PROLOGUE

My favorite desserts are apples.

Yes, just like that, apples. Not the fruit alone, of course, give me some credit. Apple pie, apple cake, apple crumble, hell, let's put apple cider in there just to be thorough.

That's why I decided I hated him the moment I saw him.

He was eating my apple pie.

CHAPTER 1

It all started on a Monday, I remember because it was my first day as an intern in the Neurosurgery program at the New York-Presbyterian University Hospital. Probably one of the most exciting days of my life.

"Hey hot stuff!" Alice yelled at me from the cafeteria the moment I arrived. She works with the PR department of the hospital and gave me my introductory tour last week when I came to sign my contract. She's extremely friendly and we hit it off the moment we met. I'm hoping that Jasper, her husband, will be one of my residents.

"Hey Alice!" I grinned. "I'm really sorry, I can't stay much, I've got to get changed into my scrubs, and we'll be making our rounds right after the introductory speech"

"That's ok; I'll probably see you when you get lunch. Good luck" She waved at me and gave me the thumbs up.

I practically ran towards the locker rooms, It almost fell like Med School all over again running from one place to another in order to keep on with my crazy schedule. I took as many classes as I could each year in order to graduate earlier.

When I got there three guys and one girl were already in the locker room, most of them had already changed. I went to the locker that read "Isabella Swan. Intern" and started to change as fast as I could while putting all my things but my stethoscope and a Tupperware in there. As I turned looking for the fridge, the girl addressed me "Hi, I'm Angela, I'm an intern too. If you're looking for the fridge they told us we should use the one in the resident's lounge for now since ours broke down and the new one isn't here yet".

"Thanks, I'm Isabella, but you can call me Bella. I'll run over there real fast. Do you know where will we be meeting Doctor Platt?"

"Apparently in the auditorium with the interns from the other surgical specialties." We should be heading down there already" She said as she started walking towards the door.

"Okay, I'll leave this at the resident's fridge real fast and I'll meet you down there". I said rushing ahead of her.

I got in and out of the resident's room in a flash, fortunately, it was empty and I got to the auditorium just as the doors were closing. Unfortunately, the doors slammed behind me and everyone turned around and stared at me as if I was the one responsible for the noise. I just put my head down and focused on not stumbling down the steps and try not to blush as I tried to reach Angela who was with the other guys from the locker room in the second row.

"Good morning" I heard an extremely well modulated voice and I looked up to the stage to see Dr. Esme Cullen. She's the Chief of Staff of the entire surgical program at the Presbyterian. "It's an honor for me to receive the new interns on this beautiful day. As you all know, this is one of the best teaching hospitals and all our surgical programs are amongst the best of the country. Here we value excellence, dedication and most of all perseverance. You've made it this far, and you're one step closer to become the specialists you've always dreamed of." She paused and gave all an apraissing look to those who were in the first and second rows. I guess all of us interns were sitting together.

"To our attendings, our fellows and our residents I remind you that even though we are teachers, we will always be students and as long as we remember that, we will stay the best. Now, all of the new interns have been assigned in groups of four and will work with a team of residents. Each surgical specialty has two teams formed by one attending, one fellow, three residents and five interns each. Please check the board to find out who you'll be working with and start rounds. Good morning and welcome again." Dr. Platt walked down from the stage and all the interns started moving towards the board. I saw my name in a group accompanied by:

-Dr. Carlisle Cullen. Attending

-Dr. Jasper Whitlock. 3rd year resident.

-Dr. Mike Newton. 2nd year resident.

-Dr. Charlotte Fulton. 1st year resident.

-Dr. Isabella Swan. Intern.

-Dr. Angela Webber. Intern.

-Dr. Jacob Black. Intern.

-Dr. Quil Ateara. Intern.

As I looked around me I saw a set of broad shoulders and dark hair right in front of me" Hi, could you tell me who Dr. Cullen is?" He turned around and I almost gave into the temptation of drowning myself in his beautiful eyes. Instead I tried to keep my face a complete blank in front of this seriously gorgeous guy who was staring down at me as if I was the most interesting thing.

"I'm Dr. Cullen and you are?" He asked with a hint of a smile. "Isabella Swan. I've been assigned to your service."

"I don't think so, I read who would be with me before coming here and there was no Isabella" He looked a little perplexed and turned towards the board. "Of course, you must have mistaken me for my uncle. Dr. Carlisle Cullen. I think he's already leaving with his group. You should get going" He smiled and showed me a perfect set of teeth. Great, now I sound as if I'm checking out a horse.

"Thanks! Sorry!" I thought I could hear him laugh while I ran toward the door. "Wait, what's your name? So I don't make the same mistake again when we're reassigned?" I said turning to him just before I got out the door.

"Emmet. Emmet Cullen."