Doctor Love

I Lied.

Scarlett's Point of view
I woke up to go to work this morning. I had this detestable pain in my stomach for weeks but I had to go to work, my mom is all I have left.
I have to take care of her.

Its been me and her alone for many years she's sick with Alzheimer's. She's slowly starting to forget about me and that overall is the most painful experience to have.

Who wants their own mother to forget about them?But I couldn't cry I had to be strong. I work for a orphanage , I love my job.
There's this sweet little girl, Riley, I have to take care of her .She's a baby who was born prematurely.

I pity her because her parents gave her up saying "we don't need a weak child as our daughter."

What a bunch of assholes. But I promised myself once I have enough money, I will take care of her, I will adopt her, I will be her new mother, her new family.
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I arrived at work. My energy was drained because of the pain. I don't think I could work throughout the day. But I had no choice I needed the money.

I watched after Riley and fed her . The pain in my stomach grew worse as it took everything in me to work for this money. It was all I wanted to do was work hard. I struggled unlike anybody else.

I noticed I was losing weight, and grew paler ever day. But I ignored it. I was now on break when all of a sudden I felt weak. I fell to my knees and blacked out.

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There was a very bright light shining above me. I wonder why... I heard my name being called by an unfamiliar
voice. It was rough and I heard ... Worry in his voice..?

"Scarlett? Miss Scarlett can you hear me."
This man spoke.

"Yes... I can." My voice sounded dull and dry.

I opened my eyes and sat up start. I saw a man, not any older than about 28. He had black hair and dark brown eyes.

And his jawline had me speechless. But I had just realized where I am was and the gown I had on. I was in the hospital.

"Why am I here?" I began to get worried, I was more concerned about my mother than even my own health.

"Well Ms.Carter.. I had to run some tests to see what happened. And I'll be blunt with you.. You have cancer."

I swear to god I wish i couldve died instantly. Cancer huh? Things never seem to get any better for me. This sadness just slowly turned to anger. I had my mom and Riley to look after.

"How long do I have?"I whispered as I looked down hopeless.

"A few months..." He looked a little anxious.

I looked at his name tag. His name was James Matthew.

"Dr.Matthew what stage? And where?"I looked in his face.

"Stage 1, it's in your stomach and its spreading to the muscle layer of your stomach wall and the tissues."

I couldn't breathe, I can't die, I have to take care of my mother and Riley... It seems as though I can't keep my promise.

"Can I survive this?" I asked with the little hope that I could survive. I had to live.

"There is a possibility, would you like to start on treatments-"

"But I don't have any money to pay for my hospital bills so no I'll just leave."

I got up but he instantly stepped in front of me and looked into my eyes.

"It's fine, I'll pay for it..." He gave me a sad smile.

"I don't want your pity." I pout.

"I'm not pitying you I want to pay." He held my hand and brushed it with his thumb. Little shocks went all over my hand and I gasped and took my hand away.

I eyed him oddly as i rubbed my pale hand and asked."When can I get surgery?"

"In a few weeks, maybe months.."

"Months?! I want surgery as soon as possible I don't wanna die I can't die, I have people I need to take care of."

Concerned crossed his face, his eyes conflicted with two different colors... Well at least I thought.
"I understand I will help you take care of that too. I'll make sure you'll live the rest of your life like you should." He kissed my forehead. The kiss gave me tingles on my skin that I wasn't comfortable with. His scent was brief but I pushed my thoughts back.

"Stop touching me." I felt weird.. A pull.. Who wants a handsome stranger kissing on them. Well me but I had to be mature right now.
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Each passing month that I received treatment I felt horrible. I threw up, my hair became dry but thank god it's not falling out.

I couldn't wait for surgery. I'm getting it today after my last treatment but they'll try to cut out the cancer cells in the damaged tissue and I might be rid of it forever.

"Scarlett?" James called my name.

"Yes?" I looked up at from my daydreaming.

"Why didn't yo tell me about your mother and daughter?"he asked curiously . I wondered how he found out about this and why he questioned me about my own business.

"Riley isn't my daughter yet and I decided not too"I replied simply. "I don't think it's much of your business." He flinched and I swore his eyes were conflicting between two colors as he just nodded."Your Right.." He said lowly.

He was being all in my business. What happened to having my private life confidential?

"Miss Scarlett?" He called my name before leaving the room.

"Yea?"
I looked at his back which was facing towards me.

"Are you falling for me?" He asked as if he was curious. My heart felt something but I lied to him and myself.

"No. Your just my doctor." I lied.

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For the past few months I've been here I've had James wrapped around my finger. I think he has a thing for me but who would want someone with cancer.

My heart aches a lot now more than it usually does. And it's because there's a possibility I might die at the age of 24. I never did the things I wanted to do. I probably can't keep my promise to Riley.

I might die before my mother. And I know it's a hard thing having your child die before you. But I'm not sure if she'll be sad because she's slowly forgetting me.

And I wonder is it enough. Am I finally at my point... Cause if I'm gonna die I pray the lord would just take my helpless soul now.
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