After Rejection Divorced Luna Becomes A Famous Doctor (Hailey and Dominic) novel Chapter 22

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VALERIE

I woke up the next morning with a pounding headache. It literally felt like my head was going to split open.

My vision was blurred, and the sun was way too bright.

I groaned, turned on my side, and buried my head in the pillow.

My head throbbed, and the last thing I wanted to do was get up. But, I had work today, and couldn’t call in

sick.

I didn’t know why I drank so much.

I’m an idiot.

I slowly opened my eyes, trying to adjust to the room’s brightness, and froze. The events of last night came rushing down on me all at once, and my cheeks flushed.

Oh God, did I really do what I think I did?

I had sex with Giovanni.

And he was nowhere to be found.

His side of the bed was cold and it looked like he left hours ago. I felt an ache in my heart, and I hated the

feeling.

How could I be so stupid?

It’s not like I’m in love with him or anything.

And we barely know each other.

So, why am I feeling this way?

I sighed, shaking my head, and sat up, running a hand through my hair. He didn’t drop anything, not his number, no letter. It was like he was never here. If it wasn’t for the sweet ache I was feeling in my core, I would have thought last night never happened.

But, it did, and the worst part was, he didn’t even say goodbye.

“Get a grip, Valerie. You’re being overdramatic. It was just a hook up, nothing more.” I scolded myself.

I got out of bed, and made my way to the shower, turning on the water, and stepping under the stream.

I couldn’t stop thinking about Giovanni, and I hated it. I hated that he was consuming my thoughts.

Why did he have to leave without saying a word?

Was it really so hard to say goodbye?

Did I do something wrong?

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Or did he regret it, and decided to leave without saying anything?

The last thought stung.

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He probably did regret it, and didn’t want to have anything to do with me. I knew all of this was just a meaningless drunken one night stand, but why did the thought of it hurt so much? Why was I letting myself

be affected by him, when we had no future, and barely a past.

Why was I letting myself be affected by him, when he was just a hook up. Nothing more.

I shook my head and finished washing up, drying off, and dressing.

When I checked the time, I had ten minutes left until work started, and rushed to the kitchen, pouring

myself a cup of coffee. I was already going to be late, why not have some caffeine.

“I’m a fucking mess,” I muttered, grabbing a piece of toast and heading out the door.

I got in my car and turned on the radio, letting the music drown out the thoughts in my head. My

apartment to the hospital was a thirty minutes drive, and I was already preparing myself to hear an earful of scolding from my best friend aka, my boss.

When I arrived, I was twenty minutes late, and the first thing I did was head straight towards the nurses station, clocking in, and checking my messages.

“Look who’s here,” Hailey called out and I froze.

“Yeah, yeah. Sorry. I slept in, and didn’t have time to get coffee.” Could she tell that I had slept with

Giovanni?

What if she wasn’t cool with me sleeping with her brother in law?

Ex brother in law, I quickly corrected myself.

I cleared my throat, I’d probably tell her later by lunch. Now, I was just going to prepare myself for the long day ahead.

“You okay?” Hailey asked, looking at me with curiosity.

“Fine. Why do you ask?”

“Well, it’s unlike you to be late. Did something happen last night?”

“No, nothing happened,” I lied.

“Uh–huh,” she replied, eyeing me suspiciously. “Whatever you say. Just don’t let it happen again. We need you here. Thankfully, it wasn’t busy today. There’s a few patients, and nothing too major. I think you’re just going to have to check a few patients and write down their vitals, and then, we’ll have our lunch break.”

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“Sounds great,” I said, smiling, and she chuckled.

“Don’t worry. By lunch, you can tell me all about what’s on your mind. I’ll meet you there.”

She walked away, and I groaned.

There was no way I was going to be able to keep this from her.

Not for long, anyways.

Hailey was the best thing that’s happened to me since leaving my pack to pursue a nursing degree. She

was always there, no matter what.

We’ve been best friends for almost three years, and she was the sister I never had.

I knew, that no matter what, she would support me, and be there.

Just like I would be.

We had a strong bond, and were practically inseparable.

And, she was the only person I trusted with all my secrets.

So, keeping this from her was going to be hard.

I took a deep breath, and headed to the patients‘ rooms.

Time to start the day.

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I was halfway through writing the last patient’s vitals, when someone cleared their throat. Hailey was standing by the door, a huge smile on her face.

“Lunch time,” she said, and I nodded, finishing up.

“I’m starving,” I admitted.

“Same here. Come on, let’s go.”

Hailey led me to the cafeteria, and we got our food, taking a seat.

“So, how was your night? Anything interesting happen?” She asked, a sly smile on her face.

“No,” I replied, a little too quickly. “I mean, yes, he uhm… It started to rain heavily after Giovanni dropped

me so I offered him to come in. Then, we had some wine and talked, and something led to something,

and we kissed and then-”

“You fucked him?”

“We had sex, yes.” I said, covering my eyes and slowly opening them to see Hailey laughing.

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“Don’t worry. I won’t judge. He’s hot, and you guys are adults. If anything, it’s a win for both of you”

“You’re not angry? I thought you’d be mad that I slept with your ex husband’s brother who you want nothing to do with their family and absolutely hate their guts.”

“Val, you’re a grown woman. You can make your own decisions. Yes, they’re a shitty family, but I can’t hate Giovanni for what happened. Besides, I already saw it coming with the way he was practically giving you the fuck me eyes, and vice versa.”

“It was just a hook up. I mean, the chances of us getting together are slim to none. It was just a one night

stand.”

“So, is he going to call you?”

“I don’t know,” I mumbled. “I didn’t get his number, and he didn’t give me his. The idiot left before I even

woke up, so, no. I don’t think we’re going to be calling each other.”

“Well, that’s too bad. The Kings have a thing for never being romantic, but with the way he was practically ogling you last night, I thought he would be different with you. Turns out he’s a prick just like his brother. So sorry, babe. Thankfully, he’ll be out of our lives soon and we can forget all about this.”

“I’m sure I’ll get over him. It was just a fling, anyways. A meaningless hook up.” I said, knowing fully well,

that wasn’t true.

I didn’t just want a hook up.

I wanted something more.

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