Austin's Condition (COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 13:

Austin's P.O.V:

Upon my arrival in UFMC, I instantly saw my mom and Janessa in the emergency room. Fidgety they are so instead of checking on them I double my time and steps toward the nurses so they can brief me about the patient.

"I see. Thank you."

I smile at them although deep inside I'm disappointed. As I enter the first cubicle, I rush towards the patient as he's already trying to get up which is absolutely a no-no because he's supposed to be lying and resting.

"Where do you think you're going old man?"
"Obviously I'm leaving. And I'm not that old."
"No way you're leaving the hospital. You collapsed dad. So whether you like it or not you're going to stay here for a while."
"What? Look Austin, I'm fine now. I have plenty of things to do and staying here is unnecessary."
"Dad, are you a doctor?"

Dad annoyingly looks at me before surrendering and slowly gets back to his bed. I can't help not to smirk 'cause I surely know he's hundred percent pissed right now. Well, I know what he feels since I'm also like that, I'm my father's son anyway. As I do my job and investigate the cause of his collapse, mom and Janessa enter the room and check on us.

"How's your dad, Austin?"
"Dad is fine now but as what I've said to him earlier he'll be staying here for the meantime. Maybe a day or two at least especially that I'm not quite happy with his CBC results."
"Why? What's wrong with dad's results, kuya?"

I show and explain to them the test results and my diagnosis therefore aside from me, I have also contacted another doctor who can help me with dad's condition just to make sure he's fine and will be fine. Of course what I've said caused worry to mom and Janessa but dad remains calm and laughs at us.

"Signs of aging I guess."
"Nakuha mo pa talagang mag biro Clemente. May anemia ka na nga. Sinasabi ko na nga ba, dahil sa kakapuyat mo 'yan."
"Haha! My babe, why do I find you hot when you're mad?"

Janessa and I look at each other as we witness the cheesiness of our parents. Oh good Lord, spare our eyes from these two love birds who need a room. Tsk! Although I grew up seeing them open and vocal with their feelings for each other I just can't really teach myself to get used to it. Speaking of room, after the physical examination and tests conducted on dad, it's time for him to be transferred to his private room. Me and the fam are on our way to the 11th floor when my phone suddenly beeps. When I look at the message, a smile instantly forms on my lips as I silently read her message before texting my reply.

"Mommy, look at kuya oh. Smiling like an idiot."
"Mind your own business Janessa."
"Alam ko ang ganiyang mga ngiti. May nag papatibok na ba ng puso sa panganay ko?"
"Nah. It's my student, mom. Dad met her once so she just wanna wish dad to be well."
"Oh. Kung ganoon pala eh di sabihin mong pwede rin siyang bumisita kay Jonah."
"Huh? Why?"
"Para makilala ko rin. Hindi pwedeng ang dad mo lang ang makakakilala sa babaeng nag papangiti sa'yo ng ganiyan."
"You're being irrational mom. Like what I've said, she's my student and that only means she's off limits."
"Off limits mukha mo! Hindi mo ako maloloko Austin. I've been there so tell me, may boyfriend na ba siya?"
"None. She's single for now unless the dude from the other class I'm teaching continue to pursue her."

Elijah Pangilinan.. What makes he think he's the right guy for my student? I mean.. Elijah is technically my student also but Candice is in a different level. She's already close to me hence I value her as much as she value her goals in life so absolutely now's not the right time for her to be distracted by boys. Damn, did I really say that? Anyway, what I'm saying is that I see potential in Candice, like she's born and destined to to be a healthcare professional. After few circumstances where in she assisted me I witnessed how she handled every situation even though she's not yet familiar with it. She learns fast, act fast, and as early as now I can already tell she'd be a darling of the crowd because of her eagerness and outgoing personality which are another reason for me to be fond of her. I don't know the logic behind of it though but all I can say is that she saved me from getting into trouble. I was in the verge of confronting Dr. Williams when I found out that him and Ate Nadia are already a couple but when I saw Candice in the mall in her stalking mode again my emotion suddenly turned 360 degress. I decided to join her instead and there we had an unusual date. That was fun, she's fun actually and fortunately that day I also found out who's P.M.S, my secret admirer. Although Mabel already denied she's P.M.S, I still believe she's the writer behind the pink love letters. I don't have any problems with it though as long as P.M.S is not Candice.