Desperate (Harris Trilogy Book One) by Teresa Greene

Author:Teresa Greene [Greene, Teresa]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Black Horse
Published: 2014-05-01T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Kate viewed her reflection in the cheval mirror for her first day at Chimborazo Hospital. Her hair had grown quickly, making her look more sophisticated. She tried to pin her wild curls back from her face so they would not hinder her as she worked. Even in the simple dress and apron worn by all the nurses, she thought she looked pretty.

As always her thoughts turned to David. She wished she could see him. She missed him and had not received a letter since leaving Harris Plantation. Even though it had only been a few days, it seemed as if it was an eternity. It tore at her heart to know he would marry another. Yet, she needed to move on with her life. Time would heal her broken heart.

Her grandfather was in the dining room waiting for her to join him for breakfast. “Good morning Kate, you look lovely. I hope the day goes well for you.”

She slipped into her chair. “I’m so nervous. Even though I helped out at the field hospital, I’m afraid of making a horrible mistake. What if I do something wrong and someone dies?”

“You can still back out. You don’t have to go.” He leaned back, crossed his legs, a hint of a smile on his lips. He hoped she would back out. She could see it in his eyes. Of course the thoughts of her being in the midst of all the death and sickness worried him.

A frown creased Kate’s brow. “Oh, no Grandfather, I wouldn’t dream of backing out now. I feel obligated to do my part. Especially with my knowledge I obtained from my grandmother. I have to at least try.”

“It is your choice to make, my dear.”

Her nerves kept her from eating. She was much too anxious. Her grandfather finally finished his breakfast, and the two met Lacy out front. It was a short buggy ride to the hospital since her grandfather’s townhouse was East of Richmond.

The massive hospital came into view, and the size alone caused butterflies to flutter in her stomach. It stood on a hill and looked more like a large town instead of a hospital. Her grandfather escorted her to the front entrance. She trembled when he tucked her arm under his.

“Please come home if it is more than you can tolerate. I’ll be there waiting for you.”

“Have a great day, Grandfather. I’ll see you when my shift is over.” She stood on her tiptoes and kissed him on his rosy, wrinkled cheek. Before she changed her mind, she quickly walked through the door.

The matron of Chimborazo Hospital was waiting to speak to Kate about her tasks for the day. “Hi, I’m Lucinda. I’m pleased to meet you. Jacob has sung your praises since he found out you were residing in Richmond. You must be a very special nurse to impress him. He is an excellent doctor. In fact he is the best doctor we have on staff here.” Lucinda took her arm and guided her to the chair across from her desk.

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