I still went to work even if I'm not feeling well because of what happened. I separate my personal and professional lives. When I feel so stressed, I'm not the type to wallow in self pity. I would bury myself in work to the point of exhaustion, that way I don't have time to think too much. I decided to confront Ethan later this evening. I asked him to meet me for dinner and he said yes. He was always sweet. Perhaps that's the reason why I didn't notice. Later tonight, I want to hear his side so that I can decide on what to do. Should I forgive him or should I end things between us. But 3 years is a long time and I'm not yet ready to give that up.
"Good morning Doc Jane" greeted Erich, the nurse stationed on the receiving area.
"Good Morning Erich" I greeted back.
"How is my schedule for today?"
"Your schedule is full Doctor Jane. Also, you have a meeting with the director this afternoon."
"Thanks Erich. Guess I'll be very busy. Just what I need." I said softly to myself the latter.
It was already half past 7 when I finished my work. Usually I would go home later than 10 but I made sure to finish my work early for our dinner plan.
I was about to go inside the elevator when I saw the signage beside stating under maintenance. I decided to take the stairs anyway I'm not in a hurry. I know that Ethan usually gets off work at around 9 and the restaurant I've booked is just some distance away from the hospital. Ethan and I works in the same hospital but we rarely saw each other as our department are miles apart. I am a cardiologist whilst he is a physician.
I am walking down the stairs. It is not dark because there are lights but the silence is deafening as this stairs are rarely used except for the utility workers and staffs.
As I was stepping down, I heard a familiar voice.
"Babe when will you break up with Jane? You've been dragging it far too long."
"Just give me a little time alright?"
"Little time?! It's been a year! Are you dragging because you still love her?!"
"Please understand. It's not easy for me to break up with her. After all we've been together for 3 years."
"And besides I need her connection to get on the good side of the director. You know I've been waiting for this promotion for a long time right? So until the promotion finalizes I'll continue being with her."
"Okay I understand. Just to make sure. You don't love her anymore right?"
"Of course. You are the one I love. Just trust me on this okay? Anyway you don't have to worry about me and her. She's so busy that we never have been intimate. She barely know how to kiss so I doubt she'd be amazing in bed. Unlike you."
"Oh unlike me? Shall we test my skills?"
I feel like I've stopped breathing because of the pain. I don't have to see their faces to confirm because I know their voices. I know them too well. The voice that said I love you a million times and the voice that comforts me and treats me as a friend.
My knees went weak and I knelt down on the side of the stairs. I looked down. I can't believe they made the stairs a place to alleviate their animalistic behavior.
They were oblivious of me because they were so busy sucking each other's mouth.
I can't bear to stay with the same place as them. Even when I'm quivering in anger and pain I managed to stand up. I composed myself and turned around the hallway. I took the exit that was reserved for the VIP and had high positions in the company. This is made to avoid the paparazzi and the reporters as the hospital has had patients usually in the top hierarchy. I'm allowed to pass here as I also hold a position in the hospital.
I was half running and didn't realize that I missed a step. I let out a yelp and my world started to spin and then everything went blank.
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