"Good afternoon, Nurse Gia. "What's up, Nurse Gia?" "You're getting better and better, Nurse Gia." "You're even hotter than the sun in the afternoon, Nurse Gia." I simply shook my head at the pleasantries from the interns at the business where I am currently employed. Because my friend is rumored to live nearby and misses me as well, she planned to meet up with me when I just came out. Although I still had work to do, I first didn't want to go, but by the time my working hour was through and it was time for lunch, the frenzy hadn't subsided, so I went to the Starbucks close to the business. "Gia!" When someone yelled to me unexpectedly from behind as I turned around, I merely groaned and turned around because I realized I had been right to assume it was Curt Stevens. One of the cruel ones tried to court me by flirting with me despite my refusal to do so. "Where have you been?" His question caused me to arch my brow. I glanced at him without making any facial expressions after
"Grandpa, you know that I don't have any issue with helping people especially when it concerns their health but do I have to work with your daughter?" I can't count how many times I've asked Grandpa about this because I don't know why he has to send me to a place where I can be with his daughter even though he knows that I don't want to be with her. "You're losing your manners, Gia." I swallowed my saliva hard in no time due to the sudden seriousness of Grandpa's tone on the other line. "I'm sending you there to help people and yes, also for you to be with your mother." "But you know that I don't want to be with her, don't you?" I'm losing hope of confirmation while I'm here on the beach and waiting for a boat to board the island where the medical mission started by my mother will be held. "How long are you going to ignore your mother?" I heard Grandpa sigh on the other line as if he was losing patience because of my stubbornness. "She was the first to ignore it," I reasoned as
"You're heavy." I suddenly went back into a trance when he lied about that because I'm not that heavy! Because I was also ashamed of our position, I immediately stood up. When I got ready, I could feel the sharp eyes on me from girls my age and gay men who were fantasizing about this man. I looked up at him again but he and Grandma Briella were already walking away when I looked back at them Grandma and I still met our eyes and then she smiled and let her grandson guide her again while walking. That's when I realized the position that Grandma Briella and Bryce had. Based on the whispers I hear from the elders around, they are the owners of this island. "Are you all right, sweetheart?" I turned to Dra. McKenna but I chose not to answer her. I sighed because of what happened. I was so surprised because of the closeness between the two of us earlier that I was not even able to move my eyes around his whole face. My eyes were fixed on his emotionless hazelnut-colored eyes. I don't see a
I don't know why Bryce looked at me that badly but I just tried not to pay attention to it even more and Braylon’s noises grabbed my attention. He is talking so much while I'm busy taking care of the medicines that haven't been taken out of the box yet. He also picks it up and then places it on the table in front of us while raising both eyebrows and giving me a silly grin. I made him suffer because he looked so annoying. Not because he's not handsome but because of the nonsense I read there. "I know you want to know how Bryce described you last night, Nurse Gia. Come on. Don't be shy. I'll tell you, eh." He even got a wink at me. "How sure are you that I want to know about it?" I raised an eyebrow at him and I don't know why he suddenly burst out laughing causing those people close to where we were to look at us and it felt like someone was watching me. "Because I can see it." Braylon’s simple response to my question made him frown. "What do you mean you can see it?" Braylon imme
I don't know how in such a quick time Bryce immediately got in front of me and immediately caught the blow that I was supposed to get from the furious man. As far as I remember, he wasn't with Braylon when they came to us, but he was here and Braylon came before them to help me. "Let go of me and don't interfere!" That terrifying voice of Alvin echoed throughout the place, causing Mam Elishea to feel so scared that her hands that were holding me trembled. I looked at her and it was obvious that she was very scared and that she was traumatized because of the behavior and actions of her husband. I was just about to turn my eyes to Alvin and Bryce when suddenly Alvin pulled Mam Elishea with one of his hands and because the lady was clinging to me, I was immediately taken by surprise. "Oh! My! Gosh! What is going on?” "Who asked Alvin to drink again?" "They know that's how he is when he drinks, eh." "I did see Alvin drinking with Kevin when I passed by Jayson's house." "Oh! My! Gosh
"Are you all right, Nurse Gia?" My confusion for Ayesha rose when suddenly I could hear the teasing in her tone. "It's like you have a fever because your face is so red." Lyra followed that teasing further and then giggled. "You two should stop and get Nurse Gia some water, not what you're thinking." James reprimanded them and the two immediately scratched their necks and then marched toward the kitchen. "Did you get a big bruise?" I turned to James when he asked that question and it was obvious that Roseanne was interested because she immediately looked at me and listened to my answer. "It's a little big but it's okay because I already put on the ointment that Roseanne gave me," I replied and then felt my bruise again and for a moment I was shocked because of the pain again. I winced because of the realization that I seemed to have temporarily forgotten the bruise I had because of what Bryce had done earlier. "How many days will your bruise last before it completely disappears?"
When I came out of the tent, I couldn't avoid thinking about Braylon's question to Bryce because Braylon himself, who was his cousin, couldn't know what was going through his mind. I just held my breath and when I was about to go to the canopy tent that was closest to me to help another volunteer nurse, I saw a lady carrying her child and a trace of concern on her face, and add to that the speed of her walking that she is almost on all fours. I immediately took action and got a wheelchair and met the mother and daughter who were still far from other people. "Thanks a lot." The lady thanked her and then immediately sat her daughter in the wheelchair and she pushed it there. I immediately followed them as I watched the girl. She has red rashes and it is obvious that she is having trouble swallowing and that she is nauseous. Because of that, I was immediately convinced of what illness she had, although I am not sure yet, I cannot ignore the symptoms I see in the child because if proven,
Braylon and Bryce drove off in their different and beloved cars. The medical mission for today isn't over yet, so I can't rest yet, but that's okay because, besides the fact that I'm not tired yet, I'd rather help the people here than stare at home. "Gia." I turned around when I heard that familiar voice of Dra. McKenna. "Yes, Doctor? Do you need anything?" The shock on her face was obvious when my conversation with her became formal, although since we met again, I have treated her the same way. She is a doctor and I am a nurse. We are in the same field and work so it is only appropriate that I be formal in my conversation with her. "You can c-call me M-Mommy, Gia." Sadness immediately appeared in her voice. "No need, Doctora, besides I'm not used to calling anyone at that address. I have lived without someone I can call Mommy for so many years.” I was cold towards her causing her face to become depressed and her shoulders to fall automatically. "Gia, honey.." She called me, causi