Novels by Eileen

We ate our lunch, making conversation and enjoying each other's company. It felt like we were actually getting to know each other more. I knew there was no reason for me to rush back to the office as I no longer had any afternoon patients to see.“Are you ready to go?” He asked quietly. I shook my head yes while mentally saying no. We walked to the car hand in hand, which made me feel safe knowing he wanted to try at working on a relationship with me. As we got into the car I felt a sadness come over me. Was this impromptu lunch really ending? I turned to look at him as he put the car in drive and headed towards my office. As if he could feel my gaze on him he looked at me and smiled.“I want to take you out Friday night. Are you free?” The smile on his face as he asked me out on another date was vibrant. I looked up into his blue-green eyes and saw them shining with a bright sparkle. I quickly made a mental note about today's date and recalled that I had a speaking engagement this F

Danielle pushed open the door and smiled almost immediately when she saw me. I froze because I was not sure how she was going to react. I could tell she wanted to run up and hug me but she stopped herself when she saw Jayce standing next to me. She calmed her excitement and walked to the counter with a smile and eager face.“The usual Alexa?”I laughed at her lack of being coy but it was clear she wanted it known that she knew who I was. I smiled and nodded my head as Jayce looked down at me surprised. Danielle glanced at me then back at Jayce and noticed us holding hands. I silently held my breath as I was waiting for the questions and accusations to start. I watched her face eagerly as I noticed the information slowly registering. Much to my surprise she smiled from ear to ear, clearly showing her approval.“What can I get for you sir?”When Danielle didn’t call him by his first or last name I wondered if maybe she was just trying to be polite and not cause a scene in the cafe by a

As we left the clinic I took the lead and escorted us towards the garage elevators only to have him gently grab my hand and pull me in the opposite direction. As we made our way to the valet parking area I began to get nervous.“You didn’t have to valet park,” I told him.He smiled but didn’t say a word. We walked hand in hand towards valet services and I admitted to myself that it felt good holding his hand. It was a warm and secure feeling making his presence beside me feel safe. Despite him holding my hand and feeling his warmth I wondered why he was here with me now. We had not spoken or seen in each other in a month and now all of a sudden I get a lunch invite. I glanced down at our hands entwined with one another and saw that his hands twice the size of mine swallowing mine whole. When we arrived down valet services I noticed the many stares we were receiving. At first, I tried to ignore the stares because I knew people could idenftify who he was. I also grew subconscious of be

After completing my notes for the patient I had just seen I asked Marcy about the patient David was seeing. I viewed her electronic record and made my way to the room knowing that I was called in to provide the patient with a nutritional consult for a stomach stapling procedure. I had mixed feelings about these types of procedures and while having the surgery had its benefits, I also knew that some of them were not truly necessary all of the time. I knocked on the door and walked into the room. David was sitting next to the family explaining the procedure and discussing the risk factors. He glanced up from his paperwork as I entered and simply smiled. Once he finished his explanation he turned the floor over to me. I introduced myself and started with the routine clear liquid regimen for the first four to six weeks depending on how they were doing. I then went over the next phase which was solid foods. The family listened intently, asking questions periodically while jotting down n

Why on earth would he send me flowers? This didn’t make any sense. He was distant and shut off that night as if he knew it wouldn’t work. I sat in my office trying to make sense of it all the events from that night flooding back into my memory. The memorable kiss, the way he held me in his arms. The warmth of his embrace, everything telling me he was good and kind. Karsyn positioned herself on one of the seats in front of my desk as if ready to make plans for my future. She sat there looking at me waiting for me to respond or even comment but before I could even open my mouth my cell phone rang.I opened the overhead cabinet and pulled out my purse. The ringing was louder and clearer. I pulled the cell phone from its normal slot within my purse and saw it was Jayce. Could this truly be him?“Hello?”I know I sounded confused as I heard him smile when I answered.“Good Morning Alexa. Did you get my package?”Karsyn could tell who was on the other line just by the look of confusion on m

POV: AlexaI opened the door to the office and saw Marcy our receptionist answering phones. As I walked in she waved her hands indicating she needed to speak to me so I waited for her to put the caller on hold. “Good Morning Alexa. I wanted to let you know that one of your consults cancelled for today so you only have two.” I dreaded slow days and now that there was one less patient on the schedule which meant a slow day indeed. “Thanks Marcy. Which appointment cancelled?” She looked down at her list and explained that the nine a.m. appointment cancelled. I thanked her once more and made my way to my office.As I rounded the coffee bar I heard David making conversation with one of the physicians. I quickened my pace as I didn’t want him to see me. For months now he has be trying to get me to go out on a date with him but I kept giving him excuses. There wasn’t anything wrong with David, it's just that don’t think dating someone you work with would be a good idea. To be fair David was