Wrong place,wrong time

My name is Elina, I've been a doctor at one of the major hospitals in our area for almost a year. I am a fresh graduate. as a doctor, for me it is our responsibility to serve our country, and that is what I did. I returned to my hometown to serve.

My parents are both teachers. They really worked every single way for me. They sent me to the best schools just to give me a good future. I was High School back then. When highschool there are always celebrities on campus. Every woman admired him. He is the best of all, sports or academic, he has it all. Let's call him Patterson. Very popular at school, everyone knew him.Talented, Athletic, and Handsome. Those are his qualities.

We first met during the Quiz Bee. We are on the same level, 4th year. It was a turning point, determining who we would represent in the finals.Everyone claimed Pat would win, but of course I didn't want to lose either, so the test started. Everything was eliminated except for the two of us, we had a break as they were preparing a set of questions. Patrick sat next to me and suddenly.

Pat: Hello. What is your name? (offering his hand for a shake)

Me: Elina (extend my hand)

Pat: My name is Patterson.

Me: yes, I knew you. Everyone knows you.

Pat: Woah. So that means, can I invite you later? (In matching smile)

Me: Hmm.. Let's see.

So, the quiz bee continued, and I won. After the event, everyone greeted me. My friends applauded the auditorium loudly. It was the most memorable day for me, not because I won, but because it was my first time shaking a man. I'll tell you honestly, I felt that moment. Since then, the moment of that handshake has never left my naive mind. Still leaving to this day.

By that time, the Facebook platform had been established, it had begun to gain popularity and users. Facebook was very low at the time. Everyone created their own accounts and started their lives on social media. I created an account and started posting pictures and chatting with my friends.

One day, someone sent a friend request and it was Patterson..

Pat: Hey Elina. It's me, Patersson. Why so busy on Facebook?

Me: (nervous) Haha not much. I just uploaded some pictures to remember. You, what are you doing?

Pat: Stalking you, You're so beautiful, are you the only the daughter?

Me: (my cheek blushed) Hahaha nah, I'm not beautiful, Yes I’m the only daughter.

Pat: No! You are so beautiful. During quiz bee, I will admit, you are beautiful.

Me: Haha stop joking Pat.

Pat: let's take a picture together.

That conversation is the beginning of our story. I stalked Patterson's Facebook. He uploaded pictures of his family. His father and brother. His mother is gone because she was abroad. They are very close to each other. He was perfect to everyone.

Since then, we've always been chatting. The late conversation at night. I always felt like I was in heaven when talking to him. My feelings grew daily when I saw him at school. He was happy. One day while I was coming home, I was walking down the aisle and saw Patterson holding a camera.

Me: why did you bring that up?

Pat: You know I have something I want?

Me: What?

Pat: Hope we have a picture.

Me: Well, whatever. your wish is my command.

We let my friend take a picture for us. After that, we should head home.

Pat: Elina, I have something to tell you.

Me: what's that?

Pat: Ever since we met each other during the exam, I have felt something for you. I can't explain why I'm so happy to see you.

I didn't speak

Pat: Elina, I like you. Can you be my girlfriend?.

Those words struck my heart. He spoke those words in the light of the sunset. I feel the same way about him. I can't stop myself.

Me: Yes, Pat.

He hugged me. And our world began to become one. I told my parents about it and they were fine, both with Pat's parents. He always visits our house. He was determined to give everything. We spend time with each other.

Six months later, we finished High School. We are very proud. We attended college but not the same university. He studied engineering and I took Biology as a pre-med course. It's pretty hard. But we always have time for each other. Our love is strong, until the storm hits.

He found his mother with another family abroad. He was depressed at the time. I, as his girlfriend, took care of him. But sometimes, he pushed me away, even his family. He pushed people away from him. Patrick lost his momentum. Got a bad record from school.

One day, he told me to meet us at the coffee shop.

Pat: Elina

Me: Pat, what are we going to talk about?

Pat: I don't want you to be despised because of me.

Me: What? Not really. Here I am, standing strong for you, Pat. I'm your girlfriend, that's my responsibility.

Pat: Elina don't pretend. I love you and don't want to see you hurt because of me.

I started to cry.

Me: So, what do you wan Pat? End this relationship? How about our plans together? I love you Pat and I will never let you go.

Pat: Elina those were just plans! If we keep going together, we will just end up hurting each other. I had to find myself, I lost it. Sorry, Elina. I have to do it. I love you.

He screamed, kissed me on the forehead, rushing outside. He left me there crying and all I had was pain. I went home and told my parents what had happened. They were very understanding of me and Pat. They understand Pat. I tried to contact him using Facebook but he deactivated his account. And I, too, deactivated my account. I finished my second year. I got a scholar to continue my education in Canada and went there to Med School.

A few years later I was able to finish and attend Med School. I was able to become a Surgeon. It was not easy, there were many struggles in my chosen profession but still managed to achieve everything with the help of God and my parents. I do and induce all pain and experience.

During my last week stay in Canada, I met Joshua and also a doctor. I only had time for dating after I graduated. We talked and agreed to hang out. Well, Joshua is a material husband. I wanted to give Joshua a place in my heart. I could see that he was working hard for me and it impressed me.

One time, he talked to me and said he wanted me to meet his family. Birthday of his half brother, whom I had never met or even seen a picture of. He told me that he really had his brother. So, I agreed because I missed my family too.

After a long time of traveling, we reached my hometown. I was captivated by its beauty. We are planning a vacation with my family after the birthday. After that, we got to their house.

Joshua: Elina, looks like my brother is in the garden. I want you to meet him. We have had no communication for a long time.

So we went to the garden. When we got there his brother turned and held a camera while taking pictures of the flowers.

Joshua: Brother!

His brother looked at us. I stood there, and I couldn't move.

It was Pat.