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Dae's POV

Ugh! I hate mornings and by looking at my alarm going off, I force myself to sit up at the edge of the bed. After my eyes adjust, I take a glance at my phone browsing for emails or messages from work. Once I get to my feet, I'm overwhelmed with memories from my past. I thought that I was over him but, the pain still lingers in my heart after all these years. Maybe heartbreak is a sign of better things to come right? 

Having a good memory is both a blessing and a curse. I'm constantly reminded of how he made me feel. We didn't have much but, we were happy that we had each other. Was I the fool for feeling this way? I have to point the finger at myself because it's all my fault. Trying to keep a positive attitude, my heart is still heavy. Thank God today is Friday. Although I keep telling myself to stay strong, I've failed to realize that I wasn't prepared to face the cold hard reality of my life.

Dragging myself to the bathroom, I took a hot shower to help me wake up. Watching the water fall from my face along with my tears going down the drain, I make sure the hot water runs on my eyes to help with the puffiness. Once I'm dressed, I went to the kitchen to prepare some tea. I don't have the time or energy to stop at Buddies so, I take the fruit bowl that was in the fridge to snack on. Before leaving, I grab my paperwork from the other day and head to work.

On my way there, I received a call from Ri. She tells me that there's a operation scheduled for today and she has the OR ready. Ri and I have known each other since elementary school. I remember the ups and downs that I went through when I was younger. Hopefully, I don't have to deal with that again. Ri used to be a secretary but after one year, I made her an executive assistant of the office because she deserved it.

When I arrive at work, I noticed that it was dark outside. This is why I don't trust the weather man, he never gets it right. I thought it was going to be a sunny day but, looking through my window, it may storm. When I walk inside, I welcome the staff at the front work area and Ri gives me a rundown of all patients for the day. I'm not happy about a morning shift but, I make sure that everything is in order and that I'm focused. When there's a medical procedure booked, I'm always called in. However, I wish I could work from home more often. I should be grateful since I'm content with what I have and I don't have to work 16 hours everyday.

I was here with Dr. Park who loves the morning shift. We have been trying to compete against VCA for awhile. Despite my own issues, I generally remain centered at work. I went to my office before the day begins to go over some printed material and Ri comes in with flowers smiling. "Looks like somebody has a secret admirer" she said while holding the pink blooms in her hands. Knowing that Ri loved flowers and everything girly, I have a feeling that she's going to tell me that they were from her husband.

 Knowing that Ri loved flowers and everything girly, I have a feeling that she's going to tell me that they were from her husband

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"Todd sent you roses again, I know." I replied in a sarcastic tone while looking at the computer screen. Placing the flowers on my desk, Ri reads the card that was in her hands. Placing her hand on her small hip she looks at me and says "They're addressed to you. Why didn't you tell me, your best friend, that you were dating?"

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