Hi, so I decided to publish another chapter because I have prewritten chapters coming out of my ears and I want to give you a better look at the story before having to wait a week for an update. So this is like a bonus :)
Isabella
Chapter 2
"Is that all I'm going to get Connie? After pouring my rotten heart out, you don't even believe me?" Sam replied mockingly, attempting to disguise his disappointment at her response.
"I'm sure your wondering what I'm even doing here, in a suit and tie, in England,"
"Well your sudden presence did have me wondering" Connie said sarcastically, crossing her arms and waiting impatiently for the reply.
"The hospital I was working in, ran some experiments on new techniques that could be used in emergency medicine.
I was chosen to be trained up in these techniques, to represent the Hospital's studies abroad. I was then asked to find a hospital in the UK that would benefit from my training. Holby was the natural option.
I've been at an evening conference since I arrived about four hours ago, that had an unfortunate date and dress code. I decided to drink in the new year with a British beer. Let's just say I intended to meet you tomorrow morning... Not tonight in a pub,"
Disregarding the last comment, and trying to soak in the information she had just been told, Connie said, patronisingly: "I am assuming that Guy Self is rather in the shadows with regards to our background? I am so happy he told me all about your arrival, I truly could not have been more prepared."
"Well at least I know that Connie Beauchamp has not changed one bit. Still as witty and sarcastic as ever... No he isn't fully aware, though I'm sure sooner or later he will find out. I thought it best that I got here first though, I'm sure you can understand,"
"Naturally... Where's Grace?" The question was abrupt as the image of her daughter flashed across Connie's mind, an image triggered by the realisation of how like her father she had become in both looks and manner.
"Don't panic, she's fine, she's with Kieron still in New York. If you had any idea how much she loves it there, then you would understand why I left her. Kieron is more than capable of looking after her, he is older now and they get on like a proper brother and sister, not just like he is her half brother "
"Fine... That's that then... I don't doubt I shall see you tomorrow, but if you expect me to nanny you while you are here, you are mistaken. Goodnight Sam," and with that, Connie stalked off to her car, feeling a strange emptiness that oddly centred around her chest.
"Goodnight Connie," Sam whispered in reply to the woman who was now driving away, and, unbeknown to him, sobbing her broken heart out.
