After a memorable date, Audrey went busy with her studies and Dmitri with his hospital schedules but they kept talking and texting to each other while looking forward to spending time together.
"Hey handsome ! Whatcha doin ?" Audrey asked on call.
"I've been having an extremely hectic schedule in the hospital for a couple of weeks, I really feel like taking a break for at least half a day," Dmitri sounded tired. “I guess my bed and I are going to spend a lot of time when I get back home,” he added.
"Oh ! I was about to request you to help run a couple of errands with me after your shift," Audrey’s voice could not hide her dismay and Dmitri was quick to catch on it. “Never mind. I will do them alone.”
Dmitri couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly at this adorable girl. He could do anything for her, even go out to help her with her er
"If you're at this crossroad and you find it difficult to choose, let me help you understand what each choice can lead to,"Mr.Blaydes, like any other concerned parent brought up the topicregarding Audrey’s choice of career at the dining table for discussion.“In fact, you should use your degree in the family business,” he added while pointing his fork at her."Joining the family business can be a one-way road, Dad, where there is no going back. I've to be really firm minded about this, as I know nothing about it," Audrey expressed her apprehensions."You have your dad to mentor you and teach you how to run the company’s business, dear," her mother, Lucy Blaydes joined the discussion."However, before committing to Dad’s business, I want to explore the worldanddo something for the upliftmentof society," Audrey explained."You
"Audrey," Dmitri whisperedwhen the call connected.“Hey !” He softly said."Dmitri ?” Audrey instant got up in the middle of the night when she heard his voice.“Is everything ok ? How come you're calling at this late hour ?" she askedin a concerned tone, all her sleepiness vanishingfrom her eyesasnumerous worst case scenarios ranthrough her mind."I just received themessage of confirmation for my departure tomorrow for a medical volunteer camp in the interiors of the countryside," Dmitriinformed.Audrey took a breath ofrelief, relieved that Dmitri was safebefore she jerked back. Dmitri was leaving ? No! She was going to miss him so much."Which camp, Dmitri ?" Audreyasked.She was missing him already."It's a medical camp,” Dmitri replied. “It is a cam
"Good Afternoon,Doctor! You're urgently needed in the intensive care unit of the hospital to check onexcessive bleeding in your patient. Itis an emergency," Hazel hurriedly but calmly informed Dmitri on call. “How long will you take to reach ?” She asked."I'm in the Director's room for a meeting, Doctor. I should be there in another 10 minutes," Dmitriresponded and quickly rushed out of the room while the Director opened the door for him to take flight.Dmitri nodded his thanks and raced down the hall."What is the matter, Doctor ?" Dmitri asked while quickly scanning the reports thrusted in his handby a nurse."Your patient,Mrs.Laura Emerson who underwent abdominal hysterectomy, started bleeding excessively within an hour after the surgery," Hazel reported."I can see the surgery went well from the reports.
Audrey noticed Rachel clutching a bunch of unfamiliar reports close to her chest but chose not to comment when she noticed Dmitri approaching them."Plans with the good doctor, Ms. Blaydes ?" Rachel teased while nudging her elbows at a flush faced Audrey."Yes and stop giving me that look. It's just a celebratory dinner at his home," Audrey huffed."Congratulations, my love ! I'm so proud of you," Dmitri huskily said. "And congratulations to the Valedictorian !" Dmitri beamed at Rachel before shaking her hand with his free one."Thank you, Doctor ! Now I would like to excuse myself as I have to find Leo. God knows where he is," Rachel huffed. "Enjoy the evening, you two !" she called out as she hurried away and winked at a glaring Audrey with a laugh."She drives me crazy," Audrey muttered under her breath but chuckled nonetheless with a shake of her head.As
"Hey Dmitri ! Good Morning ! Where are you ?" Audrey asked."I'm in the hospital,love" Dmitrirepliedand after so long, the nickname still made Audrey’s heart flutter."How come so early today?" Audreyasked."There was an unscheduled, emergency surgery, so I came in the wee hours of the morning today. I'm about to leave for home in a few minutes," Dmitri said."Can we meet in the Book Café for coffee and breakfast?" Audreyasked."Of course, we can meet ! I hope everything is fine, nothing urgent?" Dmitriasked."Oh yes ! Everything is fine, don't worry ! It has been a long time since we last met, so I was just wondering if we could spend some time together ?"Audrey said."Alright. See you soon at the Book Café," Dmitri said as they hung up the phone.
"Good Morning, love ! Get ready and come for breakfast and this is for you," Dmitrigreeted his lady love with a kissbeforehanding over a beautiful floral opal coloured dress to Audrey."Oh my god ! This dress is beautiful. Thank you, Dmitri!" Audrey squealed in delightas she saw Dmitri looking at her withall smiles."Now, stop smiling and looking at me. Let me get ready. See you at the breakfast table," Audrey said, making Dmitri grin."My smiles are constant, my beloved since you delighted me with your pregnancy news. I feel like I amin seventh heaven,forgetting all my worries and past. Itis a feeling I can't put into words," he saidas he walked out of the room and into the kitchen.Dmitri got a beautiful tray and dressed it up with flowers, fresh fruit and plated it up with an array of her favourite breakfast dishes in wooden cloches. He l
"I guess, itis always super nerve wracking and exciting, sharing the news of the first baby with parents- thesoon to be grandma and grandpa. I hope they willnotbeangry with me," Audreynervously thought."I'll only get one chance to break the news of their new status as Grandma and Grandpa, so I should make the best of it with a memorable reveal," murmured Audrey as she bought pink and blue balloons with grandma grandpa written on it."What are these for, Audrey?" asked Mrs.Lucy Blaydes as Audrey entered her home."Mom and Dad, read what is written on the balloons," Audrey said.Mr.and Mrs.Blaydes were shocked and angry but at the spur of the moment, they reigned control ontheir emotions somehow.For a minute, the couple just stared at each other before assimilating the news and starting a difficult conversation.&
For Audrey, the weekend came sooner than imagined.Dmitri visited the Blaydes’mansion to meet Audrey's parents regarding his marriage proposal."We live in a society in which the criteria for the selection of the perfect partner can turn out very differently," Mr.Blaydes commented while interacting with Dmitri at his home- his den."You're right, Mr.Blaydes. Our world is driven by consumerism that often prevents us from seeing the things that really matter," Dmitrireplied politely."While some are looking for a better half with a great personality, others may choose their partner by economic factors. But is itthe definition of love?" Audreyasked, looking at her Dad dead in the eye, silently asking him to be lenient with her lover.However, her father chose to ignore her and listened to what Dmitri had to say.