Chapter 171: Did I get dumped before I even confessed 1

Touching Lives Village.

Professor Nicholas Consulting Room.

Paige opened her eyes and saw Professor Nicholas Glow's towering image in front of her. He stretched his hand towards her and she took it and he helped her to stand up from the bed she laid on. They were done with their therapy for the day.

After what she went through, Paige was afraid she would develop a trauma from it hence she decided to visit Professor Nicholas Glow at his place; Touching lives healing village. It was a place set up by Professor Glow himself to help people heal from mental stress, people dealing with PTSD and a whole lot of illness. Professor Glow and Paige became friends during the time he visited their University for the symposium and they have been in touch, with him constantly asking Paige to join his team at Touching Lives Healing Village.

''You are quite stronger than I thought. I was afraid that you might get a relapse after experiencing what you went through but, you seem good'' Professor Glow said and handed over the diagnosis he had made over to her.

''I'm surprise I'm doing well myself. After speaking with you on the phone yesterday, I think I was soothed by your long speech. It even made me sleep soundly afterwards'' Paige said jokingly and they laughed.

''I didn't know my therapy was seen as a soothing song. It's my voice that melodious? I should get paid for that''

''This place is becoming a world class healing centre, Professor Glow. You have developed it really well''

''That is why you should stop delaying and come join me. We could do a lot of things together''

''I'm still thinking about it. If I ever decide to work here, it means I have to move over here. I still can't bear to leave my father all by himself''

''Your father can work here; I don't have a problem with that. Also, I will get a very comfortable apartment for you alone, because you are my favourite student''

''If you do that and word gets out, people will think I have a backer'' they both laughed at the joke she made.

''Next time don't wake me up so early in the morning. If people find out you came here as early as 4:00AM, they will think we spent the night in one room together''

''Aren't you been extreme? Everyone here knows you are not that kind of person. I won't even be bothered if I heard something like that because those people will only be viewed as crazy. I should get going, Professor Glow''

''It's still early, I thought you didn't have lectures today? Why are you in such a hurry? I was thinking of making you join me in a surgery I will be having in an hour time''

''What surgery is it?'' Paige asked curiously and Professor Glow smiled knowing he had her attention.

''A six-year-old boy with a brain polyp, he was brought in from the metropolis and if the surgery isn't done today itself, he might not survive because the growth is already spreading fast and eating his brain away''

''But, that won't be an easy one because he is just a kid''

''Yes, so it is a good opportunity for you to be there and learn a few things''

''How long do you think it might take?''

''Maximum is 6-7 hours but I am hoping we will be able to finish early because the earlier it is done the lower the risk of infection and possible seizure or death''

Paige looked at her wrist watch and bit her lips indecisively. Today, she had planned to meet Jordan and confess to him.

''You seem to be in a dilemma, do you have something going on later?''

''Not really, it can wait. I will assist you first. I can always confess later on'' Paige said absentmindedly.

''Confess later? Is Paige in love with a boy at school?''

''No!!!'' Paige came back to her senses and shook her head.

''They say strong denial is always acceptance in disguise''

''I will go and get scrubs from the housekeeper and assist in getting the operation room ready'' Paige stood up and placed her bag on the table and went out hurriedly.

''She is acting shy, which means I am right'' Professor Glow chuckled.

…..

Paige changed into a blue scrub, with her hair cover and face mask on and went to wash her hands. She found the assistant of Professor Glow and they chatted a bit as they washed their hands. Professor Glow soon joined them and they went into the operation room together. They were four together with Professor Glow who was the main surgeon, Paige and the assistant were standing side by side assisting with the scrubbing in. The light in the room was dimmed with only the light from the surgical and exam lights on.

''scalpel No. 10''

''snap''

….

After spending close to 7 hours in the operation room, they surgery was now over and everyone wrapped up as the patient was sent to the ICU for recuperation.

Paige helped the assistant after everything was over, she then changed out of her scrub and went back to Professor Glow's office where she saw the latter drinking a cup of hot cocoa.

''Drink this'' he said and placed a cup of hot cocoa in front of Paige.

''Thanks''

''You are not too late for your confession, right? The surgery took longer than I expectedly''

''Professor Glow, I said it wasn't a confession''

''Yes, yes, is not a confession. Just telling the boy your feelings' right?''

''I'm leaving'' Paige glared at the old man and he laughed.

''Are you going to wear this for your confession? Paige, you should dress like a lady for once when you are doing this kind of thing'' Professor Glow removed his credit card and stuffed it into her hands. ''Go and buy a beautiful dress and accessories, get a little makeup done and go get that boy''

''No, Professor Glow, I have money for those things. You don't have to give me money'' Paige refused and attempted to give the card back.

''Paige, you have been helping out once a while and I don't pay you for it. Take this as my appreciation or I will be angry with you''

''But…''

''No buts, go already. It's getting to 3:00PM. I will get my assistance to give you a ride to the city''

''Then, thank you''

…..

Paige hugged Professor Glow before getting into the car and the man assisting him drove away. The ride back was a quiet one since both of them have never had any real conversation besides the times she worked at the healing village.

Paige removed her phone and saw the many messages from Carlien. She smiled and started replying them. The assistant noticed her smile and asked.

''Message from boyfriend?''

Paige looked up at him and shook her head, ''best friend. I forgot to tell her I was coming here''

''I see. So, you don't have a boyfriend?''

''Yes''

''Then… do you mind…''

''I have someone I like already'' Paige said cutting him short. She somehow knew what he wanted to say because his gaze has been quite obvious to her. Even during the time, the surgery was going on, he would often pretend to be looking at Professor Glow but she knew he was looking at her.

After been cut off short like that, the assistant didn't have anything else to say anything. He kept quiet and drove away in silence.

When they got to the city, Paige saw a department store ahead of them and said to the driver, ''you can pull over here. I want to get some few things from that store. I will go home from there''

''Oh, sure'' the assistant nodded and found a suitable parking lane and pulled over.

''Thank you''

''See you later'' Paige nodded and got down. after seeing that she had gotten inside the store, he drove away.

Paige looked at the dresses in the hangers and walked closer. All her life, she couldn't even remember the day or time she had worn a dress. Since high school, her life has always been busy and to be able to work faster, she had opted for jeans and tops. They made it easier for her to go about her routine work. Now, this kind of lifestyle has become a part of her. She was now regretting all the times, she refused to wear dresses matter how many times Carlien forced her too.

Paige sighed, she was confused as to what kind of dress she should wear to make a confession. She wasn't even sure if a dress would fit her again. Her eyes caught sight of two particular dresses. A green flowery dress which was long and could reach her feet and the other one was a light blue chevron dress which had a belt around it. She knew at once that was the kind of dress she wanted. Stretching her hand to hold it, she saw another hand on the dress and turned to look at the owner of the hand.