Chapter 162 - Stella

J was pretending to be checking on something on the computer when she heard a soft, elegant voice that echoed in the hallway of the Department of Surgery.

"Jacob!"

Everyone turned to look at the direction where the voice came from. J saw a girl in a red stiletto, wearing a white bodycon dress holding a black quilted bag that sways as she walks. Her sun-kissed ombre hair is tied in a messy bun and her face is covered with smokey eye make-up and nude lipstick. By her looks, she would be mistaken as a celebrity and not a doctor.

As the newcomer got close, she immediately gave Jacob a hug and a peck on his lips that made J's eyes widened in surprise. For a moment she was stunned then her surprise turned into anger which she tried very hard not to show to anyone.

Jacob who was surprised stepped back to give them space in between then turned to look at J who is now looking at them with a raised brow.

While everyone was stunned at just what happened, Dr. Aaron Choi cleared his throat to get their attention.

"Dr. Stella Ivanov, you're just in time, your patient is on its way." Dr. Aaron Choi smiled at Dr. Stella.

"Everyone this is Dr. Stella Ivanov, she is an OB-Gynecologist." Dr. Aaron Choi walked beside her to introduce her to everyone.

"And this is..." before he was able to finish, J stood up and walked away towards OR Theater One.

"I'll go prep the theater one." She said nonchalantly.

"Ah...that's Nurse J... she will be assisting you..." Dr. Aaron Choi continued awkwardly

As soon as J got inside theater one a tear fell from her eyes and rolled down her cheeks. She immediately dried it with the back of her hand.

"Damn you Jacob!" she mumbled to herself with her fist tightly closed. Then she kicked a trash can near her. That kick caused the trash can to topple and it made a clanking sound that echoed around the Department.

"What's that? Did something happen to Nurse J?" Head Nurse Jing was worried.

Before anyone could say something, Nurse Diana said, "I'll go check her."

When Diana entered OR Theatre One, she saw J gathering Caesarian Section Instrument Sets as if nothing happened. J realized that if her usual ritual of closing her eyes and taking a deep breath didn't work out, kicking something works. And it did calm her after kicking that trash bin.

"Hey, Miss J. We heard sounds outside. Are you okay?" Nurse Diana said with a worried look.

"Yeah... I'm fine." J said without looking at Diana.

"Uhm... that..." Diana was about to inquire about what happened earlier at the nurse' station but she was stopped by J.

"Can you please move that Anesthesia Machine here. Then take another set of sterile gown for Dr. Ivanov and Dr. Ramos. Thank you." J said nonchalantly.

"Okay."

When she was about to wash her hand in the washing area to prepare for the surgery, she meets with Dr. Stella Ivanov. Without giving her a word, she continues to wash her hands.

"Hi, you'll be scrubbing in?" She heard the soft voice of Dr. Ivanov beside her who is also washing her hands.

She didn't say a word and replied only with "Mm." Then she left Dr. Ivanov.