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There was only one person who came to mind. “Nurse Dedra.”
Finn smiled. “And that is who I would recommend as well. Now there is just one thing needed. Your acceptance of this new role.”
“I...I wasn’t prepared to make such a decision today.”
Reesa said, “You don’t have to. But please, go home and think about it. We want to start this as soon as possible, and without you there, I’m afraid we won’t have as many nursing applicants as we need. The hospital can't keep running so short-staffed.”
No pressure.Just the future of the nursing staff is on my shoulders. I’m glad no one was monitoring my vital signs because I think my blood pressure just went up.
“Would it be okay if I let you know tomorrow?” I asked.
Finn said, “I figured you’d need time, but I know Reesa would like to announce this program at one of her speeches. Do you think you’ll be able to decide within a week?”
It was something I’d like to discuss with Ryker. I knew he was flying in later tonight for another speech he was working with Reesa on. I hated spending our limited time together talking about work, but this would affect our relationship. I wasn’t sure if being in the States would help or hurt it. We’d never talked about me being in the US for an extended period of time and what we had right now was working for us.
I looked at Finn and Reesa and said, “I’ll give it serious consideration and have an answer for you in a few days. Thank you again for having such confidence in my abilities. It means a lot to me.”
“Don’t thank us. You have earned it. I’ve never seen anyone as dedicated as you are,” Finn said.
“And if you do accept the position, then maybe you can work with Finn for some recruitment material too,” Reesa said.
“I am not a marketing expert,” I said.
“Maybe not, but Ryker told us how helpful you were in preparing my campaign materials with him.
“All I did was translate what he prepared.”
“The fact that he allowed you to do so, shows me the level of trust he has for you. A smart man,” Finn grinned.
“If he was really smart, he’d put a ring on that finger to make sure you don’t get away,” Reesa said.
I had tried to keep my relationship with Ryker private, but ever since that fake date to draw Mombo’s attention, everyone asked me about Ryker wherever I went. Now I was even getting teased by the president. So much for keeping it on the down low.
“Just think. If you take the position, you will be able to see Ryker even more frequently than you do now,” Finn said.
“If I take the position, it will be because it is what is best for Tabiq,” I stated.
Reesa said, “Meri, I love you dearly for your loyalty to me and to our country. But at some point, your loyalty also must be to your heart and your future. If you ever chose that it is with Ryker in the US, we would understand. No one would judge you for choosing love.”
Finn added, “I can tell you from personal experience, that leaving all you know isn’t as hard as not being with the one you love.”
I’d forgotten that he left his family and home in Ireland to marry Reesa. And from the looks of it, he didn’t regret it one bit.
Now I had a lot more to think about than just a job. I had my entire life to decide what direction I wanted it to go in. I loved Ryker, and I knew where my heart was. But I had already committed my life to Tabiq. It’s who I was.Can I really leave it all for love?
Does Ryker even want me to?
I got up from my chair and collected my medical bag. “I guess I better get back to work.”
“Take a few days off and let us know what you decide,” Finn said.
“I can work and think,” I said.
“Yes, but you can't work and enjoy your time with Ryker,” Reesa smiled.
I should argue. It was my job. But I couldn’t say no to more time with Ryker. After the election, he won’t have a reason to come here so often. I wanted to enjoy as much of this time together as I could.
CHAPTER20
