Memoirs of a Guardian Angel
09.08.09
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I have always been stuck with Zorlone. Geez! Of the 6 billion humans on Earth, why am I stuck with this reckless doctor?
It was the first Saturday of September. Raining. My human woke up early to work. He went to SM City to meet up with a representative for a medical mission. I mentioned it was raining, right? He didn’t use his umbrella! Last time it was raining, he rode a motorcyle. Didn’t even wear a helmet! Today he thought he can avoid getting wet. Well, he was already drenched in the rain when he reached the meeting place. Fortunately, the medrep was good enough to offer him a dry towel. He wanted to get sick, I guess.
Anyway, the patients at the barangay hall were already lined up when Zorlone got there. If not for his charming personality, his patients wouldn’t have waited for him that long. There were fifty, sick souls.
Regardless of the condition, Zorlone saw each patient. He didn’t even use a mask when seeing infectious cases. Darn M.D. ! He thinks those two initials can protect him from diseases. He’s not so smart for a doctor. Hmm… I wonder if anyone has ever told him the healing powers of guardian angels. He’s abusing my presence! If not for the boss, I wouldn’t have to stick up to this kid of a man whenever he acquires those – germs. Reminiscent of his Tuberculosis patient at the clinic who coughed out blood. Of course, no mortal bacteria would be a match against my divine shield.
The medical mission was quick. Despite of his cocky attitude, the community seemed to like him. Hmpf! How were they able to stand his relaxed way of treating patients? That irks me.
Lyle, his friend was waiting for him at the annex of that mall. They were bound for Angeles, Pampanga. I waited with them for a bus. I am impatient, so I called a bus for them — for Z. No. I don’t like my human. I call him Z because I don’t think Zorlone is a real name and I am impatient, that’s why I summoned a bus.I took it upon myself to make sure that there wouldn’t be too much traffic on the expressway. His friend, Jena, was surprised he reached the bus terminal in record time. I even heard my human say, “we are here. Two handsome men waiting at the terminal.”Handsome? If my human could only see me, he’d go blind. He he he.
Jena instructed Z to wait. Her students would escort them to the venue.
Another recklessness! My human drank “sago” (a street drink). Doesn’t he care about the filth in that glass. Tsk tsk tsk! My Master will punish me if anything happens to Z. Yeah, you guessed it. I zapped those bacteria swimming in that drink. If you’d ask me, it’s such a stupid thing to do – zapping the drink. I should have just let him get sick.
All he did was offer his friend Lyle a mint candy. Hello??? Didn’t Z remember hearing Lyle was Muslim? In medical terms, NPO – nothing per orem.
Then a sweet, young lady approached them.. I am sure it was Dia. Followed by Aimii and Paul Marrion. I later found out that these kids were some of the Clinical Chemistry Bloggers. My cocky human thought it was a nice joke to pretend to ignore them. I put some sense into him and made him apologize for that cheeky remark.
Z thinks he was the popular one and engaged in a conversation with the students, trying to impress them with his memory skills. Arrrgh! Arrogant fool! He had to ask them more than once to re-learn their names and faces. We, Angels, don’t ever have to do that. Poor doctor.
There were more kids in the van and I was ROFL-ing when he failed to memorize their names before they finally reached the club house.
I intentionally made him unaware of the landmarks so that he couldn’t brag about seeing the Marquee Mall and the inscription of “Metrogate Angeles” at the entrance of the private subdivision.I felt more entertained when I heard his heart beat faster and missed a few beats upon seeing the kids in the club house. He had a hard time learning their names to add to my pleasure.It was almost 4pm when Jena Isle arrived. His first time to meet her. His mentor in blogging. To me, I think blogging is the best thing my human ever got engaged with. I just wish he’s not too arrogant with his work. I’d hit him several times just to put some sense into him.
He bragged to Jena about memorizing the names of all the kids.. In fairness, he did an excellent job, by human standards of course, and not by our own omniscient meter.
No sooner than Jena got there, the van unloaded another set of passengers. Jan, Roy, and Roy’s kids . It was a reunion of bloggers. Meanwhile, Z was still trying to impress the new comers with his mediocre memory. There was a short introduction of guests. It was Erika Shayne who did a great job with emceeing. She knew how to break the ice. No thanks to Z!
Food was served. It was then when Novs called Z. He and his family were lost. Fortunately, Timz, knew his way in the City and volunteered to meet up with Novs at a gasoline station.
I didn’t know what was on my human’s mind when he insisted on going with Timz and Kretel to meet up with Novs. I know for sure that Timz knew his way. I met his guardian angel after all.
Novs was a tall soft spoken guy with his parents. They looked exhausted from their Subic tour. Z approached him talking about playing badminton with a local called Bibo. He is really addicted to that game. Novs was nice enough to accommodate his childish requests, but on a later date.
They got back to the club house where they saw Bonnie already talking to the “older” people. Bonnie was Novs friend who later became friends with my human.
Some of the Clinical Chemistry bloggers were already singing. I heard Aiko with an angelic voice. Dia wasn’t bad too. Some of them were already getting ready to leave, so Z mingled with them, group by group.
Joy in the red and white stripes and Raychel, who was dressed in a black top. Apple with her curly hair was singing with Eugene, Jim, Eryll, Aiko, Myron and Gelhz. Most of the boys rounded up like preparing for a basketball game. There were Jayson, Jullius, and Mark Gideon. There was also a group of pink topped girls. They were all wearing pink of course. Diana, Lovely, Aubrey, and Ann Alexis.
Timz was with his best friend Kretel. There were also some late comers, Rodel, Kim Andrew, Ethel, and Jhim, who had helped in the preparations.
Like a politician running for election, Z also managed to mingle with Jena’s musketeers; Nikes and RRichard minus Arvie. I still can’t believe where he finds the energy to do such things! Urgh!
I wondered where Nera and Lindsey were. I didn’t see them at all. Anyway, after another meal, Z, Lyle, Roy, and Roy’s kids went swimming in the rain. My human really wants to get sick! I think he felt my repulsion with his decision, he was the first one who left the pool. Lyle and Roy followed suit.
Bonnie wanted to explore the City. Angeles was known for its night life. Hmpf! Us Angels don’t need to sleep.
I tried to influence my human not to stay up late, but Noooo… He wanted to be Mr. Congeniality and had to stay up late with them. Tsk tsk tsk!
They went to a place called Club Bossa. There was noise and not singing in there. Not my place. I had to complain, but only to myself. Grrr! I gave Jena a headache, so that they would come to their senses and leave already. Z and Lyle went to the dance floor and mingled with the locals! WT# not the right thing to do. I was very disappointed with my human.
They didn’t even dance well. He he he. They think they can dance. We Angels walk, and humans would think we were dancing.It was not enough for them to stay in that horrid place, this group had to go singing – atrocious! At least, Roy was able to carry a tune. I wanted to call it a night for my human, but even with his hoarse voice, he sung his heart out. I could have willed that without lifting a finger.
It was almost 3am when Lyle, Bonnie, and my human checked in a hotel. All with the generosity of Jena. My human gladly took advantage of that. Jan stayed with Roy.
My reckless human really disappointed me. He woke up thirty minutes later than the supposed time. He got up, got dressed and left after a quick breakfast. It was a Sunday but he had to be at work somewhere in Quezon City.
I never fully understood why Z abuses himself. All for friendship and camaraderie? Humans are so, unpredictable. A doctor, yet reckless. My Big Boss upstairs really gave me a punishment by this human I was tasked to take care of.
I better go back to Z, now. He can’t survive a full minute without me. You asked if it’s fulfilling? Nah! If you were in my shoes, you’d push him off a cliff. But other humans need him. He still has to save more lives.
I have to stand by him. My human.
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My Blogging Buddy Zorlone by Jan Geronimo
The City of Angels Aftermath by Lyle
Raising Hell in the City of Angels by TWG
About the author: Zorlone
Zorlone, an anagram of my name. A title fitting to this blog of mine. Words are created every time such as blogs created online. This site will showcase thoughts translated into words. Dream. Create. Inspire. Follow me in Twitter @Zorlone or visit me too at 140 Flash Fiction.
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FIRST!
Nice story Doc Z!
he he he, unique insight, Doc Z. It is witty, has some humor and is entertaining. Kudos to you for another original idea!
@Lyle
Thanks pare for being the first here.
@Jena
This was the idea that has been playing in my mind since Sunday. I was only able to write it today.
Thank you Jena for everything!
Z
You’re welcome Doc Z. It has been a pleasure.
LOL – your Guardian Angel needs to lighten up and stop being such a martyr. (And maybe you should listen to him now and then – be a tiny bit more careful of your own health?) But I’m very glad he takes care of you and zaps all those nasty germs, so you can heal the sick and have a bit of fun, yourself!
Your guardian angel is a severe task master. If I were you, I’d give him the slip. lols.
Jen is right. This is a unique angle. See what ample down time does to the imagination? Gives us more time to think through our post, right? Nice touches, Doc Z.
hahaha, wala bang video nung dancing niyo?
im glad you guys had fun.
@Holly,
The Guardian Angel in the story isn’t the conventional one. hehehe. She has a lot of tricks, huh?
@Jan,
Yep… my Angel is a she.
Now you know why she’s like that, huh?
Z
All our angels must be friends! lol.
My reckless human really disappointed me. He woke up thirty minutes later than the supposed time. He got up, got dressed and left after a quick breakfast. It was a Sunday but he had to be at work somewhere in Quezon City. <– You mean your Angel woke you up after she also got pissed on our "orchestra".
And pray Doc Z, how it would be if the Angel is a “he?” Just curious…lols
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I wanted to get sick too Doc Z, ha ha.
Ha ha, Z, hindi ata guardian angel ‘yan eh, hahahaha.. impatient na lagi pang may rude remarks! LOL!
Yeah, badminton addict, show that 6 pack abs Z
hmmm… i wonder if this female guardian angel has a pair of huge thighs… hahahaha
=) it is really a good story. Although, I did not manage to come because I’m not feeling well, I really enjoyed looking at the pictures and the videos you send to mam jena. Great job Doc Z. God Bless. =)
@Reyjr,
I hope so. And no fighting among them. he he he.
@Jena,
With that kind of attitude, a male version of a Guardian Angel
would probably more explosive.
@Madz,
Oo nga e! Ang kulit ng Guardian Angel ano? he he he. I hope you were entertained with the story.
Sick packs, not six. LOL
@Yatot,
Of course this Guardian Angel’s body is perfect. No disproportional part at all.
@Lindsey,
I’m sorry to hear that. I do hope you are feeling much better.
Thanks!
Z
What a wonderful story! I love the idea of telling it from your guardian angel’s perspective.
Doc Z,
thank you po sa story.. nang nabasa ko parang naaalala ko parin na nageenjoy tayo.. sana may part II..ahaha.. ingat po Doc Z.
i’m happy to have met you Doc.. sa uulitin po.. ganda po ng voice nyo..ehe
doc Z, “AMII” po hnd AIMII ahehehe.. anyway sir nice story.. super creative talga.. =) it was nice being with you sir, super effort ka to memorize our names aheheh.. hope you enjoyed our company..
and sir oo nga pala.. you sing pala??… i was still there when you started to hold microphone.. aheheh, eventually lumakas yung ulan, JOKE lang po..
@Reena,
I missed your comment the last time I checked this post. I don’t think there was a video. he he he.
Z
@Robin,
Thanks Robin! I am now encouraged to make more stories like that, or not exactly like that he he he.
I’m glad you found my new site.
Z
@Joy,
Tama di ba? Red and white stripes? he he he. Pwede naman may part two, pero ibang adventure naman ng character ko. LOL
Z
@Amii,
I remember asking some of your classmates what your name was. LOL. Di ko maalala. Buti na lang, palagi ko kayo nakakausap at ayun, naalala ko na din.
Teka, si Kim ang unang kumanta bago lumakas ang ulan, sila ni Jim yung may kasalanan. Pinalakas ko lang nung kumanta ako.
Z
I wonder who that guardian angel is..uhmm??
anyway, thanks for putting my name on your story..haha
sayang! I was’nt able to see and hear you sing!
looking forward for your next post..=)
Pang maalaala mo kaya ang story, jejeje.
Mas BATA yung itsura mo doc Z in person,
parang kasing edad kalang namen,
anyways, thank you for coming here to see us.
God Bless, mwah, txup txup.
can i ask a favor Doc?
how can i make my comment box like yours?
@Jullius,
Thanks for the compliment bro! Oo, mga bata tayo, ako lalo na, batang-isip! LOL.
Pare, yung comment box nito default lang. Wala akong binago masyado.
Z
hi Doc Z,
nice story ha…, sayang hindi kita narinig kumanta..ehe
balita k maganda daw voice mo?ehe…=)
next time po ulit…haha
god bless po..
Hi doc Z! ganda po ng story niyo hehehe
By the way sir, ako po yung naka red and white stripes hindi po si apple joy hehehe nalito po kau sa amin pero ok lang po un 
First impression ko po sa inyo nun e napaka cool ninyo hehehe mukha naman pong tama aq dun 
GodBless! 
)
Mary Joy,
Okay, kasi dalawa ang Joy. Pero I can identify you in the picture. Di ba si Apple Joy ang kumakanta with the curly hair? he he he. Salamat and I hope not to fail your first impression. he he he.
Z
hi doc Z!
so sad nmn di n kita naabutan kumanta.. =( i was actually waiting for that moment, I appreciate the effort of getting to know us one by one.. as in inapproach nyo p kme..
hope of seeing the group again.. tnx for coming..=)
Raychel,
I was just warming up when you left. Sayang. he he he. Alam ko nga maganda ang boses ng mga CCB. Next time ulit.
Z
doc Z,
uuuyy ayaw aminin..=)
Amii,
Balita ko nga ikaw daw ang maganda ang boses e. Ang boses ko nagpapalakas lang ng hangin kapag umuulan. LOL
Z
hi doc. Z,
it is really wonderful to have met you at the birthday party.. looking forward more bonding…hehehe
Ethel,
Thank you! Tahimik ka talaga. he he he. But I saw the pictures at Jena’s site. I am positive that you also had a great time.
Z
Hi doc. z,,. nice story, so sad that I was not able to come in the party..,,,
Maricris,
Sayang nga at wala ka. While I was reading your posts, I kept double checking if you were on the list of the people I was introduced with. Napansin ko na wala ka pala, so like Lindsey, Nera, and Michael Angelo, wala ka din pala.
Next time na lang.
Z
Hi sir! Your presence on the event was greatly appreciated.
Hoping that this will not be the last time we will be having such party.
–myron–
Myron,
Bro, you guys were great! My friends and I had fun talking to you. Yeah, til the next party!
Z
@Kretel,
I can’t name my Guardian Angel. he he he. Despite of her snarky comments, she prefers to be anonymous.
You are welcome. It was Timz who told me that you were BFFs, so I made it a point that you were with him in the story.
Nah, I think your eardrums were saved from my singing prowess.
Z
Z
@Diana,
Buti na lang di mo narinig ang pagkanta ko. Baka di mo na ako pabalikin sa Angeles nyan.
Z
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