A Melody of You: Book Five

Cristina

I love having interns. They're so cute and fun. They look like deers in front of headlights. I understand their expressions of confusion and surprise. I doubted so much during that time if I should be doing this. But if I got through that phase, they can, too.

So I am extra kind to them and I like hearing that they talk about me. They often say how beautiful and sweet I am. Pride always sets on my heart at those words.

But those same words coming from someone with dark eyes and a side smile makes my heart come to my throat. I was coming out of the cafeteria after a quick snack and started towards the elevator doors as I looked over a file I was sent that morning from the neurology department.

Then a familiar voice made me freeze.

"If I don't come to the hospital, one would think you are trying to avoid me."

I turned with surprise and saw him at the waiting area by the entrance. He stood up in all his sophisticated glory and that smile that makes my heart race. For once, I didn't care who saw us. I hope everyone sees us as I went up to him and gave him a warm hug.

"I'm so sorry, Andrew. I've been so busy this week and I'm really bad with answering the phone."

"What do you do with emergency cases?" he asked with a teasing shine in his dark eyes.

I gave his shoulder a small push and chuckled. "That's different. I'm so glad to see you though. Thank you for passing by!"

He did a chuckle and he seemed to study me. I furrowed my brows in confusion. Perhaps I said something wrong or there's something on my face. But he then said, "Do you always speak so formally to everyone?"

"You don't at your workplace?"

"Fair point," he said with hands in the pockets of his pants. He looked so handsome. I wonder if he wakes up almost perfect.

I wonder if I could sneak away just for a moment.

Almost as if he could read my mind, he gestured at the entrance and said, "Then let's get out of here so you don't have to speak to me so formally. Have you eaten yet?"

"I just ate something. How about a quick coffee across the street?"

He smiled at the idea and offered his arm. My heart fluttered at the gesture and the hospital disappeared behind me as we walked down the street together. He had careful gestures for me as we walked the street and listened to me talk about my day. He kept an eye out for any danger and kept me close as he listened.

Is this the honeymoon phase that people often talk about?

We arrive at the same coffee shop I locked eyes with him for the first time. Who would have known he would captivate me with just a look? He ordered our drinks and came to the table where I was looking through the file again. I was amused to see that it was one that Dr. Kim sent to me.

"Now if you have anyone trying to hit on you here, call me. Don't call Dr. Nam anymore."

I laughed at his words as he came back with our drinks. "I wouldn't even notice if someone was hitting on me. I will be distracted because you would be with me."

"Very well then." Without a second thought, I leaned in as his heart pulled me closer. I don't fight it anymore. I want it to pull me closer every time so I could taste his lips.

I sat back and took a drink of the coffee. "Thank you, Mr. Chu."

"My pleasure, Dr. Wong."

How does he make my heart flutter so much? I love it.