2024-10-10 15:40:55The lady stood her ground, blocking them. She glared at Damian and then Eleanor, shifting between the both of them. Damian guessed that the girl was Eleanor's sister. But, he couldn't tell if she was the younger or the older one.
They looked a lot alike and if there was any age difference between them, Damian was sure that it wasn't up to four years. It wasn't until Charlotte grabbed Eleanor's hand and began to beg that Damian guessed she was the younger sister.
“Eleanor, you have to do something!” Charlotte insisted. “The doctors are saying that he might not make it till morning. There's still time. We can fly in the best doctor from any country. Please, Eleanor. We can't let Grandfather die.”
“It's true, ma'am. We don't think he's going to make it through the night. His body is fighting treatment and it won't be long before it fails him completely.” One of the doctors agreed, stepping forward to tell her.
Eleanor pulled her lips into a straight line before she placed her hand on her sister's shoulders. “Charlotte, you don't have to worry. Grandfather is going to be fine.” She assured her.
“How?” She asked.
“That's why Mr. Damian is here. He's going to treat Grandfather.”
Again Charlotte accessed Damian with her eyes. From her perspective, he didn't look like much. He was wearing a flannel jacket over a white shirt, and brown cargo pants. “He doesn't look like a doctor. Somehow, he looks like he belongs at a construction site.” Charlotte voiced her thoughts.
Even the doctors present seemed to agree with her thinking. Damian too knew that he looked nothing like a doctor. But, that wasn't enough for them to belittle him. He didn't leave Regina to come here and face Charlotte.
“Maybe I'm not needed here,” Damian said, ready to leave.
Desperate, Eleanor grabbed his arm to stop him. “No, please, you can't leave like this. I apologize on her behalf. She's made a mistake.” Damian paused.
Charlotte cocked her brows at her. “You can't be serious, sis. You’re the CEO of Everest, Eleanor. You shouldn't be caught begging someone like him. It's bad for your reputation.”
“Can you keep quiet?!” Eleanor snapped at her. “If any of you doctors have a better idea, then say it. But, if you can't save my grandfather, then I suggest that everyone here let's Mr. Damian do his job.”
She turned to Eleanor. “Jason Mueller recommended him so there's no doubt that Damian is skillful. Can you just let him check Grandfather?” Eleanor asked. “Why are you acting like this?”
Charlotte frowned. “It’s because I'm worried, Eleanor. How can you trust a stranger with our grandfather's life? Does he even have a medical license? How are we so sure he is who Jason says he is? What if he ends up hurting Grandfather?” She asked.
Eleanor took a step forward. “Then, I'll take full responsibility. If Damian ends up making Grandfather worse, I'll take all the blame. But, he's going to have to try and treat him first. What if it works, Charlotte? What if Damian can help?”
Charlotte finally looked Damian in the eyes. “Can he really?” She asked. “He doesn't even look like he can help himself.”
“Charlotte!” Eleanor scolded her.
“Please, sister. Let me speak!” Charlotte retorted and then she took a step closer to Damian, “What proof do you have that you're even qualified? Show it to me and I'll consider you checking my grandfather.”
Damian looked into her eyes. He had met a lot of people like Charlotte before. No, she wasn't being unnecessarily rude. She was being protective. Unlike Eleanor who trusted the judgement of her friend Jason, Charlotted needed more than just words to be convinced.
And he understood that perfectly. She was scared and frustrated but this was not the time for petty arguments. She didn't seem to realize it though. Her emotions were getting the better part of her thinking.
Her grandfather didn't have all the time in the world for this.
“What exactly do you want from me, Ms. Charlotte?” Damian asked. His voice was so calm in response to Charlotte’s outburst that he surprised almost everyone in the room. They expected him to have been offended by her.
He continued, “Do you want proof? That I am who your sister says I am?” He asked again, “Well then, what do you suggest I do to prove myself to you?”
Charlotte folded her hands across her chest and Damian saw when an idea hit her. “I'll give you something simple: diagnose me. If you can tell me what’s wrong with me, right here, right now, I’ll believe you. In fact, I'll trust you and you can treat my grandfather.”
Eleanor’s eyes widened, “Charlotte, that's—” she began to say but Damian cut her off politely. “It's fine.”
Damian looked at Charlotte for a few moments. He nodded. “Alright, I accept. I'll diagnose you.”
He took a few steps closer until he was less than two feet away from her. He looked into her eyes and checked the movements. He noticed the slight shadows under them as well.
Her skin didn't look healthy. There was something off about it. “Can you stick out your tongue?”
Charlotte hesitated. She didn't expect him to ask her to do that but she agreed. She opened her mouth and showed him her tongue.
He nodded and took a step nack. “From what ‘I’ve seen, you've been battling with an upset stomach for the past two days,” he began, “My guess is that you ate something that didn’t sit well with you. Now, your body is rejecting it.”
“Oh, and yes,” he continued, “you've been having diarrhea coupled with the stomach ache. I'm sure you've gone to the toilet at least six or eight times today. To top it off, you must be feeling weak and dehydrated because of it.”
When Damian finished his diagnosis, the room was shocked into silence. Even the doctors who had tested Charlotte and told her what was wrong were shocked. They couldn't have guessed that just by looking at her. So how?
Charlotte's mouth was open in shock and she froze. “Impossible. How…” she stammered, “how did you know that?”
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Charlotte's eyes widened in disbelief. How was it possible? He got the symptoms without her saying anything to him and he diagnosed her accurately. Was he a wizard? She had so many questions running through her mind as she stared at the man. He was so accurate and it was unexpected.Not only was she in disbelief, she was also embarrassed. Charlotte wasn't known as one who would lose in a fight, but she challenged him and he won in front of everyone. He proved her wrong. She had thought she would have the last laugh and was ready to point an accusing finger at the man who dared say he could treat her grandfather, but he did what no doctor among the other present, could do. But, what if it was all a set up and Eleanor had told him about her symptoms before they got there? There was a possibility that that was what happened. On second thought, Eleanor didn't know how bad her diarrhea was. She doesn't even know she had diarrhea, except for the fact that she complained to her once about h
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Dr Mitchell halted and looked at Damien, who was standing beside him. He examined the young man from head to toe and a frown slowly crept to his face. "How dare you tell me to stop?" He questioned, clearly displeased that he was questioned in front of everyone. His ability and skills were questioned and that was what he hated the most. Damien let out a deep breath, relieved that he had noticed the medication before it was administered. "These medications would do more harm to his health," he explained but that got Dr Mitchell pissed off. "Who are you? A doctor? How dare you talk against my knowledge?"Charlotte couldn't keep her anger in anymore. She had tried to control herself when Damien stopped the doctor at first, but she couldn't anymore. She stepped forward and pointed a finger at him. "You don't want my grandfather to get better. This is Dr Mitchell, the best doctor in the southern region and he has more knowledge than you can ever acquire. How dare you stop him from treat
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Dr Mitchell's Doctors rushed over to the old man and tried to get him to calm down. It was impossible for them as they had no idea how to calm him down. Although they have been doctors for decades, the old man's sickness was a rare case and it needed precise treatments cause any wrong mistake or wrong medication given to him, would mean his death. The other doctors all looked at Damien, staring at him accusingly. Whatever he had done, got the old man in his situation and it was enough evidence to prove he had a mission. They were all on edge until the old man stopped moving, but his breathing was hagged, and his blood pressure kept dropping. He was still in danger which threatened to take his life in a few minutes. Charlotte stepped forward and pointed her finger at Damien. She pushed him and cried out, "What did you do to my grandfather? This is all your fault. You wanted to kill him and now, you have succeeded!"Damien drew his brows seeing what Dr Mitchell was up to. He warned
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The room was left in silence as they all averted their attention to Damien. Dr Mitchell's face was covered in horror and that meant one thing. "No!" Charlotte cried out loud. "No, you killed him!" She stood up and ran to Damien, grabbing his shirt. "How dare you? Why did you do this? What do you want me to do now he's dead?""Please calm down. I wouldn't kill your grandfather," he replied, which didn't sit well with the doctors present. "He has stopped breathing. I can't feel his purse," Dr Mitchell pointed out. It was something they couldn't prevent, but at least, he was happy he wouldn't be accused of killing him. He knew his medication had a hand in his death, but Damien would be the one to get punished for it. All he had to do was make everyone turn against the young man. "He is not dead," Damien answered confidently. He understood their pain, but they were too quick to conclude. Before he could explain further, Charlotte gave him a slap which took him aback. He placed his ha
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Dr Mitchell walked forward and checked the old man, trying to see for himself. He was alive and didn't seem to be in danger anymore. His eyes widened, knowing the young man's treatment worked and not his. He remained mute, not knowing what to say.Eleanor placed her hand on her chest in relief. She had lost all hope. She walked forward to her grandfather and fell on her knee before him. "But he is not completely out of danger now," Damien informed, getting their attention to him again. Eleanor quickly stood up and faced him, "What do you need? Just mention it and it would be given to you," she said. Her eyes were filled with hope and trust for Damien. Damien nodded and took a glimpse at the old man. He stared at him for a while before he said, "I don't have the medication with me so I will have to leave to get it ready."She nodded and hurriedly picked up her purse, "Where are you going to? How much do you need? Just let me know and I will provide everything," she answered and brou
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Damien slowly turned and faced her. "Going home," he lied. He had no home. Eleanor rolled her eyes and let out a deep breath, "You have to stay here. I can't let you go. You are the only doctor I trust with my grandfather. Please, don't leave," she pleaded.He promised to take care of the old man and leaving would be wrong of him. But, he had a life. He wanted to take a deep breath and think of what to do next to stand back on his feet. Taking a step forward, he wanted to object to her request, but she pleaded, "Please. What if something happens at night? What if he's in sudden need of medication?"She was right. Although he was stable, a lot could happen at night. He let out a deep breath and answered, "Alright then. I am your grandfather's doctor and I need to be conscious."The corners of her lips quirked up and her heart gladdened. She let out a deep breath of relief and faced the doctors of the hospital. "I want you all to prepare the best room for Dr Damien. He should have the
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