Heavy Thoughts

Chapter Ten

                           -Cole-

I get up from bed and I decided to say a short prayer thus morning, before hopping in the shower.

While I take my bath, I can't help but hum a song. I'm excited about my date with Zipporah. I've got some stuff planned and I hope she enjoys it. I really want to impress her, I'm not entirely sure why.

Getting out of the shower, I throw on a quick suit, grab my keys and stuff, then I walk out of my building.

As I settle in my car, I take out my phone to remind Zipporah of our date. I won't be shocked if she forgot, she didn't exactly give me a quick yes. The line rings for a bit before she answers.

"Yeah? Cole." She says in that ever smooth voice of hers. Can she sing? She really sounds like she can-

"Cole? Are you there?" She pauses, "Did he butt dial me?" She says to her self, and I chuckle.

"No, pretty girl. I was just a little distracted. How did you sleep?"

"I slept well. What's going on? You called so early."

"I wanted to hear your voice. And remind you about our date later today."

"You didn't have to, but okay. What time?"

"I'm on my way to work right now. Just need to finish up some stuff, I'll be off by 2 so I'll pick you up by 3. Is that fine with you?"

"It is." she hesitates before asking, "where are we going?"

"Its a surprise. Nothing formal." I say vaguely.

"Oh alright. See you then."

"Yes. Take care, bye."

"Bye." And she ends the call.

I start my car, preparing for another hectic day at work.

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                      -Zipporah-

I release the breathe I was holding, the moment I hung up the call with Cole. What does he mean, a surprise?

I hope this date goes well. If not for anything, my time would be wasted.

I checked my posting last night, and I need to start preparing for a one year stay at Idah. Idah is my hometown, and I know they desperately need help in their healthcare. I can count the number of active medical centers in Idah on one hand. Yes.

I'm not restricting my practice to Idah alone, but I have to start somewhere.my

I just want to get this date over with, but I don't want my time to be wasted.

I'm not the best at reading people, but if he doesn't guard himself well and makes me have suspicions, its over for him. At that point, its between him and my thoughts- you can guess who usually wins.

My over thinking doesn't ruin my relationships with people. I like to think that it actually saves me from a lot of stuff.

I over think, and then I end it in prayers, asking God to take control. Its emotionally straining some times, but I won't have it another way.

I decide to call my mum. I need to break the news of my posting to Idah, to her. I need to hear from Rach, I wonder where she was posted.

"Zipzip. I've not heard from you in a long while. What is going on?"