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I sniffle and nod my head before heading to the staff room. I take a seat and let out a sob, and without thinking, I grab my phone and dial a number.
"Yeah?"
Dammit, what did I do?
I sniffled, instantly regretting calling him. He sounds distracted, and I've probably just disturbed him.
I sniffled again before I let out a sob. "I'm sorry if you're busy."
His voice becomes tight with worry, and I feel guilty for worrying him. "What's wrong, Precious?"
I sniffled again. "Mr. Samuels passed away ten minutes ago."
I hear him sigh, and the regret ringing him intensifies. It's so fricking scary how my first thought was to call him.
Shit.
He's now probably going to think I'm clingy. I sobbed: "I'm sorry for calling; I'll s-speak to you tomorrow."
I hang up as my body wracks with sobs when a pair of arms wrap around me, and I lean my head against Meghan's while she holds me tightly, not saying a word.
I don't know how long we stay here, but when the door opens, Meghan sighs in relief before kissing my head and getting up. I sniffle, trying to calm myself down.
He was such a nice man.
Someone kneels down, and two strong hands cup my cheeks. And when my eyes connect with his gray ones, more tears fall, and I let out another sob. His eyes soften as he rasps "Precious" before picking me up. I wrap my legs around his waist, sobbing, and place my face into his neck. I hear some commotion near the door, but I ignore it while he takes a seat, making me straddle him as he places one hand at the base of my neck and the other on my back, holding me close.
"I've got you, baby; I've got you." He rasps into my ear, and I sob some more.
A little while later, once I've finally calmed down, I rasp into his neck, "I'm sorry you had to come here; I shouldn't have rung you."
He squeezes me before making me look at him, cupping my cheeks again. He wipes his thumbs under my eyes and says, "Baby, you need me; you call me."
I give him a sad smile and say, "We've only been on one date."
He shrugs before smirking. "Yet, your first thought was to call me. I think that's fucking perfect for me."
I chuckled a little before placing my head back into his neck. "He was such a nice man." He hums and squeezes me tightly. "Maybe I should try Meghan's advice and keep a distance from the patients."
"No Precious. Your caring makes them feel safe with you, and it's what makes you - you. And you wouldn't be able to even if you tried, baby. You have a big heart."
I sniffle and nod, feeling so fucking grateful that he came while he held me tighter.
I blink.
We've been on two more dates since last week; it's more like he's shown up at my flat once he knows I'm up so we can have dinner together before he drops me off at work. He's so attentive and kind. He makes my heart flutter, and I know I could fall madly and deeply in love with him.
He'll consume me; I know he will.
I'm brought out of my thoughts when someone slams their palms down on the desk, and I look into the angry green-blue eyes of Cassidy.
Great.
I sigh, not wanting to deal with her today. "What can I do for you, Cassidy?"
She sneers at me, "What you can fucking do is stay the hell away from MY man!" I raise a brow at her, but she continues, "I saw him first. I had him first. He is MINE!"
She shouts the last bit, getting some of the patient's attention, and our head nurse comes over and says, "Cassidy, is there a reason you're shouting in my E.R.?"
