Mine novel Chapter 2

Kimberly was walking through the hallway of the hospital, heading for the director's office when she heard someone call her name.

“Dr. Wright, Dr. Wright !” Kimberly turned around and saw a nurse running towards her.

“I’m so sorry to bother you.” The nurse said, panting heavily making Kimberly wonder how long she had been running.

“Hold on, take a deep breath and tell me what’s wrong.” Kimberly said to the nurse, who nodded and did as she was told before speaking up once more.

“I only wanted to give you the medical report of the patient in room 406, you asked me to prepare.”

“Oh that, thanks.” Kimberly replied when the nurse was done with her explanation. The nurse handed her the medical report before Kimberly resumed on her way to the director’s office.

She arrived her destination, which was the director’s office, but stood at the door staring blankly at the name tag on the door. She internally hoped her request be granted.

Taking a deep breath, she knocked on the door and reached for the door knob, when she heard a muffled 'come in'.

“Dr. Wright, what brings you here?” Dr. Cullen, the hospital's director asked as he was surprised by her presence in his office.

“I’m sorry I came to your office unannounced. Your secretary wasn’t at her desk, hope I’m not a bother.” Kimberly quietly asked.

“You know you’re never a bother to me. Have a seat.” Dr. Cullen said, gesturing for Kimberly to sit down on one of the chairs across his desk.

She gave a polite smile and did as she was told.

Kimberly knew Dr. Cullen gave her such special attention because she was one of the best neurosurgeon they heard, even though she was young.

She felt terrible for what she was about to ask as she saw the way Dr. Cullen looked interested in what she wanted to say.

Kimberly knew Dr. Cullen thought she was here because she had suggestions to give regarding the hospital like she always did. But, that isn’t the case, because today she came for personal reasons.

Saving lives was her priority as a doctor, but being with her fiancé was also important to her, considering the fact that she rarely get to spend time with him due to his nature of work. This was her only chance to close to him this year.

“Dr. Wright, are you okay?” Dr. Cullen said bringing Kimberly back to reality.

She didn’t even know she had been lost in her thoughts.

“Um.. I’m sorry, I- I was wondering if can get a leave of absence for a period of two weeks?” she nervously asked, her palms already sweaty.