"Dr. Emman?"
I came back to my senses the moment that Dr. Sanchez shook my arms. I was busy checking the patient's profile that made me fell into oblivion that's why I didn't answer him immediately. "Sorry about that, Doc. Hmm, I was just wondering. Is this the heiress of Navarro's clan? I mean, engineering runs in their family's blood. Why did this woman end up being a nurse?" I asked Dr. Sánchez. They are known for being the best engineers here in the Philippines so why did she choose to be a nurse if all of the opportunities are already behind her? "Maybe it's her passion. I can't see anything wrong about it. She's a good and responsible nurse. Everyone looks up to her as an epitome of a woman who chose to serve people whose in need, Emman." Demion Sanchez uttered then sat properly on the swivel chair in front of me. I raised my eyebrows then flicked my tongue inside my mouth. Well, I can't deny the fact that all of her skills and experiences as a nurse are quite good and passed the qualifications that I am looking for, but I am still looking for something or someone that I can't even distinguish. "Alright, I'll include her to my options then," I said then smiled at him. Demion Sanchez is a best friend of mine who stayed with me even in my darkest nights. He is Kristine's cousin-the woman that I am pursuing no matter how long it will take just for her to be mine. Kristine is a kind-hearted and a bright woman who will do everything for her family. Well, her Dad is known for being one of the most excellent Doctors not just here in the Philippines, but also in the international scale. Demion was about to leave but I suddenly spoke that made him stop from opening the door. "Where's Kristine?" I uttered while pretending that I was reading all the applicants that are applying to be my assistant nurse. "As usual. She's busy with her patients." he said. "Thanks," I said. When Demion finally left, I immediately put aside the profile of the applicants to be my Assistant and took out my cellphone to text Kristine. She's probably hungry. I ordered some foods online and wrote her name as the receiver. As Doctors, we cannot avoid skipping meals because we are busy with our patients. Even in the important events of my parents or my siblings, I can no longer attend with. Something that they are about. Minutes passed before I received a message from Kristine, thanking me for delivering her foods to eat. I unconsciously smiled then bit my lower lip. It's just a 'thank you' message but why am I acting like a teen-ager who's blushing? I immediately texted her back then focused my attention on my work. I stopped checking the profile of my patients when my Secretary, who's unfortunately resigning two days from now, came in. "Sorry for intruding, Dr. Emman. Your patient, Mrs. Cañaveran just canceled her appointment. Cyrille Navarro will be the one to replace her appointment later-three o'clock PM." I just nodded then thanked her and right after that, she left. Navarro has been my patient for 2 years. Well, I can see her improvements the way she talks and tells me the important events happened in her life. But the bad thing is she's not obeying whenever I tell her not to buy all the prohibited drinks that may trigger her mood. Hours passed before my patient, Cyrille Navarro, came. I prepared myself and took a 3 deep breaths before I nodded to my secretary telling her that I am ready to meet my patient. "Good morning, Cyrille." I smiled after greeting her. "Good Morning, Doc!" She uttered. We exchanged words and asked her about what happened to her life after our previous check up. While she's telling me what happened to her, I listened and focused on her intently. Since we, Psychiatrists, don't give advice, I asked her about her thoughts or solutions to the problems that she's facing. We can't give them an advice, we need to know their insights or thoughts and solutions that they think will help them cope up with their problems—of course, with our guidance. After our counseling, I thanked her and told her that I need to talk to her guardian for us to discuss about her medicines that she will take. "Doc, my Mother can't talk to you today but my sister is outside. You can tell and ask her everything instead." Cyrille stated. After she went out to my room, someone immediately knocked on my door and her sister spat out. She's one of those people who applied to my secretary's position. I looked at her using my peripheral vision and greeted her. "Good Morning." I greeted then smiled at her. "Good Morning, Doc!" He said and smiled at me widely. I asked her observations towards her Sister. After asking her about her observations, I immediately told her about my observations too. Since I observed that Cyrille has lots of improvements, I decided to adjust the dosage of her medicines. "Thank you, Doc!" She uttered and smiled again as if her lips were about to tear because of the width of her smile. "I guess that would be all. Her next visit here in my clinic would be on December 24, 2023." I said. "Thank you, Doc! You will be one of my inspirations to improve my profession. Thank you, crush!" She said and immediately left my room here at the clinic of the hospital where I work. I just shook my head with a frown and called my secretary again to ask who's my next patient would be. It has been another exhausting yet fulfilling day for me. I'm already in my room, balancing my thoughts and emotions as I think about Kristine. I've been courting her for a long time but she keeps on rejecting me before. It just happened that this year, she stopped rejecting me and accepted all the gifts that I'm giving her unlike last year, whenever I give her presents, she would immediately dump them and didn't even bother to speak any single word. I think she's starting to like me. This is a good sign, Emman. You got this! to be continuedCeline's Point Of ViewA WEEK has passed but I still haven't received a call from the secretary of Emmanuel. I've been waiting for her call for so long. I sat down on the couch and dropped my cellphone on the table."What's wrong?" My sister asked.I heaved a deep breath then stared at her, thinking if I will tell her that I like her Doctor. After thinking twice, I immediately shook my head telling her that there's nothing bothering me."Oh come on! I know you so well, Sis. But if you're not yet ready to open up about what's bothering you, I understand." She said then smiled at me.Cyrille really changed a lot. I've been very busy with my work last month that's why we rarely see each other. But now that I don't have any work to attend to, I decided to focus on her while waiting for the announcement of Dr. Almoreno's secretary if I am fit for the job that I am applying with.Well, I know that there is someone better and more deserving than me as Dr. Emmanuel's secretary but I still don
Celine's Point Of ViewWhen I got home, I immediately prepared a plate on the table to eat. I called Cyrille but she told me that she's full.I didn't bother her anymore and when I finished eating, I immediately went to my room to review Dr. Sanchez's various schedules.I was about to lay down but Dr. Sanchez suddenly called. I immediately answered it and spoke, "Good evening, Doc." I uttered.I heard him took a deep breath then answered, "I have something important to tell you, Ms. Navarro." He said.I thought about it. Is he serious? In the middle of the night? I haven't even thinking deeply when he suddenly spoke again."I'm sorry but I need to transfer you to Dr. Almoreno." He said that made my eyes widen!I couldn't help but bite my bottom lip because of the shockness and joy I was feeling. As a matter of fact, I wanted to scream out loud but I just stopped myself because I was still talking to Dr. Sanchez."D-did I do something wrong, Doc?" I asked, trying to calm myself down."
Celine's Point Of ViewWHEN I ARRIVED at home, Cyrille immediately entered my room. She's sleeping, probably tired because of her school work. Cyrille stopped studying for a few years because of her illness. Since she was diagnosed with Bipolar, Doc Almoreno stopped her from studying because her mood could be triggered in the school's environment.But a few years later, her mood has improved a lot. Her mood is no longer fluctuating unlike before when she was happy and then she would suddenly feel sad.After checking her, I decided to go downstairs to organize the things that I bought. Half a minute also passed before I finished arranging my purchases.Our stocks are not enough so I decided to buy. Unfortunately, I didn't immediately see where my wallet was. I just remembered that my wallet was in my bag when I got into the car.What happened earlier was very embarrassing. I never thought that would happen to me. Fortunately, Doc Emman was there to lend me money to pay for my purchases
AFTER I RETURNED home, the guards immediately opened the gate for me so I honked my car as a thank you. Manang Puring will return home tomorrow. We also need someone to be with us at home because Cyrille and I are here alone here in our mansion. Now that I have a job and Cyrille is studying, I really need someone to take care of my youngest sister. "Sister!" Cyrille shouted then ran to me and hugged me. I hugged her tight and looked at her before I spoke, "How is your new school?" I asked. She smiled at me and uttered happily, “I have made many friends! I felt excited and nervous at the same time. It's exciting because of the subjects I really liked and it's nerve-wracking because there are times when I stutter when the professors ask me to introduce myself." She stated. She really changed a lot. The old Cyrille I knew when we were kids is coming back: talkative, mischievous, and most of all tender. Things I really like about her. “Is that so? It's great that you've made new fri
DURING breaktime, I ordered clothes for Cyrille and I to wear to Leo's party. I didn't have fancy dresses made by famous stylists anymore because Cyrille and I would only wear them once. “You're not gonna buy?” Doc Emman asked me. He must have gotten used to me always buying food during break time so he asked me. I don't want to assume because I also know that I will be hurt in the end. "No, Doc." I answered lightly without looking at him. He frowned at me and casually touched my forehead, checking to see if I have a fever. "You're not even sick," he said with a shrug. I smiled lightly and turned my eyes again to the papers that the patients gave me which were from the triage. "Your next patient is Mrs. Bern. Her appointment is set later at 2:00 PM.” I said with a forced smile. "Alright," he said then gently patted me on the shoulder and immediately left. When he left, I breathed a sigh of relief. I really want to talk to him but I've been holding back for some unknown reason.
I replied to him while biting my lower lip and apologized. But when I was waiting for his reply, I didn't realize that I fell asleep. The next morning I woke up happy. I checked my cellphone again but Doc Emman still had no reply. I didn't expect any more and decided to brush my teeth. Doc Emman doesn't have a clinic this week so somehow I have a day off. After brushing my teeth, I decided to go down to the kitchen first because Nanny Puring was definitely with Cyrille. "Oh, Sister? Let's eat!," Cyrille said then smiled while holding a bowl containing the dish. Next, Nanny Puring came out carrying a large bowl with rice in it. "You woke up on time, Celine. Come, let's eat," Nanny Puring said. We all shared together at the table and ate happily. In fact, the maids became more parents to us compared to our parents. Back then, I thought that Cyrille and I would be with Mommy and Daddy until we grow up, but I was wrong. On our birthdays, Nanny Puring and other maids were the one who j
"You're drunk, so he is. Come with me, he's probably waiting for someone who'll be with him." Shamae meaningfully said. I did nothing but follow her. But when we got inside the hotel where Leo's birthday party was held, my brow furrowed just like that. "W-where are we going?" I asked, the drunkenness is evident in my voice. Shamae just smiled at me and tapped my left shoulder, maybe reassuring me that nothing bad will happen. I did not ask again and just followed her. “P-penthouse,” I barely understood when we stopped walking. I was about to speak again but Shamae suddenly pushed me inside the room which is the penthouse of the hotel. Because of the alcohol, I even fell inside the dark room and Shamae immediately closed the door. "I-I'm dizzy!" I spoke with my eyes closed. I tumbled to the innermost part of the room and immediately laid down on the soft bed. I was about to close my eyes but suddenly someone spoke from my side and quickly claimed my lips. "I love you, please do
The next morning I woke up to a sudden banging on the door. I immediately got up and was surprised to see that I had no clothes! I turned my eyes around me and I was very surprised when the room I slept in was not familiar to me. "Oh my gosh! What happened?" I asked. I quickly stood up and walked but suddenly the middle part of my thighs hurt causing me to stop walking. “Shock!” I groaned in pain. Even though it was difficult, I hurriedly walked to the door to open it. After opening the door, Shamae immediately spat out. "Success??" She asked with a smile. I was about to speak but Shamae spoke again causing me to stop speaking. "Oh, no need to answer that. Both of you obviously enjoyed each other's company last night.” She said excitedly and sat on the bed where I was lying recently. Just as I turned to Shamae, my eyes widened when I saw the blood stain that was already stained on the white bedsheet of the bed. I quickly came closer and Shamae immediately followed me with a