i'm still feeling a bit weak. though my headache already passed, thank god. my fever had gone on and off for how many days now. i think i should see a doctor about this.

i called my personal doctor Mrs. Gomez, only to find out that she's out of the country at the moment...

"i have a co-doctor in the clinic. mas magaling sakin yun."

i was a bit impressed that someone was able to admit a co-worker being better at her at their job with such ease. and of course i was happy to know there's someone reliable to give me medical attention.

so i went to that clinic the following day. i met a nice lady who asked if i was the regular patient of Mrs. Gomez. after i gave a slight nod she directed me to a room. she needed blood samples. but, there was no med techs around. the lady said she'll do it herself. i was worried since taking blood samples is not usually a doctors job.

my body usually jeck when the huge needle enters my arm. though i've been to this procedure many times, i never got used to the pain. however, this time it was different, she was asking me about the things i was feeling for the past days. after responding i realized she was already done. it was so quick and i didnt feel a thing.

"miss bat ang bilis ata?"

"ganun po talaga yun sir. kasi dun po sa malaking vein ko tinusok, kasi po pag na dedetect ng system na may foreign object most likely lumalalim yung vein na yon kaya masakit kasi ....."

she continued explaining why it was so. i didnt really pay much attention. it didnt hurt, im satisfied with just that.

while she was doing all sorts of medical things. her eyes caught mine...

"miss, ang Levy ba first name mo?"

she smiled and said

then it all flashed back. my first love. my high school girlfriend i was supposed to marry.

my dad was very much supportive with our relationship. he's friends with her dad too. i was supposed to give the proposal and ask for her hand in marriage. i got the day planned already. my dad died the day before. and after my dad passed away, things changed. my mom was not approved of us being together... and to that day, we separated.

i realized i was still staring at the doctor in front of me. she was struck with awe.

"i thought you were gone"

"i was always there. nung 18th birthday mo? nandun ako. i was right outside your house staring at the party, waiting for you to go down. hangang sa binasa na ako ng ulan. di ka bumaba eh. next year, ganun padin. kala ko hangang dun na lang..."

"your brother sent me an invitation. di naman ako naka pasok :P"

"kaloy, i never thought that you're one of my options."

"ang tawag dyan, opportunity cost XD by the way, i have a gift for you"

she was a bit surprised, since our meeting was so unexpected, it's weird for me to have a ready gift. i know that XD i rushed to the car and got it. i paid the bill and went to her. i handed over the book, smiled, then bid goodbye. i gave her the book i wrote Principle of Economics, Taxation and Reform. why? i dont know. maybe i just wanted to prove that i've gone places since we last seen each other.

i drove home that day smiling. we both had separate lives and our own families, still, it was nice to have a look back...

kaloy nickname ni sir. bukod dun. imbento ko na lang yung mga names kasi ayaw nya pangalanan yung mga kinukwento nya.