Episode 3

After 2 hours, my mom arrives back at the hospital, but I wait for her at the entrance to avoid interruption.

Margarita (Mom) - Do you have it? I can't waste my time.

Andrea - Here it is, Mom (I hand her the envelope with the money) please let this be the last time I have to cover debts.

Margarita (Mom) - That's what you work for, to help your mother, Andrea. You can't be so selfish. (She turns on her heels and leaves.)

I stand there, watching my mom with pain; I wish I had a loving mother who would give me advice, hugs, words of encouragement, but instead, she only harbors resentment towards me because my dad left her to raise me alone. I don't have any pleasant memories with her, and her behavior hurts my soul. I have tried to find my father, but every time I asked her about his name, it ended with a beating. She would only say I had to forget about him. That's why I became a hacker; without a name to track, it's difficult. I returned to my work shift; today, I have to cover some hours in the emergency room, so my mind stays occupied.

The week passed like this; this weekend, I had to cover emergencies, so there would be no outing with my friends. We would only gather for lunch in the morning, just like every day.

At Andrea's mom's house

Carlos arrives shouting: Woman, where are you?

Margarita (Mom) - What’s wrong, Carlos? Why are you so agitated?

Carlos - Woman, luck is on our side!

Margarita (Mom) - What are you talking about, Carlos? Explain yourself.

Carlos - This weekend there will be a mega betting game, and I've got intel that the race is a sure win. We can bet, woman, and double our finances!

Margarita (Mom) - You promised to stop betting, Carlos! Remember that useless Andrea gets stingy about giving up money.

Carlos - Come on, my love, this is a game that's already won (moving closer to her and wrapping his arms around her waist). We could go on a trip with the money we win, live like rich people. Wouldn’t you like that? (kissing her neck and moving down towards her decolletage) Tell me, my love, support me in this (leaning into her), she lets out a moan.

Margarita (Mom) - I will always support you, darling (kissing him and heading to her room).

At the hospital

Good evening, Doctor Smith. How was your shift? (The hospital director greets her.)

Andrea - So far, without any setbacks, Dr. Wells.

Dr. Wells - Well, may your shift continue without any major disturbances. Have a good evening. (He bids her farewell.)

Nurse - Dr. Smith, they’re bringing in a boy approximately 7 years old with an injury on his left side; he has lost consciousness and will be arriving in about 5 minutes.

Andrea - Okay, let’s get ready to receive him.

Paramedic - A doctor!!!

Andrea - What’s his condition?

Paramedic - An 8-year-old boy; he was playing in the yard, climbed a tree to get his cat, and fell from about 2 meters; upon examination, we confirmed a cut on the left side.

Andrea - Take him to cubicle 2D.

Thus, part of the shift went by, filled with accidents, cuts, fainting, and births; I was exhausted. My best ally was a good cup of coffee, but when I was about to serve it, a scream echoed from the door, "Help!!!" When I approached, my colleague was already attending to a very handsome man with a wound on his chest, but I was even more struck by the person carrying him—a tall man with broad shoulders, chestnut hair, honey-colored eyes, full lips, and a body like a Greek god; he was an Adonis. I was about to approach him, but a nurse arrived to have me sign some papers, so I turned around, leaned against the reception desk, and prepared to serve my coffee.

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