" Why are you so shocked about this? ", Emma asked with a scoff.
" I thought... Sorry I didn't know that. ", Lilly said to Alex.
" It's fine, I never told you. But, was my profession something to be surprised about? "
" No, no, it wasn't. ", she said, denying firmly. " I just did not expect that you were a doctor. "
" Well, he does not even look like a doctor so I can understand why you were so surprised. ", Emma said, smirking at Alex.
" Is that an insult? "
" It is whatever you want it to be. ", she replied as she burst laughing with Lilly.
" So Lilly, does Emma look like a doctor to you? ", Alex asked.
Unlike what he expected, Lilly's reply shook him.
" Yes, I know that she was the one who treated me. ", Lilly replied, making Emma burst in laughter.
" Just what kind of conversation are we even having right now? ", Emma asked, grasping for breath, as she rolled in laughter.
" A completely baseless and nonsense conversation. ", Lilly replied, making all three of them laugh.
" But seriously, why were you so surprised? ", Emma asked after calming down.
The moment Alex heard the question, all of his attention went to Lilly's answer.
" It is just that I never thought that a vampire could be a doctor as doctors deal with blood on regular bases. ", she began. " I just was not able to imagine a vampire as a doctor. "
" Why do you think that doctors only deal with blood? ", Alex said. " Not all medical fields have to deal with blood. Of course, it is true that I do so don't misunderstand. "
" Wow, this is the first time I am seeing you so defensive! "
" Come on Emma, stop pulling his leg anymore. I guess I just had prejudice in my mind. ", Lilly said, pulling Emma's arm.
Lilly's reaction made Alex smile by himself which didn't go unnoticed by Emma.
" Hey Alex, you are smiling? Really? ", she asked surprised, making him deny immediately.
" Who is smiling? I am not smiling. "
" Lilly, I guess you are misunderstanding. ", Emma said hurriedly. " He is not soft, gentle and nice. He is just being like this in front of you. All this is a facade. "
Both of them completely ignored Emma which itself made her quiet, noticing that no one was listening to her.
" Do you want to visit my hospital? ", Alex asked suddenly, surprising everyone.
" Alex, What are you saying? ", Emma asked, panicking.
" It's fine. I don't think I will be able to skip work tomorrow also and won't you get bored, staying home all day? "
" But that is risky. What if she is unable to control her bloodlust? ", Emma objected.
Lilly was about to say something regarding Emma's statement but before she could speak, Alex interrupted her.
" Do you still think like that after seeing her in the basement? "
Alex's question took Emma by surprise as she had no answer to that question and remained quiet.
" I believe that there are no disagreement anymore. ", he said, as if declaring the fact. " So Lilly, would you like to come with us? "
" Can I really do that? ", she asked hesitantly. " I mean Emma is not wrong. We all saw what happened in there and I was about to kill this puppy. What if something like that happened again? What if I attack someone? The hospital will be full of blood and injured people, what if I feel thirsty on seeing them? "
" Calm down, girl. Nothing like that will happen. Just take a deep breath and relax. ", Emma said worriedly.
" Lilly, both Emma and I are doctors and that too, one is in emergency department and the other is a cardiologist. Do you think ever hurt any of our patient? "
Lilly just shook her head in denial, allowing Alex to continue.
" Do you know why that never happened? It is because we had faith and control over ourselves. If can do it, then why can't you? "
" Yes Lilly, don't underestimate yourself. ", Emma said.
" You said you want to go back to your daily life. Do you think you will be able to do that if you keep on hesitating? If you want to behave like that, forget going back to your past life and remain locked in here. "
His words were so harsh that they they brought tears in Lilly's eyes.
" Hey, don't you think you are being too much? That is a bit cruel. ", Emma whispered, which increased Alex's anger.
" DON'T INTERRUPT ME. ", he shouted, startling both of them.
" Tell me Lilly, are you going to come with us or not. You will not get another chance again. "
After thinking for some seconds, Lilly spoke up.
" At what time do we have to leave? ", she asked with a smile.
Her answer made Alex and Emma smile too.
" Around 8:00am.", he replied as he got up from his chair, followed by Emma.
" Rest well, Lilly. ", Emma said as she was about to leave when Lilly stopped her again.
" Emma, are you going to leave? ", she asked, hesitantly.
" Of course. I also have to go home now. ", she replied and then remembered Lilly's request. " You don't want me to leave, right? "
Lilly just nodded in reply.
" Why? You still can't trust Alex even after meeting him? "
" No it is not that. ", she replied. " I know Alex is a good guy and he helped me too but you can't know everything about a person just from the first meeting, right? "
" Ha.. Ha... You are right in that sense. ", she said, laughing. " But Lilly, I haven't gone home since two days. Alex called me over right when I was off work and I didn't even return back. I have to change my clothes before going to work tomorrow. "
Emma's complain made sense and it also made Lilly feel bad for asking.
" Yes you are right. I am sorry Emma, forget that I asked. ", she said. " You can go. It is my mistake for asking such a burdensome thing again. "
" It's not a big deal, don't sweat over it. ", Emma replied, not understanding the real meaning. " I would have stayed had I had no work the next day. Sorry. "
"It's fine. I know nothing will happen and Alex is a good guy. ", Lilly replied as she jumped on be, suggesting Emma to leave.