"Dr. Braginski let me introduce you to your new co worker, Dr. Yao Wang" Mr. Zwingli was trying to explain but Dr. Wang interrupted him. "There can't be two pediatricians here" Yao was furious, I on the other hand didn't really mind having another pediatrician..unless he tries to steal my job. "Yao calm down, we just need two good doctors for goofiness sake. Now grab a chair and start working." After commanding Yao, our boss impatiently left the room. The new doctor glared at me, his eyes filled with anger and frustration. I could feel him analyze and judge me by his looks and expressions. "Hm..I guess that wasn't a very good introduction, my name is Ivan Branginski". I tried to break the ice but it back fired. "Ok Ivan, we're rivals now, remember there can't be two pediatricians here." Yao was stubborn, I could tell, and working with this guy was going to be a hard task. "Yao, what are you doing here this is not your office!" I heard a voice yell, it was Kiku who came in and pulled Yao out. "I am terribly sorry for the inconvenience my sibling has caused you Dr. Bragisnki". He kept his head down while apologizing. I simply nodded and went back to work, a sudden thought stroke me "Yao is not his boyfriend then? It's his sibling, a very attractive one, I must admit." What on earth was I thinking. I tried to focus on my work, but it was useless, every patient seemed to just have a cold and it was so boring.
"Maybe I just want to see Yao" I shuddered at the thought of me spying him like a creep. What if he sees me? He'll think I'm some sort of awkward, unsociable, creepy pervert. "Fuck it" I stood up and slowly opened the door and escaped. The problem now is..where is his office? This is a small local hospital, with only 20 doctors, 25 nurses and10 staff members. It can't be that hard to find his office, if I'm right he must be in the empty office right behind me. I took a deep breath as I stood In front of his door and peeked from the small window. "Don't worry sweetheart, I promise it won't hurt" His voice sounded so sweet when he was talking to his patient. "Mommy please! I don't want to!" I heard the child complain. "It's just an injection darling the doctor said-" "Timmy, it's going to be very fast and it won't hurt, trust me, now stay still." Yao looked at the poor frightening child like he was his a mother. He looked at that child with love and warmth, I have never seen anyone with that kind of glaze. I closed my eyes involuntarily trying to imagine Yao glancing at me in that way, full of delight, joy, with such passion! Some how the imaginary Yao was disappearing, instead of his face now I could see Alfred's. His eyes, clear as the sky seemed wider and that look of love Yao performed was gone. Instead it was a look full of lust, ardor and desire. I gasped and opened my eyes in surprise, what did that mean? Alfred just looked at me with eyes of avidity and hunger?
The sudden opening of the door woke me up from my thoughts, the woman and her son came out. The boy seemed to be quite happy, not scared anymore. "You creep, were you stalking me?" I looked down to see a infuriated Chinese man staring at me. "N-no! I wasn't stalking you, I can explain" I tried to justificate my actions, but it was useless. "Holy fuck Yao Wang not everyone in this hospital wants you ass!" Kiku shouted. I couldn't believe Kiku Honda, the most educated person I've ever met just insulted his sibling. Yao was blushing hard, his face was as red as a tomato. I couldn't help but burst out laughing, I knew that it would just made things worst, but it was impossible to resist. "How dare you to say such nasty things to your big brother!" Kiku ignored his brother and went back to his work. Then he looked at me, still blushing a bit, "Stop staring can you?" He covered his face up with his small hands. "I didn't know you-" He interrupted "You didn't know that I thought everyone wanted my ass! Go on and embarrass me if you want to". I laughed again, he looked amused at my gesture, "I was going to say I didn't know you were Kiku's older brother."
A frustrated groan came from Yao, "Can we forget this? Please?" I laughed again as I nodded in agreement. "I know I've been rude do you but..would you mind having a coffee with me? As an proper apology please?" Was he asking me out!?" I wasn't able to answer him, I looked retarded with my mouth wide opened and blushing slightly. "I'll take that as a yes, see you then Ivan." His lips formed a gentle and pleasing smile, a heart warming smile that made my heart pound and let my mind loose complete control. "Cute" was the only word I could use to describe Dr. Wang, although he was a bit aggressive, he seemed like a very kind person. I was impatient waiting for the clock to reach 6 pm, then I could see Yao again, "Am I developing some kind of affection towards Yao?" I asked myself but quickly denied that idea. "Silly Ivan, he would never put his eyes on you". My phone vibrated, it was my alarm, finally it was time to meet with Yao. Before I could pack my things Dr. Wang slammed the door open. "Ready to go Ivan?" He seemed excited, his small black eyes grew bigger in emotion and I replied with a friendly smile. Soon we were sitting in a cafe face to face, this was so awkward.
"So tell me about you" He smirked as he took a sip from his coffee. "I'm really awkward" "wait no! I didn't mean to say that gah!" I screwed up. How stupid was I to say that in front him, what is he going to think about me now?. "Ivan Braginski, you are a shame and embarrassment as a doctor, as a person, as a lover and everything else." I was flustered and really wanted to run away from there and hide under my bed. "Pfft-" Unexpectedly Yao burst out laughing, tears were coming out from the corner of his eyes. "What is so funny?" Seriously I didn't get it, I just made myself a fool, what's so funny about that? "You're a huge Russian man, a very good doctor and it's really funny that the first thing you can say about yourself is that you're awkward!" I kept my head down and hid it in my scarf trying to avoid eye contact. I could feel my cheeks burn in embarrassment and I felt like my face was just as hot as global warming. "I'll start talking about myself then..I live with my 3 brothers and a sister, who do you live with?" "I live with Al-" I corrected myself. "I live alone". Wait, did I just lie to Yao? About with who I live with? "Why the hell did I said that?" I couldn't help myself to think about it. Obviously, I didn't want Yao to know about my "fiancee".But I still haven't figured out why, something tells me.I shouldn't let him know about Alfred.
"You got any siblings?" He asked with a slight smirk showing curiosity. I nodded "Two sisters". Yao opened his mouth again to ask another question, some how this became an interrogatory. "You're Russian aren't you?" My eyes were wide open, surprised "How do you know that?" He chucked "Easy, your thick accent, the aroma of Vodka all over you, your hair, your nose, your height." My accent really? Despite living in the land of the free for 6 years I still can't get rid of it. "Why did you decide to became a doctor?" This question Yao asked, made my heart stop and made my brain stop thinking for a second. "Back in Russia my big sister got Tuberculosis, we didn't have any money to pay for her medicine. So I went to the doctor that diagnosticced her and stole the medicine. She got better and that doctor actually knew I stole the medicine, but he didn't accuse me. I realized that a doctor had the chance to make some one live or make some one die, the world needed more doctors that give life. That's why I decided to be a pediatrician, to give life to the most vulnerable ones, to the children." Yao was moved by my story, I could see it in his eyes, they were shinny and slightly bigger. "That's just..beautiful" He whispered, there was a moment of silence, I wasn't really the talkative type so I decided to keep my mouth shut, just in case I say anything stupid, again. Yao went to the bathroom when I suddenly feel my phone vibrate in my pocket. Apparently a text from "Alfred" what did he want now? "Ivan where are you? It's 8 pm and you're not here with me! Also there is no ice cream so get some on your way back, love ya" I cursed under my breath, I was having such a good time and a pleasant conversation with Dr. Wang. I took a napkin and quickly wrote on it "Dear Yao, sorry for leaving while you were in the bathroom, got an emergency at home, I hope you're not offended It was very nice to go out with you.
PS. I already paid for the coffees." I felt like something was missing..I don't know why but I added my phone number, just to stay in touch, and then I left the place. "It's just a phone number..it won't do any harm right?" That's what I though too.
To be continued