After we met up , I walked to the hospital . Im not even sure why but it seemed logical to me . The hospital was small but clean and humble . The front desk lady was always welcoming , and not to mention the doctor was just amazing . He helped me out through my last 5 chemo therapies . He was somewhat handsome too , but not to the point where you fall in love .
"Umm, Valerie you aren't in the system anymore . You were deleted since you decided for no chemo ."
"I know , I just need to talk to the doctor ."
"Okay then ." She said as she lifted the phone up and dialed griffins number .
"Go on."
I walked down the hallway and Into an elevated ramp, straight ahead was griffins office. He glanced at me and gave a warm smile .
"Hey pretty girl , good thing you came , we need to talk ."
"Hi , so do I . "
He motioned me in and onto a stool beside his desk .
"So , about your cancer ..-"
"I know Im going to die , don't worry on telling me that ." I snapped.
"It's just that you might live long ."
"What do you mean ?"
"Dr. Rosétte found a cure which she believes will work for you. It's a surgery that injects a knew set of insulin in your body and a substance that might fight the cancer away. But it's a risky chance you won't survive ."
My heart itched , "If I decide to submit myself into this surgery , when would it take place ?"
"Sometime in July, so about 5 months from now . It's just you need 4 months of a treatment to prepare your body ."
" Sounds good , ill think about it . "
I pulled down my shirt and made my way out of the room . I felt my left flat slipping from the pressure I had , I guess I produced sweat during the moment .
"Bye !" I waved at the lady at the front desk .
"Bye hon .!"
The misty air outside was frigid and cold , I had forgotten my cardigan at the orphanage . At the corner Store ; Tiffany co. Stood Ingrid with a tall guy, they seemed to be enjoying the moment and began to pull into a kiss . Eh atleast she gets noticed . I tried to ease my way past them but she spotted me .
"Valerie . ? I mean Hi Valerie !" She exclaimed wiping away smudged lipstick from her left cheek.
The Guy turned around , and I couldn't believe my eyes . It was too confusing to understand , and so painful to even think about . The guy who was kissing her oh so passionately was the one and only Gregory . The one with the charming words , and the sexy smile . The one with the enchanting eyes and wonderful feel. I closed my eyes thinking it was a dream. But why did I even care ? He was just a stranger who could care less about her . Same came to her , why did she care they weren't even friends .
"It's not what you think!" He sputtered .
"It is , and great for you two . Congrats you have a girl Gregory ! Good for you two , anyways I better get going , ill leave you two for more of what you were doing . "
I quickly walked to the orphanage and slammed the door behind me .
"What happened ? "
"Nothing . " I said watching as Jeanatte made her way to me .
"Ingrid ?"
"Nah , nothing ."
"We'll ok then , how about we go to umm Starbucks ?"
"Im in ."
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I fiddled around with the gift card I had just received from Starbucks .
"Lucky duck , $50 bucks on deliciousness . "
"Oh please , you gone more ."
I took a sip of my salted caramel frappé and began to smile.
"Why are you smiling .?"
"Nothing just remembering when you know I was about 12 and you vomited on Ingrid . Amazing and laughable moment."
"Not funny , look who's here and not alone to my surprise ."
I turned and saw them two . The charmer and Ingrid . He pulled a seat out for her an pecked her on the cheek .
"Isn't he too young for her ? I've seen him at the orphanage before , I think he's on Mr. R's Floor. He's about 17 , and she's 30 something !"
"Yeah , anyways shouldn't we get going , it's getting late ." I urged .
"Seems like you don't feel comfy but if you say so ."
As we took our mini trays to the front cashier he eyed me . Then Ingrid's eyes followed me . I guess I became angry at the sight of seeing them so I sort of bitched at them.
"Hey Ingrid , guess we see each other again. "
"Yes , why don't you girls get heading to the orphanage , you know it's getting late . "
"We're going , just wanted to tell you to beware , you know so you don't get played or hurt . Just you know a soft warm warning . " I smirked.
"Good night girls . " she replied sternly staring at Gregory.
His guilt slept through his face , you could notice .. Alot .
I began to walk away and then she finally replied , "and Valerie I won't get played . Im at least what you call Mature ."
She gave a innocent smirk and went on with her rattling . I guess I sort of got lost in the jealousy .
I felt a soft slap on my cheek.
"What's up with you! It's not like he's going out with your boyfriend ."
"Im sorry it's just wrong for a 30 year old and a 20 year old to go out .!"
"Mhmm."
I guess she didn't believe me , and to be honest I didn't believe myself . I guess I was slowly falling in love with the charmer , Gregory.
