The next morning after I get out of bed, I take a quick shower and soon get my nurse's uniform on. I open the door to the walk-in closet and smile, seeing myself back in this uniform. It feels wonderful knowing I'm about to go back to the place I worked hard to be. Getting back to work is something I need to do for myself.
"Cruz works so hard, it's now my turn to get back to work," I smile as I close the closet door. I look over at Cruz sleeping.
"Babe?" I gently kiss his forehead.
"Hmm?" he groans.
"I don't have time to cook breakfast for you and Braylee."
"What time is it?" He asks me.
"It's a little past seven. I have to leave now."
"Oh, okay. And yes, I can cook me and Braylee some breakfast. What do you want to do for dinner tonight, Aubrey?"
"Hmm, let me think about it. I might just end up bringing dinner home after work."
"Please text me later and let me know."
"I will," I peck his cheek as he lowers his head back on the pillow.
I try my best to calm my nerves during the drive to the hospital. I feel excited knowing I am going back to what I love doing, helping take care of those sweet babies and helping deliver them. I feel so blessed being able to go back to my dream job, and I feel incredibly grateful to Lydia for helping get me hired back at the hospital.
As I pull into the parking lot, I see Lydia getting out of her car.
"Hey, Aubrey, you look great in that nurse's uniform. You excited?" She asks me as she makes her way next to my car.
"I am so excited, Lydia. Are you coming back to work already?"
"Yeah, Shannon called me last night and begged me to come back a little early. I told her I would, but I want an extension on my vacation during the summer."
"Smart move," I compliment.
"Thank you. Well, you ready to get back in there?
"I am so ready, I can't wait to get back to work."
"Well, follow me. Let's get this work day started," she chuckles as she puts her arm under mine.
Once inside, people come up to me welcoming me back and I have to admit, it feels amazing. After arriving on the fifth floor, we make our way into the lunchroom and I see Gloria, the head nurse. She looks over at me and gives a warm smile. Lydia and I walk over to her.
"Gloria, I thought you had to take some time off?" I ask her.
"Yes, I did, I'm not here to work. I have decided it's now time for me to retire. I'm here to pick up the last of my things."
"We certainly will miss you around here."
"You know, Aubrey, you are more than qualified to take my position. After all, it was yours before you had to leave. It can be yours once again. I already put in a good word for you," she informs me, much to my delight.
"You did, but what about Lydia?" I ask curiously.
"Aubrey, this is the position that you should have back. I am perfectly fine with you being the head nurse again."
"Lydia, are you sure? I don't want to take this position if you want it. I know you worked so hard for it."
"It belongs to you, Aubrey. I insist you go for it," she embraces me.
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Wicked Intentions Book 1 ✅
Mystery / ThrillerWarning-Rated Mature 18+ There is no such thing as a perfect marriage, every marriage has its ups and downs. Aubrey and Cruz Garcia will soon learn the honeymoon phase doesn't last forever. When they hit a rough patch, he feels it's best for him to...
