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.)

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The Tiger Inside

By Nasu Hasami

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"I'll be stumbling away slowly learning that life is OK."

~a-ha~

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'You know you're putting mayonnaise on a donut?'

Mulan chooses to ignore Su Sun as she slathers the hot cinnamon pastry in mayonnaise and hot sauce. Su looks absolutely disgusted with her, then something clicks.

'How far along are you?' asks the Chair of ED.

'Six weeks, but we're not telling anyone until the second trimester. So, you know nothing.'

'Elevator sex,' Su smirks. 'Mei did say it was a miracle it hadn't happened yet.'

'Miracle my ass,' huffs Mulan. 'I had an orgasm that made me feel like I'd been snapped in half in that elevator. I'm pretty sure Shang's been holding back on me.'

'I guess he isn't now.'

'No,' Mulan confirmed. 'He said he wants me very pregnant.'