Chapter 2 The Nutty Doctor
A/N Here you go, the second chappie! Hope you will enjoy it!
"Miss Cagalli! Your job application has been processed and it's a success!" squealed Nurse Ochika holding up a sheet of folded paper.
"Oh, that's it? Ok, thanks for notifying me," replied Cagalli bluntly, her head resting on her arms, which were placed on her knees.
Nurse Ochika sighed and settled herself in the armchair by Cagalli's bed. "Shouldn't you be happy? I mean, once you're discharged, you'll be able to work, earn money and support yourself." She said knowingly.
"Yeah, but where am I going to live? In other words, the moment I get discharged, I will no longer have a roof over my head!" exclaimed the blonde girl, waving her arms about frantically.
"Goodness gracious, do I see a damsel in distress?" came a voice from the doorway of the ward.
Nurse Ochika's face stiffened, as she slowly got up from the bed. "Dr. Elthman, good morning, I trust you'll take care of Cagalli so I'll leave her in your hands." Said Nurse Ochika, smiling involuntarily at the young man, with tanned skin and wavy blonde hair.
Cagalli looked utterly lost and puzzled at the current scenario. "Ah, Miss Cagalli, I'm Dr. Elthman, I am your doctor in charge." The blonde man introduced himself.
"Pleased to meet you, Dr. Elthman." Replied Cagalli uneasily, giving his hand a quick shake before pulling back as quickly as she could.
There was something very peculiar about this weird though good-looking doctor. For once, he didn't seem at all serious about his work, and he didn't really dress very formally. I mean, a loose black three-quarter sleeved shirt and baggy jeans beneath his doctor's coat?
"Ooh, you suffer from an emotional breakdown, so you're heartbroken. Aw, your poor heart's shattered into a million pieces!" said Dr. Elthman in a mock baby voice and pulling a puppy-dog face at Cagalli, who was staring at him as though he was a complete ridicule.
"Well I'm here to heal that heart of yours!" exclaimed Dr. Elthman so suddenly and he took out a large tube of super glue.
Dr. Elthman sudden ejaculation of speech and his actions made Cagalli jump on her bed.
"Ok let's see what I can do for you. Your heart's broken, so I'll schedule you for an X-ray to see how terrible it really is." Commented Dr. Elthman flipping through Cagalli's record file.
"Dr. Elthman, when the term "heartbroken" is used, it doesn't literally mean that the patient's heart is broken, it just means she feels hurt and depressed! So she doesn't need an X-ray!" barked another plump nurse in the ward.
"I see, so I'll just have to operate on you and glue all the pieces back. After that, all the pain and hurt will be gone!" said Dr. Elthman punching his fist into the air and marching out of the ward, leaving a speechless Cagalli sitting motionless on the bed.
"How was that?" asked Nurse Ochika, coming out from behind the counter, and seating herself on the edge of Cagalli's bed.
"Nerve-racking! He's a gargantuan lunatic!" Cagalli blurted out loudly, her eyes opened wide.
Nurse Ochika chuckled to herself, "Yeah, he's the most loony-cuckoo doctor around here. Don't know why the head still keeps him around. Probably because all the young nurses like him for his charm." Added Nurse Ochika giggling slightly.
"My goodness, you actually feel attracted to him! How can you stand him? He said he wanted to give me an X-ray to see how "broken" my heart was, and after that, he wanted to slice me open and glue my heart back!" rambled Cagalli, almost out of breath by the time she finished speaking.
"He's a little nutty, I know. Let's stop talking about him, ok? It's making me feel really tingly on the inside." Said Nurse Ochika rubbing her arms, which had goose bumps on them.
"Whatever," muttered Cagalli, rolling her eyes and stretching her legs out on the bed.
"So, you were saying about not having a roof over your head? Why is that? Who were you living with before all this happened?" asked Nurse Ochika curiously, eyeing Cagalli closely.
Cagalli's face fell at the question. "Did you forget what I told you? I used to live at an orphanage. I met Athrun at school, and that's how it all started." Replied the blonde girl, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Oh I'm so sorry I didn't remember and that I reminded you about your little sweetheart. But I have to admit, he's quite gorgeous." Commented Nurse Ochika, taking the photo frame from the bedside table and looking at the young man along with Cagalli in the picture.
"About my job application, what status am I working as?" asked Cagalli, changing the subject.
"Oh, you're going to be the boss's secretary." Explained Nurse Ochika, handing Cagalli the document.
"A secretary, just great. Answering phone calls taking people's messages, passing messages, doing paperwork, filing." Cagalli listed out, her expression full of boredom and uninterest.
"Hey, look on the bright side. At least, you've got a job." Said Nurse Ochika knowingly, pinching Cagalli's cheek gently.
"Looking at the dark side, I'll have no source of shelter." Muttered Cagalli so softly, it was almost inaudible.
"Over at the bright side again, you can stay with me." Suggested Nurse Ochika smartly, winking at the blonde girl.
Cagalli perked up, "I really don't want to be a burden." She said softly, giving Nurse Ochika a wry smile.
"Nonsense, when I was young, I'd always wanted to help someone in need, and you're just the person." Said Nurse Ochika smiling heartily.
"Really, I'm such a terror, all the boys at the orphanage were terrified of me." Retorted Cagalli, shaking her head lightly.
"Why is that?" asked Nurse Ochika, a curious look spreading across her gentle features.
"Because the biggest bully over there told my friend who had wide hips that people with wide hips, would give birth easily, but her hips were so wide, she'd shit her babies out. So I slapped him and he cried." Explained Cagalli laughing slightly at the thought.
"That's cruel of him, and you!" said Nurse Ochika, her jaw wide open in shock.
"He deserved what he got, fancy insulting my friend like that!" exclaimed Cagalli hotly, slamming her fist down on the bedside table, making her cup of hot chocolate rattle.
"You've lived a hard life, girl. And you're still in tip-top shape! Well physically," said nurse Ochika, remembering that Cagalli suffered from a broken heart.
"Don't worry, I'll survive." Hissed Cagalli sarcastically.
"Hey, I forgot, but you're a tough one!" remarked Nurse Ochika giving Cagalli a quick pat on the back, before going off to resume her duties.
Cagalli leaned back on her pillow, her thoughts drifting once more to Athrun. Why did he leave her?
Cagalli believed that Athrun didn't leave her for Mia Campbell out of his own free will. Something or someone had forced him to.
And someday, Cagalli would find him and question him why. Athrun would have to be heartless if he really denied his love for her even after she told him of the ordeal she went through.
However, hope of that day ever turning to reality was slim. But the blonde girl would never give up hope, she'd hold on until the very end, even if Athrun was to be the one to kill her.
A/N There you go, this chapter's a little short, I know. But I'm running out of time, so I hope you enjoyed it. Pls review!