages. As for your own good naman, hindi ganoon kalala ang effects, but make sure to strictly follow the designated medications mo and inumin mo lang ang mga reseta sayo on time. I'll be here din to assist you too." 

"Salamat po kung ganon." She heaved a sigh. I felt relieved as well when I heard the news, somehow the heavy feeling I have been carrying mula pa din sa park when I saw her in that state, has gotten off.

"Magandang gabi Miss Carrey, ako po si Inspector Justin De Dios. Ako ang naatasan na mag imbestiga regarding sa insidenteng nangyari kanina sa park. Nakita na namin ang mga CCTV footages and other evidences Kaya naman gusto sana kitang kunan ng statement, anyways hindi naman masyadong matagal." The officer spoke. Without further ado, he took my statement and what's her name again, Carra? We discussed a lot of things and informed us of what's what. That must be it, he left once he's done, leaving only me and the girl.

"Hey Mister Camera crazy guy, what are you doing here?" She started glaring at me intensely. Her eyes look thunderous and scary, her pupils evoke a lot of emotion in me that I literally felt nervous.  

"Obviously, I'm here to look after you" I blankly replied.

"Look after me my foot..." she paused. "Says the person who wants me to be killed a while ago just to get back his camera? Oh by the way! Where's your precious camera???" She said in a matter-of-a-fact tone.

"I didn't mean it." I don't know how to explain to her now. "Okay, I said that but it was out of desperation for me to save you and my..."

"Your camera. I get that. That freakin camera which you'd rather choose over me, my life!" Tears started to form in her eyes.

"What kind of person are you huh? A selfish moron who's obsessed with plain ugly stuff called Camera that doesn't even worthy of a life to be collateral. How dare you!" She said with no speed as tears rolled down her eyes. At some point, what she blurted was for real, how can I say those words not knowing the thief could have actually killed her?

"I'm sorry" I mumbled. "It won't happen again." 

"Talagang di na mauulit" she sighed. "I won't let that happen again either, now leave! I don't like seeing that hulk face of yours. And please bring that freakin old camera before I throw it." She said while murdering me with her eyes in annoyance.

"Now go! Jupe. Alis. Leave. Get out!" She added. I didn't want her to burst out in tears so I decided to leave. I saw my lawyer waiting for me as soon as I'm out of the room. I talked to him once more before I go home.

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"Sir Attorney Zoe said he has already told Miss Carey about the offer and accepted it." My secretary said handing me the papers I requested yesterday when the incident was over.

"What about her and the bills? Make sure she's fine". I countered.

"It has been taken care of Sir. Actually, I called the doctor just this morning and he said she is allowed to discharge today" He replied.

"Good," I told him. My eyes were focused on the information written on the paper before me. Well, her resumé is quite impressive from the lists of her work experiences, not bad! Let us see, though I can say that these are not enough to meet the standards set for my company.

"Have her here by Monday and forward this to the assigned department. Follow the procedures with the other applicants as well." I instructed him as I hand him back the papers and sent him out of my office.

I looked at my phone and it was nineteen minutes passed by eleven in the morning na. I have an important meet-up scheduled today.

I went straight to the airport after a series of business talks in the office. Today is the scheduled flight of my friend Jake from Dubai, he lived there since he was appointed as the President of their company. Minessage nya ko kagabi, informing me about his grand arrival and he wants me na sunduin ko sya for publicity purposes. Yeah, talk about the power of the vanity press and media. It may sound fun but paparazzi seems to be fond of me, kahit pag inom ko ng mineral water ginagawaan pa nila ng article. Jakes wants exposure, syempre for the benefit of his own company, he would suck every opportunity sa kanya. Also, seeing him with me will do great domino effects, somehow I liked the idea. More than that, he is a friend. I don’t see any reason para hindi ko sya pagbigyan.

"Hey man, It's been a long!" he said as soon as he sees me, I welcomed him with a hug, patting his shoulder a little. I missed this punk a lot.

"Yeah. Buti naman at naisipan mo pang bumalik dito... How’s Dubai?"

"Dubai is doing fine. I am not."

"Hmmm? Why not?"

"My girl cheated on me... and, she's marrying that fucking guy this week." Jake said. Nakatitig lang ako sa kanya the whole time. His expression was seriously plain blank. Gusto ko pa sana syang usisain but he moved away his luggage and hang an ar as balikat ko, he then added

"Pakainin mo muna ako Mister Jeff Musk. I'm starving, bring me to the best restaurant in the Metro!" Jake said dismissing our conversation. Mukhang may iba pang dahilan kaya bumalik ang mokong na to. Whatever it is, I shouldered the late lunch for us.