The Fifth Surgeon by Faith Prize
Author:Faith Prize
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ylva Publishing
Published: 2021-06-17T17:28:12+00:00
Chapter 16
The Imperfect Male
Ashley swung by the physiciansâ lounge on the way to her upcoming surgery. Dan was assisting her today, and she was in no hurry to see the usual hurt mixed with a glimmer of hope whenever he looked at her.
The lounge was almost empty at this hourâseven a.m. At this time, doctors were usually getting ready to or were already rounding on their patients. A rich aroma of coffee flooded her senses. Her mouth watered, and she swallowed enviously. Indulging in a second cup just before a four-hour surgery with nowhere to go wasnât a sound idea. She reluctantly looked away from the coffee machine and saw Pari at a computer station talking to Jason. They must be discussing their first case for the day. Ashley approached them.
âCome on, Dr. Singh,â Jason pleaded. âLet me start the case. You let Nadia do so much more than me. Itâs embarrassing. Sheâs a year behind me.â
Pari didnât look away from the computer screen. âKeating knows what sheâs doing. You donât.â
Jason huffed. âShe certainly thinks she does. Thatâs why she acts like a royal bitch all the time.â
The words scorched Ashleyâs ears. âIf I ever hear you say anything like that again, youâll be out of this hospital for good,â she told Jason, unaccustomed rage pounding in her heart.
Jason turned to face her, startled. His expression told Ashley she had used the appropriate tone for the occasion.
âDr. Rylan, I didnât realize you wereââ
âNever talk about a colleague like that again. Is that understood?â
Jason nodded, mortified.
Pari turned in her chair. âJason, go prep the patient. Iâll assist and you can open. Go.â
Jason scrambled out of his chair and out the door.
Ashley narrowed her eyes at Pari. âYou reward his behavior?â
Pari stared at her blankly. âWhatâs gotten into you?â
âNothing,â Ashley snapped. She flopped down in the chair that Jason had vacated, crossing her arms across her chest. âI just hate it when people are mean.â
Pari snorted. âThen why are you defending the meanest of them all?â
âYou think Nadezhda deserves it?â Ashley frowned. âI thought you liked her.â
âI like Keating just fine. But even on a good day, she comes off as bitchy at best.â
âShe isnât,â Ashley protested. âJust because she hides her feelings better than the rest of us doesnât mean they arenât there.â
Pari tilted her head to an inquisitive angle. âWhy are you Team Keating all of a sudden?â
âIâm not.â Ashley scrambled to recover. âYou told me to give her a chance, remember? I agree with youâsheâs extraordinary.â Her cheeks got warm. âExtraordinary to work with.â
Pari stood up. âI have to go make sure we still have a case. Jasonâs bedside manner leaves much to be desired.â But instead of leaving, she turned back to Ashley. âBy the way, what was the name of the woman you met online?â
âWhy?â Alarms went off in Ashleyâs head.
Pari grinned ear to ear. âNo reason. Iâll catch you later.â
* * *
Nadiaâs heart pounded, but no matter how much anxiety she felt this morning, she was determined to tell Ashley everything.
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