HIS CLUMSY NURSE

Episode 16

"Why are you still lying like that? I'm certain you're okay," she said.

"I'm not," I replied in a faint voice.

"I am a doctor, silly," she said, gently knocking my head.

"Oh, am I? I didn't realize," I replied with a small smile, then stood up.

She smiled back. "You're really funny. Come on, I'll drop you off," she offered.

Shit! What I need is money, not a ride.

"No need. I don't think you're going my way," I said quickly.

"Where is your way?" she asked.

"Well, you'll go straight, then left, then right, then you bend, then you run and turn around, then right again, and—"

"Okay, stop," she said, cutting me off, her face a mix of shock and amusement. She opened her purse and handed me a bundle of cash.

I grinned. "Thank you so much! But you didn't have to. It's totally normal to get hit by a car. Anyway, I can't reject this, so thanks. Bye then!" I said, then ran off.

Oh my God, I'm rich! I smiled happily, but my joy faded when I remembered Anna.

The room is now heavily guarded and locked with a fingerprint scanner. I miss her so much. I know someone is trying to kill Anna, but I don't know who it is. I want to tell someone, but I don't know who to trust. Doctor Tim is my biggest suspect.

Anna, how do I reach you? How do I save you?
That drug is dangerous. I'm certain it's already damaging your system. If Anna takes any more of that drug, she's going to die.

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Finally, I was done with my shift and headed home. As I walked, a black car screeched to a stop in front of me. I tried to run, but four men in suits chased after me. They caught up, grabbed me, and dragged me into the car.

I screamed, kicking my legs wildly. They drugged me, and everything went black.

When I opened my eyes, I screamed again, panicking. I was naked, and someone was touching me!

But when I looked around, I realized it wasn't what I thought. Four women in white uniforms were applying strange products to my skin.

Soon, they were done and dressed me in a white robe. Before I could make sense of it all, Nuella walked in.

"I must say, you have amazing skin, Clara," she said with a smile.

"Thanks, but... why did you kidnap me?" I demanded.

"I need your help," she said earnestly.

"What help?" I asked, my voice cautious.

"I want you to go to AGHC in my stead," she said.

"What?! No way!"

"My dream is at stake here, Clara. I really need your help," she pleaded.

I sighed and nodded. "Okay."

She smiled in relief. "Good. So, what's your name?"

"Clara Da—"

"Shhh. Nuella Maravella," she interrupted.

I couldn't help but smile.

Just then, she got a call and walked out. I stood and looked at myself in the mirror. I was unrecognizable. My hair, my skin, my brows, even my lashes—they had transformed me. I looked stunning.

Nuella's assistant walked in. "We've worked on your look. Now, you just need to learn how to act like Nuella. Luckily, you both have similar personalities. She's a bit clumsy, crazy, and playful—just like you. So this should be easy. Just be yourself."

I nodded, trying to absorb her words.

"You'll need to work on her walking style—she's a model—and her intonation. We'll practice this until morning. No sleeping tonight, Clara."

Oh God, I'm in for it. I quickly called my mum to let her know I wouldn't be coming home.

       
               DANIELLA'S POV

Oh my God, I can't believe Nuella is coming here. Nuella is a doctor! I just hope she doesn't find out we've been poisoning Anna. Anna is her close friend; she's bound to visit her.

I'm so scared. How do I stop her from coming here?
I've come this far—my plans can't unravel now.

As I paced nervously in my office, my mum walked in.

"Mum," I said, quickly wiping away my tears.

"Daniella, I told you, Nuella isn't that intelligent. She's such a dummy. She'll never find out what's wrong with Anna, I promise you," my mum said confidently.

"But how can you be so sure, Mum? Just one mistake, and everything will fall apart," I said, my voice trembling.

"You worry too much, Ella. Trust me." She hugged me tightly. "We've been poisoning Anna for two years now. She's already half-dead. Even if they stop us today, Anna will still die. She will never take what's yours from you again."

She kissed my hair as I buried my face in her shoulder, my heart still pounding with fear.

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