They sat on the front porch of the restaurant, and the waiters greeted Pat, who's probably a frequent diner. The dog obediently sat on the floor beside his master as Pat tied his leash on his chair.
"Is this seat always reserved for you?"
"Yup. My sister and her husband owns this place. I eat dinners here most nights."
"What's good to eat here, Pat?" Isabel reflexively said his name, realizing it, she added: "I mean, Doc. Sorry, I heard the waiters call you with that name."
"You may call me Pat. But how do I call you?"
"Well. you may call me your best patient ever," she gave a small laughing tease.
"Ah mysterious. Darling, pork ribs in apple-marinated sauce is the best"
"Okay, I trust you" Pat called the waiter by and order two of those, a salad, and wine.
"So you mentioned earlier you're a foreigner in this country. Your accent tells me, you're Filipina. Visiting your boyfriend?"
"Very good sense of hearing. Yes Filipina. No boyfriend, just a business trip. My turn.... You don't have to answer...But I'm curious: How long have you been blind?"
"Almost ten years. Two weeks before going to Philippines to meet my then girlfriend, I had a fatal car accident. The glass shattered, hit my eyes, I was hospitalized. Couldn't walk for a long time. But the Lord gave back my feet, but took my sight. I'm sure he had other plans. No regrets. I think I became better as Chiropractor. My awareness of a person's well-being has become more sensitive."
"And the girlfriend?"
"I had to let her go. I don't think she would want to see me like this."
"How do you know? That's jumping to conclusion. Don't you think you owe her at least an explanation?" She asked a bit irritated.
" I don't know. It was a strange relationship anyway, haven't talked to her then for months, so I guess, I would rather not risk rejection. Emotions are harder to get over. Anyway, I feel like i'm being interrogated by a stanger." He chuckled.
"Are you usually like this to your patients, take them out for dinner?"
"Haha. No! I just felt bad for giving you a emotional roller coaster of a ride during our session, lady. Dinner is payback; I am afraid you would sue me!"
They both laughed.
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Blind spot
ChickLitIsa has finally moved-on from Pat after he broke his promise. Or so she thought. Fate just had other plans.
