Stuck in a moment.

Yes, I am and I cannot take my eyes off of her. She is so pretty that she does not look like her age. With her brunette hair and Asian look… she is definitely smoking hot.

She is having a good laugh while talking to little Lucy, an asthma patient. So…. She likes kids, huh? Whew. That's good. :D

At that moment, I do not have any intentions to go over their table and introduce myself. It's like… I guess I am just lucky to see someone so beautiful that made my night. I am from afar, smiling from ear to ear, staring at her like a lost puppy. But my trance is broken by a congratulatory tap on my shoulder by the director of the Emergency Trauma Department, Dr. Marcus. Good job to everyone, indeed! Now, photo op is waiting.


I look around and I cannot find the pretty woman who bears a peculiar laugh. Damn. She may have left already. Pfft.

So, I move on by plastering different ways of smiling every 5 seconds for the photo op. But the image of that pretty woman still stuck in my head. I need to get her name at least. Then Google her or check her on Twitter or Instagram. Stalker, yeah?

Okay. The receptionist may have the list of guests who came.


I study the list and I realize the stupidity of what I am doing. Why am I desperate to get her name? To make friends? Oh, come on! Obviously, I am attracted to her. And knowing that I am in a relationship... Yes, I am out of the line.

I shrug off my frustrations and go back to the crowd and join them for more photos and camaraderie. Dr. Marcus introduces me to some other guests and fellow doctors, but I am lost in my thoughts, like all I can hear is a deafening sound.

Then I hear the funny laugh again. I look for her from the crowd. I know it is her, but I cannot find her. Am I hearing things now? Dr. Marcus grabs my arm and is telling me something, but I cannot understand.

The deafening sound is back. Then I see the pretty woman approaching us, walking towards me. Yes, me. And for the very first time she speaks to me and feel the touch of her skin for a handshake.

"Nice to meet you, Dr. Keller."

She has a beautiful smile.

"I'm Catherine Chandler."

Yes… Finally.