(Picture of George)

Chapter 14

"Someone is radiant today." I met George in the hospital cafeteria for lunch. "Did you take my advice?" he asked me when he sat down behind my table. I smiled at him and nodded.  

"Finally." he raised his hands up in the air and looked to the ceiling.

"Now tell me everything." he leaned to me and I grimaced. We haven't seen each other for a week. He was doing night shifts. That week went really amazing. Me and Henry were out almost every night except the weekend because he was in Scotland because of royal duty. But when he was in London we spend almost every free night together and the good byes at the end of the night and separation started to get harder and harder. He doesn't rush me into anything, but when I was finally ready to invite him inside, I remembered Mia was at home.

 He surprised me every night with different cover outfit which made me always laugh out loud. One night he came like a rapper and the other like a hipster. He even had fake tattoos on his arms and every time he came for me he gave me one white rose. My favorite flower.

When we talk I feel like we know each other the whole life. Except I didn't told him about my problems in Spain and that bothers me very much. I hate lying to someone.

He talks a lot about his sister Emma and I have a feeling that I know her already. His brother is focusing on the royal duties and with his wife are expecting their first child. The public doesn't know what it will be, but he told me he is really excited to meet his new niece. She will be born in two months. He doesn't talk much about his father. Actually he doesn't talk about him at all.

"I don't know George. I don't want to talk about him much. I can just tell you I am feeling really happy." I smiled at him. I didn't tell anybody about us. Not even to Mia who by the way spends most of the time with her boyfriend or at work.

"Ok, all right. If you don't want to talk, don't talk. I am just happy that you are happy. Just tell me. Do I know him?" He asked and excitement was evident in his face. I hesitated.

"You don't know him personally." I finally said the most convenient true.

"Is it someone from the hospital?"

"No, he doesn't work here. And please don't ask me about him. I will not tell you a word."

"Please don't tell me you don't want to talk about him because he is married?" he looked at me seriously.

"God George. What do you think of me? I would never be with a married man. I can assure you he isn't married." I looked at him disgusted. "And please stop asking." I said and he frowned but raised his hands in defeat. 

"How is little Clark by the way? Do you have any news about the heart?" he asked me when he put a fork full of salad into his mouth.

"No. Nothing. But the chances for getting it quicker are bigger now. I guess it will not be long." I said.

"It was really nice from Prince Henry to arrange it to put him on the list that quickly. Oh I so wanted to meet him. He is so dreamy." I smiled. Oh he is.

"I read today that he is dating someone. Somebody saw him last week with a mystery woman in cafeteria. I guess it is serious because he wasn't seen with anybody anywhere except the clubs and now they don't even see him there anymore. " I looked at him as I almost spit out my water. Of course he wasn't in any club. Every night he spends with me.

"Well maybe it is just another fling?" I said

"I don't think so. It was written in the article that he broke camera of one of the paparazzi because he didn't want anyone to see them so she isn't recognized anywhere." He didn't broke it. He just took the memory card. He didn't even touched the camera it was David who took it. So this is how the tabloids work.  

"I think it is just a made up story." I said trying to sound uninterested.  

"Who knows." he shrugged. "But it would be great if he finally found someone. I would really love to see another royal wedding. I was in front of the cathedral when Prince Philip was marrying Emilly three years ago. It was like from the fairy tale. I remember Prince Henry was dating Cheryl Hammington the daughter of Prime minister. Everyone was talking about them and how they are next to get married." he said. I didn't ask him about his ex girlfriends and I was glad he didn't asked me neither. But now I was curious. Was he really that serious with her?

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Around two o'clock I got the most exciting news. Clark's new heart was on the way from France. I immediately called his parents and the surgical team. We started to prepare for the surgery but I had to make one more call and that was to Henry. We were on the phone quite often, but not when I was at work. He usually called me every night when he got home after our meeting and we chatted until one of us fell asleep. And then he called me every morning to wish me a good day.

"Hello Beauty. Do you miss me already?" I heard him when he picked it up after a while of ringing.

"Hello. Just a little." I said smiling even he couldn't see me. It was a lie. I missed him a lot and couldn't wait to be with him again.

"That is better than nothing. Because I miss you very much. I am bored in a meeting with the Prime minister who isn't my favorite person by the way so thank you for saving me with your call. He is actually madly staring at me from the corner of the office with that look "How dare you to make calls while I am talking." I laughed. 

"You are welcome. You should have told him you are talking with some president about the global warming."

"Nah. Just let him wonder. I am glad you called. You raised my mood. My day wasn't really good today. I can't wait to see you tonight."

"Actually, I have a good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"

"Oh. Not that. Ok. The bad one first."

"I am at work tonight."

"No. Aren't you at work right now?" he said disappointedly.

"I am. But the reason I am staying is actually the good news."

"What can be the good news in that?" he said frustrated

"If everything will go right, Clark will have a new heart today thanks to you." I smiled. I heard him to sigh.

"Well that is the greatest news. You just made my day."

"We are going into the operating room in thirty minutes so keep your fingers crossed. I so hope his body will accept the heart and it will be without any complications. If everything goes well the surgery will be done in four or five hours. Then I will stay in the hospital the whole night for observation and make sure everything is all right."     

"Don't worry. Everything will be fine. And I will be thinking about you the whole day. Call me when you will be done with the surgery. I want to know how it went but as I know, you are a brilliant surgeon everything will be great." he tried to encourage me.

"Thanks for the encouragement. But the most important part will be doing Dr. Simmons.  I will call you later then."

"Good luck."  

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The surgery went excellent and without any complications. Dr. Simmons was amazing and I have a lot to learn from him. Clark's body accepted it really well and he was moved to the ICU. He spend there the night and will be there for another day. I stayed in the hospital for the whole night but thankfully there were no complications and it was pretty peaceful. I even had a few hours of sleep but before that I called with Henry almost two hours. He was very happy everything went well.

"Dr. Cruz!" I heard my boss Dr. Richards behind me while I was giving the nurse instructions.

"Yes Dr. Richards?" I turned around and was surprised to see him standing there with Henry. He was sheepishly smiling at me. This time he wore black suit and blue tie. Gosh he looked so sexy in it and I wanted to just jump into his arms but I couldn't.

"Your Royal Highness you already met Dr. Cruz before. I am very proud that the best pediatric surgeon in England is working in our hospital." Dr. Richards was talking to Henry. He raised his eyebrows.

"Yes I already met Dr. Cruz but I didn't know she was the best pediatric surgeon in the country." he said surprised.

"She is very young but I can assure you she is the best." Dr. Richards said looking at me proudly.

"I am sorry Dr. Richards but if you are referring to yesterdays surgery Dr. Simmons made the most of the work." I said as I didn't take compliments very good.

"Let's not argue about that Dr. Cruz. Let's get to the point. Here His Royal Highness heard about the successful heart transplantation of Clark Corner. He would like to visit him. Is he already in good condition to have visits?" he asked me. Henry didn't mention to me last night that he was planning to visit him so I was really surprised to see him standing right in front of me. Everyone around us were staring at the three of us. Mostly on Henry but he got eyes only on me and didn't bother to look around. People were starting to gather in small groups.

"Good morning Dr. Cruz." he smirked at me.

"Good morning Your Highness." I replied.

"Clark is still in the ICU and only family is allowed to visit." I said and he raised his eyebrows. I guess he didn't expect I will not allow him to visit him. "But if his parents will approve I will not be against it." I added and he smiled.

"Are they here?" Dr. Richards asked me.

"Yes. His mother is actually in the ICU with him right now."

"Dr. Cruz would you show His Highness the way to the ICU?"

"Of course. Please follow me Your Highness." I said firmly and we went through the hallway. Dr. Richards went back to his office.

"I want to kiss you right now, but I guess our secret would be out." he whispered to me while we were going through the hallway and he looked around to see everyone staring at us.

"You are not the only one." I said quietly and saw him with the corner of my eye smile.

I called Ms. Corner from the ICU and introduced her to Henry. She was so happy when she met him. She thanked him for the help and of course allowed him to visit Clark. I accompanied him to the ICU. Henry's visit made Clark very happy. He was surprised he kept his promise and came to see him and Henry promised him he will visit him even when he will be at home and when he feel better they will play a football together.

"I am glad you came." I told Henry when we were about to leave the ICU.

"I always keep my promises." he told me sweetly. "I missed you last night." he said quietly.

"I missed you too." I replied

"So the best pediatric surgeon in the country ha?" he asked me smiling.

"Please leave it." I said

"Why? You should be proud. I am proud of you." he said

"You don't understand. It puts more pressure on me when somebody calls me like that." I tried to explain but I couldn't.

"Ok. I understand." he said and he went silent.  

"Do you have any plans for the weekend?" he whispered.

"Not that I know of."

"I think you need some rest. I have something planned for us. If you agree."

"Let me guess. It is a surprise." I said as I get already used to the fact he never tells me where we are going.

"Yes. It is a surprise. " he laughed.

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