Running To You Read Free Page B

enjoying the moment. We received a round of applause when the song finished. 
    The restaurant and bar are really noisy and I thought I heard my phone ring, but missed the call. I didn’t recognize the number, so I waited for the voice mail; it seemed to take forever to deliver. Finally, a message appeared. “Alexandra, this is Grayson Brooks. I wanted to apologize for my behavior today in the office and would like to make it up to you. I have surgeries scheduled on Monday and would like for you to accompany me in the operating room with your equipment. If you could please call Millie at the office first thing Monday morning, she will get you squared away with all the details. Enjoy your weekend and I will see you soon.”
    “Yeah it worked! Today was my lucky day after all!” I squealed! Wow!
    “Holy crap Coop, it was my day after all! That was Dr. Brooks apologizing for his behavior today and inviting me to do surgeries with him on Monday!” I gasp; feeling like the air was just disappeared right out of me. My body was immediately filling up with a tingle all over. “Coop, order us a couple of crantinis. We must celebrate!”
    “You must have given doc that sex-me-up look and had him getting a jump-starter in his pants on your way out the door!”
    “Cooper Roberts, I can’t believe you just said that. Get control of yourself! I did no such thing. It was merely a see-ya-later WINK, only a WINK!” But I could feel the heat of my blush, he knew what I had done. I had flirted with the doc. I don’t feel apologetic for it; I am totally attracted to Grayson Brooks. What’s not to like, he’s sexy, smart, and gorgeous. Besides, his chosen practice is special to me. I want to see what more we have in common.
    I could not shut my brain down the rest of the evening, as my mind was busy role-playing how Monday would go down. Typical Alexandra Elise Morrison mental behavior, I am a planner, a forecaster. It was a good thing I had something to occupy myself with, as Cooper was finding himself interested in a cute fella next to us in the lounge. The music was fantastic and the ambience of Sambuca’s was both sophisticated and eclectic. The décor dedicated to beautiful European detail of rich colors and ironworks, with a side order of energy.
    Coop made sure he danced with me a few times just to keep me entertained, but he spent most of his conversation time with his new found friend, Mark, who happened to be in our same apartment complex. I was happy to see him make a new friend and who knows, maybe there was a new friend out there for me too. As we made our way home, it was late but we were both full of conversation about the evening's turn of events.
    “Good morning Ms. Millie, it’s Alex calling. Dr. Brooks left a message asking me to phone you this morning about his case today.”
    “Ah, yes, Alexandra, he asked that you meet him in the OR lounge at 9:30 and he would take you back and get you all settled with the staff, if that works for you? He said he left you his cell number just in case you have any questions.” Millie still maintained her friendliness from Friday, so maybe she didn’t get in too much trouble.
    “Ok thank you Ms. Millie. I hope he wasn’t upset with you on Friday after I left.” I am trying to keep the peace with the gatekeeper, but also curious as to Dr. Brooks’ disposition afterwards.
    “Oh sweet dear, you know how men are sometimes. They often react too quickly, while all along they are simply trying to hide their emotions. He felt badly that he took such a tone with you, but I think it was more about his patient, than anything to do with you per se. Just be patient with him, he is still trying to adjust to life in private practice, a big change from the controlling military. Good luck today and I will chat with you soon.” Ms. Millie hung up so quickly, it seemed as though she fretted that she may have spoken out of turn.
     
    The rules of the surgical environment are strict for