Chapter 2 - Home
Arizona's POV
Before going up to meet Bailey, I stopped by at the coffee shop lobby to get my caffeine fix. Although I have been here for two weeks, there are still days that I still feel jet-lagged and I have resigned to the fact coffee is still my best friend.
Arriving at the coffee cart, I can still remember the Barista's name. In my overly perky voice, I greeted her, "Hi Becca!"
"Dr. Robbins! You're back! I'm so happy to see you. The usual?" Becca said with a smile.
"Yeah, I just got back. Looking forward to working here again. I'm surprised you still remember my usual."
Chuckling, Becca replied, "How can I forget, you're the only one who orders 4 sugars, 2 creams, with a little bit of chocolate powder on top of their coffee"
Giving a hearty laugh, I give her 20 bucks and said, "I'm so glad you remember. Keep the change."
"Thank you, Dr. Robbins. Enjoy your coffee!"
Once I got a hold of my drink, I took a sip and savoured the feeling of hot liquid flowing down my throat. Gosh, I missed this.
I was about to head to the elevators when I saw three black Bentley's stop in front of SGM. There were a lot of men in black suits that got out of the vehicles. It looked like there was a VIP so I tried to pay closer attention. I saw an old man maybe in his 60's exiting one car and a woman probably in her early 30's exiting the another car.
I don't know why but there is something about this woman that is intriguing to me. They started to walk towards the elevator. I tried my best to see the woman's face but I couldn't because of all the men surrounding them which I assume are their bodyguards. Then just like that, she was out of my sight. However, I did get a glimpse of her back side. She had chocolate coloured skin and has long wavy brown hair. She was wearing a very tight white blouse, black pencil skirt that hugs all the right places, and a very nice pair of Jimmy Choo's.
Now, it's no secret that I am a lady lover. I cannot stop myself from eyeing her up and down. I'm only human after all. If only she turned around and faced me, I wouldn't keep wondering on how she looked like. But I'm loving what I saw so far. I always think of myself as a boob girl. But daaaamn. Her ass looks sexy as hell. And those leeegs. Mhmmm….
I was awoken from my day dreaming when my phone suddenly buzzed alerting me that its 15 minutes before 9am. Since I had a few more minutes to spare, I decided to go first to the attending's lounge so I can put my belongings in my locker. Bailey did say that it is still there as I left it. I felt so touched when she said that. I wanted to tease her on it but knowing Bailey, she ended the call before I even got to say thank you.
I arrived at the attending lounge without issue. I still know this place at the back of my hand. It feels like I never left. Before I opened the door, I can hear April telling the chief, "You have to relax. They are going to love it. Have some faith. You are great!". Then I hear Bailey saying, "I know I know, but I am a bit nervous because this is such a huge deal." Thats odd, I don't recall Miranda ever being the nervous type.
I decided to quietly peak inside. I saw April fixings Baileys hair, Mark is chewing on his apples while teasing Bailey, Meredith is sitting on the sofa reading a medical journal, sitting beside her is Christina. Well, Christina is still being Christina.
Nobody has noticed my presence yet so I leaned against the door frame and said, "Looking good, Chief!". All heads suddenly whipped towards my direction. "Arizona!", "Blondie!", "Roller girl", were said at the same time.
April ran up to me and gave me a bone crushing hug and said, "You're back! When did you arrive? What are you doing here?"
I went around the room and to greet everyone. Then I looked at April, "Its good to see you all! Can't I just come here and say hi?" Trying to tease April.
"Of course you can. I'm just surprise is all. What have you been up to? Tell me all about Africa." April said.
While putting my belongings in the locker, I said, "I would love to stay and chat but I do have a meeting in 5 mins. Maybe we can all grab lunch later and catch up?"
"Meeting?" Mark asked.
I nodded, then looked at Bailey and smiled, "Chief?"
Standing up, Bailey said, "Yes, meeting. You're looking at SGM's new Head of Paediatric Surgery!"
"CONGRATULATIONS!" Everyone said at the same time. Then I heard April say, "This calls for a celebration! Joe's later, 8pm!"
"Drinks on me!" I say.
Mark stood up and hugged me, "You'e working here again? This is going to be GREAT! Sloan and Robbins are back!"
Giving a laugh, "Mark, I just got here and you're already making me your wing woman?"
"Come on, Robbins. We need to get you back on the game. Did you find someone in Africa?"
I shook my head, "No, I'm not really looking for a relationship right now."
"Exactly my point. We need to go out out and I'll set you up" Mark said.
"Mark. I think I'm not…"
Then I hear Bailey stand up and say, "Let's go, Robbins. We have work to do" I nodded and we left the lounge together.
While we were nearing conference room 2, I broke the ice by asking, "So Bailey, why are you gussied up today? Any special date I should know off?" Then I wiggle my eyebrows at her.
Bailey kept walking. Once we arrived in the room, she spoke, "There is still a lot of things I need to put you up to speed. Right now, I have a meeting later at 9:30 with potential investors to SGM. They have proposed to purchase a big stake in the hospital."
"Oh so thats why you're nervous. I'm curious, How big of a stake?" I ask.
"There is no finality on how the deal will go, but what I do know is they are investing enough to get control."
Wide eyed, I say, "Wowza! That's a lot of money." Then I suddenly remembered the Bentley's that arrived earlier.
"Bailey, by any chance, is the buyer an old man and a woman?"
Surprised, Bailey asked, "How did you know that? Okay, sign these papers and here is your badge and pager. Starting today, you have the green light to perform surgery in this hospital"
While signing I said, "Thank you, Bailey! I saw them earlier when I got to the hospital. A person can't really not notice them because they were a lot of men surrounding them while they walked. Although, I did not get to see their faces. Only glimpses of their back side. Who are they really?" I give back the papers to Bailey.
Bailey then said, "They are the Torres family. Do you know the Archfield Hotel chain?"
I nodded.
"The Torres Family owns them under the Torres Enterprise. They have also a lot of other businesses other the the Archfield. The old man you saw, that is Carlos Torres, he is the Chairman. He is married to Lucia Torres, the world renowned neurosurgeon based in Maimi. The other woman you say is his 2nd daughter, Callie Torres. I believe she is the CFO and handles the financial aspect of things. We were told the she was coming today. Her older sister Aria, is the CEO."
Wide eyed I say, "THE LUCIA TORRES? Wow, I don't even know what to say. The Torres family sure looks powerful." Then i remember seeing the back side of Callie Torres. HOT.
"They are powerful. Unfortunately, she's not coming today. I can't wait to meet her! Okay so we're done here. We have everything covered. Thanks, Arizona."
"Thank you too, Bailey. Good luck on your meeting!" I shouted as Bailey left the room in a rush, I'm still fixing all the papers when suddenly the door opened and a panting Alex comes into view.
"Robbins!", "Karev!"
