Evelyn lay on the soft bed, lost in her thoughts. She wondered why, all of a sudden, Dereck was so worried about her. Her heart was full of doubts and uncertainties. She couldn't understand why her boss seemed like a different person, acting so kind and caring. There was an internal conflict within her, a battle between reason and emotion. Evelyn didn't know how to behave in the face of this new situation, how to deal with these confusing feelings that now consumed her. She knew she needed to make a decision, but fear paralyzed her.
Evelyn's turbulent mind could not find peace in the soft bed where she lay. She pondered the reasons behind Dereck's sudden attention. That deceptive calm in the room contrasted with the inner storm that consumed her enigmatic heart. The conflict between the rational and the emotional created an incessant battle within her, preventing her from making any concrete decision. The curtains on the windows swayed to the rhythm of the wind, echoing the intricate dilemmas in which Evelyn was now immersed.
"Evelyn, you will stay here in the hospital until tomorrow afternoon. The medical team will monitor your progress to see if we will actually discharge you. You are very lucky to have Mr. Norton as your boss."
Leonardo was sure that the connection between her and Dereck was much more than just a boss and secretary relationship.
Evelyn is stunned by the doctor's words. It wasn't just her who had noticed Dereck's different behavior, but the people around them had also noticed the CEO's sudden change.
"Yes, doctor. I will follow your recommendation," she agreed, looking at the television.
"Well, Mr. Norton, you can go to the company if you want. The nurses will accompany your secretary. You don't have to worry, she'll be in good hands."
Leonardo suggested seeing Dereck's response.
"Yes, I'm going to work. But I'll visit you at the end of the afternoon."
Dereck looked wistfully at Evelyn.
"Come on, Mr. Norton, I want to talk to you in private."
Dereck takes one last look at Evelyn before leaving.
"What is going on with Mr. Norton? Why is he acting so different with me? Is he going to fire me? Is that why he is being friendly?"
Evelyn's arguments were intense and irrelevant.
Outside the room, Leonardo stopped in the sparsely populated corridor and asked Dereck seriously.
"Dereck, we are longtime friends. What is intriguing me is your great and notorious concern for an employee. In all these years, I have never seen you worried about anyone, but this girl who is in the main room simply leaves you totally different. Dereck, I'm not asking you as a doctor, but as a great friend. What is your relationship with Miss Evelyn?"
Leonardo was a longtime friend of Dereck's. But due to time and work, the two did not talk much.
Dereck looked at Leonardo with a serious expression and a slight nostalgic smile. He sighed before replying, "Evelyn... she's more than just an employee to me, Leonardo. She's special. We met a few weeks ago when she joined the company as a candidate to be my secretary, and since then, our connection has only grown. She is an amazing person, full of life and courage. I worry about her because... actually, I can't say for sure how I feel. I'm so confused. But one thing I'm sure of... I want to have her around, I want to help her, I want to protect her."
Leonardo was surprised by Dereck's response but also felt a twinge of happiness for his friend. He put his hand on Dereck's shoulder and said, "My friend, I'm happy to see that you have found someone so special. I know you will take care of her and protect her with all your heart."
The two friends smiled at each other, sharing a moment of mutual understanding.
As they walked down the hall together, Leonardo began to speculate on the future of Dereck and Evelyn. He imagined the challenges that lay ahead, but also the happiness that could be found if they faced everything together. Maybe, just maybe, this love story could be the start of something beautiful and lasting.
"I don't know, Leonardo. Things are not as simple as you imagined."
Dereck laments sadly.
"But what prevents you from being happy? Does she know about your love conflicts? Have you told her that you are in love with her? Dereck, if you don't do something, someone else will come and take your place."
"Dr. Leonardo, they are waiting for you in the management office for the meeting."
An employee gives the message to the doctor.
"Dereck, I have to go now. We'll finish our conversation later."
Leonardo patted Dereck on the shoulder and left with the employee.
Dereck goes to the company.
Evelyn is in the hospital room bored. She had watched so much TV during the afternoon that she got fed up.
Two women enter the room. While one was doing a recheck of vital signs, the other was writing everything down.
"Cynthia, did you see Mr. Norton, that hot man who always appears on the screens all over the city? I saw him talking to Dr. Leonardo. I went to tell the doctor about the meeting, and they were talking. From what I understood, Mr. Norton has a woman in his life."
The nursing technician sighed deeply, revealing her displeasure.
"But is that true? Many say he doesn't like women. You may be mistaken, Marta."
The other nursing technician was doing the checkup.
The two women didn't care if Evelyn heard the whole conversation. In fact, they didn't know that Evelyn was Dereck Norton's secretary.
"That's just slander. Dereck Norton is the most eligible bachelor in this town. There are many women after him, but now I've discovered why he didn't want another woman. He already loves someone... What a pity... What a handsome and hot man... I wish I were that woman."
While they were talking, Evelyn listened with her head down.
Hearing that Dereck might have someone in his life left Evelyn a little uncomfortable and lonely.
After everything was done, the employees left without a word to the patient.
Evelyn was very annoyed with the women.
"These gossips who can't even say 'hi' to me. But they get all excited talking about Mr. Norton. I'm so angry... They are here to take care of patients and not gossip about hot businessmen."
Evelyn quickly widens her eyes, putting her hands over her mouth.
"Why did I say that?"
She muttered softly, looking at the door.
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Fatima zohra
Ohhh Evelyn
2025-03-26
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