" give me the book Ely " Elisia tried to take the book placed on top Elizabeth chair before she immediately snatched it away.
" i swear my eyes were hurting me from the lack of sleep " Elizabeth created a convincing lie , but not enough convincing for Her friend's ears .
Elisia gave her the 'are you serious' look before rushing toward her in the speed of light and snatch the book away from her reach .
Elisia was in fact taller than Eizabeth , so she raised her arms above her head . " stop reminding herself , it hurts you and hurts me as your friends because i'm seeing you get hurt "
" that doesn't make sense Elisia . Please give me back the book " Elizabeth jumped and stood on her tiptoes in hope to reach for her book .
" nope , no just give up " Elisia stood on her full height preventing Elizabeth from getting her hands on the book .
Soon enough , she gave up and plopped on her seat .
Elisia saw the sad look on her face and so she went to sit on her lap , hugging her . " i'm sorry , Ambroise left a while ago , why are you remembering something you're supposed to get through long ago " she exclaimed , laying her head on the nip of Elizabeth's shoulder .
" i'm lost , i don't know why but i have this mixed emotions . One day i love Shane one day i don't , one day i wish i never had to push Ambroise away one day i convince myself what i did was the right thing to do " she paused to take a deep breath , her shoulder slumping down .
" i just wish — " she huffed .
" i wish i can tell him sorry one last time , and that i enjoyed and liked his company , and what i was feeling then was because i was lacking compassion and care , i never meant to hurt him " she continued , not knowing that there was a tear striding down her left cheek until Eisia wiped it away .
" why don't you tell him what you just told me ? It's sweet and he'll understand " She moved her head upward to stare directly unto her eyes .
" let me help you with the divorce thing , i'll find proof off of Shane's affairs and then we can register it to a lawyer out of the city somewhere shane can't reach and then we can have you free and single again in no time " she said , sincerity both in her voice and eyes .
Elizabeth couldn't handle the rush of emotions before she even know she sobbed strongly . " you w-would do that?"
She smiled at her friend , she was so happy that she cried with her . " of course , what are friends for"
They hugged each other for awhile before the door of the room opened and Waverely along side with Banner walked in , they both were smiling cheerfully.
" Elizabeth , did you know that a group of ferrets are called business ? " she exclaimed happily , looking in between Banner and Elizabeth .
" talk about an adorable human being " Elisia uttered silently making Elizabeth smile .
" yes , who told you ?" Elizabeth knitted her brows together , questioning Banner with a look when Waverley points a finger at him .
He just gives a shrug to the information, he was always one with many dad-jokes in hand .
what's your favorite Animal Waverely " Elizabeth asked .
" uh .... i love cats , but dad loves dogs so it was hard to get a cat when we had a dog , it's name is Southpaw " she sat down , crossing her legs together in a yoga position.
" it's a Peagles or Beagles or pagles , i forgot , but his very cute " she clapped happily
The three of them looked at her lovingly , taking aback by her adorable charms .
" so , who's going to read me a bed story now ?" She crosses the room and onto the bed easily sliding underneath the covers .
The three of them look at each other before suggestively pointing a finger at Elizabeth .
She rolls her eyes and take a book .
" the princess and the frog " she read the title on the cover .
Waverely hummed as she cozied closer to her doll and pulled the sheets just beneath her jaw . " thank you " she let a little yawn before closing her eyes in anticipation while Elizabeth read the story .
When she left the room , she headed straight to the hospital coffee all the way down to first floor . She used the elevator to the second floor and continued down the stairs .
" Elizabeth wayn ? Your highness " she heard someone call for her , and when she turned over her shoulder to see , she wasn't exactly expecting that particular person .
" Jess ? — i mean doctor Loran , i didn't know your vacation was cut this early " Elizabeth exclaimed in surprise .
" ah well , they needed me " Jessica Loran strides past her as she made her way to the coffee shop as well . Elizabeth followed suit behind her giving a minimum two feet apart .
" so , i heard you took an extra shift at the Cancer department " Jessica spoke with a cold tone .
" yeah " Elizabeth answered so casually .
When the waitress gave them their order and walked away , Jessica leaned forward on the table so she can get too close to Elizabeth as she lowered her voice to a whisper .
" are you going to the banket friday night ? As a princess you should visit your own charity from time to time " she spoke with an unbearable offending tone , like she was making fun of her .
Elizabeth clutched her robe before plastering her warm smile . " yes , i am aware of that thank you . As in visiting the banket and my charity " she emphase on my . " it's none of your business doctor "
She backed off , a cold expression splattered across her face when she glared daggers at Jessica loran . But that didn't seem to get her thrown out of the game , in fact it made it look like a challenge.
" oh little Elizabeth , you know if you don't get your acts up , Shane August will divorce you very soon . Men like him get bored easily " her tone was cold when she spoke . Thought Elizabeth was uninterested she went with the flow of the conversation.
" either you like it or not you have to step up your game , billion of girls are waiting to drop to his knees if you don't want to , he'll do it without —" she was blabbering none stop and Elizabeth was slightly bored out of her mind .
When she finished talking , Elizabeth blankly stared at her .
" are you done ? Because we both need to get back to work "
This woman was living based on gossip . She liked to gossip more than she liked doing her job , she lived and breathed in people's businesses.
Jessica finally looked bothered by the comment and resumed by standing up with what left of her cup of coffee .
" tsk . Have a nice day " she brushed away her hair from her shoulders before walking away , making sure to sway her hips on the way.
Elizabeth walked through her office , not expecting to see the person in sight in front of her .
There sat Shane August on her chair , his legs were laid on top of the desk while his arms crossed over his chest . He had this intimidating icy glare that read 'you are in a big trouble '
She gulped down feeling traumatized before he even said a word , she knew what to expect from him now .
" two days , two days you didn't come home " when he spoke , his voice had a sudden relaxation and calm to it . She was so surprised.
" i— i had a shift " she shook her head . " i have an extra hour " She continued .
" hmm , since when ?" He was still surprisingly calm when he interrogated her .
" yesterday morning " Elizabeth didn't stutter on her word when she explained this time , despite her fear of being yelled at .
" and if i may ask ! where was my woman staying this past two days ?" He stood up from his chair , rounding the table to stand face to face with Elizabeth.
She eyed him up and down , he was so charming when he wore black , she didn't know what hit her when she looked at him and at the same time replayed his words over her mind .
" At the hospital , i'm assigned to stay with patients overnight " she didn't want to go onto details with him .
He just nodded and carried his briefcase .
" i will see you tonight " and just like that he left , without saying another word .
Elizabeth opened her mouth ready to reject
But when the door slammed into her face , she held her tongue .
She plopped on one of the guest chairs and looked at the ceiling with a long exhausting sigh .
She was so lost in her mind , between two universes . The first one was this one , living a nightmare with Shane August .
But the second one was a wonderful type of universes . She was happy and truly desired and adored by a man . This man took care of her and gave her everything she ever wanted . This man showed her how a true 'man' would treat a woman , make her dreams come to life , with only love and affection .
Unfortunately that man now was long gone and completely out of her life . Ambroise Langlery was never going to come back and she was so sure of it.