My phone started to ring again. The name on the screen read Orion. I don’t feel like talking to him because of the phone call I received earlier. There is nothing for us to talk about. He can do whatever he wants to do. Then, why do I feel this pain in my chest. It’s not like Orion and I committed to each other, but I still have a pain in my heart. Absentmindedly, I rubbed my heart. When did I start to like Orion that I have a pain in my heart after learning who he was with today? There must be a misunderstanding. I listened to his voicemail again. I looked at the time when he called, then I looked at the time of the other phone call. The timing of the two calls were too close together. This feeling sucks. At this age and experience, why do I still feel pain like this, but I am trying hard to be in control. The pain cannot take control of me. Obviously, I have experience in this, I thought to myself chuckling a bit. My hands start to shake because the mix of feeli
Orion It’s already 11pm. Lara must be at work by now, so I decided to text her. However, what was I going to text her. She hasn’t gotten back to me since this afternoon. I know I shouldn’t be worried, but I am, though I don’t want to suffocate her. My fingers started to text something, but deleted it. They would start again, then, deleted that one too. My thoughts going crazy about what to write, so I tried again and then deleted it. After more thought, I sent her a voice message. Message: Hey Lara, I’m heading to bed. Text or call me when you have time. It doesn’t matter what you say. Ok, goodnight. Then, I sent the message. “So, what happened” Crown asked me. Ahhhh, I sighed loud. This is so frustrating, not hearing from her all day. What am I suppose to do? My head shook back and forth. “I don’t know man. I tried text and calls. She ain't getting back to me” I answered. I’m feeling at a lost. "Am I overthinking it," I said out loud. She might need a break
“Hello” I heard a deep voice say. The voice was familiar, but I couldn’t quite place it. “Hello, Lara” the deep voice said again. “Crown” I asked. He and I don’t talk much, so it takes me a while to recognize his voice. Why is he picking up Orion’s phone, I thought. “Yeah, it’s me” he replied. “Where’s Orion? Is everything ok,” I asked felling a little concerned. “He’s here. He drank to much last night and is sleeping in” Crown notified me. “What? Why? What happened,” I asked. Why would Orion drink to much that he had to sleep in? “The only thing that I know is he couldn’t get in contact with you all yesterday, so he drank. A lot,” Crown said accusatory. “I…” I started to say but then what. When I heard that he was with Hana for lunch I…. Well, I don’t know. Was I hurt? Was I mad? Did I care? Did I not care? “Lara, if you are just playing with him, then it’s best that you leave him alone,” Crown said. It was a bit cruel for Crown to jump to conclusions that I am playing with Orio
Lara He isn’t doing anything, just standing there. Looking at me. Two water bottles in his hands. My breathing was becoming heavier. I see his eyes roaming all over my body. My legs start to move like they had a mind of their own because it wasn’t me controlling them. Orion lifts his arms in front of him, holding the 2 water bottles towards me with them touching. Then he slowly opens his arms. As if he can wield magic. My legs obeyed him and did exactly what the 2 water bottles were doing. My hands fisted the sheets I was laying on. What is happening to me? I lost all control of my body. He is not even touching me for goodness sakes. Lara get a hold of yourself. This is not your first time. Woman up! Orion still hasn’t come into the room but yet I can feel his hands all over me. “You will stay just like that until I say otherwise” he said in a very low volume. I whined a bit. “No” I said. “No? Then leave and don’t come back” he said. It looked like he was abo
Lara It was another night shift, same as any other night. I was doing my rounds when I noticed Dr. Cameron coming out of one of the patients room. Not thinking much of it, I walked over and said, "Hey." As I took a closer look, he looked really bad. Disheveled, a shadow on his face, and dark circles under his eyes. He looked up at me, but I don't think he really saw me at first. "Dr. Cameron, is everything ok." I asked. "Oh, yes. I was just, um, visiting a friend," he replied, a little distractedly. Wow, I thought. He looks really, really bad. "Did something happen," I asked, concern in my voice. "Ah, a friend got into an accident. She hasn't woken up yet," he said. "Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry about that, " I said, understanding now why he looks like this, as I looked him up and down. "Well, I'll leave you to your friend. Don't forget to eat," I said, then walked away. Holy crap, when did that happen. Im curious now, and I need a little gossip. who shall I ask? Hehehe, as soon
Lara Dr. Cameron comes strolling up to me as if he had no care in the world. He still looks a bit tired and exhausted, but I gotta say he is a good looking man. However, he just doesn't have that thing that Orion has. Oh, now now self don't start comparing them. Orion is the Alpha that you've been looking for. Dr. Cameron is just a friend or co-worker. "Hey doc," I said when we came closer. "Hey, is your shift over," he asked. "Yes," I said and nodded at the same time. "Good. Get some rest," he said and was starting to turn around and walk away. "I will. Is there a reason why you called me," I asked, kind of curious. "Oh yeah. My friend is in the hospital," he said in a reserved manner. "Yes, you mentioned that when I spoke to you upstairs," I replied. "She's not my girlfriend. We are just friends. Our families are close and we knew each other for a long time," he said. "Oh, okay," I said. Why is he telling me these things? "I just wanted to let you know," he said. "Ok. I'm gonn
LaraBang. Bang. Bang. "Lara, are you home," I heard a voice faintly say. I was shocked out of what Orion and I was doing and got off the bed. Fixed my clothes as I hurriedly walked to the front door. I unlatched and unlocked the door, then twisted the handle to open it. I didn't know who was on the other side, but as I opened the door I was shocked. "Ah, hi," was all that came out. "Lara, I'm sorry to have just dropped by like this, but I didn't know where else to go, " the man said. I'm still in shock because it was Dr. Cameron. How did he know where I lived. "Ah," was all that still could come out. We were still standing at the doorway. I was inside, he was outside of the threashold. I didn't want to let him in because I want really uncomfortable with that, but Orion is here so it shouldn't be too bad. However, I didn't let to let him in. yet. "Why are you here," I asked. My emotions are all over the place. This house is my home. If I told him where I lived then no problem, but how
Orion "There was an accident at the shop. I gotta go check it out. Baby, I'll call you later," I said to Lara. I kissed her goodbye, and had her walk me to the door to lock up. When I got into my car, guilt came over me. This situation with Hana has gotten out of hand, I thought. What does she think she is doing, I continued thinking. My phone started to ring. "Crown, what happend," I asked when I picked up the phone. "Johanna is in bad shape. She's admitted in the hospital. Good news, she's not at the one Lara works at," Crown said. How am I going to tell Lara, I mean I already lied to her. "Are you at the hospital," I asked him. "Yeah, she still had my number in her phone. Since we all grew up together her parents called me," Crown said. "Alright, what hospital," I asked. "It's the private hospital, Intercoastal Medical," he said. Of course she's there, it's owned by her family, I thought. "I'm on my way," I told Crown, and then we hung up. The drive was quick, but I was feeling re