Chapter 19: Chapter 19

Kyle Greenwood’s POV

"Have you two met before?" Doctor Sam asked, I see the way he is looking at me, and I think he is dumbfounded by what just happened here.

"Who? Do you mean Mrs Brown?" I asked in return not knowing how to respond to his question.

"Yes, Mrs Brown..." Doctor Sam replied, still giving me the same dumbfounded look.

"Well... I guess..., I can't remember where or when, but I guess we've met before..." I said to Doctor Sam stressing the words and shrugging my shoulders a little, I can't possibly tell him how and where I met the lady giving what I did to her.

"She looked quite offended by you, or could it be her son's accident getting a toil on her?" Doctor Sam asked again.

"Maybe..." I replied, still shrugging my shoulders a little, not knowing what to say to him.

"Well that should be it, either it's because of that or maybe some other personal issues, don't let it bother you too much, you are a good man and I can attest to that." Doctor Sam said to me and then, shook his head sideways, as if he is shaking off a bad thought.

"I don't think he would still call me a good man when he learns what I have done," I said within me, as I watched him lean back on the sofa where he is seated beside me.

"I'll need to pay close attention to the kid, I want him to get better at all cost because I know how this is going to affect your dad when he finds out." Doctor Sam said to me.

"Please do Doc, give the kid all the attention he needs, I just want him to get better, and please try to keep this a secret from my family, especially my dad, you know how the man is," I said in return to Doctor Sam.

"Yes, I know and you don't have to worry about that." He replied, tapping my shoulder.

"Thanks, Doc," I said to him, the doctor has been our family doctor over the years, he has both skills and experience as a professional doctor he is, and on top of that, he is friendly and understanding, although he is much older than I am, he has been my friend too over the years.

I just rubbed my palms over my face, I wished I could turn back the hands of time, I would have just stayed home instead or better still not drive at such speed as I did because if not for my speed, this accident wouldn't have happened.

If only I had paid more attention to the road, who would have thought that I would be meeting her like this, the love of my life...

"Damn you, Sonia." I cursed within me biting my lower lip, if she didn't come and aggravated the situation, I could have still driven in my right mind.

"What led to the accident Kyle?... was it family related?" Doctor Sam asked out of the blue, drawing my attention back to the present.

I just looked at him without saying anything in reply to his question, but rather continued to bit my lower lip.

I guess he has been watching me, and can read my thoughts, he is aware of what's been going on with me in my home, apart from being our family doctor, he has also being a family friend, and he pretty knows much about our lives, he knows how my dad is, and how he controlled our lives, my forceful relationship with Sonia, he is also aware of Brian and Belinda's childless situation, he has done everything he knows medically to try and help them, even referred them to specialists, but yet no positive results.

"Is it?" He asked again, still looking at me intently with concern in his eyes, I nodded to his question, looking back at him still without words.

"I know Kyle..., that explains the accident then because I know you are not reckless at driving." He said and then paused for a while, like someone trying to choose his words.

"...try not to allow them to get to you, you have always been in charge, take charge of your life, Kyle," He said and paused.

"How am I supposed to do that? You know the man, you know my dad, how he is, I mean you are friends with him." I said looking back at him because what he had said to me, is easier said than done.

"Yes, I know the man, he has been my friend for years too even before you were born Kyle, am not saying he is a bad man, father or that he isn't right, no doubt he wants the best for you and your brother, I'm a dad too, but we see life in different perspectives..." He paused again like he is choosing his words.

"Take me for example, I am a doctor today, but that's not what my dad wanted me to do, don't get me wrong and do not be surprised..." He said and smiled a bit, when he saw the surprised look on my face.

"I am the only son of my not but not his only child, cause I have a sister, my dad wanted me to be a lawyer after him so that I can continue the legacy he has built over the years, but no, I did not go that direction and when it became hot for me at home I ran away... yes I did, am not asking you to run away, there's a better approach to it now than running away..." He said again when he saw the look on my face.

"...but I did run away, leaving my mum, dad and my very little sister to pursue my dream, I won't go into details but, look at me, I succeeded against all odds... and you know what the funny thing is, my little kid sister is the one who took after my dad, not because he wanted her to, but because she loved it and wanted to be like my dad..." He paused again.

"...so what am trying to say is don't let anyone put you down or make you do things you are naturally not likely to do, your dad is a good man who wants the best for his children and also wants to make his late parents proud of what he has accomplished in life... luckily for him Brian his first child is willing to take on that road, he is still willing, and your dad wouldn't have had any problems with that if only he has given birth to a son..." Doctor Sam said.

He is right, my dad has no problems with me doing whatever I wanted, not until Brain still up on till now haven't had any child, I rubbed my palm over my face again, pondering about all doctor Sam had said...

"Take it easy Kyle, you're going to be alright," he said standing up from the sofa, "I have to go now, I need to check on a patient." He said again, glancing at his wristwatch and I think this is the second time he is doing that.

"Okay, thanks, Doctor Sam." I said to him standing up as well, "Please look after the kid for me, I need to see the boy before leaving, call me if you need anything." I said to him again and turned to leave his office.

"You should be careful though, the boy's parents may still be there, her mum may still be mad at you..." Doctor Sam said and I know he is right. "You can go from here if you want, don't worry I'll let you know the update." He said again.

"Okay Doc, I'll just check if I can see the boy from afar, but if not, then I'll go, please just keep me informed," I told him before leaving his office.