“Was it Lucas who called?” tanong ni Dr. Carlito.
Tumango ako. “Susunduin daw niya ako. Pasensya ka na kung hindi tayo masyadong nakapag-usap nang matagal,” sabi ko.
Isang matamis na ngiti ang isinagot sa akin ni Dr. Carlito. “Ayos lang.”
“Nahihiya ako sa’yo dahil hindi ko nasuklian ang mga kabutihan mong ginawa para sa akin.”
“You don’t need to repay me for everything. Just seeing that you’re doing well is enough for me.”
“Carlito… sana, mahanap mo rin ang babaeng magmamahal sa’yo nang tapat.”
He smiled. “Don’t worry about me. I don’t need a girlfriend right now. I’m already happy helping patients who need me. It feels good to see them recover and have their lives extended.”
“I’m one of those people you gave a second chance at life.”
“Still, be careful. The person who tried to hu
