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DOCTOR'S FEE INCIDENT-6

THREE MONTHS LATER

LAURA'S POV

I was standing in front of this small food stall for almost half an hour. I didn't bring an umbrella because the weather was nice earlier and I didn't think it would suddenly rain. The car I rode broke down along the way so I took a different route that's why I ended up in a place that I rarely pass by.

The hem of my black slacks as well as the black blouse with the name of the restaurant I was working at were a little wet. While I was working in a small restaurant as a waitress, an acquaintance who became my friend let me into the rented apartment. Even though the salary was small and not at the minimum, I worked hard just to have supplies for my own needs. Even though it was a bit difficult because my Chinese boss was rude, it was still okay.

"Gosh... it's getting stronger," I whispered while shaking my blouse. The rain is so strong that it reaches me even when I'm sheltered. I couldn't get inside because of the crowd, and besides, I'm not going to eat.

"What time will it stop? My feet are hurting," I complained again.

Many customers are coming to the place where I am right now. I'm also losing my place because people like me who are also sheltering are being crowded out. It's already midnight and there is a large bar in the row of the food stalls, so there are a lot of people eating there. Some young people have already been drinking; others have money because of their looks, cars, and the way they speak. This row is wide and crowded because it's a central business area. I think this is only my second time here.

"Why did I end up here?" I whispered because a moment later, some people came who were loud and drunk. Until I saw two men running with a female teenager. There were just two people between them, so I could hear the loud voices of the three.

"Fuck! It's a big night!" I heard the other guy say in regret.

"What's up with the big night?" The other guy spoke softly.

The teenager spoke with them. "I'm just a bucket, huh!" She said to her two male companions.

"I won't drink! I'll drive!" One said, "His modest voice is pretty good. I think he's gay.

A moment later, I was no longer comfortable. I gradually moved to get away from the noisy young people. Fortunately, the others left shortly after and entered the store because the rain was getting stronger.

"Can we just eat?"

"Possible!"

"Then let's just go home; it doesn't seem like it's going to stop!"

Just a moment and…

I heard the man say next to him, "Clyde."

"Ouch! You're so sick! Stop poking me!" Said the one I'm saying and sounds like a gay.

"Look at her! Her hair is beautiful and curly," said one. I could hear what he was saying, and I knew that he was talking about me with beautiful curly hair.

I heard the girl with their answer. "What! What is that again?"

They were so aggressive that they kept pushing until they hit the woman next to them and she got angry with them.

"Hey, keep it! Rudes!" The woman yelled.

The soft-spoken man immediately answered, "I'm sorry, Ma'am. We didn't mean it—on purpose, Ma'am," he said gently and respectfully.

The woman did not stop cracking. She keeps on nagging at them, like scolding a child. And I'm surprised that they didn't even say a word, despite the rudeness of the woman. The gay one did not stop asking for forgiveness. I heard him say sorry over and over again. I couldn't look back at them because I didn't want to come out curious.

A little while longer and the rain subsided. The woman also leaves, furious with the three scumbags.

"See that! Fuck Tej! You're annoying," I heard the soft-spoken man next to him say. Even with a bad word he still speaks softly.

"What a brat, brother!" said the teenager with them.

"As for you, so many apologies! You're a doctor. Why give a damn, Doc? You're soft, aren't you? When that fuckin' woman gets into your hospital and you're going to do the operation---cut her deep! Fuckin' deep bruh!"

When I heard the word doctor, I looked at them. The guy who was talking even made eye contact with me and gave me a wink. He was the one who hit the woman. He was a nice-looking young man with a bit of a Chinese look. I was far from them so I couldn't see the face of the doctor he was talking about that I got instantly interested in.

"Let's go," said the teenager with them.

The two walked away first, leaving one behind who was still shaking his yellow formal shirt. When I looked at him, I felt something, I felt like I knew this person. I even frowned trying to get a peek at his face. While he was bending down, I slowly walked closer to him. He just kept fixing himself while bending down, and a moment later, when he raised his face and saw me standing next to him, he was…

"Doctor Tuason?" I called out.

A smile immediately appeared on his face and he then called my name."Lau—Laura?"

"Doc? Aha! Is that you?" I smiled too.

"Laura? How are you? What a small world! Haha!" he said with a laugh.

Even before we said hello, it was…

"Shucks,'' I whispered. and…

We even looked up at the sky at the same time because of the heavy rain. Until suddenly…

Toot! Toot!

The red car was parked in front of us.

"Brother Clyde, let's go!" The teenager with them shouted.


I DID NOT agree to leave Laura in that place. We took her to where she lived before going back to the bar. Our car was not able to enter because the apartment where she was staying was only inside a narrow alley. I just accompanied her inside because I stopped to see what kind of place she was staying. The apartment is small; the rooms are close together with five doors. When you go inside, you go directly to her mattress on the floor. There is no division, and they only have one bathroom that is outside their doors. The place was forced to be built to make it profitable because the wood that serves as the space between each room is thin. You can't lean on it because it might fall. The surroundings were also smelly and dirty, with rats running around, roaches roaming freely and bugs everywhere. Laura is staying in a squatters' area.

Fortunately, we are not that sensitive, so everything is fine with me and Claudie. We spent about half an hour there. We even had coffee because we were too embarrassed to refuse her offer. It's a pity that I was left hanging in our conversation because she said that it is not possible to receive guests there at that time and that loud conversation is also not allowed because the room next to yours can hear it.

"Really? She's your patient?" Claudie asked.

We're currently at the bar having a few drinks now.

"It's really good to be Doctor Tuason's patient; he's caring! Did you put a catheter on Laura? Hmm?" Tejie said, teasing again. "Wow! So she has nothing to hide from you anymore. Haha!" He laughed. "What size?"

"Fuck! Aha! That's normal, bro. I felt a little twitch and got stung!" I said it jokingly.

"I wish I was a doctor too! It sounds like your job is good!" Tejie answered. "I can poke and pinch any type of cherry I want, no limit! It sounds really fun!"

Claudie suddenly intervened. "For the record—how much did you donate to her? You are Doc Charity, as far as I know."

I looked at Claudie but didn't answer.

"Then—I noticed something," Tejie brushed my arm. "Why does it seem like you had a different smile earlier when you were talking to Laura?"

I felt embarrassed. "Huh? Earlier?" I smiled.

"Did you notice that too, Tej?" Claudie seconded the motion. "Especially if you saw him inside while we were having coffee. He couldn't look down on Laura while she was moving. Tsk!"

I raised an eyebrow and kept scratching my head. "Stop it!"

"Be careful! You have, Irene! That girlfriend of yours easily gets jealous! She'll nag at you again!" Tejie reminded me. "And besides---that Laura is something; big boobies, a curve, pretty! Umm! Doc! You found your match! Haha! Let's see if you can handle that! You'll go crazy! Believe me!" Tejie said while shaking his head.

I suddenly became serious.

"Seriously, get serious this instant?" Claudie smiled.

Tejie made a face. "She's in her thirties, right?"

I answered immediately, "Yes, she's thirty-three." I don't know, but I smile every time they mention Laura's name. And I was so happy while talking about her.

"Fuck! Thirty-three, Doc?" Tejie cried out.

"Yeah, why?" I asked, confused.

"Don't ever get near her, Doc, she's a trap!" he said seriously. "You'll drown in her---- umn!"

Claudie laughed out loud.

"It's your first time meeting an older woman than you, right?" Tejie said again, nodding.

"What the fuck, Tej! Haha!" I laughed at his facial reaction.

Tejie shook his head swiftly. "Nah! Just— do what I told you, Doc."

We just laughed.

Tejie suddenly stood up, picked up my beer bottle, and handed it to me. "Now you can try to drive someone older than you crazy! Haha!" He laughed loudly while toasting the beer he was holding out to me.

"Tej, you're going crazy again! He had Irene," said Claudie.

"Baby, what else are we brothers for?" Tejie's face pretended to be serious. "Of course, you won't tell her, no one will tell her!"

I just laughed at the two. My mood is a little better now because of what happened, and so...

"Waiter! Another bucket please!" I screamed.

The two looked at me at the same time. I'm going to get drunk now. It's up to them who drives home. I want to get wasted!

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