All Chapters of Between Maybes: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

BeginningPaging Dr. Verde…Paging Dr. Verde…“Chim, code 01”. I said while my phone is still on my ears clipping it with my shoulder. We’ve been talking for a minute now about the shoot that he wants me to be his model. Chimuel is my best-friend, he is a fashion designer and he often get me to models his newly designed clothes. As a doctor I am also surprise that I still get a time for him but he is my friend and I can’t say no to him and I also enjoyed being a model.“Go ahead!”. He said, after I bid my goodbye, I immediately put my white coat which I hung earlier while I’m having a short tea break.When I arrived at the clinic Mrs. Delima was being assists by one of the nurses on duty.“Good morning! Dr. Verde hi!”. Bati ni Mrs. Delima na ilang lingo ng pabalik-balik dito sa hospital para sa kanyang check-ups.“How are you, Ma’am?”. Bati ko dito habang binabasa ang files nito.“Ito Mabuti naman… medyo magaan ang pakiramdam ko simula ng palitan mo ang maintenance medicine ko and the

Rumors-DinnerI read Chims text message while I am getting ready. Tapos na ang shift ko at balak ko sanang mag grocery ngayon.-10 minutesI replied to him at lumabas na. I saw them at the visitation area, kumaway ako ng makita sila. Mga mga iilang doctor at nurses na kumakausap kay Yuhan at Elijah…yeah! Elijah is still here and he is now talking to Dr. Humble, nagtatawanan ang dalawa. Hindi ko alam why do I feel weird.“Mabuti naman, gutom na ako”. Saad ni Chim ng makita ako at kinuha ang bag mula sa upuan at kumapit sa kamay ko.Napatingin naman si Yuhan at Elijah sa amin, agad itong nag paalam sa kausap. I also saw Dr. Galves in the crowd.“Dr. Verde, shift’s done?”. Tanong nito.“Yes doc”. Sagot ko naman.“Malapit mo palang kaibigan si Mr. Veda”.“Opo”.Tumango naman ito.“By the way, I already discussed with Mr. Ricaford about his grandma situation”.“Thank you po doc”. Saad ko at nasulyapan si Jacob na papalapit na sa gawi namin. Kumunot ang nuo ko ng mapansin kung nakatingin i

After lunch, the memo came. I am going to the medical mission in Cebu together with 5 more doctors’ specialist. Inayus ko na ang mga maiiwang trabaho sa aking assistant na si Lala. She wants to go with me kaya lang ang department ang pumili. Gustohin ko mang isama siya ayaw ko namang may masabi ang head namin dahil lang sa close friend ko ang may-ari ng hospital.“Doc, pinapatawag na daw po kayo sa conference room”. Bungad ni Lala pagkapasok nito.“Thank you”.I meet half way the other doctors. We greeted each other and they are excited with our coming trip. Although it is not a vacation but they can still enjoy there. Masarap din sa pakiramdam iyong nakaklabas ng hospital.Nang bigla akong napahinto.I almost lost my balance when I saw Elijah sitting confidently inside the conference room, it’s a transparent glass that is why we can see who are waiting for us. He is with the higher ups with Yuhan.I saw some of my colleague dart their eyes towards my direction when they saw Elijah in

SleepUmakyat agad ako after eating, nahihiya talaga ako. Although Chimz and Yuhan are used to see me like this, but my co-workers and other visitors, I don't know them personaly and I am a doctor. I should have dress accordingly.I change into my sleeping clothes. Just a fitted short and loose white long sleeve. I am about to sleep when my phone rings.Happy is calling me at this hour? Napakunot ako ng nuo. Agad kung sinagot ito.“Hi!”. Maingay nitong bati sa kabilang linya.Happy Rama is one of our best-friend, he is a tv personality/ dancer and a popular tv host.“Levy berry, video call tayo”. Saad nito at nawala agad sa linya.Maya-maya ay tumunog ulit ang cellphone ko.“Yes?”. Saad ko dito at ipinatong ang cellphone sa lamesa habang inaayus ang aking buhok.“Haba ng hair natin ah!”. Bati nito na may malaking ngiti.“What are you saying?”.“Sos! I know you know what I am talking about”. Pang-aasar nito. Yeah! he’s right. It’s about Elijah.“Fake news”. Maikling saad ko habang umi

Doctor's dutyI saw Matias gesturing something to his team. They suddenly scattered in the area. Then, he walks slowly towards me. Sinalubong ko ito ng tingin. I'm a bit confused. Why he is acting that I or we needed protection. Weird! Ngunit di ko mapigilang kabahan.“Good noon! I am Dr. James Morgan, a volunteer doctor of this Island. Nang malaman kung may medical mission ngayon si Gob ay naisipan naming magbakasakali kasama ng iilang residente ng kabilang barangay. They have dengue outbreak and needed more medical help, karamihan ay mga bata ang tinamaan nito.” Hinihingal nitong paliwanag. I decided to go near them. Tito Enrique was also standing next to the doctors. Our head director and team leader shared a look.“We are here to ask some help if you may”. Patuloy nito. Tumango tango naman si Dr. Zamora at tiningnan kaming lahat.“We have enough antibiotics here doc, maybe we can help them”. Saad ko naman dahil mukhang nahihirapan si doc mag desisyon. Sumang-ayun naman ang iba pan