“Know”
306 Words
Days later, Faridah was inside the hospital wearing a face mask, sitting among those waiting for the nurse to call them so they could see the doctor.
Faridah sat calmly, waiting for her turn. After a while, the doctor came out and called,
“Miss Abdul Faridah.”
She stood up as the nurse instructed that she was the next to see the doctor, and the nurse directed her to the doctor’s office.
Faridah walked toward the office and knocked.
“Come in,” the doctor said.
She opened the door and entered.
The doctor was seated, facing down, going through a patient file.
“Good evening,” Faridah greeted.
“Good evening, ma’am,” the doctor replied, still focused on the file—which was Faridah’s.
As the doctor lifted his head, Faridah froze in shock.
It was Ibrahim—the man she never wanted to marry.
Ibrahim smiled slightly.
“Hi, Faridah.”
Faridah’s expression changed immediately.
“Why are you here? This is not the hospital you work at,” she said.
“I’ve just been transferred here not quite long,” Ibrahim replied calmly.
Faridah stood up, ready to leave, but Ibrahim stopped her with his words.
“You leaving now won’t solve anything… and moreover, I know everything.”
Faridah paused, then turned back.
“You knowing everything doesn’t stand as weakness. I still stand on my words,” she said firmly, trying to assure herself.
Ibrahim stood up from where he was sitting and moved closer to her.
“You thinking I found your weakness or I’ll use it against you is a no. It’s a breach of contract if I discuss my patient’s information without their consent. So, can you please sit down?”
Faridah hesitated for a moment, then sat back down. Ibrahim also returned to his seat.
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