Rhythm Of Heartbeat

CHAPTER 2

The palm trees, bathed in sunlight, swayed gently in the breeze in the warm tropical sunshine. When I arrive at the hospital, I head to the resident lounge for handoffs with upper-level residents, and as acting interns, we will join them.

My head is still hurting because of the liquor and beers I drank last night. I have no idea how I got home on my own. When I woke up, I was already in my pajamas.

Earlier

I immediately woke up when I heard the unpleasant sound that echoed through my whole room. I groaned and drowsily searched for the alarm clock to turn it off. But I immediately stopped when I saw myself in the mirror. I titled my head while trying to remember what happened last night because I was in my pajamas with no makeup and no jewelry that I wore last night. But I don't really remember anything, so I just took a shower to reduce my headache.

"Mija, are you going now?" I turned my head to the dining table as I walked down the stairs, and I saw Mama, sitting alone there, holding a book. She never calls me by my name, only mija.

I nodded. "Yes..." I softly spoke.

"Ya veo. Have a good day, mija mi amore," she briefly smiled. Her early 40s face was lit with so much warmth from the sun that was shining directly into the window. I gave her a short smile and turned my head away from her.

I gripped the lace of my shoulder bag and took a deep breath. "Mama, are you the one who changed me into pajamas last night?" She paused for a second, as if she had no idea what I was saying.

"Ow, maybe Yaya Chisa did that," she answered and went back to reading.

I know she will say that. I know she would never do that, but... I'm still hoping that she will show some care in her actions towards me.

"Buenos días, patito fea." I groaned when I saw my brother's ugly face when I came out the door. He was wearing his two piece suit with a shirt and white sneakers. He is the CEO of a business company named L.Pérez Holdings, INC. and the most annoying person in the world.

"My beautiful day is now ruined." I mumbled and rolled my eyes as I passed him. That man is Louis Pérez. Mama and Papa were not yet married at the time when Mama gave birth to him. That's why we have different surnames.

"Hey, wait. Are you taking a taxi again? Do you want me to drop you off at your school with my new model Ferrari Roma?"

I paused for a moment when I saw the Ferrari car parked at the pathway that he was talking about.

I glance at him, he's looking at me with full arrogance. "No thanks, bad driver." I said and continued to walk.

"Aw... look who's jealous~"

I sigh. Hes so childish.

And thats how my annoying brother ruined my morning.

I jammed my hands in my white coat pockets in the middle of the observation session. My phone vibrated five times in a row, and we were not allowed to use phones in the observation room. I checked my teammates, and they were all busy doing their stuff. I took that opportunity to use my phone secretly. I frowned as I saw the missed calls from Kyla and Nuri. What is the problem with these two?

I opened the messages from Kyla.

Kyla:

7:14 am

IM GONNA KILL YOU!!!!

I thought I fucking knew you, but not!

You are such a traitor!