lla'

y started, and the Director is asking for yo

call before Andrew could initiate a longer conversat

g a get-together party. My being there was more like a miracle thanks

nnections, after learning I was a qualified doctor- alt

pital. As it were, there was a bit of a reshuffle

rty for the hospital staff and important guests and to introduce and welcome the

e door to my bedroom burst open, and two small whirlwinds came

George exclaimed, holding up a tiny

d with excitement as they showed off their latest discovery. They were the light of my

Everything came crashing down in my world when I caught the

ore me apart. Jane, my own best friend, was nak

ould carry me, desperate to escape the pain and heartache that threatened to consume me. An

s a single mother while having Raymond who had done nothing all this while than to support me by my side but that didn't stop

said, kneeling to their level and r

k now, so I need you two to

figurine before racing off. I watched them scamper off to find their babysitter and I

reason for pushing through the pain and

e slipping on a pair of matching heels. I checked my reflection one last time, smoothing down st

as much as possible to avoid drawing too much attention to myself but I couldn't help but roll my e

lleagues as they gushed about the hos

so han

he's a bi

ing under som

childish antics, their gig

man? But as I brushed past them, my attempts at slipping by unnoticed

u're late,"

as been asking for you. He

llowed Andrew towards one of the rooms in

me. Standing there, looking every bit as handsome

ur eyes met, and I felt a su

l there, swirling beneath the surface

e didn't understand. He cleared his throat

our new dire

plausible explanation. "No, I don't," I lied, forci

meet you

his gaze never leaving

ion of his name and instantly memories of

, not wanting to cause

xcused himself,

wards me with a serious

d with a low yet urgent voice. "Th

g to let him see how much

I snapped even though my voice tinged with bitte

eyes were filled with remorse

d up, Camilla,"

st hear me out.

ing at the corners of my eye

voice barely above a whisper. "I can't tr

ready to giv

ation creeping into his voice. "I'm not h

My breath hung in my throat as I stru

ispered; my voice barely audibl