Centre Spot: Enemies to Lovers Book 4 by Gracie-Mae Harding
Author:Gracie-Mae Harding [Harding, Gracie-Mae]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-03-11T22:00:00+00:00
Chapter Five
James:
For the first time in a long time, Chloe and I finally get a chance to sit down together for a good round of scrabble, her favorite board game. For a kid her age, Chloe has proven to be quite smart. And although sheâs mostly usually just playing with the letter tiles and playing words that do not exist, her interest in the game most kids would consider being very boring is flattering.
I watch with pride as she concentrates deeply on the tiles on her rack, wearing a pout that makes her look so much like her mother but a telephone rings soon enough, distracting me.
âIâll be right back, baby,â I say to an inattentive Chloe, who tucks her hair behind her ear. The cuteness of the scene makes my heart swell as I hurry to pick up the phone before the caller possibly gets frustrated.
âJames Reed,â I say into the receiver.
âHello, James. This is Ruth. The nurse from the hospital. Remember me?â the caller announces in a shrill voice.
âOh yeah, sure. Hello Ruth. Itâs nice to hear from you again,â I reply.
âYeah, thank you. Itâs a pleasure to hear from you too. For a long time, I deliberated on the possibility that you had given me a fake number, and as I dialled it, I expected the worst. So yes, it really is cool to hear from you,â she says cheerily.
âOh, no. I wouldnât do that to someone who gave me first-class care when I wasnât even a direct patient. Of course not. In fact, I think I owe you one,â I profess sincerely.
âOh no, you donât,â she replies with a shy chuckle. âThe hospital is one body. I was only doing what a good nurse should do.â
âOh, yes, I do. I should probably treat you to a meal sometime,â I say casually.
âOh well, since we are talking about treats, I think itâs the best time to announce this. My birthday is on Sunday, and Iâll be having a very small party in my flat in the evening. Itâs nothing big, and itâs definitely not going to be in celebrity style, but Iâd be glad if you show up. My friends will definitely go over their heads at the sight of you,â she says elatedly.
âSunday, Sundayââ I repeatedly mouth, trying to remember my plans for Sunday.
âOh. Iâm sorry. Iâd love to show up, but my Sunday is occupied. Iâll surely have a present delivered to you, though. Happy birthday in advance,â I say.
âOh. I understand. Itâs fine,â she says with a laugh that I guess is supposed to shade her disappointment.
âYouâre going to need my address, though,â she adds quickly.
âWhat?â I ask, a little confused.
âThe present will have to be delivered to my flat, wonât it?â she asks.
âYes, yes,â I reply, getting her point, âyou may send your address to my email.â
I give her my email address, and I then make sure she clarifies it. For some reason, I feel reluctant about sharing my cell phone number with this nurse.
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