Fall For A Mafia

Obsessed

Christina's POV

Aaron never replied me. It was a constant worry all through the night. I had been pressed with the urge to send him another message but I did not want to seem clingy. Even though I was but he did not need to know that.

Dora and I talked almost through the night, we caught up on things we had missed in each other's lives for the past two days, she had trouble at work with some group of girls that she always complained about. She threatened to beat them up after work later today, yes Dora was crazy like that.

I had not been in the best of moods today, I knew the reason but I simply wanted to blame it on the fact that my monthly flow was due to come soon. It was usually not the best of times for me, coupled with the fact that Aaron had yet to reply me. I kept wondering what he was up to, if I should shoot another text message his way. It was a series of back and forths.

I woke up unusually late today, I did not even find it in me to rush to get ready. Whenever I finished, I would leave. Ann and I would meet up for drinks later today, and I was going to stop by at Florence's cafe today too. At least I had things to do to occupy my time and stop me from thinking too much.

I had finished preparing earlier than I thought. I opted for a high waisted black jeans, a high waisted crop top and I threw a suit jacket over it. It was all in black but like I said, I was having a bad day.

Upon getting out, Dora was ready too. We usually got up around the same time since we left for work the same time too. She was putting on a short black leather skirt with the slit on her thigh and a bright yellow turtle neck crop top, the weather was a bit chilly today so she took a large blue coat with her. Dora has always known how to combine colors more than I did.

" What's with the all black" she asked as she looked at me from up to down.

I simply shrugged, murmuring "just felt like it" under my breath.

"Are you okay"? Of course she would always know when something was wrong with me.

" Yea I'm fine, just could not sleep at all last night." I responded. Picking up my black tote bag ready to leave.

" Okay well, you look good" she answered. She was putting on her sandal heels while I stood at the door as I watched her. She was back to driving me again, thank God. With the way I was feeling, I could not see myself taking the bus today.

" Right, you too Dee" I said dismissively.

She was finally done and we were out of the house. We jogged up to her car, it was a black Toyota that her dad got her, I did not know much about cars but it seemed expensive and it looked nice. Even inside, it felt like you were floating.

It was nothing like Aaron's car though, his car was so comfortable, almost like I was sitting on my favorite blanket. I said I would try not to think about him today. The more I thought of him, the more I will be pushed to do something I would regret.

" Tee..

"Mmm. " I could not let Dora know I was thinking of Aaron. She would drag it out of me, and I was not ready to talk about it yet.

" What were you thinking of? I asked if you'd be free after work today? " She mused.

"Oh em.. I don't think so, why? " I turned to look at her as I waited for her to respond

" Well, what are you doing?" She asked me.

" I have this thing with that my work friend I told you about? Ann. You guys should meet, you'd like her" I urged.

I had been begging Dora to meet Ann, but she had been pushing it and saying she never had time. I knew Dora does not do well around other people, I was the one that could easily make friends out of both of us. Ann did not have any problems meeting Dora, if anything she was eager because I kept saying that they both acted similarly.

"Well that's what I'm doing, but why.. what is happening today?" I asked her. Was there something happening that I missed?

" Oh it's nothing, just wanted us to have drinks together but we could do that when you get back" she replied as she smiled at me.

" Oh yeah okay"

We got to the hospital fairly quickly. I got down from the car and waved at her as she drove off. I walked into the hospital and was greeted with my ever enthusiastic and ever loving nurse. Note the sarcasm.

" You're late" she rudely stated.

" Of course I'm late. Good morning to you too." I smiled at her, she hated it when I did this, but I could care less. I did not hate people, but she was making me feel that way.

" Is Dr Mac in?" I asked rather chirpily. I knew it would get on her nerve whenever I asked about him.

" Yes he was in over 30 mins ago and he kept asking after you" she replied as she looked at me disgustingly.

" Oh? He missed me then, thank you nurse Kim, you are a darling. Do have a nice day yea, and please take that frown off your face, makes you look ugly and old" I winked at her as I passed.

I did not even wait for her response, I was sure she was planning her next attack on me, but I did not mind. I usually paid no attention to her and her tantrums, but I was not in the best of moods today so she should not even try me.

I got into my office and saw Dr Mac on the phone, he was talking and laughing. I nodded my head in greeting and moved to my side of the office. Placing my bag on my desk I could not help but listen on his conversation.

" So when do you get back from South Africa today? " He asked the person on the other end.

Wait.. South Africa? Was that Aaron?

" We should meet up then. Just call me when you land man. Yea, anytime" he continued.

Yep! It was most definitely Aaron. I could not help but feel hurt. He had not replied my text message, I was worried he was in trouble or something, but he seemed to be doing just fine.

I could not compare his relationship with his brother to whatever ours was called, but if he really wanted to know me, he should have replied right? I know I have always been the one to say I wanted us to be friends but he never objected so I figured he wanted that too? This man confused me. Now my day just got worse.

"Tina you are late today" Dr Mac spoke up as he looked at me wearily. He must have had a long night, he did not look good this morning, with bags under his eyes and his face lacked sleep.

" Yea, sorry about that, woke up late" usual lie every employee told their employer.

" It's fine, but try to call in if you would come late again so we could feel in for you next time okay?" He replied.

" Yes sir. Thanks" I wanted to ask him if it was Aaron he just spoke to, but it would counteract what I said about nothing going on between Aaron and I?

Maybe I should text him again?

No! I was better than this. I would not let some man make me look desperate. I would try not to think about him again.

I could not help but think about him, his brother was right within eyesight. Each time I looked at Dr Mac, I could not help but see Aaron. I was in so much trouble!

I was done from work today and Ann and I were going to meet at my favorite cafe to catch up. I was supposed to talk to Florence too, so she could join in if she was not too busy with the Cafe.

Upon arrival, the Cafe was not too busy which was good, I just wanted peace and quiet today. I entered and sighted Florence attending to some customers, I waved at her, she winked in response and got back to what she was doing.

I got to my favorite seat, one I took whenever I wanted to sit in, it was at the far back, near the window.

I pulled out my phone checking if there was any message but there was none. I sighed in defeat and opened my message app. I looked at the last message I sent.

Me: hey I'm sorry I have to go, but text me when you get back so we could meet up? Now I'm the one asking you out on a date. Don't be difficult".

That was my last message and it read that he had seen it, then why had he not replied?.

I dropped my phone and looked out the window, people going on about their daily lives, ignorant to the storm that is my mind. I kept staring out and I caught someone walking into the hospital, it looked like, I wouldn't go as far as concluding yet.

I found myself running after them, I ran and ran till I got to the front of my hospital, I quickly caught up with him before he could make it into the hospital. I tapped him.

"Aaron?"

The stranger turned to look at me like I was crazy. Nope, it was not Aaron. The footsteps, the dressing, the height was the same, everything from the back looked like Aaron. Or maybe I was just seeing things. He had beards and was completely different from Aaron's , this stranger was ugly, no offense.

" I'm sorry, I mistook you for someone else" I replied feeling so stupid.

He simply shrugged and walked off. I kept staring after him till I heard a voice call for me.

"Tina"? It was Ann.

How did she get here?

"What are you doing here, I got to the Cafe and Florence told me you just ran off, are you okay?" She asked, looking at me with worry.

No! I was in deep s**t.