Love Redux: Fated to the Handsome Doctor

Actually, Mahya had only fallen asleep briefly, and when she woke up, they had just left the hospital complex area. She didn’t know that James had been stealing glances at her since earlier. Mahya didn’t care.

As the car was almost leaving the main gate, Mahya’s eyes suddenly caught sight of someone she knew: Lara. Her friend seemed to be entering the parking building with a worried expression. Mahya was curious, but… she shouldn’t just show up.

Mahya was still considering keeping her distance from Lara regarding her case. She didn’t want any bias that could interfere with her investigation process.

“Sigh…” Mahya sighed, conflicted. On one hand, Mahya really missed Lara. On the other hand, she shouldn’t act rashly. It wouldn’t benefit her at all.

“What’s wrong? Why the sulky face?” James asked after glancing at Mahya, who had already opened her eyes.

“Ah, nothing. It’s just that I saw a familiar face entering the parking area earlier,” she replied lazily. Mahya then took out her phone. She contacted Carol and sent her the interview recording. Of course, complete with a portrait of the handsome Dr. Andre for her friend’s encouragement.

“Want to go back?” James offered.

Mahya raised her eyebrows. “Ha?” she asked incredulously. Why did James seem so talkative all of a sudden, unlike usual?

“I said, want to go back? To meet your acquaintance?”

“Eh! No need,” Mahya awkwardly refused. James chuckled softly. He then refocused on his driving. The streets today seemed busy yet smooth. Fortunately, there were no traffic jams that could slow down the vehicle.

Mahya looked out the window, enjoying the moving objects across. The magnificent buildings seemed to be running, along with the spinning wheels of the car. Mahya tried to recall the moments with her friend, Lara, and the fun of their youth.

It turns out, memories are not easy to forget. Although, a person’s physical appearance and social status can change significantly. Mahya never imagined that Lara would actually marry Seno, the suspicious man. Mahya didn’t like him from the start.

“How was the interview?” James asked, interrupting Mahya’s reverie.

“Ah, yes, the result was good. I can make a popular article in the end.” Mahya smiled. Somehow, her face looked different. James didn’t even blink at her.

“W-Why are you smiling!” James snapped, trying to maintain his composure.

Mahya widened her eyes. “Why?” she asked back. What’s wrong with a smile? Besides, they were talking about a handsome figure: Dr. Andre. It was obvious Mahya would smile willingly.

“Your smile is ugly!” grumbled James nervously.

Mahya was furious again. She didn’t speak. Her choice to go home with James turned out to be a disaster!

***

“How was it? Exciting? Handsome? Fragrant, isn’t he?” Carol bombarded Mahya with questions as soon as she arrived at their office.

Mahya just snorted irritably, remembering the incident in the car with her boss, also Carol’s brother, which made her annoyed.

“Mahya!” Carol grabbed Mahya’s hand. She was very curious.

“Exciting. Handsome. Fragrant!” Mahya replied casually. She still wore a sullen and tired face. Carol sighed deeply.

“Here!” She handed a box of cigarettes to her friend. Mahya finally smiled. “Okay, let’s smoke first.”

They then walked to the top room of the building, enjoying the serene evening. Mahya then told everything to Carol. Her editor listened to everything with enthusiasm and full of emotion.

“Finally, Mahya can be normal,” she whispered while hugging her friend.

“What do you mean?!”

“Well, all this time, you looked old with investigative coverage. Now, you’re really like a young woman in general, my friend!”

“Son of a B***!”

“HAHA!”

They both laughed in the orange glow of the sky. It turns out, on a tough day at work, there are also relaxing moments like this. Mahya was grateful to work here. Carol was the one who made her feel lucky.

“Come on! Let’s work again!”

***

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Lara looked panicked. Her husband suddenly lost consciousness and foam appeared at his mouth!

“Doctor! Doctor! Help my husband!”

When Lara panicked, the doctor finally calmed her down. They immediately took Seno to the emergency room and provided emergency treatment there.

“Ma’am, Mr. Seno will be fine, right?” Melati asked. Lara just shook her head weakly. “I don’t know, Mela,” she said, tears streaming down her face.

Lara’s heartbeat raced so fast. She was worried and didn’t expect that Seno would have a seizure after they had intercourse a few moments ago. Almost, more precisely. Seno couldn’t even get an erection and couldn’t serve Lara.

“What should I do?” Lara muttered weakly.

Melati tightly held her employer’s hand. “Mr. Seno will surely be fine, Ma’am. Let’s leave it to the doctor, okay?” she said.

Lara nodded, wiping her wet face. She was worried, but there was nothing more she could do. Lara could only wait for a miracle. Surely, good fortune would come.

“Lara?”

Amidst the chaos, Andre’s voice seemed to be a source of encouragement. Somehow, Lara missed his voice, his figure, and… his attention.

“Andre?” she said, looking at Andre with a sad look.

“What’s wrong?” Andre came closer and now he squatted in front of Lara, who was sitting in the waiting room of the emergency room. His face was pale, his hands were cold, and Andre immediately calmed her down.

“Andre….” Lara called out sadly, without realizing it, she hugged him. Lara was so sad and didn’t know what to do. Her husband suddenly lost consciousness inside.

“Calm down, Lara. Tell me, what happened?” Andre gently patted Lara’s back. The same pat as when they were in elementary school in Canada.

Back then, Lara was very sad because her favorite cat was killed by a car. With tears streaming down her face, Lara approached Andre. Suddenly, her friend and neighbor hugged Lara and calmed her tears.

“It’s okay, it’s okay. Now, tell me, what happened to you?” Andre repeated the question. Lara was still sobbing, and with difficulty, she told him about her sorrow.

“Seno….” she said.

Andre frowned. So, all of this was because of that bastard? Suddenly, Andre felt disgusted. “Yes? What’s wrong with Seno? What happened to him?”

“Seno, he had seizures earlier, Andre. I don’t know, I don’t know what’s wrong with him,” Lara said, tears streaming down her face.

Andre nodded in understanding, he immediately wiped Lara’s face with the tissue in his jacket pocket. Andre’s action like that caused a misunderstanding, especially for… Miriam, who had been watching them from the end of the building corridor.

“Thank you,” Lara said, accepting the tissue from Andre. She didn’t mean to trouble her friend. Lara really didn’t have anyone else to share her sadness with. She felt truly anxious and worried about her husband’s unusual condition.

“Has he ever had seizures before?” Andre wanted to make sure. Actually, Seno was currently under treatment.

“As far as I know, no… and, his mouth was foaming, Ndre,” Lara said, crying again. She felt guilty. She felt like something was being hidden by her husband.

“Calm down, Lara. He’ll be fine,” Andre said to comfort Lara. However, he actually knew that… Seno’s condition was not normal and needed attention.

***

“W-What? What happened to my husband?”