KIM
I remember when I was 15 after mom had gotten me a phone, I had told mom that I wanted to meet the doctor who had diagnosed me of my illness
" Okay ,Kim. We'll go first thing tomorrow morning "
When we got into the hospital , I told mom that I wanted to see him alone
" Hello Kim, do you ... remember me .I'm doctor Philip"
I shook my head
" Its okay , you were just 5 when we met . I don't expect you to remember me much " doctor Philip said trying to ease the tension in the air
" Doctor , I have a question actually that's why I wanted to meet you "
" What is it ?"
" Is it possible for someone like me to get married ?"
" Of course. It's possible for everyone to get married"
" What if..I forget the person?"
Philip sighed and looked at my hands" what's that you are holding ?"
I looked down at my hands " a phone. Mom just got me one yesterday"
" Then that phone can be serve as memory. As long as you don't misplace that, you'll be fine . Have you thought of what you want to be in future? "
" Since I'm not going to school, I would like to be an actress, do you think I can do it ?"
Philip smiled " of course. But why an actress?"
" I heard they memorize lines and commit it to memory. If I can do that without problem,then I will be more confident about getting married "
" You must have someone you want to marry, young lady "
I smiled" yes , there's someone"
" Well don't forget to invite me though, I would be offended if that ever happened"
After their visit to the hospital, when we got home I had told mom that I wanted to be an actress and she put me in acting school . I was in acting school for three years and made my acting debut at 19. Looking back at things , it all felt so surreal.
I looked at myself in the mirror and starred at my white gown . I was getting married .and to Evans of all people. I guess my life wasn't so bad afterall.
A knock on the door made me turn around " come in "
Doctor Philip entered the room.
I smiled " I'm glad you could make it "
Doctor Philip hugged me and sniffled.
" Are you crying ? "
" No. I'm so happy for you , Kim .I wish you lots of happiness from now on "
" Thank you , doctor "
The realization didn't hit me yet that I was too happy at that moment and like a happy child, I thought I would have a happy ending .
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