Falling for the Doctor next door: An off-limits, opposites attract, clean romance by Darla Rose

Author:Darla Rose [Rose, Darla]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2023-08-01T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 14

AVA

I wake up to the sound of birds chirping outside my window. For a moment, I feel hopeful— maybe today will be different. But as I open my eyes, the reality of my situation comes flooding back, and I feel an overwhelming sense of dread. I've been in this hospital for what feels like an eternity, and there's still no donor in sight.

I sit up in bed and look around the white, sterile room. It feels empty, lonely, and cold. I don't want to get out of bed, but I know I have to. I have to keep moving, keep fighting, even though it feels like there's nothing left in me.

I can't help but wonder why Jake has been so distant lately. It's been a week since he’s become cold toward me. I try to push the thought out of my mind, but it keeps coming back. I used to look forward to his visits, but lately, he's been avoiding me. He comes into my room, checks my vitals, and leaves without a word.

I can't help but feel terrible like it's my fault. Did I do something wrong? Did I say something to upset him? I know I'm not in the best of moods lately, but I didn't think that would affect our conversations.

As I sit up in bed, I can't help but feel the weight of sadness dragging me down. I try to shake it off and put on a brave face as I get dressed. When I'm ready, I decide to take a walk outside of my room. I don't want to see anyone, but I know I can't just hide away forever.

The hallways are quiet as I make my way to the common area. I see a few nurses and doctors rushing around, but they all seem too busy to notice me. I'm glad for the solitude, but at the same time, it feels suffocating.

I turn a corner and almost run into Jake. He looks at me but quickly looks away. My heart sinks even further into my chest. He's avoiding me. I try to say something, anything to break the silence, but my voice gets caught in my throat.

He clears his throat and starts walking away. I want to run after him, to ask him what's wrong, but I can't find the strength. I'm tired, emotionally and physically. I let him walk away without saying a word.

When I get back to my room, I try to distract myself by reading a book, but I can't concentrate. I feel lost and alone, and it's not long before I start to cry. The tears come easily, and I can't seem to stop them. I miss my old life, my friends, my family, and most of all, I miss feeling like myself.

I don't know how long I've been crying, but I hear a knock on my door. I quickly wipe my tears and try to compose myself. It's Jake.

"Hey," he says, his voice distant.

"Hi," I reply, trying to sound upbeat.

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