Chapter One
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"Paging, Doctor Genesis Fuentebella, please proceed to the operating room. Paging, Doctor Genesis Fuentebella, please proceed to the operating room."
Genesis stood up as soon as he heard the voice over the speaker. His lunch break is already done. It's time to work again and set aside his personal problems.
Genesis Fuentebella is a well-known Cardiologist in the Philippines. He is thirty-two years old, a certified billionaire and a bachelor,owns ten hospitals and clinics in different places of the said country. His looks made thousands of women run after him.
Everyone can say he has it all.
Except for one thing.
Wife.
He smirked at the thought. Just the idea of having a wife makes him feel nauseous.
The conversation with his mother yesterday evening kept flashing on his mind.
"I am getting old and I want to see my future grandchildren laughing and playing on this mansion, Genesis." Amelia Fuentebella said.
He puts down the cup of coffee he is simming after hearing it to his mother. He looked at her to see if she is just kidding on what she said. And he wants to regret it because his mother is not smiling at all.
At the age of sixty, Amelia Fuentebella still look young. Her mother has a heart-shaped face, thin lips, pointed nose, and big-brown eyes. She has a slender body and fair skin. She had the features from his great grandfather who is a pure Spanish. His great grandmother is a pure blooded Filipina.
"Mom, you know that I am just thirty-two. And besides, I don't have any girlfriend at all."
"Then look for someone who is capable of being your wife."
He just shrugged and tried not to talk. His mother would definitely not remember the topic they are discussing right now.
"Son, after you're father died, I am far beyond sad. I want to feel the happiness again by seeing your future children. I want to meet your wife who will take care of you, I want to know that you're in good hands."
"But I am capable of taking care of myself,Mom."
He heard her sighed. She hold his hand.
"No man is an island. I hope you grant my wish."
"Doctor Gene, we already prepared the medical equipments needed on this operation. You're the only one we're waiting." his assistant doctor's voice made his mind went back to the present.
He nodded. He started to make the sterilization first and after a few minutes, he started the surgery.
After an hour, he successfully done putting the artificial pacemaker to his patient.
"Bring the patient to the ward. I'll talk to the patient's family. Glenda, come to my office, I'll give you the prescription of the medicine you have to give to the patient as soon as he wakes up."
"Yes, Doctor."
He walked towards the door and opened it. Scanned the hallway, and he saw a woman sitting on the bench near the operating room. She stands and makes her way to him.
The woman is around late twenties, has a small-round face, small lips, an almond shaped eyes and long eyelashes. Her skin is more on morena type. Has a curvaceous figure,based on the white shirt she is wearing, and around five flat in height.
Petite.
Just like his type.
What the hell he was thinking?
"Doctor, how's my father?"
"He is stable. I successfully planted the pacemaker."
She closed her eyes and uttered 'Thank you.'
"Please follow me to my office. I'll give you the prescription of the medicines he should take." he said and made his way to his office. Beside him is Glenda, and the girl is on his back.
He opened the door once they reached his office.
"Glenda, please call Doctor Reyes. Please tell her we have something to discuss. Thank you." he told her, smiling.
"Sure. Doctor it is already past one. And I am planning to go to the cafeteria. Would you like something?"
"Thank you, Glenda but I am not hungry as of now."
"Okay Doctor, I'll go now."
Once Glenda leaves, he looked at the woman who is still standing.
"Please take your sit Miss..?"
"Agatha."
"Agatha. Yes, you make occupy the sit in front of me."
'Or you can sit on my lap if you want.'
Wtf. Is he insane?
He set aside his thoughts. This is not the right time to flirt to someone or somebody.
'Isn't it? She can be your prospect wife.'
He sighed. His hands gently massage his forehead.
"Uhm Doctor, are you okay?"
His gaze went to her.
"Yes. I'm alright. Sorry for my actions."
He grab the prescription pad and scribbled the prescribed medicine.
"What is your father's age?"
"Sixty two."
"And his birthdate?"
"August 28,1956."
He paused. It was the same day of his birthdate. The feast of St. Augustine.
He give the prescription to Agatha after he signed it. He explained the dosage and the time when his father should take the medicines.
"Do you have any questions?" he asked.
"Uhm I know it's not right but may I ask if these medicines are in this hospital's pharmacy? I don't have money because I had lost my wallet on the way here." she shyly told him.
He get his wallet through his pocket and give her peso bills.
She just looked at it.
"Pay me back if you already have money."
"I-i don't think I can accept that."
Women. Why are all women is like these?
He grab his phone.
"Hello, Red. Please buy me some medicines. I'll text you the lists. Bye."
"Uhm thank you Doctor Fuentebella. You don't have to do that. But I really appreciate what you did." she gave him the sweetest smile he'd ever seen.
He doesn't want to do it but his guessing he cannot let this opportunity pass.
"Actually, Agatha I have a proposition for you." he said, arms crossed. His eyes fixed on her.
He saw her blushed. Is she thinking something malicious?
He waited for her response but she didn't even bother to ask.
"Aren't you going to ask me what is it?" his forehead creased.
"W-what is it?" she told him without looking.
"Be my wife."
Her eyes widen on what he said. It was beyond her expectation if he will based it on her reaction.
"Y-you want me to be your wife? B-but why?"
"Simply because my mother wants me to get married and have kids. And I don't want a woman who is after our family's wealth."
He continue when he did not get any response from her.
"I'll pay you half million if you will marry me. One and a half million if you agreed to carry my child,or children perhaps."
She looked at him with a shocked expression.
"Any questions?"
"Uhm.. Until when will I be your wife? I mean.. surely you will meet your true love.. And when that time comes, we will get a divorce right?"
He paused at the thought. She has a point.
"I guess we have to think it if that time comes. And of course if you will meet someone, you can definitely discuss it with me. We'll get a divorce once we go there,okay?"
"L-let me think about it.."
Does she have a boyfriend or probably live in partner that is why she is hesitant to accept his offer?
He searched for her ring finger. She is not wearing any ring that signifies she is married. He felt relieved.
"Are you in a relationship?" he asked.
"N-no. I don't have a boyfriend. I had. We just broke up last month."
"I see. Okay. I'll give you a week to think about my proposal." He extended his hand to hers.
She accept it with a shy smile. Her hands are so small and feels so soft inside his hands.
He felt a tingling sensation just by touching her hand.
What is this feeling?
"I'll take you to your father's room."
"No. I mean it's okay. Don't mind me."
He nodded.
"Alright. If that's what you want. Take care. I'll just send the medicines to your father's room when I have it."
She turned her back on his. When the door close after she leaves, he put his right hand under his chin.
Is he doing the right thing?
- Writer
