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Hunt for the Blood Orchid
Chapter Two:
Three Days later...
It was a really busy day at my grandfather's Clinic today, but I was able to handle it. Most of the patients that came in today were sick because of a stomach bug that's going around, luckily it's nothing too serious, it's something that we can easily cure.
It was getting close to the end of the day and it was almost time for me to head home and I saw a familiar furry face sitting on the front desk.
"Hey, Kong" I said happily as I walked over to the desk to pet him, "What are you doing here, little fella?"
"Came by for a visit" I looked up and I saw Bill walking over to the front with a smile on his face.
"Bill, hey" I greeted him with a smile, "What are you doing here?"
"Just came by to see you" Bill said as he leaned on the front desk, "And also came to ask you if you wanted to have a drink with me"
"I'd love to" I said happily, "I could really use one, right now. Just give me a few minutes to change, okay"
"Sure" Bill said nodding his head as Kong jumped onto his shoulder while I headed for the backroom to get my change of clothes and then headed for the bathroom to change.
"Hey, Dr. Roberts" My assistant, Bianca greeted me when I walked into the bathroom.
"Hello, Bianca" I greeted her with a smile as I headed into one of the stalls to change.
"Busy day today, huh?" Bianca asked me.
"Tell me about it" I told her from inside the stall as I removed my scrubs, "I love my job and everything, but I could really use a break"
"I know what you mean, Dr. Roberts" Bianca replied, "Got any plans this evening?"
"Yea, I'm gonna go get a drink with a friend of mine down at the bar" I told her as I put on a black and white tank top and short jean shorts, "He asked me just a few minutes ago"
"Wait. He? You have a date?" Bianca asked happily.
"It's not a date, Bianca" I sighed, "We're just getting a drink as friends"
"You say that now" She says with a giggle, "Tell me, is he cute?"
I thought for a minute and I blushed at the thought, "Yea, he is kinda cute. He's also very handsome"
"He sounds yummy" Bianca said with a giggle.
"Don't even think about it, Bianca" I warned her as I slipped my sneakers, "He's ten years older than you"
"Well, how much older is he than you?" Bianca asked with an attitude.
"First of all, drop the attitude" I told her as I placed my scrubs in my backpack, "Second of all, he's only three years older than me"
"Humph" I heard Bianca huff and I couldn't help but smirk at that.
"Don't worry, Bianca" I said as I exited the stall, "You find someone" I patted her shoulder as I left the bathroom and hefted my backpack over my shoulders.
I walked out towards the front of the Clinic and saw Bill standing out there waiting for me with Kong sitting on his shoulders. As soon as I saw him, I felt my heart begin to race and my face heated up, but I quickly masked it once I approached him.
"Hey" I said to Bill happily.
"Hey" he said to me with a smile that made my insides flutter, "You ready to go?"
"Ready as I'll ever be" I told him with a smile.
We were silent as we walked down to the bar together, all while catching side glances of each other. When we arrived at the bar, we sat near the back which happened to be Bill's favorite spot at the bar. When we ordered our drinks, we began conversations on random subjects, mainly about our pasts and such.
"So, what made you wanna become a doctor in the first place?" Bill asked as he took a sip of his drink.
"My grandfather" I answered, "He inspired to want to help people. He taught me everything he knew from modern medicine to ancient history"
"He home-schooled you?"
"Pretty much, yea" I said before I took a sip of my drink, "He taught me everything I know, I wouldn't have made this far if it wasn't for him" I looked down sadly at my glass while I ran my thumb over the top of it, "He was like a father to me, he raised me better than my mother or father ever could. He was always there for me whenever I needed him, no matter what"
"He must've loved you very much" Bill said in a serious tone.
"He did and I loved him just as much" I said to him as tears began to fill my eyes, "After he died, I made a promise to myself that I would do everything I could to follow in his footsteps and help these people. I just want to make him proud"
"You are, Malina" Bill said as I looked right at him, "You make him proud every single day by helping these people the way he did"
"Thank you" I said with a small smile as I nodded my head and he returned the smile.
We sat in silence for a little while as we sipped our drinks. Every now and then, I would catch him staring at me, but when I would look at him, he would look away. Whenever I look at him, I can't help but feel comfortable around him. Whenever I'm around him, I feel like I can tell him anything and he would understand. I've had these strange feelings inside ever since I met him three days ago.
One hour (5 shots of beer) later...
We were both completely wasted, the beer had completely taken over us. When it was getting late, we decided to leave. I paid for the check and we staggered out of the bar together. As soon as we stepped outside, it began to rain. Hard.
"Oh, shit" I slurred as I leaned against Bill for support.
"Never fails..." Bill slurred softly under his breath.
"Come on, my place is closer" I slurred out "We can dry off there"
I led him to my apartment which was only ten minutes away from the bar. We staggered up the stairs as I fumbled to get my keys out. I put the key in the lock and turned it to open the door as we both staggered inside.
"Nice place" Bill said as he looked around the apartment.
"Thanks" I said with a giggle, this is why I don't drink often. I never think straight and I'm beyond rational thoughts.
"I need to dry off, can I use you're bathroom?" Bill asked as he took off his baseball cap.
"Sure" I slurred, "It's down the hall, first door on your left"
"Thanks" Bill said with a nod as he stumbled towards the bathroom.
I then took off my backpack and dropped it on the floor as I stumbled to my bedroom, which was right across the hall from the bathroom. I closed my bedroom door and removed my damp clothes before tossing them in the hamper. I then slipped into a red and black silky spaghetti strap short night gown. I pulled my dark brown hair out of it's pony tail and let my hair fall free down my back. I then remembered that I left my backpack in the living room, "Shit" I muttered as I headed for my door and as soon as I opened it, I ran right into Bill. It wouldn't have been a problem that I bumped into him, but in this case it was because he was shirtless. I couldn't help but stare at his muscular figure as I felt my face face turn red.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to..." I apologized as I try to look anywhere but his chiseled midsection.
"It's alright..." Bill trailed off as I notice him staring at me.
I felt my heart race under his stare and I couldn't stop looking into those blue eyes of his. I could see the intensity in them as he stared into my green eyes.
He then slowly cupped my cheek in his hand and I found myself leaning towards him and he did the same. He then pressed his lips to mine and could feel their warmth. He then cupped my other cheek in his other hand as he deepened the kiss. I instantly responded my wrapping my arms around his neck and brought myself closer to him. When the need for oxygen came, we broke the kiss and stared lovingly into each other's eyes.
"I'm sorry" I apologized.
"I'm not" Bill said with a smirk.
I returned the smirk as I pressed my lips to his again and wrapped my arms around his neck, he then wrapped his around my waist. The kiss became more passionate as he forced my mouth open and my tongue was met by his as he lifted my up off the ground, never breaking the kiss. My feet dangled a couple of inches off the ground as he carried me into my room and kicked the door closed behind him.
