All Chapters of Betrayed To Beloved: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

The house was calm and silent, except for the clock that hung slightly above the television, quietly counting seconds with confidence. She walked into the living room, smiling, her fingers tapping at her phone screen. She finished typing, tucked her phone in her bag and left the house. Her name is Andrea. Andrea Morgan.At the hospital entrance, she pushed the door open and strode in. The air smelled of antiseptic and drugs. People spoke in low voices, the nurses having one item or the other to move around. Everywhere was calm. The beeping sounds of different monitors could be heard. It didn’t seem like there was any recent emergency case.She wasn’t smiling—she kept a neutral face. She headed directly towards the doctor, who was standing close to the receptionist’s table."Good morning doctor Martinez," she greeted, managing to force a smile. "I thought your leave was approved already..." She wasn’t sure if she should have said that. It wasn’t her business anyway."Oh, yeah, today’s

Andrea could go crazy at that point. Her heart raced as she gripped her phone tightly. She had just received a text from her dad, asking about her date with Daniel, which she ignored. And now, her “lover” is involved in an accident?She ordered the driver to stop for a moment. She needed to think. She called Stephanie, her best friend, and explained everything to her.“Three…two…one…” she counted under her breath, putting herself together before entering the hospital. She pushed the door open, and for a moment, she forgot she was a doctor. Nurses, doctors, and patients’ relatives moved with purpose, their footsteps marching against the clean, white tiles. She was lost in the tension she felt. She looked around, hoping that someone might call her out of her thoughts. She was familiar with the hospital—it didn’t take her long to find Daniel. He laid partially conscious on a bed in the emergency triage room. Few rolls of plaster ran from his mid-forehead to the left side of his face, es

Brooklyn BarAndrea found an empty seat for herself. Yes, she reserved one for Daniel, too. She took off her sunshade. She checked the time; it was 4:17 pm.Music boomed from hidden speakers, low enough to converse with someone, but high enough to feel it in your spirit. She looked around. There was no sight of him yet. A couple of minutes later, she sighted him through the glass wall of the bar. He alights from his car, carrying a shopping bag in his right hand. He pushed through the door and was met by the wall of music and the murmurs of different conversations layered on top of each other. He scanned the room in sections and eventually found her.“You know I don’t like to be kept waiting”, she said, as soon as Daniel got to the spot she reserved for both of them.“I’m sorry, my love”, he apologized and pressed a kiss to her cheek. “I got this for you.”He handed the paper bag he was carrying to Andrea.She chuckled.“It’s my favorite color.”“Thank you Daniel.”The bag contained

She pulled the cabinet drawers to search for her car keys. She found the keys and held it tight in her hand. She scurried to the dining area to grab the gift box. She paused. The thought hit her suddenly. She hadn’t brushed her teeth, she hadn’t had her bath. She rushed to her room, and in minutes, she changed her dress into something cleaner. She didn’t have any more patience to have a proper bath. She opened the drawer close to the head of her bed and grabbed her mouth spray. “Pff pff pff” the mint flavor landed on her tongue. She stared at herself in the mirror, breathing in and out like she had just run a race. She took a deep breath.She walked steadily back to the dining, picked up the box and her keys, and walked out of the house in calm anger. She drove to her father’s house.Mr Morgan’s apartment:Mr Morgan was relaxing on his recliner, scrolling on his tablet. Andrea didn’t use the doorbell. She opened the door, securing the gift box well between her underarm and her arm, s

Three days later, Stephanie’s apartment:Andrea was getting ready for the send-off party of the president of her hospital, the one Dr. Martinez had invited her to earlier. She was dressed in a stylish olive green blouse with a burnt-orange palazzo. Stephanie stood a few meters from her as if she was observing her.“Andrea, are you sure you’re in a good mental state to attend the event?” Stephanie asked, concerned.“You worry too much, Steph”, Andrea replied, chuckling, as she wore her earrings, facing the mirror.“I mean, what if Daniel shows up and does something to you?” Stephanie moved closer to her to assist her with her necklace.“There will be people there. There’s nothing Daniel can do, even if he shows up”, Andrea replied, smiling.“And moreover, I just want to go out…you know. I’m not a party person, but…” she faced Stephanie, assuring her.“Hm-hm”, Stephanie nodded in agreement, giving her a hug.“I’m borrowing your bag for today”, Andrea said as she went towards Stephanie’s