Just A Princess

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

After we both reach our release, we head back out to the party. Walking over to the bar, the prospect hands us both beers and we head over to the table where everyone else is. Sitting in Juice's lap, I feel him rubbing his fingers up and down my side and it's so relaxing. A couple of hours later, I whisper in his ear, "I'm heading to bed." I get up and he goes to follow. "You can stay if you want." I tell him. "I wanna lay down with my Old Lady." he tells me and I smile. We get to his dorm and undress before laying down. Turning with my back to him, he pulls me back against him and starts kissing my neck. "I love you Juan." I tell him. "I love you too Princess." he says.

The next morning, we get up and head out to the main room for coffee and breakfast. Sitting at one of the tables, a couple of croweaters bring us a plate of food and coffee. "Thank you." I tell them. They nod and head back to the kitchen. Sitting there eating, I feel Juice put his hand on my thigh and I can't help but smile. I love how affectionate he is. Makes me feel good. I see Happy and Koz sitting at the next table and after we are done eating, Koz asks, "Can I get a minute?" I look at Juice and he nods. I get up and follow Koz out to the picnic table. "What's up?" I asked. "I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for how things turned out between us. I still feel shitty about it." he tells me. "Koz, I forgave you and Happy a long time ago." I tell him. "I know but I haven't forgiven myself." he tells me. "How come?" I asked. "I loved you. Hell I still do. I see how happy you are with Juice and I'm glad you're with him. He's good for you. But it kills me that I messed things up." he tells me. "Look Koz. You have to forgive yourself. You and I are friends. I'm glad you're in my life. I love Juice. I guess I always have but you have to let yourself be happy. I promise, you and I are good." I tell him. "Thanks Princess." he tells me before hugging me. We walk back inside and I walk to Juice. "Everything okay?" he asked. "Yeah. Just getting a little more closure." I tell him smiling. He looks over to Koz and Koz nods his head to Juice letting him know everything's good.

That afternoon, I walk into St Thomas hospital and see Tara right away. "Hey Tara." I say. "Hey, Maci." she says before hugging me. She leads me to the Administrator's office. "Margaret, this is my friend Maci Fowler that I was telling you about." Tara says. "Nice to meet you Ms Fowler." Margaret says. "Maci, please." I say as I shake her hand. Tara leaves us to talk. "So, I see here you just got your license to practice." she tells me. "Yes. I actually graduated a year early before moving here from Tacoma and taking my state boards." I tell her. "What made you move to Charming?" she asked. "I needed a change." I tell her smiling. "Well, we are glad to have you. Now, you will be in the office Monday through Friday but will be on call Saturday and Sunday." she tells me. "That's fine." I say. She shows me where my office is and introduces me to my assistant, Karen.

After I finish at the hospital, I walk into the clubhouse and sit on the couch next to Juice. "How'd it go?" he asked. "I start Monday. "The administrator showed me around. Showed me my office and introduced me to my assistant." I tell him. "That's great baby. I'm proud of you." he tells me. "What's up?" Happy asked and him and Koz walked over. "I got a job at St Thomas. I start Monday." I tell them. "That's great Princess. You'll do great." Koz says. We sit around talking a little more before Juice and I head home.