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.)

75. Frustration

The Tiger Inside

By Nasu Hasami

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"Hit me with your best shot."

~Pat Benatar~

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75. Frustration

Shang's got his mouth full when the phone rings. Mulan's moaning and fisting his hair. He knows she's close.

'Ignore it,' she pants. Then she's pulling him over her, pulling him towards her mouth, drawing him into her body.

'It's Park,' Shang manages to choke out the words. The ringtone announcing the second caller is Psy's "Gentleman".

Shang isn't sure if it's what he said or the ringtone that kills the mood.

'Get it,' sighs Mulan. She's already holding his phone to him, call answered.

'What?' Shang growls into the receiver. He isn't above letting his colleague know he's pissed.

'Three crush injuries,' says Park. 'Two with ventricular aneurysms. When can you get here?' A beat. 'We might need Mulan, too.'