In the University …
"Hey bestie ! What's up ?" Audrey asked Rachel.
"Nothing much, Queen. How’s everything with you ? Where were you in the evening after the lectures got over," Rachel asked as she dumped her pile load of library books in the locker.
“Nerd,” Audrey teased when she saw that the books didn’t fit completely in her friend’s locker.
“Yeah sure. Laugh all you like. I need to finish reading them before the finals ! Plus, you didn’t answer. Where were you ?” Rachel asked and closed the locker door shut quickly before any book decided that it did not want to squeeze in with the others.
Audrey curled a strand on her finger before she pulled herself away from the wall and walked alongside her best friend who was a business administration student in the same university as her.
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“Hello ?” Dmitri’s deep, soothing voice floated in, warming Audrey’s insides.She could just hear him say that word on repeat her whole life.“Hello ? Is anyone there ?” Dmitri asked again, although he could hear the faint sound of Audrey’s breathing."Uh hello, Doctor !” Audrey went for a cheerful tone after a moment’s hesitation. “I hope Ihave not caught you at the wrong time," she cautiously asked, her nerves almost failing her."No, you haven’t.May I know who is on the line ?" asked an awestruck Dmitri with his heart in his mouth as he could easily recognize that sweet voice anywhere."It's me, Audrey Blaydes this side," answered Audrey."Audrey who ?" Dmitri asked innocently."After spilling coffee on me twice, you're asking Audrey who ?The audacity,
Audrey’s phone lit up in class and when she saw the name of the sender, she was quick to open the text.Dmitri: Hello Ma’am. This is Dr. Dmitri from the Town Hospital this side. I believe you have an appointment with me at six.Audrey’s heart sank when she saw the message. He had not texted her. It was a message meant for someone else ! Maybe a patient with the same or similar name as Audrey’s and Dmitri sent it to her by mistake.Audrey: I am sorry but wrong chat, Dr. Dmitri.Dmitri: Oh, I don’t think so, M’Lady.Audrey re-read Dmitri’s message five times before she finally understood what he was getting at !Dmitri was asking her to go out with him !!Audrey quickly texted Rachel.[Dmitri’s Text Screenshot]Audrey: He just asked me out ! Is it to jus
The moon's delicate light had just turned the world a-flame with silver when Dmitri saw Audrey entering the restaurant in an off-the-shoulder stylish,high-low tiered elegant aqua gown. It seemed as if she was draping clouds around her.Beauty radiated from the inside to the outside. Her movement was as calm and fluid as water when she turned towards Dmitri.It seemed as if the whole restaurant had come to a stand still and all eyes were gazing at his lady love.Her crescent shaped eyebrows inclined up slightly as she saw him staring at her.Dmitri couldn't say anything for a while. Secondswent by loaded with silence."Dmitri?" Audrey’s beautiful, bow shaped lips softly rolled out his name."Wow, just wow," words failed him as an enchanted Dmitrilooked at his date in daze.It was not only her ethereal beauty b
After a memorable date, Audrey went busy with her studies and Dmitri with his hospital schedules but they kept talking and texting to each other while looking forward to spending time together."Hey handsome ! Whatcha doin?" Audreyasked on call."I've been having an extremely hectic schedule in the hospital for a couple of weeks, I really feel like taking a break for at least half a day," Dmitrisounded tired.“I guess my bed and I are going to spend a lot of time when I get back home,” he added."Oh ! I was about to request you to help run a couple of errands with meafter your shift," Audrey’s voice could not hide her dismay and Dmitri was quick to catch on it.“Never mind. I will do them alone.” Dmitri couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly at this adorable girl. He could do anything for her, even go out to help her with her er
"If you're at this crossroad and you find it difficult to choose, let me help you understand what each choice can lead to,"Mr.Blaydes, like any other concerned parent brought up the topicregarding Audrey’s choice of career at the dining table for discussion.“In fact, you should use your degree in the family business,” he added while pointing his fork at her."Joining the family business can be a one-way road, Dad, where there is no going back. I've to be really firm minded about this, as I know nothing about it," Audrey expressed her apprehensions."You have your dad to mentor you and teach you how to run the company’s business, dear," her mother, Lucy Blaydes joined the discussion."However, before committing to Dad’s business, I want to explore the worldanddo something for the upliftmentof society," Audrey explained."You
"Audrey," Dmitri whisperedwhen the call connected.“Hey !” He softly said."Dmitri ?” Audrey instant got up in the middle of the night when she heard his voice.“Is everything ok ? How come you're calling at this late hour ?" she askedin a concerned tone, all her sleepiness vanishingfrom her eyesasnumerous worst case scenarios ranthrough her mind."I just received themessage of confirmation for my departure tomorrow for a medical volunteer camp in the interiors of the countryside," Dmitriinformed.Audrey took a breath ofrelief, relieved that Dmitri was safebefore she jerked back. Dmitri was leaving ? No! She was going to miss him so much."Which camp, Dmitri ?" Audreyasked.She was missing him already."It's a medical camp,” Dmitri replied. “It is a cam
"Good Afternoon,Doctor! You're urgently needed in the intensive care unit of the hospital to check onexcessive bleeding in your patient. Itis an emergency," Hazel hurriedly but calmly informed Dmitri on call. “How long will you take to reach ?” She asked."I'm in the Director's room for a meeting, Doctor. I should be there in another 10 minutes," Dmitriresponded and quickly rushed out of the room while the Director opened the door for him to take flight.Dmitri nodded his thanks and raced down the hall."What is the matter, Doctor ?" Dmitri asked while quickly scanning the reports thrusted in his handby a nurse."Your patient,Mrs.Laura Emerson who underwent abdominal hysterectomy, started bleeding excessively within an hour after the surgery," Hazel reported."I can see the surgery went well from the reports.
Audrey noticed Rachel clutching a bunch of unfamiliar reports close to her chest but chose not to comment when she noticed Dmitri approaching them."Plans with the good doctor, Ms. Blaydes ?" Rachel teased while nudging her elbows at a flush faced Audrey."Yes and stop giving me that look. It's just a celebratory dinner at his home," Audrey huffed."Congratulations, my love ! I'm so proud of you," Dmitri huskily said. "And congratulations to the Valedictorian !" Dmitri beamed at Rachel before shaking her hand with his free one."Thank you, Doctor ! Now I would like to excuse myself as I have to find Leo. God knows where he is," Rachel huffed. "Enjoy the evening, you two !" she called out as she hurried away and winked at a glaring Audrey with a laugh."She drives me crazy," Audrey muttered under her breath but chuckled nonetheless with a shake of her head.As
“I am sorry, Ma’am but we don’t have another pair of this pendant,” the jeweller apologized. “A gentleman bought the other one just minutes ago,” she informed.Dr. Natalie, Hazel’s daughter, looked down at the pendant with the letters, ‘M’ and ‘N’ intertwined in a heart and debated with herself if she should get through the whole ordeal of proposing Marcus or not ?Marcus was Dmitri and Audrey’s son.A lot was on stake, not only their relationship as colleagues at the hospital but also as best friends !It felt like history was repeating itself just like Hazel and Dmitri. However, the next generation had learnt from their mistakes and given a chance to flirt with destiny.“Ah well, I love this pendant. I will buy just this one then,” Natalie replied.At least if he rejects me,
“Time is not my friend,” the CFO of the Emerson Group, Sarah murmured when she finally looked up at the clock. It was nearing midnight already and she still had one last file to review.She noticed that the office was almost dark, indicating that everyone had gone home, save for one person and that was the CEO- Alex Emerson !That vain and haughty man, Sarah scoffed as she laboured over the file.“But you love him,” her subconscious teased.Unfortunately, she did and couldn’t help but think why had her stupid heart fallen for someone as rotten as Alex.“Because he saved you from the bullies at school once,” her mind taunted her with a peek of that memory when Sarah had started to fall for her “hero”.“And turned into my personal bully himself ! He is more like a monster now !!” She fought back
Melody returned back home after a long time of ceaseless ramp walk assignments and fashion tours.She decided to give her parents a surprise and without any warning burst into Dmitri’s office after the receptionist winked at her and let her go without informing the Head Doctor.However, she was the one who was in for a surprise when she saw a dashing young man in scrubs in her dad’s office. Handsome was too mild a word to describe him.Brown intense eyes looked back at her through sandy brown locks before plum pink lips asked, “I am sorry but do you have an appointment ?”“No !” Audrey breathed out.“Do you want to meet a gynaecologist ?”“No.”“Then you are in the wrong room, Miss. If you did not notice, this is the room of the Head of Gynaecology.”
After 23 years ….It felt like déjà vu when Mr. Tyler Blaydes entered Dmitri’s office and only the two of them were alone.However, the elder man was not here to threaten Dmitri but congratulate him and ask after his granddaughter’s health.“How is my precious Melody doing, Doctor ? Was the operation successful ? Is her baby healthy ? How is Ethan feeling after operating on his own baby ?” Mr. Tyler Blaydes worriedly asked.“There is no need to worry, Dad ! Ethan, Melody and their baby are perfectly fine. Melody is sleeping- she was too exhausted and Ethan is looking after the baby. He is already so possessive about his daughter, he won’t even share her with me,” Dmitri chuckled and the elder man laughed.“Isabelle is going to set her son straight like she always does,” Tyler Blaydes joke
Audrey woke up on the morning of their wedding day to find the sunshine winking in at the window of the little porch gable and a cool breeze frolicking with the curtains.When the car pulled up to take Audrey to her wedding ceremony, it was far from what she was expecting! And it was just the start of a gorgeous day filled with family, friends and so much laughter.Upon arrival for the wedding weekend, guests were each greeted with a personalized welcome favor -tropical fruity scent sunscreen, a palm leaf printed hand fan, sunglasses, shell shaped soap, candle with hints of gardenia and delicate musk fragrance, packed into beachy starfish gift bags with name and wedding date for a truly bespoke touch.Family, friends, and most importantly, the husband(s)-to-be stood in silence, peeking over the shoulders of the guests behind them, to get that first glimpse of the bride.Everyone was impatiently
It all started when Hazel began planning her own wedding.“Why don’t we just get married too?" Audrey suggested."Are you sure ?" Dmitri replied.And then Rachel said, "Well, Leo and I are going to get married too then,”“So, are we all deciding to have a triple wedding ?” Calvin questioned.When all three friends found themselves engaged at the same time, the idea hit them: "A triple wedding isn't only logical, but natural!""Why throw three small parties when we can throw one big one?" Hazel excitedly suggested."It would be so nice to have someone I love and trust go through the process with me," Audrey replied looking at Rachel and Hazel.Talk about a triple whammy !“I'm telling you all, right from the beginning to be prepared for this to be a c
"Isa, I'm in the midst of making an important life decision and Ihave no family to discuss my relationship goals with. You're experienced, a mutual friend of us both-Calvin and mine. So help me with your expertise on this subject," Hazel pleaded."Fine, let me help you reach a conclusion all by yourself. See, many of us don’t date for long-term viability. I call this pursuing The Prom Date," Isabelle coachedwhile sipping coffee with snacks."So before I venture into the topic further, tell me what’s an ideal prom date in your opinion ?" Isabelle questioned."Someone who looks great in pictures, gives you a night full of fun, and makes you look cool in front of your friends," Hazel replied."Yup ! Many of us finished high school more than a decade ago, and yet we’re still using the same rubric to evaluate potential partners," Isabelle commented."I understand,
"There are different kinds of love stories, but one thing is the same in all of them. In every love story, there is a 'Melody' ! It might be sweet or passionate. It can also be transcending or heart wrenching."The heart listens to no one because it is governed by love. Then, why try to control it ?" Audrey thought as she processed the emotional and fluid situation she had been through in the past few years.But these past couple of days had taught her how important it was to unwind, both mentally and physically. She enjoyed taking walks with Melody, watching cartoons, and playing games with her which brought them together.Melody slept early after dinner that evening. She was exhausted after a long day spent mostly outdoors.After they called it a day with all house chores taken care of, there was, between them, a weightless, seamless desire to be one.Dmitri pulled the bedroom
Destiny is indeed a swerving force. We don't have any control over it. No matter how much we try, destiny has always proven to be strong but all said and done, 'Love triumphs.'"Rachel, you enticed me in my days, allured me in my nights and bewitched me in a myriad unknown ways," Leo said as he held her hand in his."I can't live without you and Alex anymore. I want all of us to stay together under one roof for all the years to come," heconfessed.He was as handsome as hell, and as sweet as heaven. He captured her heart, lit her spirit on fire and consumed her soul. However,now,practicallyhispersonal and professional life had taken many twists and turns. "But there can be logistics issues. It would be difficult to maintain a healthy relationship without jeopardizing our individual careers as we both stay in different parts of the country," Rachelworriedlyreplied.