The Tiger Inside

by Nasu Hasami

Orthopaedic surgeon Mulan Hua is dedicated to her career and determined to rise above the statistics of her profession. But that shouldn't mean she has to compromise on the things she wants. Surely, in the 21st Century, a girl can have everything. (Flash fiction series. Companion story to The Nightingale's Song.)

27. Slow

The Tiger Inside

By Nasu Hasami

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"How can I convince you what you see is real?"

~Survivor~

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27. Slow

'What's got your panties in a bunch?' asks Su Sun.

Mulan's been huffing and sighing and pulling at her hair all morning. She's almost worn a trench in the linoleum where she's been pacing back and forward in Emergency.

'I promised myself I'd wait one year,' she says. 'Six months at the very least.'

'For what?' Su prods a little further. It's not hard to make Mulan fold. 'To date?'

'Yeah,' groans the orthopaedic surgeon. 'But I really like him. I like him so much. He's funny and kind, and he makes the best toast. God, his toast! I could marry his toast. More emphasis needs to be placed on a lover's toast making abilities.'