Side Effects

Chapter One: Nostalgic Night

"It's good to know that your nose isn't bleeding anymore; you can go home now." the nurse muttered and sign his clinic slip, he would use this as an excuse later to go home

" if your nose are bleeding, again. Come here to the clinic straight away then we can report this to your brother and also I could make a release form." Fresh agreed with a nod but he know this won't happen again and beside he already know what to do because his brother is a resident doctor in the hospital.

"by the way he was waiting outside," Her face agitated, as if trembling, she mentioned him, making its obvious that she liked his brother.

After receiving the slip, Fresh bow his head and walked out of the clinic. "You're being impolite, Fresh." Suddenly, someone approached him. "You didn't say thank you to the nurse who looked after you." his brother stated, placing his arms over the younger male's shoulder

"I'm not going to waste my time conversing with someone like her. She might have acquired your phone number if I had been there longer." the doctor punched his arm softly. "You don't want me to have a romantic life!" Fresh merely smiled at him when he complained.

"You're a doctor, same time my brother and your job is to look after me, not flirt with that nurse." He initially got in the car which on the backseat. Fresh despise sitting in the front seat whenever he ride a car vehicle. It brings back some memories that's why he'd rather like to forget it and choose to sat at the back.

He took a deep breath and climbed inside the car, which the young male observed. "They give me your prescriptions," he said as he started the engine.

"Tell me, are you dreaming of something again?" Fresh hum in response. "That lady keeps appearing in my nightmares. I'm not sure what she requires, but she's always trying to kill me. Her face is becoming worse, and she appears to be burning." he explained as he leaned on the chair and glances around at the houses they passed.

They were festooned with Christmas lights, announcing the arrival of the holiday season. Suddenly, making him remember of a happy and whole family that was excited to celebrate Christmas. "Fresh, why are you crying?" Fresh kept he gaze fixed ahead of him, he didn't notice the car has stop moving. he just felt his brother caress his cheeks as he wiped away the younger male's tears. Then Fresh realized they had pulled off to the side of the road.

"I was just thinking about something." Fresh smiled so his older wouldn't be concerned. "Okay, just tell me everything that irritates you. That is my responsibility as your guardian." He smiled and resumed driving.

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They have arrived at their residence, which also serves as his office, in a matter of minutes. Fresh got off first and walked into the building. his come back later because he'd just parked his car. the younger was greeted my his brother secretary

"Good evening, Fresh. Dr. Julian is with you?" She asked with a smile.

Fresh took off his coat and handed it to her, "He's still in the parking lot. " It's been a long day. He placed his bag on the sofa and sat on beside it. "Drink some hot chocolate first; it's your favorite, isn't it?" A teapot was placed on the coffee table.

"Thanks, Mina." she simply gave him a friendly smile. Julian showed up there a few minutes later "Sorry, one of my patients called unexpectedly to check on me. Are you still hungry?" He inquired as he removed his shoe readily. "Not yet," Mina said as she emerged from the kitchen, "I'm still warming up the adobo I made for Fresh." While assisting Julian in removing his necktie, she stated, If Fresh didn't know them, he might have mistaken them for a couple. "Why don't you get dressed yet, Fresh? Get ready in your room since we're going to eat." Mina directed him, is this the part where the mother push away the child in order for them to spend more time with the father? It was only a joke.

He stood up, took his bag, and headed upstairs. When he arrived to his room, his clothes changed right away. he first examined himself in the full-length mirror standing next on his study table. He admire his tidiness and also the scars on his hand are gradually fading. There is no sign of anything dirt on his body, but how long can he live? Suddenly, a flashback reminded him of everything that had happened at the time.

"You're not my child! I don't have a child like you!"

When he heard her voice, he abruptly sat down. Why? she was already gone of my am he still able to hear her voice?

"I shouldn't adopted you! I should have let you in the orphanage!"

He covered his ears so he wouldn't hear her, but he could still hear her no matter what he did. "Please, come to an end! Enough is enough!" The door swung open unexpectedly.

Julian dashed towards at the younger male who was on the floor. "Fresh! Don't panic!" He hugged the younger, and the voice he was trying to forget faded away. "I'm here, and she's not going to hurt you." All the pain vanished as he hugged him securely. "Do you have Fresh's medicine, Mina?" Mina entered with a tray in her hand. She took a seat close to us. "Drink it first," He gently stated it and offered me a pill and a drink. He smiled as the younger drank it right away. "Way to go, Fresh." She replied, her hands caressing his cheeks. "You are safe here; he can no longer harm you." Julian grabbed him gentle and nodded,

Fresh felt drowsy, like if he were listening to a tune to go asleep gently. Julian murmured to him, "Sleep well, Fresh." Before it turned dark all around us, that was the last thing he heard.

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"Wake up, Fresh." It was morning when he opened his eyes. "It's a good thing you're awake." the younger male moved his gaze to the threshold. Julian was standing there with a tray in his hand, a breakfast for him

"I thought you'd be sleeping all day but anyway breakfast in bed haha." No matter how corny this man is, he said, breakfast in bed, haha! Because of his shenanigans, he does not appear to be a doctor. As he placed the tray on the study table, he stated, "This time you're going to eat organic stuff." Fresh disgusted seeing vegetables irritate him greatly. "Are you okay now?" he asked as he sat alongside the younger. Fresh nodded and began to eat. the older was only looking at him. "Fresh, tell me if you're happy here. With Mina and me?" Fresh put down his fork then turn back at him and gave him a friendly smile and remarked, "In my entire life, I have never been happier. Thank you so much for taking such good care of me." He wiped his eyes jokingly, as if he was crying, but he wasn't. "All right, let's eat there so I can transport you to your school without worrying about you becoming sick." Fresh gave him , his permission and ate some more. he sincerely hope that this joy will not be short-lived.reatly.