Saving Forever - Part 1

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mandatory hospital functions.” Tim stepped forward to make sure the elevator door would close on them. “People’ll start to realize I’m not so cool out of hospital gear.”
    “You could have worn your scrubs.” Charity unlocked the boardroom door and flipped the lights on.
    “See, Juls! Charity wouldn’t have minded.” He gave her a smug look. “I told you so.”
    “Go ahead and change, but don’t blame me when your pillow is on the couch tonight instead of the bed.” Julie glanced around the room. “It looks fab, Charity.”
    “Thanks. I really didn’t do much.” She walked behind the wet bar. “Do you want a beer, Simon?”
    “I thought you’d never ask.”
    Charity handed him a bottle and poured a glass of red wine for Julie. She wanted to wait until later.
    Staff started to arrive and Charity stood between the door and the bar. She introduced herself and let them know the bar was self serve. The room filled with doctors, nurses and everything in between. Charity tried to make mental notes for everyone she spoke to. At ten to seven the pizza driver arrived with pizzas stacked on a gurney. She asked the delivery guy to set the pizza on the wall across from the large windows. As she grabbed her purse to tip the guy, she heard her father’s voice :
    “…the bi-cusped valve isn’t where I want it to be. We will need to monitor for the next few days.”
    “I’ve already put that in his charts and spoke to the nurses. They’ll let me know if there are any changes.”
    Elijah’s accent couldn’t be missed. Charity tipped the pizza boy and turned to greet the doctors. “Hi.” She smiled at her dad and let her eyes linger a moment longer than necessary on Elijah.  He ’d spiked the front part of his hair with some gel and the five o’clock shadow made him beyond sexy. He wore a light blue button up shirt and dark dress pants that fit just tight enough to show off his physique but still completely professional. Classy and sexy. Her mind raced back to the kiss from last night. She stared at his mouth and then nearly died when she realized she’d just traced her lower lip with her finger.
    “ If you’ll excuse me.” Her father stepped between them. “Dr. Skyrt is here. I haven’t seen him in ages!” Charity’s father walked over to the man and shook his hand, leaving her alone with Elijah.
    “How was your day?” Professional Charity, be professional.
    “Interesting.” His fingers ran lightly over his chin. “I have to tell you something.” He leaned slightly closer to her.
    “What is it?” she whispered in a quiet airy voice. Her entire body was tuned into his. She could feel goose bumps start to rise on her bare arm.
    “ Last night…”
    “Yes?” Her breath quickened.
    “Th at place. That food was amazing! I ordered it again for lunch.”
    She straightened. “Seriously?”
    “Yeah.” His head tilted to the side. “What did you think I was going to say?”
    “Nothing.” She waved her hand, wondering if other people noticed the room had grown warm. “I had no idea.”
    “Charity!” Her father motioned her to come over. “Come meet Dr. Skyrt. He’s very interested in helping with the fundraiser gala.”
    She nodded in his direction and gave one last glance at Elijah. “Duty calls.”
    Her father introduced her to the older English doctor. He was witty and charming, but best of all, wanted to put money towards the hospital. Charity gave him her business card and promised to be in touch.
    She glanced around the room. Most people were on their second, or even third drink, and chatting amongst themselves. She cleared her throat and raised her voice . “Everyone, help yourself to pizza and there are platters of snack foods on the table over there.” She pointed to the far wall. “I should probably introduce myself. I’m Charity Thompson, and yes, my father is Dr. Thompson.” She smiled at her dad, playing the part of the good daughter. It only had to be

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