" a month is enough to show you , if by the end you don't fall for me then i'll leave for good , and forever " Ambroise said , holding her gaze for a little longer .
Elizabeth felt her heart shatter . She didn't want to see another man just yet , she didn't want to give her heart away .... she hated the fact that even when her prince charming just confessed to her , her heart and mind where somewhere else , with Shane August .
He was still her husband , the Man that she cared and probably still care for no matter what , she can't just give that away yet .
Elizabeth stepped away from Ambroise's reach as he dropped his head down .
" i c-can't " she gulped down and wiped away the threatened tears . She doesn't like people to see her cry . " you always ask me if i love him ..." she stops when she see's the look on his face .
The look of betrayal and hurt . He threw his handkerchief and stood up .
" understood " he tried to leave .
" Ambroise " she rose up and caught his blouse . " believe me , if you came just three years before i would've loved you so much , any girl would do —"
" but i don't want no girl , i —" he cut himself up , shaking his head in disbelief. " i'm so stupid " he tugged his blouse away and left .
Elizabeth hated when people left her just like that , but this time she understood well that she just stabbed someon's else heart unintentionally.
She kneeled down , not able to resist hot tears as she sobbed silently , her heart sinking lower and lower .
She was deeply hurt , she didn't know if she was able to cure herself on her own .
Two weeks has gone by very quickly . there was no longer a contact between Ambroise and Elizabeth, however She only thought about that night where she hurt someone who once gave her comfort and was her savior . She felt empty.
" Ely ?" Her best friend walked into The office , seeming to be Bright and happy .
On the other side of the room , there was a gloomy and sad Elizabeth .
" is that asshole treating you badly again ?" Elisia Gening is in fact the daughter of the director of the hospital , that's why she didn't want to tell her . She thought that if her father was caught between Shane August personal life will probably cause him his job .
So she managed a lie . " no , he isn't around much after he asked for divorce , he's normally at the company or over my father's estate " she said through greeted teeth . In fact he 's been making her life a living hell right after he canceled the divorce papers , as they will no longer divorce .
" Ely , i'm not going to push you because you can trust me " Elisia said with a hint of pity .
" yeah , right after you connect your fist with his jaw " Elizabeth winced when she saw how her friends face immediately turned to a serious mad growl .
" oh trust me , he is getting more than that . But Ely" she whined like a child before dropping on the guest chair .
Elizabeth busied herself with some cancer patient documents that she didn't even know why they on the table . She didn't even work with the cancer department , however they were in-fact Elisia's documents
When Elisia heard no response , she slammed the manual book on the table aggressively catching Elizabeth Attention .
" what was that for ?"
She really didn't want to argue with her .
" okay , never mind . Why are you reading my documents " she put them away in ranks . " the department is looking for extra Care-giver if you are interested "
" what will i do ?" Elizabeth asked , interested in what she was about to say .
" nurse them , stay with them in need . Work full hours and probably even after you end your shift " She eyed her from her lashes , begging her to Agree .
Elizabeth gave it a thought . If it meant for her to work 24 hours at the hospital , taking care of kids would be more comfortable than going home to a cheating husband who wouldn't even be there with her , and if he was she will not get any enough sleep anyway .
" of course , when do i start ?"
Elisia immediately light up .
" yes , you can start today after your shift " She was really happy to have her best friend around to help her when in despair . They were running low on crew and the children they had needed a lot of caring . .
Plus Elizabeth wanted to have a get-away from Shane August and his house . She was doing her a huge favor .
When it was time for Elizabeth to leave for her new part-time work , the office phone beeped . She casually responded professionally.
" Hello , Doctor Wa-"
" shane , please do it " An unfamiliar voice of a woman cut her up . There was a long groan followed before A second person spoke .
" stop being a dirty whore for my dick and stay put " she heard him from the other line , it was obvious that this voice belonged to no one but Shane August .
She immediately hang up , she couldn't handle another Butt call from him because it seems to happen a lot this days it looks like he is asking for that divorce himself since he doesn't want to do it alone .
She banged angrily on the door , she refused to cry because tears were for the weak and she wasn't a weak woman , she brought herself up after Shane broke her down multiple times . Then why was this time harder than the other times .
Because her heart was lost , it belonged with that person even if she hated to admit it , no matter how much she hated him or despited him , the moment she would see him ,her heart would pace incredibly fast , sometimes she couldn't even breath properly.
But then whenever she caught him cheating on her , her heart gave up a bit .
So now , she urged to pick herself one last time and really move on , because Shane isn't a worthy man of her tears . But was that even true !
She pulled her professional card over her neck and let it show over her Doctor robe . She walked into The children department and into a pink room where there was a little girl sitting , facing the window .
" hey " she sweetly greeted .
The girl is surprised to see her new comer , she turns with a wide smile .
" hi , my name is Waverely , what's yours ?" Waverely gives a sly wave .
" nice meeting you Waverely , i'm Elizabeth " she smiles at her .
Waverely seems to have difficulties acknowledging the woman in front of her . " are you my new doctor ?" She titles her head .
" I am, but for now i'm going to be taking care of you " Elizabeth sat at the edge of the bed as her eyes wander the room .
" but , what about the other people who need your help more than i do ? Who will help them then ?" Waverely eyes extended in worry, she both look and sound on the verge of crying .
" don't worry sweetheart, there are a lot of doctors who can help when I'm not around , i am here to take care of you " Elizabeth claps a reassuring hand on the little girl's shoulder .
Her pupils extended as she smiles happily . " okay , would you like to tell me your favorite color ?"
The whole night , waverely is popping Elizabeth with Questions , they were able to figure out a lot of things about each other only through a game .
Waverely here lost her parents when she was still an infant , so her aunt and her husband took care of her , until two months ago she was diagnosed with a brain cancer tumor . She's only 7 years-old .
Elizabeth was able to explore the rest of the department right after Waverely got to have her rest around 12 o'clock .
She saw the nurse lounge and walked in taking in the smell of strong coffee and fresh patisseries.
" oh ! You're here too " Banner Ramsey gave her a tired smile before gesturing the space in the couch next to him .
" Doc you are a volunteer too ! " Elziabeth sits down , their legs brushing as she stares at his side features .
" yep , been here for a week or two now " he smiled , offering her a cup of coffee . " would you like one , it'll help ?"
When she nods , he quickly re-fills a plastic cup for her .
"Thank you " she utters as he sits next to her again .
" you are welcome . So how is it " he asks , titling his head a bit to see her properly .
" it's been great , i met this lovely little girl in room 05 "
He shakes his head . " Waverely Armstrong , brain tumor " he states , like he just memorized her entire check-up .
" yeah , she's the most adorable kid i met , and too kind " she smiles at the thought of her wild spirit and energy .
" yeah , unfortunately she's a code blue " When he said that , her entire face went pale .
As if Banner dropped a chemical bomb at her . " she's going —" Elizabeth hoped he would say no , but the look on his face said otherwise .
Code blue in cancer department meant that the patient has only several unknown days to live . They weren't even precise .
A moment later , silence envelopes them . Elizabeth is taking deep breaths to fight the urge to cry while Banner sips from his coffee next to her .
The door is open suddenly and Elisia Gening is already walking in .
" lads , and gent " she Tips an imaginary hat at banner a he chuckles at her .
"Elisia , silly as always !" He smiles .
" who do you think keeps this department alive ? Definitely not Kate , or Jade " she nods at him .
He shrugs. " or Camila , but we have Elizabeth now " he turns toward her as if asking her to agree with him .
" yeah sure , it's good to take care of kids in need . On that note i'll go check on Waverely " she stood up with her cup of coffee and left .
She spent the night on a guest chair from across Waverely's bed , with only a russian book .the book Elisia offered her before the cruise trip .
She hated the fact that every time she looked at this book , it reminded her of that night .
" Elizabeth ? Why are you crying ?"