Nicolas Winters is now thirty years old and has been cancer free for over twenty years. He has since finished school and a successful writer of children's books while doing photography on the side to keep busy.
His favorite is here once again as Chr...
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Ecstatic. Nervous.
Oh my God what had I just agreed too.
My first official date.
Wait does middle school dance count as a date if I met the boy at the school but didn't even actually dance nor kiss? I don't know but this is over the top a legit first date!
My heart is beating out of my chest. What do I even do or wear? I have no earthly clue on what is expected or to expect.
"Hey Natalie." A doctor walks by and I nod my head with a tight smile.
"Are you okay?"
"I am all good. Just excited and nervous at the same time." I finally find my vocal cords.
She laughs. "What a thrill isn't it?"
"It is but it is just I have never done something like this before." I sigh and slump back against the wall.
It is a doctor I have seen in passing many times since my office is located on a floor with more doctors.
"May I ask what about?" She walks over and leans against the wall with me. "I have time I am on call until the mother is ready for me."
"Oh, I just got asked out on a date and it is my first date." I can feel my cheeks heat up as I admit it out loud.
She squeals a little and then laughs. "I am so sorry but it is so exciting! Nothing like being young and in love, I remember those days myself but my best friend and I found it when least expecting it."
"I love those type of stories." I smile at her excitement and truly love the true love stories.
"Now Holly's story is truly one of unexpected love and mine was nice but not as fun as hers. Oh, I don't think we have met officially. I am Massie an OBGYN here." She holds her hand over for me.
"Natalie. Therapist and Counselor here in the hospital."
"So tell me did he say what type of date it will be?" Massie smiles wide.
"No just that he would call me."
"Oh then what you want to do is dress nice with the temps out you could do slacks or nice dark jeans with a fancy blouse or leggings and a nice dress on top. See about hinting around maybe to help you choose. Or better yet here is my number and once you know give me a call, a girl could never have to many friends." She is bubbly and I find it infectionous in the best way possible.
It has been so long since I have had an actual friend. To even consider having another friend after this time just makes the day even brighter too.
We exchange numbers just as her pager goes off and she waves as she makes a dash for the birthing center.
I go back to my office and sit at my desk. Work passes by and I see a couple other patients of mine that I have been watching over and making sure are staying mentally focused.
