Cassie didn't get up from the floor. She continued crying and then it dawned on her that her father was going to get suspicious if she spends a longer time than expected in the restroom.She wiped her eyes with the edge of her left palm and got off the white tiled floor. She decided to call Ken one more time.She dialed his number but Ken wasn't responding. She began to ponder. Should she send him a text message? If he didn't pick up her calls, was there a guarantee that the mere buzzing of a text message making its way into his phone would get his attention?Cassie was out of both time and options so she decided to send him a text message.With trembling hands, she punched in the keys.'Meet me in the lady's room right now. It's urgent._ Cassie."She knew it would be difficult for Ken to get through to her especially since her father had attached a bodyguard to her and she was sure that the man was still standing outside the door.She had no choice but try. She knew that Ken was a se
Cassie didn't get up from the floor. She continued crying and then it dawned on her that her father was going to get suspicious if she spends a longer time than expected in the restroom.She wiped her eyes with the edge of her left palm and got off the white tiled floor. She decided to call Ken one more time.She dialed his number but Ken wasn't responding. She began to ponder. Should she send him a text message? If he didn't pick up her calls, was there a guarantee that the mere buzzing of a text message making its way into his phone would get his attention?Cassie was out of both time and options so she decided to send him a text message.With trembling hands, she punched in the keys.'Meet me in the lady's room right now. It's urgent._ Cassie."She knew it would be difficult for Ken to get through to her especially since her father had attached a bodyguard to her and she was sure that the man was still standing outside the door.She had no choice but try. She knew that Ken was a se
Cassie didn't know that Miranda had seen her with the tail of her eye through the mirror. She moved to the sink, turned on the tap, and began washing her face without paying attention to the girl beside her.Miranda watched Cassie with astounding eyes. Who would have thought that the rich and pompous Cassie could have problems and end up venting her frustrations in the lady's room?Cassie washed her face thoroughly, ensuring that the soreness in her eyes was gone. She pulled out some napkins and wiped her face. After being satisfied with her look, she turned around and charged toward the door.She was about to take another step toward the door when Miranda hurried after her and seized her by the right arm.In a fit of rage, she turned around to see who it was that dared grab her by the arm. Her eyes widened in horror when she realized that it was Miranda. She let out a gasp and flashed a fake smile with dozens of questions going through her mind.When did Miranda get into the lady's r
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
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
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
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
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.