Ch. 8
824 Words
"Then, by the same token, you'll have to refrain from pursuing Dr. Bella due to professionalism," he gritted out.
Oh, you have no idea Doc!
"Once again, your input is invaluable. I'll ensure to mention that this rule doesn't apply to non-medical staff and management personnel," I declared, my smile widening as I observed his face darken with frustration.
"You can't do this," he retorted, his tone laced with anger.
He didn't know what I was capable of doing. I snickered at the thought of when he ever found out what he would do.
"My hospital, my rules," I smirked, shrugging nonchalantly.
"You're... You're a..." He stopped himself, his teeth clenched.
"Feel free to say something you'll regret forever," I challenged him. He was lucky I chose not to reveal my dark side before Petal. Otherwise, he would have vanished by now, and no one would ever find him.
He huffed in frustration, storming out of the room in a fit of rage. I exhaled heavily, well aware that my actions were far from fair.
But as they say, everything is fair in love and war.
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*Bella*
"So, what do you guys think? Where should we go tonight?" Layla asked.
Layla and Olivia were excitedly planning a hangout since all of us had gotten off from our shifts together, which was quite rare. Normally, it was uncommon for all of us to have time off from our duties on the same day. So today they didn't want to miss this opportunity.
However, I was very exhausted, not from work but from those unclear and very scary visions that had returned. The constant feeling of someone stalking me made it even worse.
"Hey, count me out of this one. I need to spend time with my baby girl," Sarah said with an apologetic smile.
She was a single mother to a beautiful five-year-old girl. She never mentioned it and so we never asked about the father of her child.
"No way, Sarah. It's so rare that we all get time to enjoy together as a girl gang, and you have to come," Olivia insisted.
"Olivia, please understand. Forgive me this time. I can't leave my daughter alone, and my nanny is on leave," Sarah reasoned.
"Come on, Sarah! It's just a few hours. I'm sure you can find someone to take care of your daughter for 2-3 hours, and then you can come back home," Layla suggested.
"Yes, Sarah, come on. Don't let this dampen the mood," Olivia whined. "Being a single mother doesn't mean you can't have fun. You have a life and should meet new people, look forward, and move on," she added.
"Alright, alright! You don't need to emotionally blackmail me. I'll ask my mother to babysit my daughter for the night. I know she'll be delighted to spend time with her granddaughter," Sarah said with a smile.
"That's the spirit! So, girls, get ready for our girls' night out!" Layla exclaimed happily.
"Girls, I'm sorry, but I won't be able to make it," I murmured, raising my hand in surrender.
"Now, what's up with you, Bella?" Layla asked, her forehead creasing with frustration.
"Do you also have someone who can't be left alone?" Olivia giggled as her eyes flickered with mischief.
“Oh, yes. Mr. Leonardi must need you at night too,” Sarah teased, playfully nudging my shoulder with hers. I rolled my eyes.
"No. I just want to be home and sleep tonight," I sighed with exasperation.
"No way, Bella. You can't go back on your word. It's our girls' night, and you must join us. I won't accept any more excuses, that's final," Layla declared firmly.
“No chance?!” I asked, biting my lips.
“No!” They all said it loudly in unison.
"Alright,” I surrendered. “So, where's the party tonight?" I asked, putting on a smile.
"We're heading to Blu," Layla said, winking and sporting a mischievous smirk.
"Wow, that's the most happening place!" Sarah squealed.
"Yes! So, get ready to have a blast tonight, girls," Olivia announced with a cheerful tone.
"Shh... we're still in the hospital. So, calm down, girls," I giggled.
"Bella, I'll pick you up at nine. Be ready," Sarah offered.
"Okay," I replied, nodding enthusiastically.
After work, I returned to my apartment and rested for a while before starting to get ready. I usually don't wear much makeup, but tonight the girls insisted that I should at least apply some. So, I quickly took a shower and chose black leather pants with a red halter-neck top.
I applied red lipstick, added more mascara, and a touch of blush. I let my hair loose and curled the ends. After putting on my black high-heeled boots, I was all set.
Sarah arrived right at 9 to pick me up, and we headed to Blu. When we got there, we spotted the girls at the bar, drinks already in hand.
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