Ashlee walked out of the OR with Doctor Matthews after a successful operation, dumping the pair of bloody gloves into the bin.

“ What’s with that silly smile on your face? You’ve been smiling all day, even after 4 surgeries. “ He nudged her on her album.

“ What? What are you talking about? “ She bit unto her lower lip to stop herself from smiling while digging into her pocket for her cellphone.

“ Stop pretending, Ralston. You’re so falling in love with some woman aren’t you? You haven’t been so chirpy ever since you-know-who. “ He teased.

She knew he was right but decided to ignore his teasing as she text Helena a message.

“ Enough with the text messages already. Just give her a call or something, tell her I love you and not I miss you. “ Matthews advised.

“ Have you been going through my messages? “ Ashlee’s face reddens as she glared at him.

“ Ohhh. Look at the time, our shift’s over. Let’s get out of here. “ He quickly changed the subject, walking off.

After standing around at the reception, debating whether she should call Helena she finally made up her mind and dialed the numbers.

The phone rang once, twice, three times then it clicked, “ Hello. “ Helena greeted.

“ Hi… I mean hello Helena. “

“ The surgery went well… Yeah… And Helena… Remember that time I told you that I really really really like you… And I just wanted to say… “

Just then, an intern came running towards her. “ Doctor Ralston, there’s been an emergency. A bunch of teenagers are being admitted into the hospital after some fight. “

“ I got it, I’ll be there to help in a sec. “ Ashlee responded.

“ I’m really sorry Helena, I have to go, I’ll call you back or something okay. I love you. “ Ashlee blurted out quickly before hanging.

Did I just say I love you, Ashlee thought to herself as she ran to the emergency room.

Ahh, forget about that now, Ashlee told herself as she went to help out the other doctors.