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His Ascension Grab a date
The graduating students were still hitting the dance floor and soon, the disc jockey swapped the disco music to a ballroom song.Everyone was expected to grab his date and move his body according to the rhythm. Some of the students in the hall who were hanging by the corners rose to their feet and were soon dancing with their dates.Ken held Jane by the right arm and led her to the center of the stage. He wrapped his arms around her slender waist and was soon lost in her eyes.Jane was dressed in purple silk that had an opening on the bag. The dress was a long one. It stretched to the soles of her feet and looked tight in her but didn't after her motion in any way.They danced for a few minutes before the disc jockey changed it to jazz music. Some of the exhausted couples left the stage to catch their breaths but there was no stopping for Ken and Jane. They were dancing their hearts out and were bent on making every moment count.They remained on the dancefloor and danced for about fi
His Ascension His dream job
A year later!*******"Are you ready sir?" Ray screamed from the living room."I'll be out in a moment," Ken replied and tightened the grip his blue necktie had on him.Now that school was out of the way, Ken was fully committed to his job and a week ago he completed his internship program.Since he had always wanted to pursue a career in medicine and surgery, Ken joined the other hospital employees and was now working as one of the surgeons.It was his second week at work."Sir, you have to hurry and check this out," Ray screamed and quickly grabbed the television remote.Ken came running out of the bedroom with his plain white shirt flying out. Ray increased the volume of the television and stood next to Ken with a smile.Ken's eyes were glued to the television. A health report was ongoing and the main focus seemed to be Raspberry Hospital.The corners of Ken's mouth stretched in excitement when he heard the comments coming from the health correspondent."The hospital began operatio
His Ascension High sort doctor
After eight long hours of standing, sweating profusely, and taking deep breaths, the surgery conducted on Mr. Miles Dwanye, the man with the brain tumor was successful.The operation was carried out by three doctors. Mrs. Dwanye had asked Ken to lead the operation so the moment Dr. Odonnel arrived at the hospital, she was greeted by the information to which she subscribed.However, Dr. Oddonnel wondered why the patient's relative will request that a young doctor with barely enough experience be entrusted to the care of her husband when they were enough experienced hands on deck.After the surgery came to an end, the exhausted doctors told the nurses to wheel the man to a private ward after they were satisfied with his system and ensuring he was stable.Ken moved to a corner and took off his gas blue scrub. He was sweating as hell and his back was aching. He rested his back against the wall and began taking off his gloves like Dr. Brown and Odonnel were doing.Dr. Odonnel strode to Ken
His Ascension Another cancelled date! A threat to my relationship
Ken wiped his drowsy eyes with the edge of his palms. He abruptly sat up and turned off his alarm."Bloody hell!" He muttered under his breath and quickly snatched his phone from the table.Now that he was practicing medicine, he couldn't tell how his day might turn out at the hospital owing to the series of emergencies and complex cases he was faced with.He dialed Jane's number and when she didn't pick up, he lowered the phone to his chest with a frustrated sigh.He went for the portrait of Jane standing on his table by the left. He stared at the portrait with a bright smile on his face. He missed everything about her. Her smiles, her wit, and her cheerfulness.It's been two weeks past since they went on a proper date and no matter what happens that day, he was going to make it up to her.He jumped out of the bed and stretched his hands. Thank Goodness for his shift at the hospital that day will end at exactly 2 pm. Then, he'll have enough time to get some rest and hang out with Jan
His Ascension Drifting to a lone road
Ken tried to call Cassie's phone number but again, it wasn't going through. He tried calling her line several times but it wasn't going through.He dropped the phone to his lap and threw his head backward. He was growing lonely by the day.He could tell that his job at Raspberry was influencing his life thereby affecting the people he cared about. There was Cassie who he was barely in touch with on one hand and there was Jane, the love of his life who he felt he was being unfair to her."Maybe you should give her a call." Ray hinted and cleared his throat loudly.Ken sighed. He knew Ray was asking him to call Jane."Her voice might make you feel better.""Well, I might just try," Ken replied and decided to give her a call.He dialed Jane's number with eager eyes cast on the screen, hoping she would pick up the call but she didn't. He lowered the phone to his chest and flung a question at Ray."Do you think maybe she's mad at me? She's not picking up her calls."Ray took a sharp turn.
His Ascension All eyes on her
Ken was about to step into the hall when someone forced his way through the crowd and slammed the door behind him.It was Mr. Cameron, the hospital's secretary.Soon, more employees were charging toward the hall entrance to catch a glance at the woman.Mr. Cameron cleared his throat loudly and urged the crowd to pay attention. "I need you all to stay calm. I promise you all that everyone will get access to the hall but right now, it's best if we don't act like a bunch of excited kids. Let's allow our guests to settle first.Ken was beginning to sweat. Some of the nurses were surrounding them while a large number of the other employees and interns were obstructing his view in their bid to get into the hall.After noticing that the crowd would not calm down easily, Mr. Cameron turned around with a sigh and finally pushed the door open.The hospital staff rushed into the hall like a pack of wolfs that had just been released. They charged toward the open hall with enthusiastic faces while
His Ascension Same jane, different personalities.
Ken was about to take off her spectacles when she grabbed his right hand.Everyone was watching with astonishing eyes.With a bright smile, she mumbled. "Let me do you the honor."She released his trembling right hand and watch him lower it to his lap slowly.She took off her dark shades and shook her head, causing the strands of hair that had covered a part of her face to clear off.She was now visible. Not just to Ken but to everyone."Jane!" He gasped and began to stagger backwards.From the moment she spoke, his senses picked up the voice as Jane's but he had his doubts until she spoke again.Ken tried to speak but no words came out of his mouth. He was stunned beyond words and his lips were trembling."Impossible!" He spat as he stared at the woman standing before him with a dropped jaw.When he saw her black silky hair, he wasn't sure whether she was his Jane until curiosity moved him to take steps toward her, and now that she had taken off the spectacles shielding her eyes, he
His Ascension Heartache
Two days earlierJane stared at the cup of vanilla ice cream in her left hand and the plastic spoon she was clutching with her left hand. She was putting on a long face and even though she didn't engage in any physical activity, she was feeling drained.She sighed and threw her head backward. She concluded that she was feeling that way because she was emotionally drained.Jane had phoned Ken that morning but Ray ended up picking up the call, stating that he was going to get the phone across to Ken and leave her a message.7 hours later. Ken didn't call or texted her and to get away from the feeling of anger and disappointment he was feeling, Jane grabbed a cup of ice cream from her refrigerator but now that she was staring at it, the desire to consume it was gone.She was sprawled on the carpet in her room, clothed in a loose evening gown. She went for her phone and dialed Ken's number. There was no response. She lowered her head.With a clenched jaw and a frustrated sigh, she flung t