Leonard Pov
Today is my last operation for six months, I don't know if I'm happy with that, but I felt empty in my heart. All of my jobs for 30 years, as a Cardiothorasic surgeon really touch my heart. I am happy with this job, it gives me strength and power to hold my life hiding as a human.
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I enter in operation room, wearing surgical gown with tie-back or bouffant-style cap to cover my hair, a face mask, latex gloves and clog-like rubber theatre shoes, as raising my two hands..
To start my operation I inject anesthesia to my patient to ensures that he will be asleep and pain free through the whole surgery.
To begin, I cut my patient chest using 8 to 10 inches of scalpel.
I cuts through all or part of the patient’s breastbone to expose the heart. Once the heart is visible, the patient will be connected to a heart-lung bypass machine. The machine moves blood away from the heart so that I can operate.
I used a healthy vein or artery to make a new path around the blocked artery.
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After the operation I let my assistant surgeon to close the breastbone with wire. "Surgeon Maxine, close the breastbone. Be careful because our operation is success, and the patient is now safe." After I command them, I left them to change my clothes.
This is my last operation for six months. The director of the Hospital won't allow me to have a surgery for six month. She let me to focus as a tutor for Asha Villa. If this is not all about foundation I wont accept this offer.
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Tonight is our first session. After my operation, I quickly went to them while carrying the books placed in the medium-sized red storage box.
I heard the sound of the doorbell ringing.
Just a few seconds later, the door opened, and it was a good thing that Manager Phoi was there to open the door for me, so I entered immediately without any gossiping behind me. I know Asha Villa is not favor that I am her tutor that's why she is always talking behind my back.
"Welcome Dr. Leonard, feel at home don't be shy. Come in!!" He shouldered me as we entered the condo.
When we were inside the condo, I wondered why it was quiet and I didn't see Asha, the condo is looks empty is peaceful.
''Where is Asha?'' I ask him, as I look at every corner of the condo.
''She is in the dressing room. She will come out in a few minutes. Don't worry! every time she dresses herself, it takes a long time to decide the perfect outfit for her. Asha is picky person in terms of outfit.'' He pointed the couch as the same time. ''Sit down here! Dr. Leonard. I will just finish what I'm doing first.'' Manager Phoi returned to the kitchen and resumed his cooking.
I placed the box in center table and I sat down, After a few minutes I heard a noise. I know it's her voice. A voice that's like a widget that was lock in a small deck.---- I looked to the left and I saw her come out of her room wearing a school uniform, and she was flipping her hair as going to my side.
"Hello! I'm here now, I'm sorry, if I wait you too long. '' She sat down opposite to me.
"Why are you wearing that? We will only study in the condo." I ask her while I am staring her uniform. She was wearing a uniform, but the thickness of makeup and jewelry didn't suit her.
''Oh shut it! I need this. Plus, It has been so long since I've last worn this outfit!" She said with a bright smile. A smile so genuine that it reached her eyes.
It's a miracle she's not overacting tonight. If only she was like this, we would always get along.
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Before the night got dark, I opened the storage box to start the class lesson. When Asha saw me, she looked inside the storage box, and suddenly, her reaction was shocked, and she swallowed her saliva.
"What's that? Why did you buy too many books, shall I take the bar exam or medical exam? I will just act as a doctor not in real life doctor who save peole's lives."
"You have a many books because you have a lot to study. It's okay if you have many books to read and practice, so that during your filming it will turn out realistic.''
I quickly picked up the books and placed all of them on her thighs.
"Hey, take it easy." She pulled all of the books that I placed on her thighs and she put it on the center table.
"You can't succeed without experiencing any pain." I reply.
''Okay, fine, you look like a mother. Your mindset was like 80 years old, man.''
To change the topic, I decided to Begin the lesson.
"Let's start our first topic by understanding the self. Explain yourself in one sentence."
"Hmm … I'm beautiful and sexy. '' She answered it with confidence like she's really proud of it.
I just gasped and scratched my head because of her baseless answer. It looks like I’m going to be stressed here.
"Do you have another good answer besides being beautiful? Actually to be honest, you're not charming.'' I tell her with a hard voice.
She thinks deeper, and I saw in her eyes that she had something to say. "I'm not ambitious in things that are not mine."
I suddenly stop wiping every pages of the book after I heard her answer. Why do I feel like she has a connection to my life? With every smile and twinkle of her eyes, there seemed to be a hint that I didn’t know.
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She was noice that I was keep silent and out of myself for more than a minutes.
She quickly snapped her finger in front of my eyes to awaken me up.
"Hey, What's wrong with you? Why did you suddenly fall silent?"
"Sorry, I was out of myself, Anyway, let's move on."
"Are you an introvert?" She asked me while looking at my eyes.
"Just focus on the books. It's none of your business to know about my private life."
As I was teaching her, Manager Phoi approached us carrying a juice and banana bread that places in a large pan.
"Stop it first.” He quickly laid the food on the center table and sat down next to Asha. "Dr. Leonard, try it." He offered the food, but I refused.
I touch my stomach. "No, thanks, my stomach is full.''
"Heck!!! Don't be shy. Do you know that Manager Phoi cooks well? taste it you will surprise." She stood up and sliced the banana bread, she put juice in a glass and at the same time handed it to me ... “Here, enjoyy”
I stop her using my hand. "No, I don't want to eat."
"Why? We're not monsters.'' She still insists, even though I prefer not to eat. As she handed me the juice, it was accidentaly spilled on my clothes.
My voice grow louder "I said earlier that I don't want to eat.'' I shouted to her while wiping my clothes using my hand.
"Why are you shouting? It was not my intention." She answered weakly and leaned on the couch.
"You're so annoying Asha."
"I'm sorry.'' She attempted to place her hand on top of mine to apologize, but I smacked it away.
Manager Phoi interfered with our conservation. "Both of you calm down." He looked at me at the same time. "I'm sorry for immaturity action Doctor. I will fix this.''
"I think let's end this for now, Mr. Phoi. Tell her that she should act appropriately to her age, not act like an elementary school student. Immature person, don't deserve my service." I pulled all of my things and I left them.
This woman always ruin my day, this is my first time seeing this kind of old woman. Who act childish.