the family doctor

Chapter 6

Via Pov

"Mom I'm busy, can't we have dinner with Inigo next week. It's our exam week. I need to focus, do you want me to fail?" I was disgusted that I told mommy. We are talking on the phone now "Fine, fine! But promise me you will have dinner with him."

I rolled my eyes. "Yes." I said indifferently.

"Okay be careful. Call us if you need anything, I love you."

"Love you too mom." I said. I didn't come home for several days. I'm here now at my cousin's condo. I need to focus because it's exam week. I can't concentrate to review at home. But to be honest, I can't even concentrate on it for days as Dwayne Maverick is messing with my mind! Like now.

Hey, where is he?

"I'll just eat." I whispered. I left the unit. I was hungry so I went to a nearby restaurant but unfortunately we had a shooting going on so people got into trouble.

"Why do I always hear gunshots whenever I'm alone?" scared I said. I was already ahead of the crowd to come out. My hands are shaking. I don't know what's going on. I'm crying, I don't know!

"Well it's nice to see you again." said the man riding the motorcycle that stopped in front of me. The rider was familiar, he was the one who took me to school when there was also a shooting.

I just ignored him. I just went up to him and held on to his waist, he quickly turned it on.

"Where shall I take you?" he asked.

"Where you took me before." I said.

He nodded. "Do you live there?"

"N-no, my friend lives there." I said.

It was only a few minutes before we arrived at Dwayne's apartment. I thanked this mysterious man. Like before, I asked what his name was but he still didn't say it.

"Who is he?" I asked after he left. I just shrugged.

I knocked on the door but Dwayne still wasn't there, I tried to open it, I was surprised because it was open. Did Aunt Ysay forget to lock the door?

I went inside. Very quiet, I entered Dwayne's room and it was still the same. It's obvious that he doesn't really come home here, he might even be in another country.

I almost cursed because of the shock from the noise outside. It was as if the door was broken because of who entered. I immediately went out to see who it was.

"Oh my gosh Dwayne!" I exclaimed as my eyes widened. "You're bleeding!" I shouted, I immediately supported him. He was holding the bleeding shoulder, it looked like it had been hit by a gun.

"What are you doing here?" he asked me, he had difficulty speaking.

Instead of answering his question, I got insulted. Not only in the shoulder, he also had a hit in his side.

"You know Dwayne I have to take you to the hospital. You're going to lose blood if we don't go there. You can't treat your wounds!" I said worriedly.

I thanked him because he didn't refuse. As before, I drove, he taught me what to do, it was easy for me because I wasn't nervous like before.

I can't keep quiet, I want to call Maxene and tell her what happened but Dwayne will scold me. Maxene didn't want to know what happened. I stood up from my seat because of the person coming.

What is brother Kendrick doing here? How did he know? Did Dwayne call her? Possible Dwayne's phone is here with me! Oh my gosh, maybe Dwayne will blame me for telling him what happened.

"Brother Kendrick." I exclaimed.

He was surprised when he got close to me. "Via Kaye, what are you doing here?" he asked. "Did you bring Dwayne here?"

I nodded. "W-how did you know Dwayne was here?"

"Someone we know said he was here. Why didn't you call to let us know?" he asked.

"W-because s-he told me brother, that if anything happened to him, I won't tell you." I said. We turned around because the doctor, the family doctor of the La Torres, came out.

"How's my brother doc?" Brother Kendrick asked here.

"Kendrick your brother is okay already, you can go in. Tell your brother to be careful next time. He has been here several times for treatment."

"Huh?" Brother Kendrick exclaimed in surprise. I was also surprised. So how many times has he had an accident.

"He doesn't want to tell you. I don't know where he gets his wounds every time he comes here. Maybe next time he will die." said and said goodbye, Brother Kendrick and I went inside.

"What happened Dwayne?" Brother Kendrick asked his brother.

Dwayne sighed and looked at me. I raised my two hands. "I'm not the one who told him you're here." I said innocently.

"Get out of the crib Via, we have something to talk about." He said it seriously which I immediately obeyed. I just sat outside, waited a few minutes.

"Take care of him for now Via, Aunt Ysay will be here later to keep watch." Brother Kendrick said.

"Aren't you going to tell your parents?"

"I'll let them know about it. Dwayne can't hide what's happening to him." It took a deep breath. "Do you know what his job is?"

I nodded. "Yes."

It nodded. "Just hide what his job is. No one should know, don't even tell Maxene."

"You can count on me brother, I will never talk about his work. He doesn't want to go to jail. It's not good to see a La Torre grow old in jail."

It frowned. He was about to talk but someone was calling his phone. He said goodbye before answering the call.

I entered again. Smiling, I approached Dwayne who was eating an apple brought by Brother Kendrick.

"You can go home." it said to me.

"Kuya Kendrick told me to watch over you first." I said.

"I don't need someone to take care of me. I can do it, and Aunt Ysay will come here."

"I know, I'll leave when he's here."

"We have something to talk about Via, maybe you're forgetting." here.

"What are we talking about?"

"You're not supposed to show me anymore are you?"

"Did I agree? No, right?" I smiled and sat on the chair. "Would you like something to eat? Just say so."

"Why are you so stubborn?"

"Is there a soft head?" I philosophize, I want to laugh because he's annoyed with me. "You can't do anything if fate is making the way for us to meet."

He didn't reply. He took his phone because someone is calling.

"Hey Jelai."

Jelai? His best friend? Does that mean they have settled with Jelai? Why is there no news about his return?

"I'm fine. Don't worry. You don't need to come here anymore. I'm fine. I'm fine. You should think about it yourself." he said, then he smiled. Jelai seemed to have something to say and smiled at this.

He sulked, why if he was talking to Jelai did he speak softly. Still smiling and very sweet. When will he be able to talk to me properly?

I smiled sweetly at Dwayne after he talked to his friend. I don't even know if they are just friends, they are so sweet to talk to!

I stood up when I saw that he was going to stand up, I immediately came to support him but he stopped me.

"I can walk." he says.

"Where are you going, I'll go with you."

He looked at me. "In the comfort room, if you want to come, don't come." he said.

I scratched. I just followed him with my eyes, he didn't go to the bathroom. I held his hand to help him lie down, luckily he didn't refuse to let me help him. He is struggling because of his wound.

"Uhmm Dwayne, not that I'm interfering but aren't you going to quit your job?" I will ask.

"No." he answered sparingly while closing his eyes. It's going to sleep.

"But it's dangerous, you'll go to jail."

"So what?" he says. So he doesn't care if he goes to jail, he's not really afraid.

"What if your family finds out, for sure your grandfather, your daddy, your uncles will be angry. They take care of the name La Torre but you" I paused. I didn't continue what I was going to say.

It woke up. "They won't know if no one tells them, unless you're gking to tell them."

I shook my head. "I won't tell you. Trust me." I said.

"If I go to jail, they don't care about me either. Who am I to them?"

There was a pinch in my chest because of what he said. I feel the pain he feels. "Dwayne, your family loves you."

"Only grandma Ingrid loves me, Maxene, Cyrus." he says. He didn't mention Brother Kendrick's name, are they enemies?

"Mommy, I saw how that would worry you. And who else is a parent who doesn't love their children."

"My parents, they are the example of people who don't love their children." he said seriously. "I'm going to sleep first, don't be noisy, when I wake up you won't be here. We had a conversation that we won't see each other again, don't come back here."

"Like I said, I didn't agree to your wishes." I said. "Go to sleep, I'm going home. Aunt Ysay is also on her way. I'll be here tomorrow. Bye." I smiled goodbye and left him.

I walked out of the hospital smiling. 'I won't stop you, I'm still going to see you. We'll still meet Dwayne Maverick La Torre." I whispered.

So that's it, the next day after school I went to the hospital. I caught him sleeping. Aunt Ysay said goodbye to go home first and get Dwayne's other things.

I approached Dwayne, I brought my face close to his face. "Hi Dwayne, I'm back." I whispered. "Your face is very gentle when you sleep." My hand went up, I didn't realize that I was caressing his cheek.

"Stop Via Kaye."

I swallowed, straightened properly and fell back! He was already awake and looking at me intently. "I told you not to come back here, you're stubborn." it said.

"Like you said, I'm stubborn. Whatever you say, I will disobey."

"Isn't there someone else you can go to so I'm not the one you're teasing."

"Nothing, Maxene and Savory are my friends and of course you are the only ones I can get along with."

"We are not friends."

"Eh, what are Friends?" I'm joking. I want to laugh at his reaction now. "What are you doing Dwayne, have mercy on me. I don't have any male friends. So let me be your friend."

" I do not want." he said emphatically and turned his back on me.

"You don't want it, but I like it, so there's nothing you can do, we're friends now."

He faced me. "What?" he asked.

"I said even if you don't want to, there's nothing you can do, we're friends now, Period!"

He shook his head. "You're really different."

"So my friend, do you want something to eat?"

"Nothing!" he said loudly. He took his cellphone. "I'll be out tomorrow too. There's no reason for you to come here." he says.

"I'm going to your apartment, for sure I'll see you there."

"Sorry but I'm leaving the country. I have a race."

"Where? I want to watch."

"I won't tell you and Maxene where so you can't follow me." It said.

I frowned and scratched. Why does Dwayne treat me differently?

I stayed at the hospital, even though this man didn't pay attention to me, I chose to go there first. My joy is doubled because I will be watching over him now because Aunt Ysay is sick.

"You can go home, I don't need a babysitter." he said while watching the news.

"Even so, you still need to be with someone." I said while peeling the apple.

"Why the-."

"I'm stubborn? Like I said, there's no such thing as a soft head." he said and handed it the apple. "Eat to nourish your body."

I smiled because he reached for it and ate it. I couldn't help staring at his handsome face.

"Stop staring Via. You might fall." he said.

"I already fell, you fell." I didn't say it myself. I bit my lip trying to sink in what I said.

"I told you Via, don't fall in love with me." he said seriously.

I scratched. "Just kidding." I said. "So where can I sleep?"

"There's a sofa."

"Can't I just be next to you?"

He gave me a warning look.

"I said I was on the sofa. I'm used to sleeping on the sofa, it's soft." I said and adjusted the sofa. Before lying down I approached him. I fixed his blanket.

I looked at him. I didn't expect my face to be so close to his face. He just frowned while I was dumbfounded.

A strong taste brought me back to myself. I stood up properly and moved away from Dwayne. I swallowed when I saw Don Ignacio standing and looking intently at us.

Oh my gosh! What is he doing here? Don't tell me Brother Kendrick told here what happened to Dwayne.

"Can I tall to him for a minute?" the old man asked me.

I nodded shyly and headed for the door. I was just outside the room and was sitting but I stood up because of Don Ignacio's shouting.

"You didn't do anything right! You're causing trouble! You're not helping us, you're just doing nonsense!"

Oh my gosh. Does his grandfather know what his job is?

"There is already a problem in the company and you are adding more! What kind of person are you Dwayne Maverick! Don't you feel sorry for us!"

I didn't hear anything from Dwayne. He was silent even though his grandfather said a lot. I smiled lightly as the old man came out. It just said goodbye and left.

I entered and was stopped because of Dwayne throwing a glass against the wall. Better not break that or I'll have to clean it up.

I can see the anger on Dwayne's face, I can feel that he is hurt. I feel the weight he feels. He was insulted several times.

"D-Dwayne." I exclaimed.

"Could it be Via! Leave first!" he said.

"But-."

"Get out!" he shouted which surprised me. He was really angry that's why I went out first but I didn't leave. I just went back there after 30 minutes and he was already asleep. I slowly approached him and fixed his blanket.

"I hope tomorrow you won't be angry, I hope one day you'll be okay. You don't have any problems that you're carrying. I hope one day you and your family will be okay, that they'll see your worth." I said. I don't know how many minutes I was talking to him. I immediately lay down on the sofa when he moved. I pretended to have helped.

I felt him stand up and come closer to me, soon there was a blanket on top of me, I waited for him to return to the bed before letting out the smile I had suppressed earlier. I didn't expect him to wink at me.

I woke up because of Dwayne's loud voice. "I understand! Yes tell me all the hurtful words I'm fine with."

Who can he talk to?

"I'm not going home. Bye mom."

Oh! It's his mommy.

He looked at me, because he was frowning.

"Good morning." I congratulate you.

"What's good in the morning?" he said coldly.

I got up. "Are you hungry?"

"No. I can go out now. So you can go home."

"But "My friend is coming here, you have nothing to worry about. Go home." he says "W-where are you going home? To your apartment?".

"Why do you need to know?"

"nothing "I'm not going to live there because I know you're going to visit me there again."

It's really ugly.

To Be Continued...