Chapter 1.It was 9:00pm..the cafe was still open. Ari flipped the sign closed knowing he won’t leave..not anytime soon. He was about 6 feet tall, dark skin with brown eyes. Ari had noticed him for about two weeks now. He always came around the cafe by 7:00 and leaves way after closing time. He never came around without his book and pen…always writing something in it as he gulps down his iced coffee. Ari didn’t know much about him besides his name…Cam…he always puts it down for orders. “Can I have another cup?”…he says“We’re closed…you know that Cam”…Ari replies“Please…it’s just one cup…I’d be out in like 10 minutes”…he said…“Ughh fine”…Ari said as she turned around to get him another cup. She knew he was going to take more than ten minutes…he always does..“Thanks Ari”..he said with a smile A few minutes later Ari brought him a cup of smoothie instead with a side of snacks. “It’s a little late for coffee don’t you think?”..she said as she pushed the tray closer to him. “It’s a
Chapter 3:I made my way towards the head nurses office …I knocked.“Come in”I heard her sayI walked in.“Oh hello Scarlett”she said“Mrs Sonia , I'll like to leave today..my little sister is home alone but I'll be back”I told her“Oh okay no problem”I left her office to pack the clothes I've worn…I left the hospital…I didn't even want to see Rico before I left.Two days later.Although it has been two days since the kiss and since when I stopped my night shift ….I couldn't stop thinking about the kiss, it was in my head I couldn't get it out..My body aches in various places….so it was good i left .I definitely needed the distance…But even in my little apartment..I wasn't free from him…I tried everything I could to forget him…I did laundry….i tried yoga…I jogged every morning…. nothing worked..each time I closed my eye …his eyes…his lips .mmhis face …the pic comes rushing into my head.I was standing i my kitchen in nothing but my pyjamas shorts and a black tube ..when I heard
Chapter 2:I told myself that I wasn't going to go to room 355 unless it's necessary.But still I found myself staring at his name on the patient list .Enrico ValguruezVitals:stablePain management: Moderate Sedation:not needed.I shook my head and moved onto room 306.I wasn't going to play into his little games.Three hours into my shift I was pouring lukewarm coffee into a paper cup until a nurse called out my name,I looked back as stared the nurse wondering what the problem might be.“Hey Scarlett,Rico’s in pain again and won't let other nurse touch him if it's not you”I sighed wondering what he's up to now“What kind of pain”“Same spot he probably exerted himself ,can you check up on him”“Sure I'll go now ““Okay then “I entered the room checked up on him and left immediately.Three days later I've been going to Rico’s room to check up on him but I don't stay long anymore….I found myself getting drawn to him and I'm not ready for that right now .The head nurse asked me t
Chapter 1:The hospital at night was always so quiet and chill….I thought as I walked around the hallways,it smelt like antiseptic and drugs..I checked the time and saw it was only just 11:46pm…my night shift just began…I sighed as I entered my office and sat down on the chair.I heard a knock and looked at the door..“Come in”Then a younger nurse entered.“Miss bellerose ,the head nurse is requesting for you”she said.“Oh okay,tell her I'll be there”I told her.She nodded and left..I wondered what the head nurse needed…I stood up and made way to her office ..I knocked as I got to her office door.“Come in”.I heard her sayI walked into the room.“Hello Scarlett”“Mrs Sonia”I say as I looked at her“We have a new admit in room 355,with a stab wound..pretty banged up..he showed the nurses in ER hell”she says.“Great exactly how I want to my night shift to go”I say with annoyance.Mrs Sonia chuckled.“He's a piece of work and I'm sure its nothing you can't handle..the sedatives shou
Chapter 5. It was 2:45am…Erica woke up..Henry’s words still echoing in her head…he was so sweet last night…she was always sure she liked him..she just didn’t know if he liked her back..but last night..it looked like he did. “Actions speak louder than w-“…her thoughts were interrupted by a sound she heard…it came from across the room…“Henry”…she said softly…”you up?”He didn’t reply her“He’s asleep”…she thought…she then shut her eyes, trying to force herself to fall back asleep…Just as she picked up the edge of her blanket to cover up her body, she felt a soft grip around her wrist…it was Henry“I’m up”…he said Erica felt shivers go down her spine as Henry’s hand met hers…She opened up her eyes and saw Henry standing right in front of herShe got up and sat on the bed…“I love you”…Henry said…”I haven’t been able to fall asleep..I’ve been thinking about how I messed up by pushing you away…I should have I’m sorry…”She looked up at him..“Hen-“He cut in…”I mean it Erica, I love t
Chapter 4. Friday night, Erica was sitting at the bar with Jake next to her. Whiskey in his hands, talking about himself…again. It had been just two hours since she got there and Erica was already getting bored of the date. But she smiled politely…nodded her head at the right times. She kept drifting her eyes to the bar clock. She was feeling it…not at all. Jake was a little to forward and touchy. His hands met her thighs…his breath got a little too close…again. Erica didn’t feel comfortable with this. “I should probably head home”…Erica said…pulling her thigh away from his grip. Jake smiled like he didn’t hear or care about what she said. “Come on babe…just one more drink”…”we’re vibing”…he said as he pulled her by the wrist“No we’re not”…Erica said as she pulled her hand away from his. She tried to keep her voice steady…”let me go”…she said lowering her voice He pulled her gently but firmly toward the hallway behind the bar…where the lights were dimmer, where no one was look