-Dr. Ibarra Travis Davidson, Psy. D.-
Someone's Point Of View
World is filled with uncertain and unexpected things. Some people may find it unfair simply because they don't understand how something's works. But for some, it's fair enough because they believe that life would be boring without its thrilling scenarios and surprising events. It depends on people's perspectives, and It's a matter of mind and beliefs. Have you've been amazed about how our brain works? About how we come up with various reasons or different ideas? About those emotions that we feel whenever some thoughts suddenly crossed our minds? About those random words the we embarrassingly spit out out of nowhere? Well not most are embarrassing but admit it, some are. Or perhaps, about our impulsive decisions that we constantly make because of the sudden rage of emotion that we are feeling inside? And the most confusing of all is, how we make decisions according to our heartbeats?
If you've been amazed or confused, well yeah me too. That's the main reason I studied psychology. To study how our brain works and how it affects our behaviors and emotions. After all those 8 years I've spent studying and finally graduated, I thought I can finally be contented with what I learned. But turns out, I was wrong. Everything was just about to start. My mind was suddenly flooded with questions about this certain "topic" that has huge effects on us. After years of working and communicating with people, I finally found out this one main factor that is either causes us to be happy, or to be depressed. It's the main reason why we are living even if some of us believes that they don't need it. Before, one of the questions that's still lingering in my mind was, "Is love really that complicated?" Asked by my "never been in love" self. But everything turned 360° when I met her.
Flashback
For me, it was indeed a peaceful day. Just graduated last month, and now enjoying my life. I can finally say that "You did it Dr. Davidson!". Yes, the days was indeed great not until someone bumped into me and spilled their drink on my chest. Damn that's cold! I told myself. I looked at the culprit and was about to shout but I was taken aback when she pulled her handkerchief and pushed it on my currently wet chest. "There, punasan mo tutal ikaw naman naka harang sa daan ko" The woman annoyingly stated and was about to walk away but stopped on her tracks when she heard me talk. "Uhh, miss excuse me but you were the one who carelessly bumped in to me. I believe I deserve an apology." I confidently retorted. I was waiting for her to say sorry but she just scoffed. The nerve of this woman! I told myself again. "Whatever" she said and rolled her eyes. Before I can even protest, I heard a voice from behind. "YERI CASSANDRA CASTRO! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE!?" The voice yelled. I looked around to see if that person was referring to someone around me but there's only the two of us here. The person probably referring to this woman, I whispered. "Kanina kapa namin hinahanap!" The voice added.
Umikot ako para makita kung sino ang nagsalita. Inobserbahan ko lang ang mga kilos ng dalawa pang babae na dumating sa eksena. Ang Isa ay mukhang galit at naiirita. Samantalang ang Isa naman ay halatang hindi interesado dahil sa ekspresyon into. Pinanood ko lang silang maglakad papunta sa babaeng nasa harapan ko. "Uhh hmm, sorry?" Ani into habang naka ngiti at ginawa ang peace sign sa harap ng dalawa. Aba! Nag sorry agad samantalang sa'kin pahirapan! Reklamo ko sa sarili. "Who's this guy?" Tanong ng isang babaeng naka shades at hindi parin interesado. Napatingin naman ang dalawa pa sa'kin at tinitigan ako na para bang hinuhusgahan. "I bumped into him." Maikling sagot ng nakabangga sa'kin kanina. Paalis na dapat sila nang pinigilan ko. "Hindi kaba talaga mag so-sorry?" Naiinis na reklamo ko. Makikipagtalo pa sana ito ngunit natigilan nang marinig ang boses ng kasama. "Cassandra" maawtoridad na ani nito sabay tanggal ng salamin n'ya at tumingin sa kaalitan ko. Naramdaman kong natakot ito at lumunok. Bumaling ulit ang tingin nito sa'kin bago magsalita. "Sorry" Paghingi ng tawad nito at tumango na lang ako. Nagsimula silang tatlo maglakad papalayo at bigla kong naalala ang panyo na hanggang ngayon ay hawak ko pa rin. Yeri Cassandra Castro, I hope to never see you again. Bulong kong muli sa sarili.
End of flashback
That's when everything started.
"Dr. Davidson?" I looked up and saw my secretary peeking her head through the door. "Yes Lindsey?" I asked her. "Someone came here to see you." She answered. "Who?" And I saw the face that I've been looking forward to see since I left my place. She smiled at me and politely told Lindsey that she can leave. She closed the door and slowly made her way towards my chair. She's smiling, and I can see her cheeks turning fluffy and her nose cutely crunched. Gosh she's gorgeous, I whispered. I got up and embraced her while she leaned her head on my shoulder. "It's so nice to see you her love, thanks for coming." I said and kissed her head. She tightened the grip on my arm and silently stomped her foot like a kid. "Ugh love it's so stressful sa firm grabe parang sasabog na utak ko" She complained. I just chuckled at her silly antics and pulled her to the couch to sit with me. "Love ganyan talaga, you chose and love your job kaya you gotta stay firm. And besides nandito naman ako and, you can always come to me when you need help." I said those words while looking into her eyes, showing how sincere I am with what I'm saying. Her grumpy expression became softer. "Thank you love. I don't know what I'm going to do kapag wala ka." Before I can say a word, someone knocked on the door. "Hoy Atty. Castro alam kong nand'yan ka labas muna please!" The person on the other side shouted making us both stand up and walk towards the door. I opened it and there she is, ang ingay ah. "Grabe ba beh, dito kapa talaga mag e-eskandalo sa clinic." My companion irritatedly stated and pulled the "yelling woman" inside. "Grabe naman pagiging aggressive ng girlfriend mo Ibs parang papatayin na'ko oh" Reklamo ng kapapasok palang na babae sa opisina ko. Bumalik kami ulit sa sofa at doon umupo. "Bakit nandito ka?" "What brought you here Ze?" Sabay naming tanong ng girlfriend ko. Well mas masungit nga lang yung kanya.
"Woah woah first of all chill ka lang kaps." Pagpapakalma nito sa girlfriend ko. Nangiti naman ako sa tawad nito sa katabi ko. Gosh that nickname "kapre" will never fail to entertain me. I said inside my head. Weird nila kasi this woman in front of me calls my girlfriend "kapre" while this kapre calls this woman "bubuyog". And addition, there's this one woman na tinatawag nila both ng "bubwit". Sounds chaotic 'diba?
"Well kaya lang naman ako napapadpad dito to deliver you the news na bubwit is finally coming back!" She excitedly stated. Napatalon naman sa saya 'tong katabi ko. Tumayo narin yung babae sa harap ko at naghawak sila ng kamay sabay talon while chanting the words na "uuwi na s'ya" I just shake my head at their childish actions while smiling. Finally, mabubuo na ulit sila.
Good thing hindi nakinig si tadhana when I said I hope not to see this woman again. And good thing our paths crossed again for the second time, Atty. Yeri Cassandra Castro.
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Hello po! Sorry it took me long to update. I was so busy with with academics and had to handle somethings. This one is short but I'm already working on the next chap. I apologize for the wrong grammar, incorrect spellings, and mistakes that you might find. Thanks for waiting!
-Someone
