Predestined Alliance (Teen Fiction / Humour)

Chapter Twenty Six (The end)

Chapter Twenty Six

Copyright © 2015

"Hi Franca, the stitches are healing okay. You can go home today" Tyler said.

"Thanks so much Tyler, I am very grateful" Franca said, eyes looking everywhere but at Tyler.

"It's my job, Franca" Tyler replied sighing.

"I know that but I am still happy with the way you handled the surgery"

"My team and I are pleased to hear that. Have a lovely day!" Tyler exclaimed, making his way to the door.

"Tyler!" Franca shouted, alerting Tyler's reaction.

"Yes......"

"I am sorry and would like us to meet up again if that's fine by you. Since I will be getting discharged today, I am not your patient anymore, so you have no excuse not to"

"I am sorry Franca, but that can't be possible"

"Why?"

"Because I am in a relationship with Jessica"

"The same Jessica" Franca asked looking right through him

"Yes" Tyler answered, holding his head down in resignation.

"I don't care. I want us to meet up again, you owe me that at least" Franca said eyes shining brightly with unshed tears.

"Alright, I agree. Text me the place and time and we shall meet there"

"Great, that will be all, thanks!" Franca said smiling.

"Can't wait then" Tyler replied chuckling at her sudden change in mood.

After a long shift at work, Tyler arrived at home famished and tired. He had attended to 10 patients, with 5 in critical conditions. Sluggishly walking to his room, he refreshed himself, had his dinner and slept into oblivion. He was to meet up Franca the following morning at 11am.

Wearing his suit and combing his hair back, he was ready to meet up again with Franca. A swirl of emotions went through his mind as he raced towards his car. They hadn't been in contact for six years and now she wanted a re-enact their friendship/relationship if would could call it that. He was perplexed and didn't know what to make of it. Trying to keep a clear mind, he opened the car down, did the cockpit drill before driving.

"I am so happy you could make it. Thanks so much Tyler" Franca said giving him a hug.

"I am happy to see you too"

"What would you like to order"

"Anything you are ordering would be fine, thanks"

"I might seem forward, but I need to know. Was that your daughter at the hospital?"

"No Tyler, she is a relative of Sam"

"Why do you ask?"

"Oh, was just wondering. Just curious, that's all" Tyler said, nervously sipping his drink.

"If you say so then"

"You know, I am sorry for the way things ended. You were a diamond and I was stupid to have let you go"

"I am sorry as well. For what it's worth, we were both stupid. I blame our ages back then" Franca said dismissively, smiling.

"So friends?" Tyler ask extending his hand.

"Friends" Franca replied vigorously shaking his hand in acceptance.

They discussed about their lives and were getting on fine. Even after so many years they still shared many similarities. Tyler hugged Franca and they left on a joyous high, promising each other to always catch up, no matter their work schedules.