IF THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES Book 2

Chapter 42 -Repost

“Ms. Stanton she’s lying. I told you what happened.”

“I know August, but the board isn’t buying that story.”

“What do you mean they’re not buying the story. It’s not a story, its the truth.”

“Do you have any witnesses? Any patients there? Staff?”

“Nah I was the only one there when it happened. Her nurse came in afterward though.”

“But she didn’t witness it?”

“Nah.” I shook my head. “What is the board saying?”

“They want you expelled.”

“Expelled?” I felt my breathing getting heavy.

“Calm down Mr. Alsina.”

“How am I supposed to calm down? This is my life Ms. Stanton. Being a dentist is all I got. I got a daughter man. I can’t afford this right now.”

“You will get a chance to plead your case at the pre-expulsion hearing.”

“This is some b.s. man.” I sat down and palmed my face.

“The Dental Board will have their attorney present on their behalf. I suggest you get an Attorney as well.”

“When is this so called hearing?”

“Wednesday?”

“In two days!?” I could feel my eyes bulging out of my sockets with surprise.

“That’s the time they set. If the Disciplinarian Board of the school finds out you have violated the professional code of dental ethics, you will be dismissed from the university and will not be allowed to enter dental school or practice dentistry in any state.”

“Ever?”

“I’m afraid so.”

All I could do was put my head in my hands, that rested on my thighs.

“I’m sorry you have to go through this Mr. Alsina but it’s her word against yours. And because she’s more respected in the dental community, they’re taking her at her word.”

 “You don’t believe me do you?”

“It’s not about what I believe Mr. Alsina. It’s about what the board believes.”

“The Board. Right.” I shook my head.

“Go enjoy your birthday and worry about this tomorrow. Again, I’m sorry.”

I just got my book bag and left. I found a bench outside on campus and just tried to let my mind catch up with my body. Here I was trying to help somebody and they lied on me. And it was no way, the board was going to believe me.

I contemplated calling Amb, but I just refused. I was always calling her with my problems and although she said it was cool, I knew deep down it wasn’t.

I went through my recent calls. Trav wasn’t talking to me still. Stac was so happy with Trav I didn’t want to mess that up, on top of that they were watching Munch tonight. I contemplated calling mama and Dr. Edwards but they were both so proud of me and I didn’t want them to be disappointed.

I didn’t know another lawyer besides Amb. And even if Amb was going to try to defend me, she couldn’t because she wasn’t licensed in Philly. Think August. I could go through the list of lawyers in the phonebook, but I didn’t know any of them, and didn’t want to just hire anybody.  On top of that, the rates would probably be through the roof on such short notice. Think August. I held my head in my hand. My phone began to vibrate. It was the girls face-timing me.