Crystal is a doctor from a middle-class family. She is a single mother who fights every second for her daughter, to protect her, to be with her.Rayan is a successful businessman from a highly prominent family who conceals everything with the arduous side of him because of forbidding the least important chance of life that was precious than anything for him.Mistakes are common at 18, But how about the mistakes that were never considered as mistakes?At 18, they fell in love, loved each other like crazy that will beat any adult's love. Fate is merciless, it turned its back to them, caused them to fall apart. But fate can't perish the feelings, the consequence they carry. Or maybe worse.. it was all planned by fate.Everything seems to be okay until they meet again after so many years. An unexpected encounter uncovered the hidden consequence of them to him about which he wasn't aware of. How will he react? How will he fight now?**It's an unedited book, and the very first book I wrote. Mistakes are common. Read at your own risk.**
View MoreThe world was as silent as if it ended in the night. The sun was still resolutely below the horizon and the street was as dark as some old-school black and white movie.
Pulling myself up from the bed, I gave up on trying to get any more sleep. I had fought for too many hours to stay dreaming.
Turning off my alarm, I went to the living room and stood by the large bay window that overlooked the street. With a thousand thoughts running through my mind, I found the darkness to be soothing. Honestly, the last time that I could remember waking up this early was seven years ago.
Gazing out of the window, I felt a sense of serenity while I observed the street lamps, which looked hazy from the early morning dew. I stepped outside and inhaled a deep breath of the crisp autumn air.
Autumn, it was.
Memories from seven years ago flowed back to me as I settled myself down on the front porch steps. I felt emptiness wrap around me like mists. With a heavy heart, I closed my eyes.
And the heady pull of my broken dreams started beckoning me back to go back to the past days and resolve all the mistakes.
But, was it really a mistake?
I thought as I opened my teary eyes and gazed up at the fading stars. The sun would be up soon.
It was all a lie to begin withāit was just a bet.
I was drawn to the lies of a person. But he was never a lie. I was a lie to him, Just a ridiculous lie. A bet!
I let out a pitiful laugh as I raked my fingers through my long hair. Even after all this time, I couldnāt forget or forgive him. Those precious memories that I thought I would treasure forever became the very source of my grief.
And those memories were the soul torturer for me, biting every corner it could reach. I couldn't escape them, or hide from them; they were the worst kind of monster.
Clenching my hands together, I continued to think about everything that had happened from that yore to the present. All of the hardships and heartache that I had endured was nothing short of a nightmare.
I wasnāt sure how long I had sat there, but the rising sun immediately captured my attention. Taking in the beautiful colors of dawn breaking, I stood up and resolved that today was going to be a good day.
āTime to get back to reality, Crystal,ā I mumbled as I made my way back inside the house.
Entering the kitchen, I saw Nancy, my maid, preparing breakfast.
āGood morning! Wow, that smells delicious,ā I said while smiling at her.
āGood morning, miss. You woke up so early today. I saw you sitting out there, but I thought you might have wanted to be alone so I didnāt disturb you.ā
āThank you, Nancy.ā
She was right, I wanted to be alone. Sighing softly, I walked over to the kitchen to help her out and after a few moments, I heard familiar footsteps making their way towards the kitchen.
āGood morning, Ms. Crystal Kelly. Long live the Queen of the witches!ā
Grinning, I turned to face the intruder.
āGood morning, yourself, Mr. Alex.ā I glanced up at the clock which read 7:15. āYou're early today.ā
Alex nodded and gave me a playful smile. āI missed my Princess so much that I think it's high time for me to move in here.ā
My smile faltered. āUh, move here?ā
He smirked at my response. āYou look so cute when you're nervous.ā He paused and pinched my nose. āRelax, I was just kidding. By the way, are you sure youāre not going to switch your preference soon? You and Yejin looked really close yesterday.ā
He chuckled as I slapped him on the arm.
āOh, shut up,ā I said while glaring at him.
Unbothered, he scanned the room and a frown formed on his handsome face.
āWhere is my princess? She usually wakes up the minute I get here.ā
I grinned at the mention of my daughter. āShe must still be in her room. She declared yesterday that she is old enough to sleep in her own bed.ā
Alex let out a small chuckle. āItās true that she isn't a kid anymore. I'm more worried about her mother, sheās the one thatās still a kid.ā
āYeah, yeah⦠whatever you say, youāā
āGood morning, mom and Uncle Alex!ā
My baby girlās bright and sunny voice made the insult that I was about to hurl at the man sitting across from me die in my throat. We both turned to look at my beautiful daughter who was coming down the stairs. Alex's face instantly lit up. Immediately, he stood up from his seat and went directly towards her. Scooping her up into his arms, he gave her a light peck on the cheek.
āGood morning, my princess! How did you know that I was here?ā
Anne smiled sweetly, and said, āI heard your voice while I was coming down the stairs. You're going to take me to my sports today, right?ā
Alex vigorously nodded his head. āOf course! I promised you. That's why I woke up so early and rushed over here.ā
I couldn't help but smile at the two of them. They were so adorable! I couldnāt help, but thank heaven for my best friend, Alex. He was a huge blessing in my life and, to a certain degree, my knight in shining armor.
Anne kissed Alex's cheek happily while giving him a hug. āThat's why I love my uncle so much!ā She glanced over at me and giggled. āMom should marry uncle.ā
āNot in a million years, sweetheart.ā
She huffed at my response as she clung to Alex.
This silly girl really knows how to push my buttons, I thought as I watched the pair of them.
Placing Anne in her chair, Alex stroked her nose as he said with sarcasm, āYour mom is a hopeless romantic who doesnāt want to let go of the past, dear. You know her, always trying to play the sacrificial heroine.ā
I shot him a hard look and crossed my arms over my chest. āYou're the one who doesn't give me a chance to forget him. Youāre always bringing him up!ā
Alex shook his head and sighed in defeat. āAll I do is say how you need to let the past go. Youāre the one who goes on and on about him like you will never find love again. Even your daughter knows about the times that you have cried over him. Oh, and me bringing him up? I do that as a reminder.ā
Drawing my eyebrows together in confusion, I asked, āA reminder for what?ā
āThat my best friend aspires to be Mother Teresa.ā
Scowling at him, I pursed my lips. āWell, then what about you, Uncle Alex? Why don't you find a girl and get married? What about, uhāā I racked my brain to remember that girlās name. āRight! Rose! What about her? She seemed to take a fancy to you.ā
Alex pushed back the few strands of hair that had fallen across his forehead and with a mischievous glint in his eye, asked obliviously, āWho?ā
Exasperated, I yelled, āJust tell me your ideal type! I'll find the perfect girl for you.ā
āNah, I'm too handsome to marry a girl.ā
āThen marry a boy. You narcissisticāā
āUh, mom! I'll marry uncle when I'm grown up!ā Anne interrupted.
I found it amusing how she often played referee in our little spats.
Letting out and exaggerated sigh, I said in a mournful voice, āOh no! My poor daughter, I am grieving over your future.ā
āHmph! I will teach you a lesson later, Madame. Uh, but...ā Alex looked thoughtfully over at Anne. āWhy aren't you going to her game today?ā
āI had too many appointments and I couldnāt get anyone to cover for me. How are you taking her? Don't you have work today too?ā
āYeah, but not until later this evening. Brain surgery.ā
Anne widened her eyes. āWill, you cut into their head!?ā
āIāll have to, love.ā
āBut, uncle wonāt they die if you cut into their head?ā she asked with an anxious expression.
I walked over to her and gave her a reassuring hug.
āSweetheart, stop talking and eat your breakfast with Uncle Alex. I have to go get ready for work. Be a good girl and good luck with your game today. I love you!ā
āDonāt worry, Iāll be here with her. You better go if you donāt want to be late again,ā Alex said smiling at me.
He was always there for me and I was so thankful to have him in my life.
* * *
After parking my car, I walked into the hospital and went directly to the reception desk.
The receptionist smiled politely at me and said, āGood morning, Dr. Kelly.ā
āGood morning, please call Mickhel and tell him that I'm making my morning rounds.ā
I called Elita, to accompany me on my rounds. She was the on duty head nurse and I usually had her make notes for the rest of the nursing team so that my patients could be discharged or continue to receive proper care for their condition.
āCan you move your fingers?ā I asked my last patient.
His face twisted in pain as he tried to move his fingers and I saw his index finger move stiffly.
Smiling warmly, I said, āCongratulations. You're improving.ā I turned to his guardian. āThere is no need in keeping him here any longer. He will continue to improve day by day. I will allow him to go home, but make sure he gets plenty of rest. Come back for a checkup in one week. I will also prescribe him some pain medication that should help with any lingering pain that he might experience during the night.ā
After finishing my morning rounds, I trudged toward my office. I was exhausted. Flopping into my office chair, I stared at my name plate that rested on my overly large desk.
āDr. Crystal Kelly. General Surgeon,ā I mumbled, while reading the engraved words.
I had always aimed to be a successful doctor. Being brought up in a middle class family, I didnāt financially struggle as other students had in med school. I truly believed that I had found my calling. But, am I happy? I frowned as I contemplated my life. Some would probably think that I was ungrateful or stupid for not to being happy with my life.
I had a great job, a nice house, amazing friends and a loving child. Oh, my Anne. If there was any happiness in my life, it was because of my lovely daughter. However, whenever Anne would ask me questions about her father, I couldnāt bring myself to answer her. I have never even told her his name!
Barely hearing the knock on the door, I reigned in my drifting thoughts and answered, āCome in.ā
āDr. Crystal. Here is your today's schedule,ā said Mickhel. He handed me the reports with a wide smile. He was a resident who was studying under me and I was always grateful for any extra help.
āThanks, Mickhel.ā I glanced over the files and whistled. āToday is going to be a long day.ā
āShould I call in the first patient?" Mickhel asked.
I nodded and Mickhel went outside. A moment later, a middle-aged woman and a boy around sixteen came in and gave a slight bow.
I smiled at the pair and said, āPlease, have a seat.ā
After quickly scanning over the report, I looked up at the boy.
āYou are Jomin Gu, right? You came yesterday. Are you feeling any better after using the crutches?ā
āYes, maāam.ā
Turning to his mother, I informed, āAfter looking at the MRI, I found that his ACL is torn. I'll show you on the computer.ā
I swiveled the monitor around so that they could see as I explained the prognosis.
āThe anterior cruciate ligament or ACL runs diagonally through the middle of the knee. It serves to support and stabilize the three bones that meet in the knee joint: the tibia, femur, and patella. As you can see from this picture here, Jominās ACL has torn.ā
Jomin and his mother shifted uncomfortably in their seats.
Clicking through a few more copies of the MRI, I continued, āA sprained knee caused by minor ACL injuries may include tenderness and swelling, which is why I put Jomin on crutches yesterday. However, I think his case is more serious and needs a small operation. If his ACL continues to tear, his knee will become inflamed, unstable and will have a reduced range of motion.ā
The boy started fidgeting nervously and I chuckled softly.
āDonāt worry. This is a common injury and the surgery is very minor.ā
Upon hearing this, he relaxed a bit and I went into explaining the surgery in fuller detail.
āWe will have to reattach the torn ligament or replace it with a piece of healthy tendon. Full recovery will take several weeks up to a couple of months before you can go back to doing your regular activities. To speed up the healing process, I will recommend you to a physical therapist so that you can work on restoring your range of motion.ā
Dear diary, How long has it been? 13 years? No, to be exact it's 13 years 6 months and 4 days. I remember the first day we met in the canteen. A coincidence encounter brought us together and changed our life. We talked, we laughed, we fought. No, it was never a fight. I yelled at him. Because he never fights back. Whenever I get mad, he just smiles. Everything was going perfect between us. But one day a simple misunderstanding broke us apart. We cried. We suffered. And fate binds us together again. With our Unexpected Love: Anne. Everything just felt like yesterday. The day he was shot by the gun and was in the OT's bed in front of me. The day I was asking one day from him as my birthday present and he was ready to give me forever. The day when I decided to throw myself into his embrace again. The day when I let him slip the ring around my finger. That was the day when our happy love story be
Five years later.... (Trevi Fountain, Rome)"Aysha, don't run fast. Wait for me." Anne shouted from behind as she chasing her little sister.Little Aysha looked at her sister and smiled sweetly. "Anne, water." She pointed her tiny finger to the beautiful water fountain.Anne grasped her tiny hand and kneeled in front of her. "Yes. This is the Trevi fountain. Dad said most of the tourists will definitely come here to toss a coin."Aysha looked at her curiously. "Toss a coin?"Anne nodded. "According to the legend of Romeās most famous fountain, the main reason for tossing coins into the Trevi is based on local lore that states doing so will bring you back to Rome again, someday."Aysha's eyes started shining, she looked back at her mother and father. "Mom, let's toss coins. I want to come back here again."Crystal smiled as she took out some coins from her purs
Six months later....Rayan was hugging Anne in his arm with Crystal snuggled close to him in a comfy swing at the balcony."When will the vacation end? I miss school so much." Anne pouted her lips sadly.Rayan looked down at his daughter with his gaze narrowed. "You miss school or you miss Kyungsoo?" He asked with a sour tone.Crystal laughed and hit his arm softly. "Stop being ridiculous.""But dad is right. I miss Kyungsoo." Anne smiled cheekily.Rayan let out a heavy sigh before he smiled. "You already like him so much?" He asked, looking at his daughter.Anne nodded and looked at his father. "I secretly called him with your phone yesterday. He was worried about me and gave me all the notes for the exam."Rayan scoffed with disbelief before he turned to Crystal. "That boy is really good at courting girls. He better be loyal and good to my girl or
Three months later...."Somin." Crystal gave her a smile when she entered her room. Her eyes dropped at her big stomach. "The baby is healthy?"Somin nodded and sat beside her on the bed. "Mom and baby both are healthy. What about you? Daniel said you have a fever."A deep sigh escaped Crystal's lips. "Even he knows that? Ah, Rayan! I'm totally fine, it's just because of the weather. And my husband is worried to death. He is really an annoying husband."Somin laughed. "He loves you a lot." She paused and put her hand on her hand. "He should. Who'll not love a woman like you? 8 years ago you fought with everything just to save his baby. I understand now because I'm pregnant. I wonder how did you survive alone."Crystal's lips curved with a soft smile. "Your husband has changed you a lot. I think you're in love with him already?"Somin nodded. "I'm." She then averted her gaze from her
1 month later in Hokkaido...."Ahh. Dad..." Anne screamed when her father threw a big piece of snowball towards her. She tried to stand up but the surface was so slippery and she fell on the snow again.Rayan laughed at her daughter's clumsiness as he ran towards her and held her hand to help her out. Instead of getting up, Anne pulled him down and Rayan fell on the snow beside her."You..." Rayan scowled. Anne giggled as she picked up a snowball and threw it to her father. Rayan quickly jerked to the side and avoided the snowball. He sat and pulled Anne into his arms and kept tickling her. Anne couldn't help but started laughing. "Dad. Haha. No. stop. Haha." Seeing her laughter, Rayan laughed.Crystal who was standing in front of the cottage porch laughed at them. "You kids better be careful, don't hurt yourself." She reminded them."Mom, come here and play with us." Anne shouted with a wide smile
When Crystal opened her eyes, she was already in the hospital bed. Rayan was sitting beside her. He looked so anxious still now. Her head wasn't spinning anymore. But she was feeling weak.Crystal pulled herself up in a sitting position and looked at Rayan. "Are you okay?" She asked Rayan with a soft voice. He didn't look good.Rayan didn't answer her, he cupped her face. "Are you okay? What happened to you?" He asked worriedly.Crystal averted her gaze from him to Yejin who was now standing beside the door. "Congratulations." She mouthed the word as her eyes met Crystal's and pulled Alex outside with her.Alex clenched his jaw when she closed her door. "What? Is she pregnant?"Yejin released his hand and nodded. "She is.""Do you think she'll be okay this time? She was so weak last time." Alex said worriedly.Yejin turned her head to him. "Are you still not over he
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