Where We Belong novel (Ava and Blaze) Book 1 novel Chapter 17

Chapter 17

In all honesty I was afraid to go back there. The girls were horrible. I didn't want to get dragged into my dad's business. I knew he had a lot of rivals and I knew once they got wind of me I wouldn't be the most likeable person around.

"I need to drop by the hospital and hand in my notice".

Did I want to do that? No I didn't but I didn't have a choice. Getting a transfer would take to long and my dad was already pissed that we hadn't left yet. Surely I'll get a job in New York?

"You don't have to do that sweetheart. I know this is your life Ava. Won't they just transfer you?" Blaze asked as he opened the passenger door for me.

He didn't get it but then again I knew he wouldn't. Shaking my head I jumped in and put my seat belt on. "It's not as easy as that. The process takes months" Sighing I ran a hand over my face "I have to grab a few things from my office but I promise I'll be quick".

As he pulled out of my drive I took one last look at what I was leaving behind before he took of down the street. Pulling my legs up I rested them on the dash board. The ride to the hospital was quiet. Blaze hadn't spoke much only drummed his fingers against the steering wheel when we stopped at red lights. What was he thinking?

"Where's your bike?" I asked suddenly remembering that he drove here on it.

"It's taken care of sweetheart. I couldn't have you ride back to New York on your own. Wouldn't want you getting lost" He smirked giving me a side glance.

Rolling my eyes I turned my attention to the window. Turning into the hospital I felt my stomach drop when I saw Adams car in the parking lot. Was it still there from last night?

"I won't be long" I said taking of my seat belt and hoping out the car.

The thought of actually being here made the bile rise in the back of my throat. Maybe moving away would be for the best. Taking a deep breath I pushed the doors open and made my way through.

"Dr Mendez running late today are we?"

Turning round I smiled at Maggie, the head of the board and just the person I needed to speak with.

"Sweetheart are you okay?" She asked a frown appearing on her face.

"Actually could you spare me 5 minutes of your time. I know your busy but I promise it won't take long" I whispered looking around to make sure no one was listening.

"Of course Ava lead the way".

Once in my office I shut the door and pulled down the little blind I had to stop anyone from looking in.

"Ava honey you know I love you like one of my own but you're scaring me. What's going on?" She asked

"I need a transfer" Pacing around my office the only thing running through my head was bumping into Adam. After that message this morning I couldn't help feeling jumpy.

"A transfer? Ava you're the best damn doctor I've had here in a long time. What's going on?"

Biting my bottom lip I ran a hand through my hair "I need to leave. I need a transfer quick and I know you can make that happen without it taking to long".

When I first started working here Maggie was hard on me in fact she was a mean bitch but I realised she was like that because she wanted me to succeed. Maggie is one of the greatest doctors I know. She is the only person I trust, the only person that knows who my dad is.

"Ava please you're scaring me. Please tell me what's going on? Where are you going?".

Feeling the tears well in my eyes I smiled at her "I can't but know that I loved it here. You made me feel welcome from the day I started even though you were mean to me" I laughed wiping at my eyes "I understand why you were. Thanks for everything Maggie".

Walking behind my desk I took the photo of my mom and I and slipped it into my bag.

"I'm not letting you walk out on me without an explanation Ava. I couldn't bare the thought that something bad has happened. Ava sweetheart please tell me what's going on. I'll get you that transfer of course I will but please I need to know you're okay" she said walking towards me and taking my hand.

Swallowing the lump that appeared in my throat I watched as she brought her hand up and wiped away my tears.