The Time of Her Life: Sister's at Heart Book 1

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Out Cold

Author's Note: So I haven't received much feedback on the last few chapters, and am sort of disappointed :( I thought you guys would enjoy a good twist! Let me know what you think! The only way I can improve my story is to hear from my readers, thank you so much to the few that do comment it really helps keep me motivated :D

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Annie's POV

I stood stiffly waiting in Alex's office, he had left a message on my phone Saturday asking me to come by at my convenience. Well my convenience didn't lead me here until today. His receptionist ensured me he would be back in a few, and to make myself comfortable.

Ha, if she only knew! How was I suppose to be comfortable, when you know who would be walking through the door any moment. I'd had all weekend to salivate over what had happened, I prayed the Lord would forgive all the evil thoughts I had at Maggie.

I still loved Alex, but what he had done, was way worse than anything Randy had! I felt like a complete idiot, I was eating my words that I'd spoken to Randy. ' Oh Alex would never do anything to hurt me.' My how wrong I'd been!

I heard some rustling outside the door, and two men talking. One I knew was Alex, by his deep gentle voice. I sighed and closed my eyes, I could remember the look in his eyes the first time he said, 'I love you'. I swiped a tear from my face, refusing to fall apart.

The door opened, but I stood facing his desk rigidly. I would not give him the satisfaction, I wanted him to know that everything was not a okay in my book! He and another older man came around the desk, " Annie." He greeted me wearily, nodding his head.

" Alex." I responded dryly.

" This is one of my fellow colleagues, Dr. Bowers." He gestured to the older gentleman. I shook his outstretch hand for a moment, and then we all sat down.

" Annie the reason I've called you in today, is because your scans came back along with your blood work." I nodded, waiting for him to continue. He licked his sensual, full lips nervously. " What we found out is your a perfect candidate for the bone marrow transplant."

I took in what he was saying, this had to mean the chemo had done it's job. I was in remission! I half smiled, half gaped at them. When I fully looked into Alex's soft green eyes, I smiled fully. I could tell he was proud that all the treatments, and sickness hadn't been for nothing.

I looked away from his handsome face, I could feel the heat coming to my cheeks. Not from being embarrassed, but from the intimacy in his gaze. I missed him so much, I wanted nothing more than for him to kiss me senseless and pretend that nothing had happened.

" Anyway, that's where Dr. Bowers comes in. He will be taking your case from here on out, I'll still be consulting with him of course but he will be your main Dr. now." My head snapped back to him, I could feel my heart sinking.

He was doing this as a way to get rid of me, he couldn't stand to see me as his patient anymore so he was getting rid of me. I looked back at Dr. Bowers " Okay." Was all I could come up with to say. He gave me a smile, which I tried to return but knew I was doing a lousy job of it.

" Most of the time siblings are the best matches for bone marrow, I understand from Alex that you have an older brother." He said looking up from his notes, I nodded my head numbly. " Good, think we could get him in here to test his?" He asked looking hopeful.

" Yeah, I'm sure Luke would be happy to help anyway he can." He beamed a smile at me, making his face look even rounder. He was a short round man, with a receding grey hairline. I felt at ease around him, which was a good thing considering he was going to be my new Dr.