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STUCK IN-BETWEEN A friend indeed.
"Do you like it?" Ashley asked, "or should I give you the tangerines?".The little girl didn't respond and quietly soak away the juice as she struggles to squeeze it with her tiny hands.She blinks at Ashley when she was unable to make it soft.Ashley understood as she help her out."Thank you" the little girl's voice was soft and soothing to the ears. It came out as a whisper but Ashley heard it due to how close they were.She flashes a sweet smile as she peels on the third.All through, they never spoke again. One after the other, her little Pumpkin ate all the oranges leaving the tangerines and grapefruit fruits which she happily ate.By the time she was done attending to her little Pumpkin, it was already ten thirty in the morning and she had to get going so she will be able to come back later in the evening.With that, she bade her goodbye to Selene and went on.Alina was not at home when she arrived.Without delay, She took her bath and quickly prepared something which she ate
STUCK IN-BETWEEN A Meal with Ashley
Just like the previous day, Her little pumpkin sleeps so peacefully with her by her side, watching her inhale and exhale.The night went by fast and the morning came.The sound of the bed cracking could be heard as Miley pushes herself up, yearning."Good morning, Ashley" She greeted stepping down as her feet locates her slippers on the floor.Ashley smiles, "good morning," she said. "Hope you had a great night?" Miley nods with an even brighter face. "Yes, thank you" her tone was grateful.She took a few strides to her daughter's bed and place a kiss on her forehead and murmured a good morning.This got Ashley thinking. Since she started working for her little pumpkin, she hasn't asked her name.That's bad! She thought silently to herself." What's her name? " Ashley asked. " I know it's awkward not knowing the name of one's patient but! " She was cut off." It's ok! " Miley gave her a sweet smile. " With a sweet and caring nurse like you, I'd be honest to tell you her name" she jo
STUCK IN-BETWEEN Emergency.
Aston was so happy. He's always had this big crush on Ashley while they were still in college but was never able to tell her.The last time he heard, she was married and now, she is here. Though he knows nothing about her marriage life, he believes he has a change with her. He buckles up his sleeves, arranging his shirt and then his hair before exiting his office."What took you so long?" Ashley complains "it's been over an hour since you left" she sighs, faking a tired face.Aston laughs. "Pardon me," he said. " Had to look my absolute best before you" he winks at her, "won't want to lose my chance"Ashley rolls her eyes, "spare me that shit!" She laughs. "Let's get going or I will see to it you never get that chance," she said, laughing.To her, it was a playful something but to Aston, it was way more serious than ever.His smile widens, "I better make most of the time then" he said "life waits for no one" his voice was too low for Ashley to get him clear.The duo walk out, chatt
STUCK IN-BETWEEN You can do this!
Not every nurse is allowed to enter the ER but she entered anyway.Her eyes caught sight of the doctor, Aston, busily using surgery equipment in her.Tears roll down her eyes. Seeing her pumpkin in such a dire situation aches her so much that she feels like dying.So many questions runs through her mind but there was no answer to any.First was her baby, and now pumpkin."Why must it be them? Why must it be those innocent and young souls who deserve nothing but the best? Why must it be someone close to her?With the little time she's known, Lilly, she's come to love her.To her, she was her child, her little pumpkin.She takes a few strides toward the team who seems all busy, trying their absolute best to save the little girl."Tissue Clamp!!" Aston said over his voice, as Selene quickly hands it to him.He continues working on the little girl.Ashley stood there, frozen to her steps. Her head was spinning, the heart was as though it was trying to break free from her chest."Cotton
STUCK IN-BETWEEN Restless Dreams
They were still not receiving any response from the little girl.Aston claps the defibrillator together. Maybe it was not that warm enough to revive her. He brings it against her chest, jerking her but still, she didn't respond.The monitor sounds intensify and slowly, dies down as the green lines on the screen die alongside.Ashley burst into tears, talking in-between her sobs"No, no, no!!" She cries "this can't be, not again" It was like her heart was given up as her breath seized, she found herself too weak to keep up.Aston was quick to catch her in his arms.The male nurse helped him get her out of the ER while Daniel pulls the sheet over the little dead girl's head.Selene sobs silently, gathering all the used equipment outside.Even though she wasn't all close to the little girl, she wanted her to be fine again and it hurts, to watch her die regardless of their efforts to keep her alive.Aston walks into the room, tired, with sadness and regrets written all over his face.
STUCK IN-BETWEEN Marry my daddy.
The little boy's name is Kayden Wyatt, the only son of Mr Anton Wyatt. His dotted half. Little Kayden had an appointment with the doctor, that's why they came.It was strange as to why he suddenly jumped off the car when Anton pulled off to get something from the store nearby only to see that Kayden was running off. His reflexes kicked in, and as he chased him, he saw the approaching car. There was nothing he could think of but to save him. His tension and fear came to a halt when he saw a lady grab Kayden into her arms, rolling him down but never letting him get hurt. Anton stood behind them, watching them. He didn't know what to feel but deep down, he was grateful for the Lady saving his son. It amazes him how Kayden is hugging this strange woman as if he's known her."D-don't leave me again, mama!" Kayden cries arms circling her neck."Never!" Ashley comforts, "I won't let go!" Her tone was promising.The warmth evolving from his tiny body was enough to soothe her bleeding hea
STUCK IN-BETWEEN Worried Alina.
She turns to him and was met with his unwavering gaze. Something in them made her blood rush in excitement. His amber eyes were as beautiful as Kayden's and somehow, she felt drowned in them.Kayden taps on her arms and out of instinct, she says"Yes! I will marry him" even before she could process things. Her face turns crimson red in embarrassment."Yahhh!!" Kayden yells happily clapping his tiny hands together."Now I have a mama, and a dad" Seeing him all happy, Ashley couldn't help but smile. He looks even cuter.Kayden quickly grabs both their hands, being the centre of them all as he led them into the hospital.Ashley's gaze falls on Anton who murmurs a 'thankyou' to her.She nods. Sure enough, it wasn't real and she was happy she can make the little boy happy.By the time they get to the hospital, Miley was long gone alongside Selene.Aston was still in his office, he had something to take care of and more to it, he was waiting for Anton.With a knock, they enter Aston's
STUCK IN-BETWEEN You guys have married anyways.
"wait a minute. " Alina said indicating with a hand, " you mean to say you met Anton Wyatt?" Her tone was disbelief.Ashley's bobs. "Yes!" She asked, "why?"Alina let out a nervous laugh, not like she was nervous though."I still can't believe this!" Alina exclaims tossing her hair.Ashley frowns. "Believe what!" She was perplexed as to what Alina was trying to say."Are you sure it's Anton Wyatt you met?" She asked again.This only got Ashley more confused. She couldn't take the suspense Alina is giving her.Ashley urges. "Yes! Why?" She asked, " is there something you ain't telling me?" Alina's gaze lingers on her face in bewilderment. How can her friend be this clueless? "You just met with the most influential billionaire in Ukraine!" Alina said stunning Ashley who stared at her with widen eyes.She laughs, in disbelief. " You are joking right?" Her gaze stares pleading at Alina begging her to say otherwise."Don't stare at me like that!" Alina complains, " check this out if
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