Chapter 35

1 year later…

“Scalpel”.

“80% rate”

“Cut”

“Again”

“Cut”

“Close”

“Heart bet?”

“Normal, doc”.

“Congratulation!”

My heart flutters hearing those happy cheers. 1 year in Hawaii and I had a great time staying. This would be my last major surgery.

“Congratulation Dr. Verde”. Mr. Min extended his arms, agad ko naman itong tinanggap.

“Mukhang di ka ata masaya, doc”. Naiiling nitong saad.

“Nah! The feeling is still overwhelming”.

“Sabagay! Although I am not that expert, I must say you did an excellent job inside”. Saad nito at tinapik ako sa balikat.

“Thank you! This hospital and my team really did well”.

We are walking towards the hospital director office.

“I want to drag you to Israel”. Saad nito habang binabati ang mga nakakasalubong naming pasyente.

“Israel?”. Takang tanong ko.

“Yeah! We have a medical mission there, together with other experts. To help those who are in the midst of war”.

“Hindi ba delikado masyado?”.

Umiling ito.

“Hindi naman, lalo na kung madami kang matutulungan”.

Tuman