Chapter 59
Josie’s POV
It didn’t take me long hours to whip up the test I sent to Ashton. Mr. Thompson called earlier, asking about my lesson with the CEO of Erstwhile company, Ashton,
My boss made it clear that he’ll call me for the submission of the report and also review.
By the light, that made my nerves jumpy. I don’t know what Ashton give me as a review, I mean the number of stars he’ll give.
By the goddess, I hope he’ll not be so ruthless and give a one–star review because I’m not giving him a chance to waltz back into my life.
The thought weighed heavily on me even as I typed the test of fifty tough questions in Russian. No options because they’re all subjective questions.
When I round up with that, I get up from my seat and head to Ms. Thorn’s desk to request for Ashton’s email address.
The short stride through the hallway brings me to the woman’s desk.
Surprisingly, Dr. Sandra is there too. I hear her asking Ms. Thorn a bunch of questions fanatically.
Really? I had no single ideal” Dr. Sandra snaps, throwing her hands in the air.
My bad. I thought you were aware.” Ms. Thorn whispers with an unremorseful shrug. “That’s beside the case ow.” She breathes.
hey’re still unaware of my imposing presence, though my curiosity to know what they’re saying makes me not ammer my heels with every step I take.
The doc is organizing a small gathering. I hope you won’t miss that?” Ms. Thorn asks.
andra shoves a hair strand beside her war. Then. “Definitely won’t miss that one…”
e stops rambling when she notices my presence. Immediately, she rolls her eyes ana ten throws her face way as if I’m smelling.
i, Ms. Thorns.” I chirp, smiling as much as I can. The woman responds positively, flapping her ears to hear wh
got to say.
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“How may I help, ms. Rose?”
“Can I have Ashton’s email address?” I rattle off.
Sandra twirls her face back to mine, scowling. “And what do you need it for?” She yells.
I grimace at the pitchiness of her voice.
“Whatever I do with it is no concern of yours.” I sneer.
Ms. Thorn seems to have read the brimming tension between Sandra and I. So. She quickly finds a piece of paper and pen, then she scribbles Ashton’s email address and gives it to me.
Without wasting a second, I turn on my heels and go back into my office, loving the peaceful ambiance that I got
outside there.
Typing the address into the system, I send the message with a little attachment.
make sure to write out the attachment too and go back to Ms. Thorn, handing the written piece.
Back in my office, my wolf chooses to use that quiet moment and banter with me.
Is that the actual reason you sent the test to our mate?”
sigh, my head laden with thoughts.
You know I need to keep my distance,” I admit, lowly. Quickly, I add. “It’ll enable me to enjoy my relationship ith Diego without interruption.”
“ou know, your feelings for Diego aren’t as strong as that of our mate. You can’t keep running from him!”
eep mute, allowing myself to argue, giving me reasons I should continue staying with Ashton at a close
stance.
wever, I know it’s not just about Diego that I chose to distance myself from Ashton but rather the fact that he s hordes of women he goes on blind dates with.
biddenly, my mind reminds me of that day in the café when Ashton came in with a woman.
ad watched them chatting like old lovers.
nton saw me but he didn’t even make an attempt to talk to me. That’s when I knew I needed to maintain my
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space. Period.
“Oww, but you’re still his tutor, might I remind you.” My wolf chimes in and I hear the tinge of contempt in her voice.
I grumble and stand on my feet. A little pace to the corner of my office, I stop before the espresso machine and till my cup with coffee.
I believe with the right quantity of that in my system I’ll stop having these thoughts.
I patter back behind my desk and settle into it.
Slugging the coffee, I begin a surf through my emails, reviews, and reports.
That continued until a call interrupted my seamless work process.
I sigh and respond to the caller.
“Ms. Beth. Glad you called on time. Have you packed all of Aria’s clothes?” I ask her over the phone while my fingers type away on the keyboard.
I just realized there are many reports I haven’t attended to. So, I alternate between paying attention to Ms. Beth and reading the report while making some corrections where needed.
“Uh–huh. I was just waiting for the final order from you.” She coos.
“Thanks. But did you pack her binoculars? And the equipment in the basketball court?” I ask fanatically. remembering how those things are very important to Aria.
Some time ago, Diego fixed a small basketball court in the mudroom and she hasn’t been using it much, thou
“Yes, I did. The bags are quite heavy. Did you order an Uber?” She asks.
Oh, my bad, Ms. Beth. I actually forgot you’ll need it. Or a truck?” I ask, uncertainly,
Uber will be better. It’s not like Aria’s things are that big.”
Right, I’ll book a ride for both of you. But you’ll need to pick her up from school. I’m sure ursy…
by now.” I rattle off the last part, checking the time on my wristwatch.
True to my speculation, it’s already their dismissal time.
“Yes, I’ll do that…“I hear Ms. Beth trail off and I pause briefly.
“Anything amiss?” I brittle..
“Oh, umm…” Ms. Beth’s shuffling footfalls wisps into my ears. “I think Mr. Diego already brought Aria back, Ms.
Rose.
“He did? My goddess.”
I silently thank the goddess over Diego. The man is ever–loving.
A content sigh leaves my lips and I tell Ms. Beth to inform me when they get to Tessa’s apartment.
We end on a swift note and I relax a bit.
“Damn!” I mutter when I realize my coffee is already turning cold.
grab the cup and down the remnants in one go before dropping the cup with a thud.
ust like before, I focus completely on the tasks I have.
was halfway done when the rap on my office door drew my attention.
aising my aching head, I offer. “Come in.“”
eyes are on the door, watching expectantly as the person marches their feet inside.
nh, I can see you’re busy, Ms. Rose.” He chirps, his smile reaching his eyes.
ave my hands around the cluttered desk and nod. “You can say that, doc.” I grin.
er the welcome party some time ago, where the man gave some warm tirade, welcoming me into their midst. ve come close to being acquaintances.
case sit…”
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He didn’t let me finish as he said. “I figured you are in the hospital’s group chat, hrom?”
Jackup.
The question isn’t one Lespected, so kick a farove up. Then Apparently no. Is there something I should be aware of?
He chuckles again. That sonorous sound can make someone laugh along too.
“Actually yes. And that’s my birthday which is today”
My face warms and goes crimson before I can stop myself “Oh, my. Happy birthday, Dr. Cronus. I wasn’t aware of that.”
He waves me off. “Please, Cronus is fine. Just Cronus, okay?”
I can’t help the whip of blush on my face as I nod, Cronus, it is.
Actually, Ms. Rose. There’s
little gathering going on this evening after work. Just ten miles away from here and…everyone is invited.” Hearing that, my mind quickly reminded me of what I heard Ms. Thorn discussing with Dr. Sandra. This must be
…“I stutter but Cronus cuts me off.
don’t want to hear you say no. It’s a karaoke night. So please, come and have wicked fun with us.”
y mouth hangs open as I find it difficult to give him a response. I’m supposed to go over to Tessa’s and help my aughter settle in. But this…?
gh! I don’t want to be off too..
fore a second thought or excuse can really form in my heart, I spit. “I’ll be there, then.”
onus hoots in joy as he shoots to his feet.
I see there then.”
chat, he rattles off the location to me and exits my office..
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Once it’s evening. I get lucky enough to find partners who are heading to Mars Pub, the pub where Cronus is holding his birthday party.
Ms. Thom is happy to have me in their company. Other includes the nurse I sent to inform Ashton about his test earlier in the day.
We’re about five and we board different Uber that takes us to the pub, ten miles away from the hospital.
From Ms. Thorn’s words when we’re in the car, Ashton won’t show up because Dr. Cronus didn’t invite him.
That steeled my heart too because I was already thinking he’d be there.
And seeing him there means I’ll have to fight my wolf as she whines in my head and fight my feelings for him
also.
So, yeah, I love it this way. Just us and the celebrant.
We arrive at the pub in a nick of time and we all stomp out. The evening air a welcoming ambiance as we go nside the pub.
My eyes widened at how they arranged the tables and seats to be in a circle. So that means we’ll all sit together.
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and yup, others are already here too.
rom my discernment, Cronus’s friends from outside the hospital are here too.
the center stage is the readied music instrument and microphone standing erect on its stand.
ome on. Come on, girls.” Ms. Thorn urges us, holding me by my hand and we all settle into the seat.
uff a breath, exchanging greetings with the others as they hand us our drinks.
Onus is already there chattering away while everyone sul
laughs.
ho doesn’t know you, Cronus?” One of the junior doctors says while others laugh as they taunt Cronus, “Oh, in you’re literally the hospital’s spokesman.”
all bark another round of laughter, doubling over.
dn’t expect it’ll be this fun at all.
nat moment of bliss, my cellphone rings and it’s from a private number.
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“Excuse me, Ms. Thorn. I’ll be right back.” I say good–naturedly and slide off from the seat.
Ten steps away and I’m at the far end of the pub that’s empty.
“Hello? Who is this?” I spit out, but the other side is dead silent.
“Who are you?” I tsk irritably. Then. “I’m busy now, can you make your intentions known?” I smatter.
Yet. No sounds.
It’s silent.
The sound of a pin can be heard from the other side.
check the phone again and figure out the call is still ongoing-
pool of dread clogs my throat as I tug the phone away and hang up the call.
I I
think about the strangeness of this for a second before tsking.
wirl on my heel, about to head back into the crowd when the overhead lights trip off.
hat’s all it takes for my dread to come back with brute force.
ate darkness. I can’t
mach it.
heart jolts as my mind reminds me of that painful night I was locked away in the dungeon. The night my her declared me a rogue.
e darkness…no no…it’s
much!
hands begin trembling and a whimper leaves my lips instantly.
gin darting my hands around frantically. Wanting some comfort amidst the chaos
To my thoughts and
at hazy moment of dread, my hand dart into someone’s, and the words leaves my lips instantly.
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“Please please “breathe hard and fast and harsh. “Don’t leave me. Please.” Fery out, holding on strong, callused hands like my life depends on it.
Maybe it does, the tiny voice in my head whispers as anxiety chokes me
