A Second Chance with Him

Chapter 3: Pursued, New Start

Moment of truth, a person's capability of betraying someone usually goes up until their needs boost their system or somewhat an alter ego comes in. This somewhat cause a diverse orientations, just as what Gwen studies specific attitude of older people; chronic diseases or much more cause of change of behavior that binds the pose of declining support and dependency. Though older people are much more different than young adults or even people who are approaching long adult age, stages of behavioral pyramid are presented onto the verses of each and every of the individual.

Gwen smiles as she reads the book on her grip, a novel about a young princess who deeply fancies dark adventure and specified crime factor going around their kingdom. That just sounds bad and gory but Gwen technically loves how the princess still find peace and .comfort even chaos surrounds the royalty.

Seven years ago, Gwen though she could never reach something a life she's living in as of today but the current status she has right now might probably a new rounds of notable achievements she thought she couldn't achieve. Assigned as the assistant doctor at the Geriatric Department has been a good experience for Gwen, helping older people, good chances and takes, how she also misses her grandparents.

"Doc, might as well take a lunch break for a bit. You have been reading that book eversince Auntie Sabrina left your lab," spoke by one of the care taker.

"You can't blame me though, I love it and besides, it has drawing on every pages that just makes it even more creative and nice to take a look at," Gwen says as she puts a bookmark between the page where she last reads before placing on top of her laptop.

"Let's go take a lunch outside, and where are the others?" Gwen asks.

"Doctor Abi is waiting at the lobby, Doc."

Coming down the hall, Gwen met Abi whom she became friends with inside the medical field and technically, Abi and her took the medical board exam, life goes then they met again and developed a close bond.

The lunch went fast with Gwen paying the bills. Aiah, the care taker whom Gwen treats like her little sister was there too, she was young but she was hired by the head to work for the hospital and it actually warms Gwen's heart.

There are no much of a work to do at the Mirac Hospital tonight and that means Gwen has the chance to go home as early as possible. Announcement has been given to their emails that there would be changes starting tomorrow at the hospital. Geriatric Department has a different clinic just beside the hospital it is still a part of the field but Gwen is certain that whatever changes it would be, it probably has to do with the doctors inside the Central Sterile Services Department since rumors inside the hospital that there was an error from the said sector.

Going to the hospital the next day, much more of the elderly are coming for counseling inside the office and Gwen gives a much more good talks to the old folks.

"Hope you won't overdo your back again, Auntie. You know much more of a good face, you shouldn't be working anymore," Gwen tries to make a joke that eventually made the old woman laughs.

"Excuse me, Doc Gwenyth. The head is calling all of the doctors to the hall," says by another doctor which Gwen quickly responds with a nod, "Sure, thank you so much, Doc Imiel."

As what she heard yesterday, visitation of the president and exactly the pioneer would be held as of today, came struck into the environment of the hospital. It was said that the Mirac Hospital have been bought since the previous owner of the said hospital died and he had no one to pass it on.

Coming down, everyone was static. There aren't a lot of doctors and surgeon at the hall since they still have their important matters to do inside their offices and labs and few of the people she knew are here.

"Everyone, I am sorry to disturb whatever things you were all doing earlier. As what you all hear, Mirac Hospital has its new owner coming from the downwest, let's meet Mister Pierre Hontizores."

An middle-aged man probably on his fifties came into the view, he was the famous "Mister P" who owns the biggest mall operator all over the country.

"I personally want to meet the doctors here since I as well a doctor before I managed a business and seeing you all here just reminds me of my young days," the man laughs, everyone was quickly fond of him. But for Gwen, he seemed so familiar that she can't even point out what features he has that reminds here a lot of someone.

After the gathering, everyone went as well to all of their respective workplace, the day was a bit fast but with the whole experience, Gwen is thanking God how life just went easy on her today.

It was raining in the evening and Gwen was still placed in the hospital for a couple of hours since she needs to look out for the old patients she has in the laboratory. Some of the care givers are prying her off that she should go home already but Gwen insisted that she wants to stay for a little while since she doesn't have anything to do at home too.

"Hello, excuse me?" A knock from the door disturb Gwen from admiring the rain just outside her window but what surprised her was seeing the said "Mister Pierre" outside her door.

"Hello, sir. Come in– sorry I haven't noticed you, sir."

"It's okay, Gwen."

Gwen was shocked after realizing the old man knows her. Pierre seemed to notice Gwen who was surprised for him calling her name.

"Who don't remember me, don't you?" Pierre laughs.

"I– I know about you, sir. But I don't think... I'm not sure if we really know each other personally."

Pierre laughs as they sat together at the couch.

"Can't you remember the man who drove you home after my nephew left you soaked in the rain just outside the street," Pierre says causing for Gwen to widen her eyes.

Pierre Hontizores was Lorenz's Uncle.

"Uncle Pedro?" Gwen asked.

"Yes, it's me," Pierre laughs.

"How are you? I can't believe I would actually meet you here!" Gwen was so happy she doesn't even know why. Pierre was the one who usually goes into both Lorenz and Gwen before, he was a father to the both and he never left Lorenz and Gwen's side every time the two fought. Pierre loved them like he was his own children that's why the bond between him and Gwen just hits different from what it has been before.

"Look at you now, you're all grown up and wow... a doctor. The last time I saw you was around a lot of years ago and you were still young back then when I left the country," says Pierre.

"Exactly, Uncle. I am just proud of what I reached today."

"I heard about what happened between you and Lorenz before and I never actually believed it. Sorry I had to bring it up again."

"It's fine, Uncle. That was a long time ago, we were immature and young, it's okay to make mistakes sometimes," Gwen smiles.

Pierre can see how genuine and happy Gwen is, things might be different starting right now.