Chapter: 05

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On the way home, I noticed that my dearest Catherine couldn't stop staring at me as a gentleman, playing beautiful music that moved the whole car.

Am I making you uncomfortable with my music?

No, you're just the opposite. Keep playing your music.

I continued with my music.

Tell me, are you busy tomorrow?

Yes, tomorrow I'm going to the service.

At what time?

I'll be leaving the house at about 10 a.m. I'm just working downtown. Will you pick me up?

Uh, no. Do you have a car or other means of transportation?

Yes, I have a Mercedes, but my mother drops me off when I go to work. My little sister knows how to drive, but you know why I don't like him dropping me off.

Yes, of course.

When I got to the von, I stopped, but she asked me to continue.

You can keep going, my house is just up ahead.

I started the car again and continued.

This is my house.

Here?

Yes.

It was a one-story, well-built house anyway. I parked my car.

I'll invite you another day to come back to our house.

I'll wait until that day comes.

She smiled at me, opened the door and drove off. From a distance, I saw a young woman open the gate and greet her. I put my car in gear and drove home, having stopped by my mother's house to say hello.

It had been a really long night, I won't lie to you, we'd spent all night talking about everything and nothing. She was so funny, I couldn't even believe it.

Early in the morning, I called Catherine and greeted her before heading to the office. At half past nine, I quickly took the key to my car and left my office.

Are you going out?" asked my secretary.

Yes, I'll be back in exactly one hour. If I have an appointment, make sure you rearrange it for me.

You can count on me.

With that, I left the house, got into my car and drove straight to the house where I'd dropped off my dearest Catherine today.

I was standing there in my car when I saw the silhouette of my dearest Catherine, so I quickly got out of the car and called out to her.

Hello, just look the other way.

She glanced across the road and I waved. Beside her, I saw two young women companioning her, I couldn't see them well from a distance.

Mom, I think I'll be going, don't bother.

No, darling, let me do you a favor.

Why is this gentleman staring at us like that?

You're wondering how I'd managed to listen in on their conversations, my dearest Catherine had forgotten to hang up, which I hadn't done either.

He came because of me," replied Catherine, "we'll talk about it as soon as I'm back, Mum.

From a distance, I saw her coming towards me. I hung up quickly, not wanting to let her know what was going on.

Hello Catherine, I hope I'm not disturbing you? I wasn't doing anything so I thought I'd drop you off.

No, I don't mind, and thank you so much for your kind attention.

Let me open the car door for you.

No, I'll do it.

She opened the car door and stepped inside. I settled in and left the von.

___ You know, those two women you were talking to earlier, who were they?

___ My mother and my little sister, I'll introduce them to you in due course. I'm genuinely surprised.

What, to see me here?

Yes, you can't tell me you have nothing to do today as CEO of your company.

You're right, but I couldn't leave you alone like that. I wanted to surprise you. You don't have to worry about my company, everything's going great.

If you say so, you know what?

Uh, no, what?

Thank you so much for the attention and the importance you've brought to my life from last night until now.

You don't need to thank me, I should thank you for making my heart beat again, you're just an angel and that man who hurt you will regret it sooner or later.

The same goes for that woman who played with you.

It's already in the past.

Suddenly, I stopped in front of the biggest hospital in the area.

When will you be back?

In three days.

___ Are you taking the night shift?

Yes.

___ If I wanted to come and see you, what would I do?

Just say you'd like to see Nurse Catherine. If they ask your name, tell them it's from Krist.

___ I understand you're having a very good day and healing the sick very well.

It's my duty.

She went downstairs and I went straight to the office. When I got to the office, I called her to tell her I'd got back to work. I was studying files when my secretary came into my office.

Sir, you sent for me?

Yes, I'd like you to order two boxes of pizza and two cans of energy water. Tell the manager to deliver them at nine o'clock.

Understood, sir. Is that all?

Yes, that's all. I hope I didn't have any visitors?

No, sir. Can I send someone out just in case?

Yes, but call me to check my availability and I'll give you a deposit for the purchase of my order.

No sir, I'll take care of it.

That's very kind of you, but leave it to me.

Yes, sir.

My secretary was really calm and docile. I really liked her, she respected me and followed my rules to the letter. I grabbed my cell phone and immediately sent her my order, along with a few other things.

At nine o'clock, as planned, I received my order.

Your change, sir.

No, it's for you. Just drop the order in my car. And you can keep the change.

Thank you very much, sir.

She left with my order. That day, I was the last to leave the company. They were surprised, but I knew I'd be late the next day, which was why I'd been working overtime.

It was exactly twenty-one o'clock when I pulled up in front of the hospital, dressed in a shirt and a schott. I grabbed the parcel and got out of the car.

As I entered the hospital, the immense walls and endless corridors took hold of me. Patients wandered about, some with pain-stricken faces, others filled with hope. The sound of footsteps echoed on the marble floor, creating a solemn atmosphere.

The nurses diligently went about their tasks, their white coats impeccable, their expert hands lavishing care and comfort. The doctors, dressed in their green scrubs, ran from one end of the hospital to the other, responding to emergencies and making crucial life-saving decisions.

Rooms were filled with beds, some empty, others occupied by weakened patients. White curtains separated them, offering a semblance of privacy in this suffering environment. Medical machines hummed gently, monitoring vital signs and the condition of patients.

In the cafeteria, the scent of hot coffee and comfort food filled the air. Tired but dedicated employees gathered for a well-deserved break, exchanging anecdotes and smiles to lift their spirits.

This hospital was a place for living and fighting disease. Every day, stories of healing and pain were interwoven, creating a human symphony of hope and resilience. It was a place where destinies intersected, where compassion and care went hand in hand.

From a distance, a few meters down the corridor, I saw a young woman dressed in white scrubs, about to disappear. I quickly caught up with her.

Good evening madam," I said.

Yes, good evening sir. What can I do for you, or have you come to see a patient?

No, I'm here to see Catherine.

The nurse?

Yes, ma'am.

Who's asking?

Tell her it's her friend Krist.

___ Okay, you can sit over there while I go inform her that you've been waiting for her here.

Thank you very much, ma'am.

___ My pleasure, sir.

She smiled at me and disappeared into the corridor. Suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulders...

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To be continued