Chapter 13 The Scientist

Patient’s Ward, Hospital X

Sherry was in Anders’ shared room when she heard footsteps behind her. Thinking it was Dr Jang on his rounds again, she was startled to recognise the young doctor from the other day. He was alone, as if in search of something. She remembered him clearly as the doctor that examined her while she was having a fever: black hair, fair complexion, tall and wearing rimmed spectacles that reminded her of the librarian back in high school.

In her fluster the other day, she hadn’t bothered asking him for his name. Neither did she remember his name when he introduced himself. Her eyes darted about suspiciously, wondering what he could be here for. He wasn’t Anders’ doctor. He didn’t have business here.

She appeased herself that perhaps he was here to see someone else. Apart from Anders, there were another three patients in the room, and about five such rooms in the ward.

He walked slowly until he was just a few steps in front of her, and stopped.