The Doctor's Return by Narelle Atkins

Author:Narelle Atkins
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2014-11-11T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

Luke walked along the corridor in the main ward of Snowgum Creek Hospital, scrolling through the messages on his phone. He smiled. Megan was already in the cafeteria, waiting to meet him for lunch.

He rubbed a weary hand over his tired eyes. He’d slept for only seven hours last night after coming home from the youth camp late yesterday afternoon, and he needed an early night tonight. He’d stayed up late talking with Emily and Rachel, and was paying for it today.

He entered the small cafeteria. Megan sat by herself at a table for two in the corner. Sunlight streamed through the window next to her, bringing out the auburn highlights in her hair.

She looked up and smiled, her blue eyes gleaming. “I’m glad you could make it.”

“Me, too.” He sat opposite her, his awareness of her intensifying as his knee skimmed hers under the table. The line between friends and something more was blurring, and he’d given up the struggle to keep her out of his thoughts.

“Do you have time to eat?”

He nodded. “I’m not due back at the clinic for at least an hour.”

“Wow, you’re actually taking a lunch break.”

“Over the weekend I decided I needed to create more balance in my life.”

“I can understand why. Your schedule is crazy.”

“I’m hoping to change that soon. Have you eaten?”

She shook her head. “I think I’ll have a salad. The menu here isn’t particularly appetizing.”

“Caesar salad and a latte?”

“Yes, please.”

He stood. “I’ll be back in a minute.” He made his way to the counter, placing their order with a young girl at the cash register before returning to Megan.

She slipped her phone into her purse. “What are you having?”

“A sandwich and coffee. It beats a muesli bar on the run. They’ll bring it over to us soon.”

“How’d you manage to get table service?”

He grinned. “A perk of being a doctor.”

“Why am I surprised? You can charm everyone.”

“The truth is they feel sorry for us poor overworked doctors.”

She rolled her eyes. “Whatever. Are you free for an early-morning ride on Wednesday?”

“I think so. Are you seeing Emily in Sunny Ridge tomorrow?”

“We have lunch plans. Why?”

“Rachel dropped by the clinic this morning with a T-shirt Emily left behind at our place.”

“No worries. I’ll swing by the clinic on my way to the gym after work. Are you working until six?”

“I’m not sure. Do you have the keys with you? I can leave the T-shirt on your desk.”

“Sounds good. You should do the cycle class with me tonight if you can escape early.”

“We’ll see what happens. My afternoons are usually too long.”

The young girl brought their order to their table.

He thanked her and unwrapped his sandwich. “Now, Megan, what time do you want to leave on Wednesday morning?”

“My first P.T. session at the gym is at eight, so it would need to be really early.”

“Sure. I should have caught up on sleep by then.”

“Was the camp exhausting? You looked wiped out last night.”

“Yes, it was good fun and we went on a really long hike.

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