girl meets surgeon, flashback to confrontation part 1

I genuinely felt attacked and with this, I have every right to be angry right? I mean I was asked to do the worst thing in our field, the opposite of our saving lives motto, I had to declare that someone had passed...(sigh) dead. I was not ready for that.

"Oh, um excuse me, sir? Where can I find the gentleman (lol) who was walking with the professor earlier I think they went in this direction?" I asked an old man who was wearing a uniform that looked like a guard uniform, I honestly tried to not roll my eyes at the "gentleman" and I did my best to not sound sour or sarcastic. 

And he laughed, he really laughed and said " young lady, you do not know how to hide your dislike huh? I could smell it from a mile away" He was having a blast and tears even formed at the corners of his eyes and he faked wiped them. " Can I tell you a secret, I do not like him too and that is why I could tell that you don't like him, wait, you do not like him, right?" He asked as he arched an eyebrow which meant he was suggesting something beyond the words he said and I did not feel like solving the riddle so I gave the best answer I could give, Professionalism.

" 'Like' is a strong way to describe how I feel about a person I only met half an ago, sir," I said in a polite and respectful tone hoping he would still give the directions.

He chuckled and said "Young lady you can not fool these old eyes, they have seen many things including people falling in love from the strangest of encounters" He said with a glint flashing in his eyes.

I think he was teasing me to tease out my anger and yeah, it was working. " Well then, now I am very certain that I do not like him, especially in that way so can I please know where to find him, sir?" I asked and he said " Good, good. Keep your energy like that, I like it."He paused and held his chin with his right hand while the left was supporting the right portraying him in a thoughtful pose. "Should I perhaps buy popcorn for the show?" he mumbled the last part as he was lost in thought and I think I was not supposed to hear that part because he immediately came back, focused on me, and said " Oh sorry dear, I got lost in my thoughts there...it's the side effects of getting old I suppose. Call me grandfather by the way, being called 'sir' is a bit uncomfortable you see." He said as he grinned while I was wondering If I should follow his request until he added 

" Oh and I do not know how to direct you to the person you are looking for." he said with a big smile as he rubbed his head. I was lost and I was also at a loss of what I should say. 

"What's the time?" He asked 

" It's almost lunchtime. " I said 

" Oh dear, then let's go. We can't be late." He said with a mysterious look. Frowning, I asked " We? You mean with me? Where?"

" Don't you want to talk to your man, ahem, I mean the man you asked to see?" He said with a chuckle. " Yes ...I mean no, he is not my man" I clarified to which he lifted his hands in defence "but yes I would like to speak to him but I thought you did not know where he is?" I added

" Oh, I don't." He exclaime with a grin. " But I know someone who does." he added. 

" Okay then, let's go." I said

" Finally, you are not easy to convince young lady." He said as he chuckled. After that he took me to an office located in the center of the building and when we got there we met the professor I saw earlier on his way out. 

" What are you doing here?" He said in a deep voice of authority. I fiddled with my shirt as I suddenly felt nervous, opening my mouth and closing it again because I did not know what to say. I could not tell him I was here to pick a fight with his friend, if they are friends right? 

" Brat! How dare you speak to me like that." the old man answered. He turned to me and said " Young people these days are so cruel, they do not have time for us old folks anymore." and that is when I realized that the question was not aimed at me. 

" I am here to check your progress, have you sent wedding invites yet and why did I not get mine?" He bombarded the professor with questions and somehow he suddenly looked less intimidating but I still asked myself if I should be here hearing things I shouldn't. 

" Father now's not the time." He answered as he regained his composure. Father? I thought the old man was working here as a guard! I think I showed that I was actively listening through my shocked face because the professor turned his attention to me for the first time since we arrived. 

Before I could say anything, the old man jumped in and said" Where is Cally ( Calix)? She is here to speak to him." 

" The other building close to the hospital, he is in the main section, two doors to the left." That is all he said without even asking why I wanted to see him not that I wanted more people to know my business but I did not like how dismissive he was. After a brief thank you, I left but I couldn't help but overhear something as I exited the office " I like her." I heard the old man say and I do not know how he came to that conclusion.

Okay, I will admit, I got lost yet again when I got to the second building and I scanned the people going in and out of the building to see if I could find someone who will be willing to help me. Luckily, help found me. A guy who looked like he was my age bumped into me because he was playing with his phone.

" I am sorry, I was not looking. Are you okay?"He asked not looking very sorry though, he was just being polite

" Yes, I am okay thank you." I said moving away from him and suddenly someone popped out from behind him and said " Jason, That is not a cool way to treat a lady." He said while shaking his hand at Jason showing his disapproval. 

" I said I was sorry" Jason defended with a frown.

Honestly, how much will I go through to meet this guy?! 

" It is okay, he apologized." I also added and I turned to leave because I have had my share of human interactions for the day and I wasn't about to tolerate one more except for the one I prepared myself for. 

" Wait!" The other guy who had just scolded Jason said as he blocked my path. " I'm Aidan, here for the exchange program." I think he added the last part to make me comfortable. " Alyssa," I said as I extended my hand to shake his. 

" Hi!" He beamed loudly. He is nice, I think so I took the chance to ask him for help.

" Where is the main section of this building?"I asked 

" When did you arrive?" He asked. " Earlier today." 

" That makes sense, no wonder you do not know the place." He said. " It's just after the wall decorated with pot plants over there." With a thank you, I quickly left and he shouted " I should give a tour sometime!" To this, i simply did a thumbs up. 

Finally, I found the place and to my dismay, I found the old man and professor there. How did they get here so quickly? One more obstacle I guess. sigh. 

"Young lady, where did you disappear to?" The old man asked 

" I used the first exit to get to the building, why?" 

He facepalmed then said "You could have just used the passage linking the two buildings, there's even a fancy elevator. It has a snack bar and you get them for free!" He exclaimed with a playful glint in his eyes. 

" I wasn't that there was a passage," I stated.

" Well, now you know." He said and then added "You can go in." while pointing at a door I was supposed to go through to meet the guy I ran around the premises to meet. 

" He is expecting you so you can go. You do not even have to knock" Added the old man with a grin and I promise I saw the professor holding back laughter. I gave my thanks and a slight bow and with that exchange the other two left leaving me alone in the corridor. 

The door was the only obstactle left. 

I gave three knocks and entered. I mean, at least I knocked I was told not to. 

I immediately regretted my decision. " Sorry!" I exclaimed while turning to go back out the door. 

" Stop." He commanded and I froze in place.