I had driven down to the GP. Traffic was crazy, and I was beginning to ask myself if this car was worth going through so much stress with. Few months ago I got tired of public transport, so I had purchased a used Grey Toyota. It seemed really good and I've not had any problems with them so far.
I walked into the place, where the receptionist, Paige greets me. A nice old lady that's always insisting I have tea with her. Sometimes I decline. I walk over to her. Taking off the shades I wore to protect my eyes
"Hey Paige" I smile sweetly. She looks up and return my smile.
"Hello there, sweetheart. Oh dear, what's wrong with your eyes?" She says with concern.
I shrug.
"Just a little irritation. It's been like this for a few days"
"Well I'm glad you came before it got worse. I'd just book you in right now" She looks into her computer for a little while. "The Lord is really good to you. The Ophthalmologist is free today, but he's busy now. Could you wait for about fifteen minutes please?"
"Sure thing." I say, walking over to the seat nearby.
"I suppose this isn't the right time to get some tea?" She winks, earning a giggle.
"Well I'm sure Doctor Pratik wouldn't mind" I suggest. I really need that tea.
She snaps, as if just remembering something.
"Oh I almost forgot dear, Doctor Pratik wouldn't be here today. He's away on a conference. But there's a new junior doctor, came about a week ago. And very handsome as well"
I laugh. "Do you have a little crush, Miss Paige?" I tease.
"Oh, no dear. My husband is the most handsome man in the world"
I hear the door open and a 'Thank you, doctor'.
"Well, I guess it's my turn now. See you later"
I walk into the door, and shut it. My phone rings so I try to put it on silent. I'm not concentrating fully. It is strangely silent.
I try to make conversation.
"Oh, sorry. Let me just get this phone to keep shut-"
"Hadassah?"
I freeze. My bag drops to the floor
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It's a mixture of shock and confusion. And my heart beating really fast.
Jacob standing up now. The table is the only barrier between us.
Jacob Shittu. The head boy in my secondary school days. My first boyfriend. The one that I thought I loved. The boy that I gave myself to.
He's the one, standing before me, right now. Eight years later. He is my doctor.
A wave of emotions flood through me. Still in shock, I feel numb. I don't know what to do or say. There's butterflies in my stomach. This is a hard pill to swallow.
He's right in front of me and I could feel the heat of his body.
"What are you doing here?" I ask, then feeling stupid that I'd asked. Of course I know the answer.
"I'm, uh. The new, um. Doc- the new junior doctor. Ophthalmologist, t-to be precise" He answers anyway. I put my hand on my forehead. I can feel a migraine.
"Oh my God. I need to go" I pick my bag up and turn to leave. I'll just endure my eyes until the other doctor comes back. I don't think it'll be that bad.
"Hadassah, Hadassah please wait" He calls after me, as I leave as fast as my legs could carry me. I don't even listen when Miss Paige calls me as well
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God, what is this?
The question I ask for the next few days. I don't know what's wrong. Seeing Jacob just awakened something in me. We didn't end on a good note, I know, but what is he doing in this place?
