P.R.N

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A good emotional strength is one of the things a Doctor must possess. Many people assumes that being a doctor equates to having the life— money, respect, stability. In reality, a Doctor's life is far from that.

Doctors face a lot of emotional challenging situations. Situations like being blamed for something we don't even have control over, being yelled at by our seniors because of a single mistake, and most of all, in my opinion, the most emotionally challenging part is that we do not have our time in our hands.

Even when I was still a student, I tend to miss special occasions like family gatherings, weddings, holidays, and even my own birthday. I experienced celebrating my birthday at the hospital during my internship. It was sad, but it was part of my profession. I took the oath while being completely aware of the things in my life that I have to compromise sacrifice for my patients.

It was Cole's 29th birthday. I didn't have to set an alarm for it. He's not a new person in my life. In addition, I got myself heart broken during his birthday four years ago.

I sighed when I checked the time— 45 minutes left before I head back to ER. I think Cole's still assisting a surgery.

I looked at the food I ordered for his birthday dinner. I wanted to have dinner with him I know how lonely it gets to spend your birthday on duty. I even got him a cake!

"Hey." Agad akong napalingon nang marinig ang boses niya.

His eyes landed on the food and cake served in the small table that I found in the corner of the room— their quarters.

"Uh... happy birthday." I greeted. Damn, why did I sound awkward?

"Wow." He smirked. He even raised his brows. He looked so amused.

"You better move and start eating because I only have less than an hour for this." I said. He smiled before walking towards the table and sitting in front of me.

"You seriously didn't have to."

Pabalik-balik ang tingin niya sa akin at sa pagkain. Halatang tuwang-tuwa. I didn't know that Jollibee and Red Ribbon could make this man smile like this.

"Don't be so happy. It's just Jollibee and Red Riboon." I said.

"And you." He added.

"What?"

"I'm happy because there's Jollibee, Red Ribbon, and you." He said. "As a matter of fact, happy is an understatement."

"Shut up, Doc Gregorio." I said. My cheeks were fucking burning when he's not even in the room for 5 minutes. He should be the one feeling this and not me!

"Let's eat." He said.

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"I'll be heading back in 20 minutes."

He sighed. "I feel bad for making you spend your break waiting for me."

"It's your birthday." I argued.

I can't miss it. I already missed four years.

"Still. Thank you, Erica Vienne. I really appreciate it."

"Sorry for not getting you anything, though." I was still bad at gift givings. Hindi ko rin naman kasi alam kung ano ang kailangan niya.

He scoffed before wiping the side of his mouth. God, he looks so attractive! Effortlessly attractive! So unfair! I couldn't help but simp over him.

"You want me to say it?"

"Say what?"

"You want to hear it, Doc Reyes?"