Jar of broken hearts

Chapter 35

#JOBH35

"Doc, Dr. Reyes wants to talk with you." Hazel said. I glanced at her, I looked at my patience looks so hurt. I twisted her ankle. Umiyak siya sa sakit.

"Aray!"

"I'm sorry, but I need to do that again." Tumango ako kay Hazel na nasa pinto, nakasilip sa'kin. "I'll assist this first. Is that urgent?" tanong ko habang nasa ginagawa ang atensyon.

"I don't know po, but I guess its not." I nodded. I heard the door closed.

Nang ginawa ko ulit ang ginawa ko kanina sa pasyente, she cursed so loud. Good thing that she's in private room, no one can hear her curses.

"I'm sorry again." I smiled at her. Sinabi ko ang dapat gawin niya, bago siya iwan.

I'm so tired already. Umaga pa lang, pabigay na agad ang katawan ko sa ginagawa.

I walked to Dr. Reyes office. Our conversation is all about my operation, next time. When we're done talking I excuse myself because I have so many patients on line.

Evening came, I'm very exhausted. Last night I haven't enough sleep. Ala una y media ako umuwi sa condo, pumasok ako ng ala sais ng umaga.

Being a doctor means so much. Nakita ko ang determinasyon nilang maligtas ang mga pasyente nila. Kahit walang pahinga, mas pinipili nilang mag rounds.

Abala ako sa pasusulat nang tumunog ang cellphone ko sa pocket ng coat ko.

Andrei:

Ate, hindi ako uuwi. Just buy stocks if you have time. Take care.

I furrowed at my phone.

Ako:

I don't have time, Andrei! You know that! 

He immediately replied. Ibinaba ko ang chart na hawak ko sa lamesa ng opisina ko.

My office is little bit small but enough for me. A huge table in the middle, book shelf with medical books. In front of my table, there's a sofa.

Naglalaro ang kulay ng opisan ko ay puti at green. The walls painted white, while the sofa is green. Sa harap ng table ko naroon ang pangalan ko.

Dra. Bianca Alexa R. Valencia M. D.

I couldn't help but to be proud of myself. The sleepess night, the scolds of my professors, my struggles as working students, all of those are worth it.

"Doctora," Hazel called me.

I signed.

"Yes?"

"Rounds niyo na po,"

I glanced at my wrist watch. Huminga ako ng malalim at tumango sa kanya.

"Susunod na ako."

Nangangalay na ang mga paa ko sa kalalakad ko. Napaupo nalang ako sa bench sa hospital sa sobrang pagod.

I bowed my head and massage my thighs. Then, a pair of shoes shown. I slowly look at the owner of shoes.

Napa hawak siya sa kanyang dibdib nang makita niya ako. Umatras siya at sinilip ulit ako. Tumingin siya sa kabilang gawi, 'tas sa'kin ulit.

"Hoy, Bianca?!"

Yes, It's me, Traive.

I stood up. He looked... A little bit mature now. Tumangkad din siya at nagka muscles na ang biceps.  I remember him wearing his signature creepy smile..

"Traive..." Mahinahong sambit ko sa pangalan niya.

"Pucha," Bulong niya at hinawakan ang pisngi ko. Natawa ako. "Truths nga." bulong niya.