I couldn't believe it was over. The lunch rush was finally dyeing down. With a sigh i glanced around the bar to check and see if anyone needed a refill. All glasses looked good so i took my chance to switch draws with Carina.
"Their all yours dove." I told her. She nodded quickly at me. She was full to her eyes with whatever story the man in front of her was telling. That was Carina though like me she wasn't a blond haired blue-eyed was taller than me at 5`6 thin with subtle curves. She had shoulder length light brown hair and dark brown eyes. And she could still flirt the money out of your pocket before you knew what happened. It's a trick you learn being a bartender. You learn to work with what you had. I learned that men liked that I was shorter than most. They liked my naturally tan skin thanks to my Hispanic and Native American blood. Unlike Carina my curves weren't subtle they got me noticed a lot more than I liked but you worked what god gave you at this job. I left her to her flirting. Rushed into the back office before anyone could ask for another favor. I checked the draw three times and then cashed out. I walked swiftly to the changing room in the back. Pulling my cell out of my apron I saw that is was a little past four. Damn it. I meant to be out of here sooner. I changed quickly into my dark grey jogging pants and white shirt. I looked at my reflection in the mirror. Though my brown eyes looked tired my eye liner wasn't too smudged. So I left it on to hide the growing darkness under my eyes. I pulled my hair free from the black hair clip I had worn. My long black hair fell down my back in a curly mass. I took pulled the mass into a high pony tail and tied it firmly. I took one last look then bolted for the door. If I wanted to get anything done I had to leave now. I left waving at Carina.
"Bye babe." She said as I waved at her. It was hot out side well hot to me I was getting a work out before my work out. Walking over to my little black Camry and I unlocked the door. Sat inside turned the key and headed to the park a few blocks from my house. As I pulled into a spot I noticed a few more cars were parked today then yesterday. Lots of children and families. I stepped out of the car and started walking towards the field where the track was. The sound of children laughing and giggling made me smile. I pulled my iPod out of the arm band and turned it on. I placed the ear buds in and started stretching. I took in the scene of children playing. I saw a man reading on a bench. He looked like he was in his late twenties. He was an attractive looking man. His light brown hair shimmered in the sun. He looked up at the children playing and then looked at me. I smiled and nodded as I jogged over past him to the track. He smiled his eyes never leaving mine. His eyes were a light blue almost look gave me chills. I shook off the feeling as I started running. I let my mind follow the music. After the fifth song started to play I stopped jogging and was breathing heavily. I put my hands on my knees and bowed my head.I felt sweat trickle down my forehead to my cheek. I felt someone staring at me. I looking over to my left and there he was. The man with the book watching me. Was that a look of intrigue? I hope it would be a shame if such a good-looking man was a creep. His staring should have freaked me out but it made me smile. I started for the water fountain but something caught my eye. It was pink and ruffled. Shit. A little girl no older than two had wandered off. And she was heading for the street. Panic fueled my legs. I didn't think i just reacted taking off into a full run towards the young child. She was walking into the middle of the street smiling when she caught me chasing her. She thought it was a game. Please no! Not like this.A car was coming I knew it wouldn't have time to stop. It was a half a block away. As I reached the girl I could hear the car tires screeching as they rubbed against the street. I screamed holding the child closer. I felt a few things. I felt us hit the hood of the car. Then I felt the burn as I rolled on the hot street. I heard a faint scream. Then felt a strong hand on my neck then face. Coaxing me to open my eyes. There were voices...a lot of voices. When I finally willed them open there was a crowd. I opened my arms.
"The...b-baby...?" I asked as I tried to focus. My head was spinning and the sounds I was hearing where growing.
Book man took the child. His eyes were darkened with concern. I focused on getting up. I tried getting up but Book man's hand pinned me down.
"Not so fast. You need to go to the hospital." His voice was like a warm fuzzy sweater. It made me shiver. I smiled as I said. "It's just a few cuts I'm fine."
" Oh no you're not. You and the child need to be checked out."
" What are you a doctor." I asked sarcastically. My temper was kicking in so i knew i wasn't seriously hurt.
"Yes, I am. Dr. Samuel Cornick. Can you tell me your name?" He was smiling. It suited him.
"Evangeline Stone..." I was cut off by the blaring sound of sirens. I wasn't about to get in and be driven to a hospital. Hospitals and me don't mix. They smell funny. The doctor went to tell the EMT the situation. They looked at the baby first. I stood up regretting it once I was fully standing. A woman was crying the mother of the little girl I saved I assumed. She was holding her baby to her chest.
"Thank you! I should have watched her. It's all my fault. I should have..." She broke into tears.
I sucked in a breath to calm my throbbing head. I tried to steady my vision as i spoke to her.
"Your here now. That is what matters most. She is safe and all is well." I wanted to give her a tongue lashing but what good would that do. She knew she was wrong and nothing I say would be as bad as what she was telling herself now. The world started to go fuzzy two hands gripped my shoulders steadying me.
"Come on let's get you to a hospital." Said Dr. Cornick "Your dead on your feet."
He lifted me into his arms. I tried not to notice the broad chest and muscled arms that pressed against my side and legs. I didn't...couldn't argue. My head rested on his chest as he walked pass the police that were speaking to the eye witnesses and driver of the car that hit me. She looked a wreak. No older than twenty-one. Poor girl probably her first time in a car accident. He placed me in what I assumed was his truck. When he entered the driver's side I asked.
"Why am I in your car?"
"They only sent one ambulance. Instead of waiting I'll just take you myself." His voice was tight. With anger I think. I wasn't sure-I could barely keep my eyes open as he drove off.
"Closes your eyes. Rest your mind." He order.
I felt a push on my body though he didn't touch me. A weight on my body, my mind. Everything tingled. My eyes closed and I smiled as I gave in and drifted to sleep.

" I'm just waiting for her to come to..."
I opened my eyes and saw Doctor Cornick leaning against the door frame of my hospital room. His back was towards me but the view wasn't half bad. He was a lot taller than most men I knew.
"..Don't worry I'll pick something up for myself to eat. Have fun with Adam but you owe me a meal Mercy."
He shoved his phone into his back pocket. He chuckled as he turned into the room.
" Oh good your up. How do you fe-"
"How's the baby?" I asked. I was eager to know how the baby was.
He smiled. The smile brighten up his face the worry shattered and fell away leaving just his pleasant smile.
" Not a scratch on her thanks to you." He walked over to the bed as he spoke. I felt faint again. I scowled myself for being such a little girl because he was near. Even as the thought passed I felt my chest tighten as I watched his chest stretch the fabric of his shirt. Oh my...this has to be the effect of drugs. 'I'm not going to swoon every time I see this man.' I told myself.
He sat at my side his face changed. Slipping away to that serious face doctors have went talking to a patient.
" You were lucky as well the driver slowed down enough to not cause too much damage. You have a few bruises, a twisted ankle, few cuts. Only one on lower back needed stitches. Seven to be exact."
" Great." I tried to keep the sarcasm out of my voice. " Well doctor can I go home now?"
" Yes but you can't drive. Do you have someone who can come get you?" There was something in his voice but I didn't know him enough to place it.
" No...I just moved here a month ago. I'll search for a taxi company." I wasn't pleased if I couldn't drive I couldn't work. Damn it all. I closed my eyes frustrated I tried calming myself by taking a breath.
"How long can't I drive?!" I was getting angry. Really angry.
He seemed amused." A week. You cracked your head on the hood of the car. Sorry Ms. Stone but you could black out behind the wheel."
" I get that I just don't know what I'm going to tell my boss." Martin is going to flip. I had that job for three weeks and now I'm out for a week. Shit and Jessie's party is in two weeks. If I miss it she'll kill me! I let out a moan of frustration.
"Ms. Stone-"
"Evangeline."
He sighed. "Evangeline I'll write you a note."
I laughed at the way he said it. He made me feel like a five years old worried about missing school.
"Thanks Dr. Cor-"
"Samuel."
"Samuel then. Thank you. Damn I left my phone in my car. My day just keeps getting better." I rubbed my head. "Do you know of a taxi company I could call?"
Samuel smiled."Yes, it's called my truck."
"No I'll just call a taxi. I pretty sure you have plans." Samuel just looked at me. I was not going to get a taxi number out of this guy. "Alright so where is this car."
"This way."
As I follow the good doctor I try not to think of all the things I have to do this week, or how I'm going to get it all done. I need wine and my bed.