That Doctor Is Mine

Five years Nik, but still you.

Nikita’s POV,

“How are you?” He asked me after he gave me the menu. He ordered us because he knows what I used to order here.

He was just staring at me, so I was confused.

Why should I be counted? Is it because I know he’s family and we shouldn’t see each other anymore?

“Happy Birthday by the way.” He smiled at me, causing my eyes to widen.

He still remembers my birthday.

“Thank you!” I smiled even though I was confused. Lost or nervous?

I’m nervous about what else we’re talking about.

I don’t know what he meant to me, I don’t even know how he knew I was here.

“How are you?” He asked as if we’re really friends now.

Friends …

“Here, it’s ok.” I tried so hard not to stutter.

“How’s being a Chief Executive Officer? I heard you’re supposed to be in charge of your company?” He asked. I think, he’s trying to open a conversation with me.

I handed over the wine that was placed on our table.

How long have you been drinking wine here?

They seem to have improved because I also noticed that the seat arrangements have changed. They even built a second floor. The atmosphere here in this restaurant is also more airy. It”s been better and better dining.

I could see his eyebrows rise when he saw me pouring wine into my glass.

I know he’s new because I didn’t drink before. Not right now but I’m really nervous and I want to lighten the ambience between the two of us, so I’m translating.

I’m not ignorant of alcohol, I just don’t drink. But it’s different now, I’m really nervous so I’m just looking for something to do.

I can feel his stares on me which makes my heart pump harder.

“Are you lonely?” My eyes widened at his straight forward.

I was about to speak when our order arrived. I smiled slightly when I actually guessed what he was ordering for me.

He really knows what I want.

I looked at him. He was just looking at the food he was mixing. I couldn’t take my eyes off him, as if this is the first I ever watched him this close, even though I remember his face before.

I was surprised when he suddenly reached for my food and the one he was mixing was the one placed in front of me.

I remember that he was my food mixer every time we ate here. I asked him why he was doing that, his only answer was, because he didn’t want to hurt me.

That thought suddenly jumped out of my mind. He’s married, and I know he’s doing the same with his wife, Lauren.

“What are you thinking?” I was back in my trance when he looked up at me.

I immediately averted my eyes and pretended to swallow.Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

“How’s being a CEO?” He asked as we ate. I swallowed what I was eating before I answered him.

“Actually, I just came home from the States. I’ve worked there to gain experience, in my best friend’s company. I just came back when I found out my dad had an accident and the company needed me. And first, I didn’t know to grow up It’s really our previous business, so I’m trying to bring out the best of me because I already have a big responsibility. So I guess, I’m doing fine. ” I said.

“How’s your dad?” He ask.

Why does he tend to ask ‘how”s” now?

“He’s in a coma right now. But he’ll be awake soon, the doctor said.” I said.

“That’s good to hear. I know, you’ll definitely can handle that position because you are a responsible woman.” He says.

My heart melt after hearing that.

Why does he have to compliment me? Doesn’t he know that I get even more hurt every time he shows that to me. It’s like, he still loves me, that we can still be.

I don’t want to expect. I want to feel contented in loving him from afar.

“Did you know that Lauren and I didn’t get married?”

My eyes literally widened at what he said. It was as if I was deaf to the sounds around me and only what he said registered in my brain.

My heart begins to pump harder and harder as if I am about to run out of breath in my lungs. I froze and bit my lip.

He’s said that with a sad eyes.

“She made me realize that I was just confused and she was the one I chose …” She sighed for a moment and stared into my eyes. It was as if a big drumstick was beating my heart again because of his stare. “I realized late that I still love you, I only realized when you’re with someone else.” There were tears in her eyes. He anointed it immediately. He even smiled as if … he regretted everything. There was sadness in his eyes.

My eyes widened because of what he said.

Me? Is there anyone else?

I want to be happy because I know he loves me. But there is a sudden pump in my heart. It’s like fear!

‘I still love you Kent.’

But I was afraid that if I let her know I loved her again, she might leave me again.

It’s not that I don’t trust him anymore. It’s just that, I’m scared again for my heart. It’s hard to get hurt. It’s hard to hope again. It’s hard to imagine why you were exchanged and why it was so easy for her to divorce me after her ex came back.