DiamondI woke up to the unfamiliar hardness of the bed. At first, it didn’t register in my head where I was. But when I tossed and turned, slowly opening my eyes to my reality, I found that it wasn’t just the bed that was unfamiliar. Everything about this room was unfamiliar. Needless to say, I had no idea where the hell I was. I sprang up from bed, all traces of sleep instantly disappearing from my eyes as I searched my surroundings and memory frantically, wondering how I got here. I traced my steps back in my head. The last thing I remembered was being with Timothy after the surgery…I had been discarding the surgical gloves and hair net, as well as face mask when Timothy came up to me beaming like a little child that had just been handed a pack of candy. “Diamond, I’m short of words. You were awesome back there, you saved that man’s life.” I chuckled. Saying I saved that man’s life was a stretch, he was going to live either way, just with a few minor complications. “I’m
DiamondMy shock quickly dissipated into anger when I recalled the conversation Lennox and Braden had been having right before I walked in. Why wouldn't he just let this be? Why wouldn't he just believe me when I say that he is not the father of my kids? Why does he have to poke nose and go as far as interrogating my confession just to find out the truth? What, even, was he expecting to happen? That I decide to start a family with him and if he ever finds out that he's really the father of my boys? “Are you really going to stoop this low Lennox?” I spat out, stomping forward to take Braden by his arm and pull him towards. Lennox lowered his eyebrows in confusion, unsure of what I was talking about but a deep frown formed on my face and I wasn't going to take this innocent act from him. “What the hell do you want from me Lennox? After everything you put me through, why can't you just fucking leave me alone?” I had let my anger get the best of me and cussed out right in front of my k
LennoxAll through the car ride back home, I was thinking about what Braden had told me earlier and how Diamond had reacted. I was thinking about the moment we shared on the rooftop, and I was slowly beginning to realize that I couldn’t stay away from the woman even if I wanted to. Not only did I want to satisfy my curiosity regarding who the father of her boys were but I also just found myself wanting to be around her. I glanced over my shoulders to find Natalia playing subway surfer on my phone and I felt a pang of guilt. I was never going to ruin my family because of whatever I might be feeling at the moment. My daughter deserved nothing but the best; to grow up in a family that would offer her happiness, everything she wanted, and stability. Even if Agatha and I were a crisis couple, I was trying my very best to make sure that it doesn’t affect her. Natalia grinned at me, showing all her teeth in a wide smile. She was happy, Diamond’s kids made her happy. But it was also complica
DiamondI was not on call in the hospital so I spent the better part of the day in bed, reading up the textbook on brain cancer the Process had handed to us. Soon enough, the patient was going to come in and I was going to have to offer her my utmost attention. But before then, I needed to know what exactly I was doing. And I also needed to get my mind off anything Lennox related so it was a win-win situation. With the kids in school, I had some peace and quiet. At least for a couple of hours until Rebecca opened the door to my room and flung herself on my bed. “Goodness, woman, do you want to break my leg?” I recoiled in the blanket, just in time before Rebecca landed on the bed. “You know what? Don't answer. As you can see I'm very busy right now, so come back later if it isn't important.” I passed her a brief glance before burying my face back in the textbook.“What was the last line you read?” She asked and I lifted my brows in confusion.“Huh?” “You heard me. Don't look, what w
DiamondAs much as I told myself that two married couples kissing themselves shouldn't affect me, the words flew over my head and did the exact opposite. I couldn't get the image out of my head. And it hurt so much for some reasons I couldn't explain. I was upset and angry with myself for caring about a stupid kiss this much. What on earth was I even expecting from a married man who happened to be Lennox Winthrop? He never cared about my feelings, and he most certainly wouldn't now that there were many other heads to think about.I signed and lifted my head to look at the mirror for the first time since they left the salon. The hair was turning out well, the hairdresser really knew her job. Rebecca had already left to check out the salon's snack tray, she was really bent on maxing out that coupon if it was even possible. When I looked at myself in the mirror, I didn't like the woman I saw. I caught a glimpse of the former Diamond: emotionally weak, and stupid enough to believe that
LennoxFive years ago…As I was driving through the highway to my parents' villa, Diamond was watching a YouTube video on how to play football. The commentary got extra exciting and I watched as her eyes lit up for a few seconds only for her shoulders to fall back as she swamped into the chair. “He didn't score?” I asked, chuckling. She sighed. “He was going to. Everybody thought he was going to. But out of nowhere some guy came out and jumped on him, and he lost the ball.” She made a face. “I'm sure he must have broken a bone or two.”I couldn't help but laugh. “That's why they wear gears, babe. I'm sure he'll be fine.”“Are we going to be wearing gears?” She asked hopefully but unfortunately, I was going to crush that.“It's a lot less intense than actual football. It's a family thing and nobody wants to be throwing themselves into the other, you know.” I responded with a reassuring smile. “Plus, it's a house filled with doctors. If anyone gets hurt, we'll treat the person. We're
KarlEver since that call with Diamond and the kids, when I found out that Lennox had spent the night in her house, I couldn't shake off the thought that something was brewing between them again. I felt angry whenever my mind darted back to those years ago, those years I had Diamond with me and lost her to my brother and his sick smirk. Things were always so easy for him; our parents loved him so damn much, they didn't even bother hiding the fact that they absolutely hated my gut and everything I did. So what if I didn't want to become a doctor like them? There were already enough doctors in the family and I needed to find my own path because medical school was the last place on this earth for me. But since I made that decision, there has been a rift between us and them. Even before my decision not to become a doctor, they always favored Lennox over me. That decision just solidified everything and gave them a reason and excuse to treat me as though I was an outcast.But in that perio
Diamond It was the 4th of July already. Prior to the plans with Karl to attend the picnic at his family's villa, I didn't have any other plans. Usually, the 4th of July is one day that I get to rest, take a break from the hospital back in Texas. I've been paged and called a few times on those days but it only for emergencies. Though they try as much as possible to ensure that all emergencies could be covered and we could enjoy our holiday to the fullest. The kids didn't really want to do much in the previous years. To them, it was just like every other holiday. I always spent the day at home with them and always cooked their favorite meal and played games with them. But unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to do that this year. After getting the invite from Karl to the picnic in his favorite villa, it made me realize something. The reason the kids never really felt excited about the July 4th holiday was because I never really gave them something to be excited about. Unlike Christmas or