CHAPTER 2

Celine's Point Of View

 

When I got home, I immediately prepared a plate on the table to eat. I called Cyrille but she told me that she's full.

 

I didn't bother her anymore and when I finished eating, I immediately went to my room to review Dr. Sanchez's various schedules.

 

I was about to lay down but Dr. Sanchez suddenly called. I immediately answered it and spoke, "Good evening, Doc." I uttered.

 

I heard him took a deep breath then answered, "I have something important to tell you, Ms. Navarro." He said.

 

I thought about it. Is he serious? In the middle of the night? I haven't even thinking deeply when he suddenly spoke again.

 

"I'm sorry but I need to transfer you to Dr. Almoreno." He said that made my eyes widen!

 

I couldn't help but bite my bottom lip because of the shockness and joy I was feeling. As a matter of fact, I wanted to scream out loud but I just stopped myself because I was still talking to Dr. Sanchez.

 

"D-did I do something wrong, Doc?" I asked, trying to calm myself down.

 

"No, you were honestly great. But some important things suddenly happened. I hope you'll understand, Ms. Navarro." He apologized.

 

I swallowed a few times before I speak again, "Are you really going to transfer me, Doc?" I asked, hoping that his answer would be 'yes'.

 

"I'm sorry but I have to," he said.

 

We talked for a few minutes before he decided to cut the line. In an instant I screamed while sinking into the pillow so that I could not make any noise.

 

"Doc handsome will be my boss!" I smiled while uttering nowhere.

 

The next morning I woke up early. Doc Almoreno's former secretary has already oriented me about what I should and shouldn't do. After I got ready, I immediately got into my car and drove to the Hospital. The Hospital where Doc Almoreno and Doc Sanchez work is the same, but the rooms of their clinics are different.

 

When I entered the hospital, I immediately entered the elevator. I remembered again when Cyrille and I were children. As far as I can remember, I used to be afraid of elevators and she was the one who supported me when I was afraid.

 

We were very close when we were kids. But when she was being diagnosed with Bipolar, everything changed. She rarely interacts with people, even with me. He leaned more on books and got used to not having me by her side.

 

I stopped myself thinking lot of things when the elevator suddenly rang and opened. I immediately went out and then looked for Doc Emman's clinic.

 

When I saw his name on the door, I quickly knocked and then opened it. "Good morning," I greeted the secretary.

 

"Do you have a schedule for check-up, Ma'am?" The secretary asked me.

 

I shook my head and immediately spoke, "I'm Celine Navarro, an applicant of Doc Emmanuel." I said and smiled.

 

"Yes, by the way, please wait a minute. Doc still has a patient inside. I'll call your name once they're done." She said while smiling.

 

I nodded and immediately smiled at her too before looking for a seat and sat there. I just distracted myself with my cellphone. An hour passed before Doc Emman's secretary called me. I immediately stood up and slowly walked into his clinic.

 

I was nervous because I knew I had committed a great sin against him. Anyone who has done something bad will act and feel like this.

 

When I finally got inside, I immediately greeted Doc Emmanuel and gave him a forced smile.

 

"G-good morning, Doc." I am nervous.

 

He was busy with the paper he was reading. Maybe that's an information from his patients. He did not immediately faced me when I greeted him. He looked at the paper again and sighed before looking at me with his serious face.

 

"Have a seat." He said and pointed the sofa for me to sit there.

 

I briefly looked at Doc Emman's secretary causing her to smile at me. I also smiled back at him and immediately sat on the sofa causing the secretary to close the sliding door.

 

"Shall we start?" He asked then removed his white coat and carefully placed it on the back of his swivel chair.

 

"Y-yes, Doc." I answered nervously.

 

"I already scanned your information and I find your experiences and capabilities worthy to be part of my team. Well, other people may find me the best, but I still consider myself as a Doctor who aspires to explore my knowledge and strengthens my expertise more. So, I only have one question for you, Ms. Navarro." He said then cleared his throat.

 

"G-go on, Doc. I'm l-listening," I nervously said.

 

"Why did you choose to be in a medical field when all of the opportunities are behind your back already? I mean, I was pertaining to your parents. I heard their best engineers." He said.

 

That's true. My parents are the best not only here in the Philippines, but also in other countries when it comes to planning houses, buildings and other facilities. But despite that, I still can't see myself entering the world of engineering or even business.

 

"It's because I want to help and take care of other people. It may sound cliché but it is the truth. I want to heal everyone's wounds using these hands as an instruments to help other people live their lives better."

 

Even though I was in tears, I smiled widely at him. That's right, I want to use my hands as an instrument to treat patients' wounds and take care of them.

 

"Alright. You're starting your work tomorrow. I only have one rule, Ms. Navarro. Be punctual." He said seriously and started to organize his things.

 

I thanked him and hurried out of his clinic. It's heartwarming because despite what I did to Doc Emmanuel, he was still able to accept me in his clinic. He's very professional when it comes to work and I salute him for that.

 

"Hired?" Doc Emman's secretary asked with a smile.

 

I bit my lower lip and slowly nodded at her. "Congratulations!! Out of the many applicants, he chose you. Doc Emman is picky when it comes to choosing employees." She snorted.

 

"Is that so? Maybe I'm really lucky today." I tried to smile.

 

Marivic—Doc Emman's secretary— and I talked briefly before I decided to leave the Hospital. I will also visit Doc Sanchez to thank him. Even though I didn't continue working as his secretary, the kindness he showed me was enough reason for me to visit him.

 

I immediately knocked on the door of Doc Sanchez's clinic and spoke to his new secretary. "Do you have an appointment, Ma'am?" This is a question.

 

I shook my head and handed him the chocolate with a 'Thank you letter' for the goodness he showed me.

 

"Can you please give this to Doc Sanchez? Please tell it's from Ms. Navarro." I handed her with a smile.

 

His new secretary immediately nodded causing me to smile. I also thanked him before leaving.

 

There are no words to express the happiness I feel right now. I still can not believe! I will be able to see Doc Emman everyday. Fortunately, he is professional when it comes to work, so what happened at Shamae's birthday party was nothing for him.

 

When I finally got out of Doc Sanchez's clinic, I immediately went to the parking lot to buy Cyrille's food from the mall.

 

When I got to the mall, I immediately took a trolley to put everything I was going to buy. Well, I'm going to buy quite a lot now because it's been a few days since I bought us a stock.

 

I went to the chips, juice, coffee, and biscuits section first and then decided to get some frozen foods. Lastly, I went to the essentials. It is better to buy more especially if there is an extra money to purchase foods and essentials.

 

A few more minutes of searching happened before I decided to go to the counter. There was no too many customers there so I was behind someone.

 

I stopped looking at my purchases when someone lined up behind me causing me to look at the person's face.

 

"Doc Emman," I said in shockness.

 

He slowly looked at me and when our eyes met he raised his right eyebrow causing me to swallow.

 

"You bought necessities?" he asked.

 

I licked my lower lip then stared at him for a while before I speak. "Y-yeah." I only answered while slightly scratching my head because of the nervousness I was feeling.

 

"Your turn," he uttered.

 

I immediately looked in front of me because I was the next one to pay so I immediately put my purchases on the counter.

 

"23,541 pesos." The cashier was smiling about the price of what I bought.

 

I opened my bag and immediately looked for my wallet. I've been looking for a few minutes but I couldn't find my wallet, which made my heart beat faster. The next thing I felt was my pocket, but I had been looking for a while but I still haven't found my wallet.

 

"Is there something wrong?" Doc Emman asked.

 

Maybe he could sense that I was nervous so he asked me. "I-I lost my wallet." I said while bending down.

 

"Maybe you have some cash, Ma'am?" The cashier asked.

 

"I only have one thousand here in my pocket." I was almost in tears.

 

I'm nervous because almost all of my ID's are in my wallet. It will be difficult for me to fix ID's that I have lost and it will cost me a lot of time.

 

"It's alright. Here's my card, I'll pay for them." Doc Emman uttered then gave his card.

 

"Oh! N-no, Doc. I'll just return the things I bought." I feel ashamed.

 

He looked at me using his serious face then heaved a deep sigh before he spoke, "You already gave them inconvenience, Ms. Navarro. Just accept my card. If you're embarrassed, just pay me when you find your wallet," Doc Emman was obviously annoyed.

 

I didn't say anything and slowly took his card and then gave it to the cashier. I immediately asked for apology and I am very grateful because some of the staff here at the grocery store did not get angry.

 

"Thank you, Doc. I'll just pay tomorrow." I wa ashamed while thanking Doc Emman.

 

We are currently walking through the parking lot to our cars. I don't know but Doc Emman's heart is really kind. Despite the sin I committed against him like Doc Kristine making him stop courting, he still treated me like this. He is really very kind. Maybe if he was someone else, he would have a lot of anger for me.

 

"That's a small thing. I'm not forcing you to pay me, tho." He said.

 

"N-no, I'll pay." I said with a forced smile.

 

When I got to my car, I immediately said goodbye and thanked him again, "My car is here, Doc. Thank you very much. I'll just pay you tomorrow. Thank you very much," I said.

 

He just smiled at me then nodded. After that, he immediately walked towards his car. I honked at him to signal that I was saying goodbye and then drove my car. It's funny, I have a good interaction with Doc Emman. I really thought it would never happen. But God was really kind because he gave me the opportunity to be with and talk to Doc Emman.

 

to be continued