Chapter 3
NOTE: I have decided to write thoughts of Charlotte in italic, hope it is clear.
-Charlotte's bedroom-
Charlotte and Cooper were laying on their backs on Charlotte's bed. Both were staring at the ceiling.
The sex was good, but it was hard to look into his eyes, she was carrying his baby and he didn't know. He obviously wants children, I mean he is a God damn pediatrician. But today, she has other business to worry about, she has a job interview.
Charlotte stood up and Cooper rolled over to her side and grabbed her by the hand.
"Don't go yet" Cooper said with big puppy eyes.
"I can't, I have a job interview" Charlotte said, giving a small smile to him.
"But you already have a job" Cooper said, not understanding why she would try to have another job. One job is enough for him, he is grateful he has a job.
"I do, but I need a new challenge." Charlotte said who started putting on her suit for the job interview.
"Will you let me know how it went?" Cooper asked
"I will let you know" Charlotte said as she kissed him goodbye.
-At Charlotte's job interview-
Mr. Silver was looking through Charlotte's CV and recommendation letter as Charlotte was getting nervous. He wasn't talking that much and she wasn't sure if that is a bad or a good thing.
"So Dr. King, you're CV is quite impressive" Mr. Silver said.
"Thank you sir" Charlotte answered.
"I don't think you're suitable for this specific position, however I would like to offer you a project." Mr. Silver said.
"That sounds interesting" Charlotte said.
"I need a business space for the new practice and as I'm always travelling through the country I would like you to find and remodel the business space for my medical practice." Mr. Silver said.
"Alright, how fast do you need it?" Charlotte said. She just remembered that Cooper had told her that Addison was leasing the fourth floor due to financial problems the practice has. It would be a great location for a medical practice.
"Today is better than tomorrow" was all that Mr. Silver told her.
-Charlotte's apartment-
Charlotte was in her kitchen, preparing an alcohol free martini for herself. Even though she didn't exactly have the job but she was excited about the project. She already had found a space and rented it. It is the fourth floor, just below Oceanside wellness. Mr. Silver told her not to let anyone know before the space was remodeled. She wanted to tell Coop about the project, but that had to wait. She decided to sit on the couch as her phone was ringing.
"Good evening, Dr. King speaking." Charlotte answered.
"Hi sis, it's Landry" Oh great, it's my brother.
"Hi Landry, what's going on?"
"You really need to fly down here soon sis, it's going real bad with Big Daddy." Landry said sadly
"I know, I will try to be home at the end of next week" Charlotte said, she just had accepted a big project.
"Alright, busy doctor" Landry said with an annoyed voice
"I'm sorry Landry, that I want to have a career as a woman" Charlotte said frustrated, her brother never understood why she, as a woman wanted to become a doctor.
"Well, hope to see your real soon sis. Take care" Landry said to end the conversation.
"I hope so to Landry, take care, bye" Charlotte said as she hung up the phone.
I really want to see Big Daddy, I can't believe he is this sick. He has lung cancer and with his age and physical condition, he wouldn't survive it. She knew that, the hope that her other family members had, she didn't want to demolish that. She was sad that Big Daddy was never going to meet her baby. As Charlotte closed her eyes, she felt a few tears streaming down her face. "Damn hormones" Charlotte mumbled.
-In the elevator of seaside business center-
Charlotte was waiting till the elevator would close, today the remodeling would start of the office space she just had rented yesterday. Planning is a big plus 1 in my book.
Just as the doors would close a hand stopped the doors from closing, and opened again. As Cooper stepped in the elevator and smiled as he saw Charlotte.
"Good morning Char" He said and he kissed her on the right cheek.
"Morning Coop" She said with a small smile. Of course he needs to step in here, when I do not want to be seen by him or any of those noisy coworkers of his.
As Cooper pushed level 5 he asked "Charlotte, why are you here?" She works at Saint Ambrose Hospital, Cooper thought to himself.
Quick! Think of something that sounds realistic! "Well, I am here… because… I need to ask Addison, I mean Dr. Montgomery for a favor. For Saint Ambrose Hospital, I mean." Charlotte said a little nervously ending with a smile.
"Okay, why do you sound nervous then?" Cooper asked.
"Well, I have to wait for her answer right?" Luckily I didn't press the button for level 4.
"So I forgot to ask, how did the interview go?" Cooper asked
"Well it went okay, but I need to wait for 2 weeks before I know if I got the job" Charlotte said, she couldn't tell him about the project.
"Okay, well at least the interview went good" Cooper said with a smile. The elevator doors opened as they both stepped out but he stopped Charlotte. "I wanted to ask you, are you coming with me to Archer's book launch tonight?" Cooper asked, hoping she would say yes.
"I can go with you, I have no plans for tonight" Charlotte said, it was hard to say no to those eyes.
"Okay, great. I'll pick you up at 8pm so be ready then" Cooper said and he kissed her on the lips as she walked to his office greeting Dell.
She saw Dell looking at them and specifically at her. What is Beach boy his problems? She walked past him to Addison's office.
Dell yelled at her "Dr. King! You just can't walk in without an …" he didn't finish his sentence as Charlotte already entered Addison's office.
I don't need to ask beach boy if I can talk to Addison.
-Addison's office 9AM-
"Good morning Dr. King, did we have an appointment today?" Addison asked, not knowing why Charlotte just had entered her office.
"No we don't, I'm here to ask you a favor"
"Well, spit it out" Addison asked.
"I need for Friday a neonatal surgeon, we have a mother with Siamese twins which are due, this Friday" Charlotte asked.
"Mmm, I will let you know later today, I need to check my schedule here first" Addison answered.
"Okay, have a great day" Charlotte said as she turned around to leave.
"You too" Addison said, being surprised by a friendly Charlotte.
-Cooper's office 3PM-
"Aargh, I mean it Cooper, this hammering is driving me crazy. I can't work like this, no one should" Violet said frustrated. She couldn't fully focus on her patients with all this noise.
"I know, but at least the 4th floor is leased." Cooper said.
"Can't this be done after office hours? We are a medical practice" Violet said a little angry.
"These builders also have families they want to see at dinner, Vi" Cooper said.
"I want to know who is responsible for all this hammering" Violet said.
"Okay, have fun" Cooper said getting back to his paper work.
-4th floor-
Violet walked to the back of the office as she saw all these construction workers working hard, she needed to find the foreman. She just walked behind a wall as she saw a blond, petite woman which she saw only from the back focusing on a blue print.
"Excuse me, miss" Violet said trying to this woman's attention.
Charlotte turned around and both were shocked to see each other.
"What, are you doing here?" Charlotte asked.
"I am here because I cannot work with all this noise the whole day!" Violet said frustrated and also loud to get above the noise.
"These are legal working hours and don't worry, soon it will be finished." Charlotte said with a fake smile. Why does she always find me? She is really getting on my nerves!
Violet looked disappointed, she turned her head to the right and read what was stated on the blue print. She read it out loud "Medical practice?" She turned her face again to Charlotte "You are building a competing practice under the practice of your boyfriend!" Violet yelled shockingly. This is why she doesn't trust Charlotte; she is always taking advantage of other, even her boyfriend.
"This is business, but you take everything personal which makes you a bad shrink" Charlotte said.
"So because it is business you won't tell Cooper? You really need to tell him about this!" Violet said, not believing that Charlotte didn't tell this to Cooper.
"I have signed a non-disclosure contract, I can tell him about this practice when the place is stashed" Charlotte said, hoping she would back off.
"Charlotte, he needs to know this. He is your boyfriend." Violet said.
"I will tell him when the place is stashed" Charlotte said firmly
"You need to tell him today! If you don't tell Cooper, I will tell him" Violet said as she started to walk away.
"Fine, tell him!" Charlotte said frustrated. Oh please, don't tell Cooper, I have signed this non-disclosure contract I can't tell him yet. That's written in the law!