K&K (Taste Features)
9.The Good-Natured Man
Doctor Smith came with Machita. “You didn't have breakfast first, Doc?” tanya Machita's full of passion.
“Thank you. I'll check on the girl first.” Doctor Smith immediately took out his stethoscope and headed for Machita's room.
Kirana was still curled up in the corner of the room. Doctor Smith crouched down holding his shoulder.
“Can I help you?” whispered Doctor Smith. Kirana just stared doubtfully.
“Come. Come with me, we have to take care of your feet, ” Doctor Smith said.
Kirana saw his feet. He also softened. Slowly doctor Smith helped Kirana stand up and swept her out.
“We are going to the hospital, his legs should be digips immediately.” doctor Smith told madam Joyce.
“Why don't you guys have breakfast first?” madam Joyce.
“You want to eat something? believe me, Joyce's madam cuisine is delicious,” Doctor Smith told Kirana. Kirana has no appetite. He shook slowly.
“Sorry, madam. I really want breakfast here. But the sooner we get to the hospital, the better,” doctor Smith waves and then takes Kirana out of the house.
Machita snorted in annoyance and Paulo just giggled. Doctor Smith took Kirana in his old sedan. They headed for Randwick, about four kilometers from Maroubra.
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“Spring. I've always loved the seasons in this country,” murmured doctor Smith behind the wheel.
“You know that the season in Australia is different from the United States? at Christmas, you will not get snow here,” continued Dr. Smith with a smile.
Kirana was just listening. For some reason among the strangers he had met the last two days, he only felt comfortable and believed in Doctor Smith and then Madam Joyce. Doctor Smith parked the car. Before he got out of the car he put on his white coat first.
“Your new boyfriend, Doctor?” god of administration. Doctor Smith smiled slightly unconcernedly.“What's your name, Miss?” ask sister.
Kirana did not answer. Doctor Smith is also confused even to date he does not know the name of his patient. “Nona?” ask the sister again.
“Er.... Asias. Her name is Miss Asia,” replied doctor Smith originally. The officer frowned suspiciously. But he did not comment and typed a name on the computer.
“Your time?”
“Seventeen possible,” says Doctor Smith. Kirana frowned, Well, it's only natural that Indonesians physically look much younger than westerners.
Smith's doctor escorted Kirana to the orthopedic examination room. The doctor who examined Kirana was senior doctor Smith.
“How is the condition?” smith asked the doctor after his senior doctor groped Kirana's leg.
“Not too bad. He'll be cured in a month. He has to wear the stick for a while of course,” replied the senior doctor. Doctors Smith and Kirana breathed a sigh of relief.
“Beautiful girl, Doctor,” whispered the senior doctor while winking at Doctor Smith.
“OK. Thank you, Doc. I drove him home first,” said Doctor Smith ignoring the joking senior doctor who had grizzled.
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Doctor Smith has Kirana back. He brought Kirana to buy a walking stick at a medical supply store.
“You like this one?” ask doctor Smith to offer a walking stick at a price that is quite expensive and looks shiny.
Kirana shook her head slowly. He pointed at the simplest and lightest stick used. At a cheap price, of course, because he will only use it temporarily. He tried to practice walking slowly. Although a little difficulty at least helped him walk better while waiting for his right leg to heal.
Doctor Smith pays to the cashier, Kirana sees the man pull out a card which is then swiped by the cashier. Although more than offered, Kirana still felt bad to make doctor Smith spend enough money for himself personally.
In fact, they had no relationship whatsoever and had just gotten to know. He was deeply indebted to Doctor Smith.
“Do not worry, this is charity money from donors for patients in need,” chirped doctor Smith as if he could read Kirana's mind through anxiety at the money that doctor Smith had issued.
Kirana smiled thankfully, even though it was charity money, she would still replace it someday.
Kruyukkk. He was embarrassed holding his stomach. Ever since he fainted, he had not eaten anything.
“Come, we're looking for something for this late breakfast,” said Smith's doctor withholding a smile.
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Doctor Smith's old sedan took Kirana to KFC Cnr Milperra Rd & Henry Lawson Dr about thirty minutes from Prince of Wales hospital. KFC which is open 24 hours is quite crowded with people who eat breakfast there.
“It's common food, in every country there is. Practical and everyone likes it. Maybe you don't like Australian cuisine, so I brought you here. I'm sure you know KFC, don't you?” doctor Smith took off his seatbelt.
Doctor Smith opened the passenger door. However, Kirana reluctantly gets out of the car. He did not move from his seat.
“You don't like it?” ask Dr Smith. Kirana shakes. He pointed at the menu plastered on a large board then aimed at himself and the car.
“You don't want to eat inside and only in the car?” guess Doctor Smith deciphered the cue. Kirana nodded.
Although Smith's doctor did not understand why Kirana did not want to eat on the spot, he immediately went to KFC to buy food.
Kirana didn't want to embarrass Doctor Smith with her messy condition. He has not had time to shower, comb his hair and even dress up. He was embarrassed when he entered a very large and magnificent hospital. As a woman, she has enough self-esteem despite being in a country of people and in a state of illness.
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“How was your day today miss?” greet Paulo while putting sea algae into a sack that is ready to be sent to a cosmetics factory. Kirana smiled.
“Good day, Paulo,” greet doctor Smith.
“You have a good walking stick.” Paulo muttered in admiration. He touched Kirana's wand and compared it to hers that looked worn.
“You want me to buy you a new one?” ask Dr Smith.
Paulo shook his head and said, “No, thanks. It's part of my life.” Paulo hugged his wand.
“You want a cup of tea or coffee, Doc?” bargain Paulo.
“Sorry, I have to go back to the hospital. Take care of him for me Paulo.” Doctor Smith comes out in a hurry.
“You want a cup of tea?” Paulo instead offered Kirana. Kirana nodded. Even though it was eleven, the spring cold was still felt.
“Machita told me to give her towels, her clothes and you can use her makeup. But, not too much. Sometimes he is very stingy,” whispered Paulo smiling. He gives Machita's things to Kirana.
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