I almost spit out what I am drinking when Dr. Dizon entered the room. His eyes narrowed on the soda can I am holding right now.
"What is it? Didn't you know how to knock?" I rolled my eyes at him.
"You still not allowed to drink something like that. Who told you to do that?" He went near me then grabbed the can in my hand.
"What are you doing, Dr. Dizon? You are crossing some lines," I said.
"It is not good for you. You are only allowed to drink warm water and some tea on the first week after your operation. You are really a stubborn woman, aren't you?" He put the soda in the trash can.
My jaw dropped. "Why are you doing this? Stop bugging anymore!"
I was about to turn my back at him, but he pulled my arms near him. I pushed him but I can't use my full force because of my wound.
"What are you doing? I am very sure that this not a part of your job as a doctor," I said then pushed him more.
"Aliyah, let's talk. My curiosity will
"This is your last day in the hospital, so I decided to visit you," she said then smiled at me."Last day? It means I am going home?" My body became alive."Yes, don't change the topic, Aliyah! Your parents said, even your grandmother, that Dr. Dizon is so fond of you. Tell me, what's with you?" Her eyes narrowed.I shook my head. "Nothing, we are just sharing common interests and then we became friends. What's so wrong about that?"She pouted to prevent herself from smiling widely. "Nothing, I just thought you are already getting yourself a boyfriend. I was about to congratulate you."I rolled my eyes. "Why you are all pushing me to have a boyfriend?""You are getting older, Aliyah! Wake up! You are not forever young, you can't be single forever," she exclaimed.Does Henry count? I had a relationship with him although it didn't last."Don't pressure, I will be in that state." I smiled at her. "By the way, thank you for visitin
It's been weeks since I met Dr. Dizon and he is kind of persistent. He never insists on courting me, but it looks like he is just doing it on his own."Let's see your wound if it fully healed outside," he said then carefully opened the buttons of my blouse."This is so awkward; do you have to do this?" I asked him, my wound was in the middle of my two breasts."If you think that I am taking advantage of you then you should stop thinking like that. I am a professional doctor; I won't do anything that ruins my reputation. Now, look at me," he said.I slowly lifted my head to meet his eyes. He smiled then kissed my forehead. He always does that; I am used to it."Do you trust me like the first time you willingly gave your life into my hands?" he asked seriously.I bit my lower lip then nodded. "I trust you; I can still feel a little pain, but it is bearable now. Thank you for your continuous care."He made me lay down on my bed. I don't
The uncertainty of the world always makes me think about how I can find real happiness. Is happiness still relevant in this cruel world? Or greediness makes the people feel the satisfaction they are wanting to feel.When the pandemic started to blow, I readied myself for the possible event will happen in the future. I always think about what will happen tomorrow, but I forgot to look back on the past to reminisce some lessons.After the 14-day quarantine period, I was able to go home after 5 months of being on duty. I am a nurse, and the pandemic tested my ability. I am not so sure if I fulfill my duty very well. Every time I see people suffer; I think what I am doing is not enough."I missed you so much, darling. No days I was not worried about you." My mom hugged me so tight. Her warm made me feel so safe after being alone for a long time."I missed you too, Mama. Where's Papa?" I asked then roamed my eyes around our old-fashioned house that was originally
It freaked me out so much. I never wanted to go out again. What is that old lady talking about?! I nearly thought she was crazy but when my mother said they are close friends for a very long time, I lost it."Why don't you accompany your Papa on the farm? He will take your grandpa too," my mom said while cooking our breakfast."I don't want to go out. It is not safe yet," I answered, making excuses again.My mom made a face then looked at me with suspicion. I sighed and directed my eyes onto something else."What is it that's bothering you? Since the time you talked to your grandfather, you started acting weird. And it got worse when we went to the Dizon's. What is it, darling? I know you are now an independent person, but I am always your mother, you can tell me anything." She smiled at me.I know, right. But I think she will never believe me. So, I decided to just keep to myself. I go with my father and grandpa to the farm to stop my mother from being suspici
It was so embarrassing! I was a total mess. It was too late before I realized what I have done. I just puked on someone."I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to." I looked at his shirt. Dammit!I opened my bag to see if I have any tissue or handkerchief to wipe his shirt. I was so frustrated when I found nothing but my mobile phone.He opened the car's door beside me then get a piece of cloth and handed me a wet wipe."Uh, thank you." I hesitate to get the wipe. I heard him sighed then pulled me closer to him then wipe the edge of my lips. I stunned."You know, young lady. This place is not a good girl like you," he said in a very deep and husky voice."I-I was with a friend." I stuttered. Why?!"Uh-huh." He continued to wipe my mouth.My eyes drifted to his shirt full of puke. Although my hands were shaking, I still managed to get the cloth and start cleaning him. He stopped what he is doing then I was so shocked when he removed his
I quickly run to my room. For the second time, I am so embarrassed about myself!My mother entered my room with that angry face. "What are you doing? Aren't you supposed to greet your guest?""Mama, I don't want to greet my guest with a face like this!" I pointed to my oily face and my tangled hair. "I smelled like poop and why didn't you tell me it's Doctor Dizon who am I going to meet? I thought it's Gail."I get some decent clothes then cleaned myself. Thank goodness, this room has a built-in bathroom. I didn't know how I managed to get dressed and put some make-up on in just 20 minutes. I awkwardly smile at Doctor Dizon when I finally show up."Hello, are you alright now?" he asked while watching me sit beside him."Y-Yeah," I lied."Really? I brought some medicines for your headache and also, you left this in my car." He handed me a box of medicine and an old hairclip."This wasn't mine," I said then gave him back the hairclip."Are you sure?" He raised h
This family is probably gone crazy. Why are they blaming me for their family problem? How can I suppose to talk to a dead person and fix their problem that I was not involved from the start?"You are crazy. You are all crazy! I can't believe that I came here and just listened to your delusional story. Hah! I need to get out of here before I, too, go crazy." I turned my back on them, but the door suddenly opens, and another crazy woman entered the room."You need to make a promise, or we will never let you go. When you go back in time, in the year 1950, you need to make sure that my father will never fall in love with you. Please, change our fate and make Mama happy. That's the only she ever wanted," the lady said."Mama, calm down. Your heart," Dr. Dizon said then accompanied his mother. So, this is his mother."How can I make a promise if I don't understand anything? How can your father, grandfather, or your husband fell in love with me? He's dead alread
"Wait!" I shouted but the two men completely disappeared into the crowd.Where am I? This place is completely different from the street where I was hit by a car. And, where the hell is that car? How come I was safe and unharmed after that intense hit?I quickly checked myself. I was so shocked when I saw what I am wearing. An old-fashioned dress and shoes, I got a little bruised on my elbows but there's nothing more."Am I dreaming?" I slapped my cheek. It's just a dream. Yes, it is a dream and I need to wake up now! I closed my eyes and continue slapping myself.I opened my eyes and I'm still stuck in this place. The people were now looking at me with confusion. They are now probably thinking that I am crazy. Yes, my right state of mind will be gone if no one can explain to me what the heck is going on?!Am I really in 1950? The place looks old, and the people look so old too. What am I going to do?I walked around, there are so many people