"What kind of dream is this? How can I have this guy in my dream satisfying me sexually? This isn't good."
"Jasmine I heard my name, did you call me?"
"Why would I call you? I dislike your name, go back to your office."
What is happening to me? I took my phone to research those kinds of dreams to understand the dream because there was no way I would like a guy like him. There was a Code Blue so I ran to my patient to realize he was dead. I didn't understand how a successful surgery could make a patient lose his life after a few hours.
"Doctor, you said it was an easy surgery and that my father would live. How come he is not breathing anymore?"
I could see the rage in the young lady's eyes, she held me on the neck shaking me and pulling my hair. I was speechless because I didn't understand either. Owen came to my rescue and told the young lady to be patient, he pulled me away from the scene.
The disciplinary committee called me some days later. I told them the surgery was successful since it was not my first time, I responded to their questions and promised to investigate the problem myself.
"Jasmine, what happened with the committee?"
"They gave me a week to find the cause of death after surgery."
"I read your records and realized you were an excellent doctor, what happened especially when this surgery is normal for a doctor of your status."
I remained silent, ashamed I couldn't save the first patient I had in this hospital. Owen helped with the research to find the course of death of the man. It took us less than a week to find out that he had diabetes but it was not stated in his patient form so that mistake had a bad effect on the patient.
I went to the guardian to ask why she never told us about her dad's diabetes but she was surprised I mentioned something of that sought. I apologized to her sincerely since I was also at fault when I overlooked the diabetes. I knew the pain of losing a parent so I consoled her.
I went to Owen's office to thank him for helping me escape sanctioning, I stood near the door about to knock when I heard him make a phone call…
"My guy, I will finish the girl in no time. I have the keys now, all I need to do is enter and enjoy myself then leave quietly. You get the code right?"
I knew exactly what Owen meant on the phone. Here I am, thinking he deserved my gratitude, he was discussing how to get into my pants with his friend. He opened his door, saw me in front of it, and froze. I gave him an ignorant look and walked away.
"What are you doing in my house on the weekend Owen? Don't you have a family?"
"Babe girl, I missed you and wanted to see you but I wanted to ask if you heard anything yesterday when you stood behind my office door."
"Oh don't worry I heard nothing except the girl I will finish her in no time. I have the keys now, all I need to do is enter and enjoy then leave quietly. That is what I heard Owen."
"Is not what you think Babe girl?"
"What do you think I'm thinking?"
"Maybe you are thinking I wanted to get into your pants, but that is not true. I wanted to show my friend I could also sleep with any girl I wanted since that is what he is good at. I didn't mean any of those words, and I knew it wouldn't work on a rigid and principled lady like you. Jasmine, I talk too much without action so don't take my words personally."
I knew from the first day he talked too much so I believed his explanation and asked him to wash my car as a way of apologizing. I enjoyed teasing him as he washed the car and instructed him to wash it well, I thought he would be angry washing a lady's car with all his pride.
I took him out for lunch as a form of gratitude and to know him more as a colleague at work. I realized he was a virgin and I couldn't believe there were adult people like that still on earth. It was funny with his age and he was claiming to be a virgin.
"Owen, did you come to this world without a penis if I may ask?"
"Jasmine, what kind of question is that? I am a complete man."
"Because it is funny, how will you have it all this time and not use it or it doesn't work?"
"Jasmine like I said am a complete man. I am a healthy man."
"Owen how can you call yourself complete when you have not used your penis to know whether it is working or not"
"Jasmine I can try it on you right now so we check whether it is working."
I shot him an angry glare and hissed in frustration. Realizing his life was too dull, I decided to take him clubbing. I tried to introduce him to some girls, but Owen was all talk and no action. He was wasting every opportunity I gave him. We drank a lot, and by the end of the night, we took a taxi back.
The next morning, I woke up, feeling drained with a pounding headache. I was too lazy to get up and too stressed to process anything clearly. As I lay there, I realized there was someone under the blanket with me.
"Owen! What are you doing on my bed and why are you naked?"