Chapter Five

Always do what you're afraid to do.
- E. Lockhart

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CALLIE

"I can't save him here! He needs a hospital!" I told Mateo, nearly yelled. Mateo wants me to save some guy he apparently captured and wants me to operate on him here. HERE! How could I operate on him here? Even though, there is everything I need, but still, I need a second opinion or something. And if you are wondering how I finally knew his name, I asked him this morning. I couldn't just go around calling him 'hey' or 'you.'

"I have everything you need Callie, don't worry. Now we need you, come with me."

What the fuck?

I followed him downstairs. We went through a small hallway to the left and then into the basement. When he opened the door, I was taken aback. This place was equivalent to a hospital. I mean..they had everything from blood bags, tools, nurses, everything. However, I am the only doctor here. I can't have all that responsibility laid on me. I am not saying that I am not good in my job or that I doubt myself, but what I mean is that I need a second opinion. We are human and we make mistakes. 

"Here, go into this room, you will find the patient. I want him, alive." He pointed at the door and left. He didn't even let me talk to argue. 

I entered the room to find a man lying on the bed with blood oozing out of him.

How can this man still be alive?

I cleaned my hands, put my gloves on, and hurried to him.

"Come on! I need help!" I yelled at the nurse, who was standing at the corner getting ready. 

"Scalpel!." I ordered.

She handed me the scalpel and I started making a cut on his stomach. Of course he was under drugs, so that he doesn't feel anything. I found three bullets in him and I was still shocked as to how he was still alive. This man should be dead and by the looks of it, this man is too important to Mateo that he didn't put the bullets in the right places. 

Wait a second...why did I assume that Mateo shot this guy? Well, maybe because Mateo kidnapped me and naturally I would assume that he could do more than that. He even threatened to kill everyone I loved!

I looked at the patient again and all I could think about is how It's a miracle that he is still alive. I slowly removed the bullets and put them aside.

Thank god he is still alive.

"Finish it up." I told the nurse, as I was about to leave, when the door burst open. There he stood the boss of whatever this is. 

"Thanks Callie, now leave the room." Mateo ordered, walking towards the patient in predatory movements. He looked serious and extremely dangerous. 

"Look, you wanted me to work with you; wait actually forced me to work with you, but you cannot enter an operation room like that, and order to talk to the patient. He needs to rest if you want him alive." I told him firmly. I feared for my life, but I did not show any sign of that because I don't want him to know that I was afraid.

The nurse's eyes widened, as she was shocked from the way I talked to Mateo and I felt kind of...proud of myself? Actually, I was proud of myself. 

"Fine. Tell me when I can talk to this piece of shit." He huffed, muttering incoherent words as he walked outside the room. 

"You must be brave to talk to him like that." The nurse commented as soon as he left. 

"Well, someone needs to say what I just said or otherwise he is going to control us all." I smiled.

"I am Callie, by the way." I introduced myself, offering my hand. 

"Eva." She said and smiled back, putting her hand in mine. 

I left the room after checking on the man, making sure that everything is fine. I exited the basement, making my way up through the long stairs, only to find a blonde woman standing close to Mateo and kissing him hungrily on the lips. He on the other hand, stood there like a statue, nothing moving neither his body or lips. 

They still don't know I am standing. Suddenly, he pushes her back.

Wow, rude much?

"How many times do I have to tell you that I don't want to see your face anymore?" Mateo yelled, taking me back.

"What happened to you? You used to love when I kiss you." She shireked. She was clearly not taking a no for an answer. 

"Exactly. Used. Past tense, now get out of my sight." He barked, pushing her back a little. 

I took few steps trying to avoid them when I felt a hand grab me from the back. I was suddenly pressed onto a hard chest. I looked up to meet with Mateo's intense brown eyes, looking down at me. 

"So you found an alternative, ha?" The woman arched her brow, hands on her hips, and a glare aimed my way that could melt walls. What the fuck had I done?

"Well, she's ugly and I am better for you and you know it." She spat, stomping her foot on the hard floor. 

I was shocked from her rudeness and almost felt happy that Mateo rejected her kiss.

Okay not almost, definitely.

"Don't talk about my fiancé like that." He angrily yelled.

My jaw dropped and I was about to protest when his lips crashed onto mine. I wanted to tease her and hurt her, so I kissed him back and regretted it the moment after. We broke the kiss almost immediately, as we turned her way. 

"Now, GET.OUT." He barked. 

She turned around, but before leaving, she said "bitch" and left.

I looked at Mateo to find him smirking like an ass. Well, he is an ass to be honest. I just cannot believe that he called me his fiancé and kissed me on the lips! 

"What the hell?" I shrieked, moving back a little. I didn't want to be close to him at all, despite the fact that my body wanted to stay in his warmth. 

"What?" He replied as if nothing had happened. As if the kiss didn't happen. I know he just wants me to go insane. He has a habit of doing that. 

"Don't 'what' me Mateo! you fucking kissed me!" I yelled.

"Oh, yes, and you kissed me back, which shows how much you liked it." Cockiness dripping from his voice. 

"I did that to help you, you jerk!" I argued. 

"Well, I didn't ask you to do it, but you did." He smirked.

Ahhhh! I want to slap him.

He was about to turn around when I stopped him.

"Mateo..." I nervously said, afraid from his reaction of what I was about to say.

"Yea?" He replied, calmly.

"Um, I need to go out. I cant be here for the rest of my life. I have friends to see." I explained.

"Fine, but take Samuel with you." He replied and then left.

Finally!

I texted Ella and told her to meet me at Harkley's Burger at 2pm. I love that burger place. Ella and I used to always go there during my breaks to eat their delicious burgers.

I went to my bathroom, took a shower, and changed into a simple pink cotton dress that reached a little below my knees and paired it with some sandals. When I finished, I opened the door to find a man whom I assume is Samuel, waiting for me.

"Hey, I'm Samuel. Mateo told me to accompany you today." He introduced himself. I like him, he seems nice.

"Hey Samuel, I am Callie." I replied and he nodded with a smile.

"By the way, I am so sorry for kidnapping you like that. I know I scared you, but when you have Mateo as your boss, you can't do anything about it." He apologized.

I take it back. All of a sudden he was not nice. Not anymore. 

I sent him a glare and walked out. I didn't really want to ignore him, but what should I say? Thank you and it's fine? 

We stepped out of the house, walking into the car, as he opened the door for me. I said my thanks and we drove off. I already told him where we're going. The car ride was not awkward thankfully. We didn't really talk, only listened to some music that Samuel put when we got in. 

After 25 minutes, we arrived. He opened the door for me again, and I thanked him. I walked towards the restaurant and saw him following me.

"Are you coming too?" I asked, frowning. 

"Well, yeah why not. I will not wait outside, besides, I am hungry." He said with a smile.

"Your persona is just like Mateo's." I said, rolling my eyes.

"Well, what can I say, he is my best-friend after all." He laughed and walked in before me...

How rude...

I entered the restaurant and looked around to find Ella sitting on a table at the corner. I smiled at her direction, and walked to her.

"Heeeey gurlll." She screamed, grabbing everyone's attention. She always does that. I mean...why can't she say that without screaming. 

"Heyy." I smiled and hugged her tightly. I miss her so much. 

"Where have you been. I was worried sick." She said, worriedly.

I was about to answer her question, but Mr. Samuel decided to cut in and sit beside Ella.

"What are you doing?" I asked, confusedly.

"What? Tables are full." He smirked, sending Ella a wink. 

I rolled my eyes and when I looked at Ella, I found her staring at Samuel with lust in her eyes. I just...don't know what to say anymore. 

"Hey, hey! Ella!" I yelled, hitting my middle finger and thumb together to grab her attention. 

She then acknowledged my presence. 

"Yes, sorry. Who is he?" She asked, pointing at the sexy man beside her. Not that I see him sexy, but clearly she does. 

"I am Samuel." He introduced himself to Ella.

"I am Ella, Callie's best-friend."  She smiled, shyly.

Wow...Ella and shyness?

"How do you two know each other? Wait are you dating?! What about James!" She screamed, hitting the table. 

"No, no!" I whisper-yelled. 

"No, she is dating my best-friend." He said with a smirk. I wanted to slap that smirk out of his face. How come he and Mateo always smirk? what is the secret there? 

"Shut up." I said firmly, glaring at him in the process.

"Wait! What did I miss? Details NOW!! Did you break up with James? What the hell happened?"

I sighed... here we go.

"Well, I found a new job in a private company and Samuel works there." I explained.

"Wait what? You loved your old job" she said, confusedly.

"Yeah, but this job is better and the environment is better." I lied, hoping that she doesn't see through my lie. 

"Mmm, good then Cals." She said, unsurely.

"By the way, James has been calling me asking about you, what happened?." She asked.

"Well-" I started but Samuel cut me off.

"He cheated on her. We have him on video tape and she doesn't want to talk to him." He said simply, bitting his sandwich.

"WHAT!" Ella and I said at the same time.

"When were you going to tell me that?!" I yelled.

"I just did." He replied while chewing his potato.

Fuck you!

I know I shouldn't believe him, but somehow I did. He is in the mafia and he has got relations and knows what he's talking about. Maybe that's why Mateo kissed me. Because he knew that I am single, but the only difference is that, I did not.

I got up and went to the bathroom, and cried. Samuel tried to stop me because he thought I was escaping, but Ella assured him that I went to the bathroom to cry. She knows me too well. I just can't believe what he said. I have had my suspicions, but not like that.

I am heart-broken.

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MATEO

After kissing her, I went to my office to work on some stuff, but I couldn't focus because all I have been doing is thinking about the kiss and how she tasted. Her smell was amazing. Her hair shampoo smelled amazing. Don't get me wrong, I do not like her or anything, but...I don't know.

I am happy that I found her boyfriend cheating on her, I do not know why though. Maybe because she deserves better? Yeah she helps people and does good stuff. Besides, no man should cheat on a women and vice versa. I mean...she's beautiful, gorgeous, and stunning. She's-

God...what is wrong with me.

I am surprised she kissed me back. I know she did it to get Claudia to leave, but I knew she liked it.

Who wouldn't. I smirked at the thought.

Damn, I am so arrogant.

I still don't know how to deal with Callie. I mean she has a life, but I stole it from her. I feel like I am being possessive over her, and I don't like it. She's not an item. On the other hand, I want her and I am not ready to let her go. I don't know why I am feeling this way, but I am sure of what I want. 

I grabbed my phone to call my mother to check in on her and on my sister because I haven't talked to them in a while.

"Hello, honey!" She greeted, brightly.

"Hey mom. How are you? How's Lucia?" I asked.

"We are good honey! We have missed you!" She replied.

"I missed you too. I will come tomorrow." I said.

"Okay honey—and bring the new doctor with you." She teased. 

"How the fuck did you find out about her?" I asked, confusedly, groaning internally because if my mother knows, she probably planning my wedding. 

"Firstly, language. Secondly, I am Isabel Martinez, I know everything." She said, proudly.

"Fine, fine. See you tomorrow, smart-ass." I laughed and hang up.

Well... that's interesting.

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