Second Chances

Chapter 3

"There's nothing to talk about" I say, trying to make my way upstairs.

He blocks me "I just need 10mins, please" looking hurt

I was angry, I just wanted to leave but I know he won't let me till I listen. So I indulge him "Fine, 10min and I'm out"

We made our way to the living room, I chose the single chair, he sat opposite me and was just staring at me.

"Well, get on with it" I waved him on.

"Right."

So, he went on about how Angie was his high school sweetheart, they met and it was love at first sight. He found out during graduation that she was pregnant and wanted to keep the baby. She gave birth to Casey, while he went off to college. A year after, they got married. Casey was with his parents while she also continued with her studies, they were happy until she met someone else. She then realized what she's been missing. Mason was her first everything, so when Michael swept her off her feet, she forgot about him. It also happens that Mike is the son to a rich businessman, they started dating but she didn't tell him she's married. After dating for a year, she asked Mason for a divorce, he wouldn't give her and she left him with the papers.

"And then I met you, I wanted to let go of Angie, but I was selfish, I thought I could have you and the mother of my child" he finished.

"Did you sleep with her, when she was here?" I already suspected, I just wanted to confirm it.

He looked surprised, but silent. He couldn't meet my eye which confirmed my suspicions.

"Well, now I guess you'll get the mother of your child and loose me" I said. "Your time's up. I have to go now"

I was about to stand when the doorbell rang, "Are you expecting someone?" I asked

"No, you?"

I shook my head. He left to answer the door, I followed him. When he opened the door, a little girl screamed "Daddy!" and jumped on him.

"Hey, baby girl." he smiled at her. She looked at me with eyes like Mason.

"Dad, who is she?" she asked

I smiled "hi, I'm a friend of your dads" I couldn't be mad at her, this has nothing to do with her.

"Dad, are you and mum getting back together?" she asked hopefully

"I don't know yet sweety, I have some things to take care of" he answered looking at me.

I excused myself and went to my room. I was done with packing, just wanted to get my stuff to my car when someone knocked on my door, " come in"

Casey came in, looking around and asked "This is my dad's room. Did you stay here and before?" she asked frowning.

"Yes, but I'm leaving now"

"Did you and my dad fight?" she asked again

"No, I just think its time I move on"

"OK. Are you and my dad dating?"

"Yes, we dated, but it's over now, you don't have to worry about me taking your dad away from you"

I picked my bags and made my way downstairs where I heard Mason and Angie arguing about something.

He looked up and frowned "Where are you going?"

I didn't answer, just walked straight to my car, then went upstairs to get my remain bags. He tried to stop me, but I didn't stop.

"I asked you a question?"

"You lost the right to ask me anything" I replied glaring at him. Then I walked pass him, got in my car and drove off to my New life.

...............

Days passed as I went from home to the hospital, and back again. It's like I can predict the next step in my life. He tried calling, left tons of Voicemails begging me to come back, but I didn't call him back. He even went as far as to stalk my workplace in hopes of running into me but I made sure the securities won't let him in. Then, he'll wait till I was leaving to try to talk to me, thanks to Tasha, he couldn't get close. I love that woman.

Two weeks after I left the house, he gave up and I thought about all the disappointments in my life, first my family (other than my brother), my fiance, now my boyfriend.

On my way to my office, I heard the nurses murmur excitedly, I wondered what's going on.

I met Tasha and asked "Why is everyone excited today?"

"You've forgotten, haven't you?she asked

I tried to remember what it is I might have forgotten, but nothing came to mind

She shook her head, "Dr Palmer wants to see you, maybe when you get there, you'll remember."

I head to his office still thinking, I knocked and opened the door, "Hey Eric, Tasha, said you....... " I trailed off, instead of Palmer, I saw a young dark haired, green eyed handsome young man sitting in his office, I looked outside then looked in the office again to make sure I was seeing alright. The first thought was, omg he's hot and not just hot, I meant the "hot-i-wanna-get-in-your-pants way, the second thought was, Eric's been replaced, the third was he's been transformed but he doesn't have green eyes and and besides that's impossible, I've been watching too many movies.

Then again, I thought while staring at him-which I'm sure is weird-that he looks exactly like one of my favourite character in a novel I loved reading, then I heard a throat clearing, I jumped out of my thoughts and into reality, turning I saw Eric behind me

"What are you doing?" he asked eyeing me

I pointed to the hot guy and pointed to him "I thought..... I mean.... You are.... He is....... Who is he again?" I stumbled with my words.

Raising his brows, "You've forgotten haven't you?"

I was frustrated "What is it that I've forgotten. Im seriously getting tired of this" I sighed

He looked to the guy and said "Sorry about that, she's had a lot going on"

"It's okay, I mean between her patients, and whatever, I'm sure she didn't mean to forget" he says mockingly, with the most sexy, deep voice I've ever heard which had me practically melting, then what he said and how he said it registered.

"What do you mean by that" I asked angrily, okay, he might be hot but I do not like his tone.

"Nothing, I mean, you must have other things to do" he replied smirking

I narrowed my eyes at him, "Zip it, Ivashkov" I growled.

He opened his mouth to reply, probably to say something inappropriate when Eric interrupted

"Ashley, meet Dr Nicholas Reed, the cardiologist"

My eyes widened, "that's impossible" I spluttered.

Okay, here is Nicholas who is inspired by my favorite character in the bloodlines novel. I'm sure, some of you might know him.