[Part 6: The Art of Persuasion]
“Enough about me. I want to know more about you. Why medicine?”
Samira carefully placed her knife and fork on the edge of her plate. She had been enthralled by his experiences and deeply appreciated the effort he took to help her understand what he did for a living. She enjoyed being the explorer. It was another thing entirely for the spotlight to be on her.
“I’ve always wanted to be a doctor. My parents certainly encouraged it as well.”
Alex considered her response. She had been so engaging when they had discussed the details of his life. Yet when it came to talking about her, she became so closed off. He decided to push her a little.
“You didn’t really answer my question. Why medicine?”
Samira was surprised. The reply she had given him had been enough for everyone else who had asked her that same question. *Why medicine…*
“Have you ever been sick? Really sick?”
Alex shook his head.