His Shadow Doctor

Chapter 1

Operating Room

Blood pressure is going down, proceed to blood transfusion,,

One hour later,,

Dr. Leslie the Head Surgeon widely smile but because of the doubled layer face mask she's wearing it only appear on her eyes.

After hearing Assistant Doctors report that patient vital signs are all normal she finally uttered a words

"Thank you all for your great effort Operations Successfully Done . Please immediately bring the patient to Intensive Care Unit, and let one nurse stay to closely monitor, call me anytime when needed, I'll be in my office"

Got it Doc !! All Assistant Nurses responded and quickly take action while Dr. Leslie remains at her position until Major General Delfi Austin who is currently in state of comatose finally wheeled out of Operating Room, her senses return then she proceed to Washing or Scrubbing Area.

Remembering how she profusely perspire althrough out the operations, due to mixture of tense, sadness and longing for this patient, her obsession on cleanliness has to set aside for patient life is the utmost priority especially her beloved soldier.

The most energetic, brilliant and brave military officer, Major General Delfi Austin not to mentioned this is the worst injuries he ever had on her record since she became his secret Surgeon from all of his past injuries

While washing her hands, Dr. Stieve Esten exiting from another Operating Room slowly approach her.

"How's your beloved soldier?", he teasingly ask and smile brightly at the thought that she will turn around upon hearing him but only dissapointed by none reaction until he heard her say

"He is not dead yet" , she responded while proceeding to exit room but suddenly stop and face Dr. Esten, with pleading expression

"Can you cover my schedule for Major Austin starting tomorrow again , please, please,,,"

Dr. Esten almost laughed aloud not of what she said but because of relief from earlier dissapointment now that she face him, still just as always he force himself to show a slight smile and said

" Oh come on Leslie! as if Im not used to it, just send me message so I could adjust my schedule" .

"Thank you!" she smile and left immediately to avoid further conversation and anxious that her sadness will notice by Dr. Esten

While Dr. Esten didn't know his teasing remind her of a deep wound that still unable to heal no matter what method used.

Actually, not all effort were done as her profession still reminding her that theres someone in this life whom the first and original reason, she become what she is now.

As her childhood infatuation grown into love, she had set her mind to become a Surgeon in support to Delfi's Dream of becoming a Major General like his father.

Seeing herself as his support whenever he goes into battle field, attending his wounds and keeping him healthy was once her great dream

She thought it only a matter of time, considering their young and both has goal to achieve, but everything fell out of track before Delfi went off to Military Camp.

"I dont understand why are you asking me for something that will aid you not to forget me? didnt I made myself clear that I dont have feelings for you, why are you so persistent?"

That Delfi's cruel words made a hopeful heart shattered and a shocking realization hits her before she went off to College of Medicine, same day she decided to transfer to the City and never once back.

When college opening started, she did not mingle with other students, instead she confide herself in one area focusing on daily lesson to lessen up loneliness but once everything kept in place and a defeaning soundless night came she still found herself crying until dawn

After that, she decided to run in the morning and after school, just to make herself tired and able to sleep well at night.

While her eagerness of helping patient grows more, finally she decided to become a Surgeon again and disregard the thoughts for Delfi as "The Sole Purpose"

And in  order to block herself from Delfi's News to help redeem herself and fully focus on studies, she never once go home to see her parent regardless of the occasions

Indeed "Time will heal wounds " as days, months and years goes by, she finally cope up and gradually accept that her Dream will only be a Dream in this life

Years after, she became a Surgeon, whatever she heard about Delfi whether it is in news or mentioning by her parents it only a passer by to her hear and never paid attention to it.

Her parents remain puzzle by her changes but decided to respect their daughters decision.

As Doctor, she had learned to observe humans thoughts and behavior.

She had a hint that her parents knew it all, just waiting her to speak but she thought maybe someday.

As for now she is very thankful for respecting her decision and allowing her space

They are indeed a great parents and she is lucky to have them