Sincerely, Dr. Cruz

Twenty Eight: An Attempt

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Chapter Twenty Eight: An Attempt

I woke up the next day with a smile plastered on my face. Needless to say, I couldn’t stop thinking about the kiss. My stomach tingled at the very thought of it, and I began blushing as I lay there in bed. The sun hadn’t even come up yet, but I knew I had a long day ahead of me.

I thought a lot about what Neal said. During the entire drive home, plus countless hours afterward, his words replayed over and over again in my mind like a mantra.

“Reina, have you tried telling her the truth?”

“No.”

“I can’t imagine how much courage it took for you to even tell Jaya and I about what happened, but I know you’re strong. You can do it again Reina.”

I know you’re strong.

Somehow, those words had the ability to give me courage.

I wasn’t going to back down this time. I wasn’t going to freak out, or cry, or scream or anything that wasn’t mature. I was at least going to try to fix this—even if it meant having to deal with a pregnant, already angry, Kat.

It was time to get ready.

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I pulled into the parking lot of the hospital exactly an hour later. I was shaky, but managed to make my way up to the radiology wing without spilling my coffee. I was just setting my things down in my office when Dr. Fordham paged me to his office.

I knocked on the door, entering when he responded with a ‘come in’.

“Is something wrong?” I asked, suddenly worried about why I was being questioned first thing in the morning.

“No, actually. I just wanted to talk to you about some things.” He said, grinning at my obvious discomfort. I let out a sigh of relief and sat down in front of his desk, awaiting discussion.

“Reina, I’m going to say this only because I’ve noticed it. I know that everyone faces ups and downs in their lives, but the ability to not let it affect the things you do is a strength that exists on a whole other level. I’ve noticed that in you. Some days, you’re weary and tired and other days you’re happy. Either way, it doesn’t affect your quality of work, which is astounding. I have to hand it to you.”

“Um, thank you, Dr. Fordham.” I said softly.

“You’re welcome. I have however, noticed that a fluctuation in your emotions have come about more lately, and I just wanted to express my concern. Is everything alright?”

Nothing was alright, but I was trying to fix it. Believe me, I really was.

“Everything is as alright as it can be.” I answered, quickly smiling without showing my teeth.

“I suppose that that is a good thing?” He asked, to which I merely nodded. “Well then Dr. Cruz, I have no other concerns for you. I do have to say though, it is really joyful to see you happy. You make other people happy. Take whatever it is that makes you happy and use it to your strengths, okay?”

“Yes sir.” I said, instantly thinking about Neal and using every ounce of willpower I had to not blush.

“You are free to go now. If you ever need to talk to me, I’m available. Most of the time, anyway.” He said, smiling. I returned his smile, and thanked him before leaving.