👉🏻#Burnsteem25+Club75 | "Writing Contest": A Soulful Dose With A Love Chaser

How are you, #Steemians? My doctor cleared the way for me to resume writing (gradually). I haven't written a creative article in two months.

My medical hibernation was also prolonged. I was forbidden to use a laptop and spend long periods of time dousing on the monitor because I was always overwhelmed and could hardly get up. At first, I just ignored my feelings because I was used to it due to my vertigo, but I became concerned and decided to consult our family doctor, who is an Internist/Cardiologist/General Medicine. I had a lot of tests. To be sure, our family doctor referred me to a friend specialist. I won't say what his medical field is, but he discovered what my disease was, and that's when my story began.

"Hello, can you still recall who I am?" I struggled to remember anything, so I had to think carefully. Then he added, "I am your neighbor in Davao City, I am - (let's just call him Dr. Rob - Neuro-Surgeon/Internal Medicine). I was just a kid then when my brother courted you. He is one of your suitors, and each time I see him with you, I break down in tears. You held me close and dried my tears. I was quite thrilled at the time, especially after you gave me a cheek kiss". I grin as he says. We both chuckle as I realize what I had forgotten.

He took a stethoscope, tested my blood pressure, and read the referral letter. "I'll retest you and have an MRI and ultrasound. I'm just checking to be sure". He questioned, "Are you still taking the medications that Dr. Nick prescribed?" "Aye, doctor". "I'll provide more medications and supplements. I've got you under observation right now," he said.

"Can we go out for coffee and chat since I don't have any patients left, and then I'll drive you home?" He spoke. "OK, Doc, for old-time sake. He advised the nurse to leave as well".

We went to the laboratory to schedule the testing. He took the laboratory request form from me. He spoke with the laboratory staff before giving me instructions on what to do and not do prior to the lab tests. The medical technologist greeted me. "Hello, Ma'am Venus, it has been a while. You haven't taken a routine test in two years." "You were acquainted with Ms. Venus?" he asked. "Yes, Dr. Rob. Dr. Nick is Ms. Venus' family doctor, and Dr. Jo is her son's Pediatrician. Our new doctor, Ms. Venus, is really handsome, isn't he?", MedTech winked at me as she was saying it. "Yes, I bet you always want to come in every day to see Dr. Rob - hahaha"... I replied. "He's a heartthrob at the same time," the MedTech smiled at me.

We walked to the cashier to pay for the lab tests, and he told the cashier that the payment would be withdrawn from his account. I was surprised and insisted to pay, but he told me to keep the money for my son's needs. I appreciate him for that. We also went to the Ultrasound section for my Kidney Ultrasound. When we were in the lobby, he told me to wait and that he would just get his car. We drove to the coffee shop near our house so that we won't get stuck in traffic on the way home.

When we were seated, he continued the conversation. "Do you remember when I told my brother that I would marry you when I grew up? You both laughed at me and I cried. You hugged me and kissed me after wiping the tears from my eyes. I was upset because you just laughed at me," he said and smiled, " I said, "Do you still remember that? You were young then, huh!" By the way, how many children do you have, and where does your wife work?" I said more. He looked at me and smiled. "I'm still a bachelor until now because I can't find anyone like you and I still have in my mind and heart the word I gave you that I will marry you when I grow up"... I was stunned by what he said.

I remarked, "Stop kidding, Doc. I'm too old for that stuff". Don't pretend you didn't truly have a girlfriend; you're handsome, you're obviously a campus figure, and ladies pursued you when you were still studying; only the blind don't notice it," she said.

"I'm not lying; I was focused on my studies at the time, and you were my inspiration; you were not forgotten in my mind." He answered. I questioned, "Does your brother know that you love me so much?" He is aware of my intense infatuation with you, but he is unaware of the depth of my love for you". My cheeks started to feel warm, and I realized I was flushing. Now that I have found you, I will start courting you in a traditional way". He was serious when he said. I was baffled. The only word I muttered was, "Huh?" After a few seconds, I asked, "Do you know how old I am? Do you know that my deceased brother Rick is the same age as you? Do you know that I have two children and that my youngest son has a developmental disability?"

He responded right away, "Yes, I know all that. I asked Dr. Nick everything about you. What does it matter if you're older than me? It's only a number. What if you have two kids, and the youngest is PWD? What does this have to do with my love for you that I have endured for decades?" He stated genuinely. I swallowed and couldn't speak at that moment. "Doc Rob, that's another MMK." I just hide my nervousness and smiled at him. "Venus, I'm serious, don't make fun of my love for you." "Doc Rob, it's getting late, take me home," Then he said, holding my hand. "Please, think about it, I'm dead serious."

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When we got home. I didn't invite him in because I couldn't put my feelings into words, and my head is still aching from what happened that day. He reminded me of my lab tests the next morning, and my Kidney ultrasound and that I should see him back at his clinic that afternoon. I simply nodded.

I'll call you later. We talked before I went to bed that night. We only talked about our childhood.

"My suspicions are correct, but don't worry, I'll look after you," he said. "Just take the medication I prescribed; no social media, and no writing articles for at least two months."

He kept an eye on me every day. We talk on the phone, and he occasionally pays me visits, brings me fruits, and even speaks with my mother. And we occasionally eat at the cafe in front of our house. That was his routine. He also requests that I see him in his clinic so that he can monitor my blood pressure, and then we go to a cafe or the grocery store.

He is my ardent suitor, but he does not put any pressure on me. I told him that I had no intention of getting into a relationship. He simply stated, "Go with the flow until you realize that you love me too"...

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