Estella and Alaric have been best friends since they were kids, and they've always been there for each other. But after a misunderstanding, Alaric started to hate Estella. So what happens when they meet up again after a few years? Will their differe...
Today is an important day at the hospital. I arrived early to assist Dr. Vincent with surgery, but before that, there was a scheduled meeting with Mrs. Easterwood's guardian.
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As I walk through the halls, I greet familiar faces - interns, residents, and nurses. Eventually, I reach my cabin to put on my coat before heading to the meeting.
When I enter the meeting room, Dr. Vincent is already there, along with a man sitting across from him. I greet Dr. Vincent and then turn to acknowledge the man.
To my surprise, it's Alaric, my former best friend. Although I feel joy at the sight of him, but the memories of his past accusations hold me back. I simply shake his hand and nod politely. I remember, I'm Dr. Estella Campbell here, not his Ella.
Dr. Vincent makes the introductions, saying, "Mr. Alaric Easterwood, meet Dr. Estella Campbell." Despite the formality of the moment, I sense a flicker of recognition in Alaric's eyes.
It's as if he knows me too, but he chooses to act like we're strangers. Dr. Vincent continues with the pleasantries, oblivious to any deeper connection between us.
As I observe him, I notice how much he has changed. Alaric looks different from how I remember him. He wears a sharp suit with a perfectly knotted tie and shining shoes. His hair is neatly combed, and he exudes a confident aura.
However, it's not just his attire that catches my attention. His features have also changed.
His once friendly smile is replaced by a more serious expression, and his eyes, once warm and welcoming, now seem distant and cold. I can't help but notice the arrogance in his stance, as if he owns the world.
The cheerful and happy friend I once knew is now a famous and arrogant businessman. It's a stark contrast to the Alaric I remember.
Throughout the meeting, I can't shake the feeling of longing for our lost friendship, but the weight of past misunderstandings keeps us at a distance.
As we discuss Mrs. Easterwood's surgery, I can't help but wonder what could have been if things had turned out differently between us.
Seeing Alaric again after so long is a shock to me. I remember how close we used to be, and it makes me sad to see how much things have changed between us. However, I have to focus on the task at hand - helping Mrs. Easterwood with her surgery.
I sit down next to Alaric, in front of Dr. Vincent, and we start discussing about the surgery.
I have to be professional because we aren't going back to being best friends like before. Now, he's just the guardian of my patient, nothing more to me.
After our talk with Dr. Vincent and Alaric, Dr. Vincent instructs me to head to the terrace with Dr. Daniel.
Mrs. Easterwood's helicopter is due to land on the helipad soon, and we need to be ready to assist in moving her to the ICU with the assistance of emergency service workers.
I excuse myself and head towards the direction of the elevator. I meet Dr. Daniel in the elevator. We go up to the terrace where a helicopter lands on the helipad.
Emergency services help us shift Mrs. Easterwood. In the elevator with Dr. Daniel and some emergency workers, I see Grandma.
It's been years since I last saw her. She's still in a deep coma, and it makes me tear up to see her like that. Lost in my thoughts, I feel a tap on my shoulder. It's Dr. Daniel, asking if I'm okay. I nod, and we reach the ICU floor.
We get out of the elevator and start arranging equipment in Mrs. Easterwood's ICU room. We check her vitals carefully. This surgery is important to me because Alaric's grandmother is like my own. She always supported me, just like my own grandma when I was younger.
Thinking back to my childhood, I remember all the good times with Grandma. She would bake cookies with me. She taught me how to mix the dough just right and let me lick the spoon afterward.
I smile, remembering how she always wore her favorite apron with little flowers on it. She had a special way of making me feel loved and cherished.
She always supported me and treated me like her granddaughter, her warm smile always making me feel loved and safe. She was the one who taught me to be kind and compassionate, values that I carried with me into my career as a doctor.
I also recall the days when Grandma would sit me down and tell me stories from her past. She had lived such an interesting life, full of adventures and challenges. She was my biggest cheerleader, after my father, always believing in me even when I doubted myself.
I loved hearing about how she overcame obstacles with grace and determination. Her stories inspired me to be brave and never give up, no matter what life threw my way.
But now, seeing her lying there in the ICU bed, so frail and vulnerable, it breaks my heart. I wish I could turn back time and relive those precious moments with her. I promise myself that I will do everything in my power to help her through this surgery and bring her back to health.
As I check Mrs. Easterwood's vitals, I feel a sense of responsibility wash over me. I know I have to be at the top of my game for this surgery. Mrs. Easterwood isn't just a patient to me; she's family. And I will do whatever it takes to ensure she receives the best care possible.
I focus on the task at hand. I make sure everything is ready for the surgery, double-checking every detail.
Together with Dr. Vincent and the rest of the medical team, we prepare for the surgery. Despite the sadness and nostalgia weighing on my heart, I feel determined to make sure everything goes smoothly.
I can't afford to make any mistakes, not when someone's life is on the line.
After Dr. Vincent and Alaric arrive in the ICU, Alaric sits beside his grandmother's bed, holding her hands. Dr. Vincent and I carefully check Granny's condition, making sure to record everything in her medical reports.
Dr. Vincent tells Alaric that the surgery will happen tomorrow morning. We need to observe Granny for 24 hours to make sure her vitals are stable. Alaric nods in agreement.
Once everything is settled, I leave the ICU and go back to my cabin. Seeing Alaric after so many years makes me nervous. I close my eyes and try to calm down. Why did life have to bring Alaric back into my world? It feels like destiny is playing tricks on me.
I can't help but remember the days when we were best friends, laughing and joking together. But now, as I look at him, it feels like we are strangers. Time has changed us, and we are nothing more than distant memories to each other.
I go to the washroom and splash some water on my face, trying to clear my mind. Looking at my reflection in the mirror, I remind myself that I'm not the weak Estella from before. Today, I'm Dr. Estella Campbell, and I've worked hard to get where I am. I can't let my past or my feelings for Alaric affect my career.
With determination, I return to my cabin and focus on my duties for the day. I check on my patients, making sure they're comfortable and getting the care they need. No matter what challenges come my way, I'm ready to face them .
