Once Upon A Love Story

a steaming cup of coffee, glancing around at his fellow intern

a rueful smile. "Tough, but fair. We're gettin

ghtful. "Same with Dr. Lee. It's f

grin. "I'm with you, buddy. Dr. Lee expects pre

, leaned forward. "We're with the orthopedic team. Dr. Rodrig

siasm, nodded. "Dr. Rodriguez is a walking ency

ed the conversation. "Cesarean section duo here. Dr. T

Cesarean section with Dr. Turner. High expecta

raised her cup. "Dr. Johnson is legendar

in solidarity. "Shout out to all our supervisors for g

ir cups together before settlin

glancing up to see Cecile standing near the door. "Told you I cou

the front door. "Told you she was a sn

't worry," she said to Cecile before walking toward the new arrival. "Good day, sir.

ed. "I cam

n do you visit a restaurant to eat

's restaurant," Noah replied w

miled.

ded teasingly, "Wait

ed. "You're

long. "Uh-uh, you don't insult cus

"Can I take y

spreading across his face. "You know what? Surpri

thing! How about our chef's special pasta with

ect. And bring us a bottle of th

aid, noting the order in he

oking forward to it," Noah

ful dining experience for you. Enjoy!" She turned a

he had just won a prize. "Where is my Cherry and my Sidney

aking her head. "I'm not in the mood," she said,

joker for a reason, Aunt. I'm

an eyebrow.

rin. "Putting a smile

Are you hungry? You know you're m

Aunt. I'd love to stay and eat, but I really

on't be mad at her, Ray. She's been busy a

ms. "Disadvantages

playfully. "Where's y

st in mock hurt. "Ouch, A

right, I'm headin

brightening. "Oh, my s

ght you wanted to see Cherry urg

herry can wait. Besides,

e on her face never wavered. "You

is grin widen

her coat. "Le

the door, laughi

nouncing the arrival of Watt. "If it isn't Ava," he

ession unimpressed. "I told you I

o respond, giving them both a confused lo

re, and I dragged Cal along," he said,

love the English you used there," he

lled her eyes but couldn't help laughing. "Yo

w. "What are you doing here, teacher?

Keisha replied, her gaze cool.

enjoying the exchange. "Ooh," he je

e. "Dude, she insulted

stume day tomorrow at school," she

ficent," he said, eyes twinklin

't think so. I'm a princess, and you'r

ou really need to change yo

zed. "Who cares?" h

eriously, where the hell is Ava?" she

face. "Hi, guys," she said, waving at them. "Hello,

" Keisha ask

with a wink. "I can't tell yo

nt. "He said you called me in

didn't," she said flatly. "Are you he

ck surrender. "I know, duh,"

get out!" she said with a laugh, cl

d. "Really? You're broke?" she asked, teasing. "Dude, it's not okay for a grown

ride. "Okay, okay, you got me good,"

ng behind them. As they reached the door, Cal shot one

for," he said, his tone light. "I've been degraded to an unexpec

as they exited the boutique, the