Chapter 12

Nora

A sigh of relief left me as I saw who it was: the young girl I had been introduced to earlier.

With a bright smile planted on her face, she said, "Dr. Nora, I have come to see if there is anything you need. I will be personally serving you during your stay here." Her positive energy was infectious, although this was not the time; I didn't need any of that around me at the moment.

"I don't need anything!" I snapped dismissively, my voice a bit hostile, causing the smile on her face to die a slow death and was replaced by a look of dejection.

For some reason, her new demeanor due to my harsh response made my heart ache. Trying to make amends, I asked with a slight smile stretching my lips, "What is your lovely name again, young lady?"

In an instant, her face lit up again. "My name is Loritta, Doctor."

I offered her a warm smile as I placed my hand on my forehead, rubbing it again. "Lorrita, I have a throbbing headache. Will you be kind enough to get my aspirin and a glass of water?