"Dra. already updated me on her progress, and so far, everything's getting normal. Dahlia only needs to take her vitamins and not miss her monthly check-up for her further recovery. But, since mom wasn't able to properly examine her today, Dahlia needs to come back next week. I'll set the appointment ahead of time for notice, Tita Maggie." I patted the child's head while she was busy playing with her barbie doll.
"Thank you so much, Hija. I still can't believe na you're already taking your mom's place." She slightly tapped my arm.
I just smiled at her remark. I was already used to getting compliments like that every time na naaabutan ako ng mga amiga ni Mama na nag du-duty sa clinic.
"Oh s'ya sige at may office pa ako. We'll come back next week. Oh Dahlia, baby say bye na to Tita Doc," Dahlia stopped playing and went closer to me to kiss me on the cheek. She even tiptoed so I had to lean down pa para maabot niya ako. I just laughed and dabbed her head.
"Bye po, Tita Doc!"
I waved at them bago sila tuluyang umalis ng clinic ng mama ko. I had to cover my mom because she went out to attend an emergency meeting sa hospital.
I am now a physician who is soon-to-be a pediatrician. Believe it or not, I'm not fond of kids. Ironic, right? Yes, it could happen. Take me as an example.
I don't want kids of my own, but for some reason, gustong gusto kong mag- pedia. Ayun daw din kasi yung gusto ko noong bata pa ako na gumaya sa Mom ko na isa ding pediatrician.
Ewan ko nalang bakit biglang nawala yung interest ko sa mga bata. Pero daw noon, kapag tinatanong ako, palagi kong sinasabi na gusto kong magkaroon ng dalawang anak. Babae at lalaki.
Now, I couldn't remember any of those things.
Despite all of that, it didn't stop me from wanting to pursue this field. Over the years, I devoted most of my time and effort to study. It was difficult, but I savored every moment of it.
Hanggang ngayon, nag-eenjoy akong matuto. Kaya kahit na may choice ako na mag stay na lang sa pagiging general practitioner at tumulong sa Mom ko sa clinic after ko magmed school at mag take ng boards, I didn't settle from there. Because I wanted to learn more, I proceeded to take another three years in residency. Kahit nakakapagod, kinakaya ko kasi alam ko nakakatulong at makakatulong pa ako.
Kaya kahit 'di man ako palaring magkaroon ng pamilya pagdating ng panahon, marami parin akong napapasaya at napapagaling na mga bata. Kahit 'di man sila sa akin.
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From: Leon
I'm outside.
Pagkatext ni Leo, binilin ko na sa secretary ni Mama yung set of appointments for tomorrow at siya na bahala mag close doon. Nagready na agad ako palabas ng clinic. Ayoko nang tumagal pa kasi baka pagdating ko dun, sabihan na naman akong kilos pagong ako.
After a few minutes, nakarating na ako sa carpark kung saan nandun si Leo, halatang naghihintay habang nakasandal sa red Ford mustang niya.
If you're asking if he's a HE.
Yes, he's a he.
A handsome, rich HE.
"Tagal mo," bungad niya sa akin.
I just hissed at him. I didn't wanna argue with him anymore kasi alam kong nangtitrip lang 'to. Ni hindi nga ako tumagal ng sampung minuto eh.
