surgeons Chapter 59

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Liam

I leave my mother’s house to head to work, but I decide to stop by and see my baby first. I’m not content w just seeing him in photos; I need to see him in person, kiss him, hug him, and tell him that I love him. I war him to get used to my voice.

I think about him and can’t help but smile. I’ve always wanted to have children, and when Maria told me th she wanted them too, I can’t deny that the illusion settled in my heart, simply because of my desire to be a

ther. But the fact that my firstborn has Annie as his mother is something very special th

I wouldn’t trad

for anything.

I arrive in no time. I know this house very well, since I’ve been visiting since I was a little boy. I go through t

gate and look for parking in my usual spot.

On the way, I bought Annie a bouquet of flowers and my baby a small stuffed animal. I know my brother ga him one, since in all the pictures my baby appears with it, but I haven’t given him any gifts yet. I want him to have something that represents me by his side.

With the things in hand, I knock on the door. The maid doesn’t take long to open.

“Good evening,” the maid greets me. I give her a kind smile and ask directly for Annie.

“Is Miss Annie awake?” She nods and points me towards the living room.

“Yes, Mr. Liam. She’s with baby Angel. Her parents are also with her.” My smile fades a little. I wish she was alone, but I think that’s going to be very difficult. I follow behind her. Everyone is chatting very animatedly, bu when they see me, they immediately fall silent.

“Good evening. I’m sorry to come unannounced, but I’m on call today and I’d like to see my son. I hope I’m not disturbing you.” Aunt Sam gets up to greet me, while Uncle David remains seated, not looking at me. Annie. has her eyes downcast, while my little baby rests in her arms.

“Hi, Liam. Come in. David and I will be in the office for a moment.” I see her almost pull her husband to go with her. When I’m alone with Annie, I sit down next to her. She looks at the things I’m carrying and I offer

them to her.

“I brought you this.” I point to the flowers, and then the stuffed animal. “And this is for my son.” I leave them

on the side table.

“It’s a cute stuffed animal, it looks like the one you had when you were a kid and wouldn’t let go of.” Memories come flooding back, making me smile. It’s true. I had a similar one and I was afraid to be separated from it. “You still remember that? We were so young.” Annie blushes, as I’ve caught her. She was always watching over me while we were growing up.

“You know I’ve always had a very good memory,” she defends herself. She starts making those little gestures that used to make me laugh so much. I look at the baby nestled in her arms and point to him.

“Can I hold him?” She nods and passes him to me. He’s wrapped in a little blue blanket. I hold him, afraid of hurting him. I never liked holding bables much while I was studying medicine, and becoming a pediatrician like my father never crossed my mind.

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“He just fell asleep. I doubt he’ll wake up, Annie tells me as I stare at Angelito’s features. Yes, he definitely looks like me. It gives me a little satisfaction, which is reflec

y face with a smile

yes. I can’t help but admire her beauty my house. That night she arrived without

“What are you laughing about?” Annie asks me. I look up The last time I was able to do so was one night she slept over warning, and I couldn’t refuse to let her spend the night with me. As she lay with her eyes closed beside me bed, I remained silent, just watching how beautiful she looked. With my finger, I traced the profile of her face I knew I was feeling something, but that led me to wake her up and be rude in telling her she had to leave early in the morning. My heart aches every time I remember how badly I treated her.

Nothing in particular and everything in particular.” She looks at me blankly, and just nods. I want to ask her so many things, but nothing comes to mind. So we remain silent, because it seems she feels the same way. I don’t see that leech anywhere, but I don’t want to summon him. I’m afraid he’ll show up and this illusion of being with Annie and my son will dissipate.

“Do you want something to drink?” she asks after a few moments, and I shake my head.

“No, thank you. I’ll be leaving in a moment, I’m on call, you know how it is.” She just smiles. I think she

understands it better than anyone. She used to come to my house when she finished. I couldn’t be so rude as to ask her to leave, but I didn’t make her feel welcome either.

I try to start a conversation, but nothing comes to mind. We both remain silent. Suddenly I see her pick up her phone and search for something on it.

“Look. Whenever you want to see pictures from when I was pregnant.” I nod, but with my face I indicate that Angelito is in my arms. She takes him and we exchange. I scroll through the photos, one by one. She looks very beautiful. I see that in most of them she has trees and nature in general in the background.

“Did you go on a brigade while you were pregnant?” I don’t want my voice to sound like a reproach, so I soften my next words. “You could have caught something. It’s dangerous.” Annie doesn’t answer me. I just see her let out a small sigh.

“Well, you know I’ve always wanted to do it. And as if by magic, this opportunity came up and I didn’t want to miss it. But look, nothing happened to me. Here we are, safe and sound.” I don’t want to imagine if for some reason, she had had any complications while she was there. But I think it’s too late for reproaches.

“Is that where you met your friend?” When I mention him, her face lights up. Seeing that change pains me. “Yes, that’s right. Aaron was there too. That’s where our great friendship began.” I can tell that even her tone of voice softens.

“And is he going to stay here?” I try to probe. She just nods. I keep quiet, because I don’t want to talk about him anymore. I ask to hold my son again and she agrees. When I take him from her hands, for a moment, static seems to want to play between us.

“Wow, it seems you’re very electric, hehe.” Her cute giggle melts my heart.

I feel like I shouldn’t waste any more time and I start telling her about Maria.

“Annie. Today I separated from Maria. Actually, from the moment we got married, I knew it was wrong, but ! had to keep the promise I made to her. I was her first time, and I felt like I owed it to her. But now I realize that it was always a mistake.” I try to explain to her, but the words get caught in my throat. I see her lower her face again.

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“You were my first time too,” she says, and a pain stabs at my chest. It’s true. I was her first, too. I never

that into consideration.

“I’m sorry, Annie. I did everything wrong with you. I can’t co want you to know that I regret how everything happened and

sking for a chance I don’t deserve. I

stupid I was.”

A clearing of the throat interrupts this moment. I see the leech appear at the door.

“Pretty words don’t help. You left her hurt and wounded. Now you come with your ‘I’m sorry‘ which is irrelevant. I don’t know if Annie will ever give me a chance, I just hope she puts herself and her son first. I you’re looking for her to come back to you, you’re going to have to fight hard enough, because I’m not goi to give up either. And the fact that you have a child together, I don’t think that gives you much of an

advantage.

The damn leech appears at the door and I see that he’s coming in on the defensive. The glint in his eyes me he’s annoyed to see me here, but I don’t care. From now on, I’m going to fight to make up for all my stupidities. If I see even the slightest chance that she’ll forgive me and take me back, I’m not going to was

it.

“I think it’s best if I go. The atmosphere suddenly became uncomfortable.” Neither of them says anything, before I stand up to leave, I hand our son back to Annie. She takes him gently.

“Please, Liam. Before you come, I’d like you to let me know. I know I can’t refuse to let you see him, but I wouldn’t want to make my parents uncomfortable.” I listen to her and nod, because she’s right. I didn’t do things right enough to be rewarded by being allowed to act as if nothing had happened.

“You’re right, I apologize. There are more things I’d like to talk to you about. Do you think I could visit you th weekend and we could talk?” She hesitates, but in the end she agrees.

“Okay. Just let me know what day and time.” I lean down to kiss my son’s forehead and his mother’s cheek. When I’m done, I say goodbye to the leech with a nod and leave. I want him to know that I’m not going to make it so easy for him. My road will be long and full of obstacles, but I’m not giving up, now that I’ve accepted my feelings. I know it may be late, but until I see her at the altar saying yes to someone else, I’m ni giving up. I just hope that when we talk, she listens to me.

I leave the house and get in my car to drive to the hospital. I roll down the windows. The wind that hits my face caresses me. She wasn’t mean to me. I just hope that’s a sign that there’s still a possible “us.”

**Annie**

When Liam leaves the house, Aaron sits down in the empty seat next to me. His face tells me he’s in a bad mood. I try to cheer him up and start making jokes.

“Hey, Bones, Come on, change that face.” He keeps his gaze somber. I don’t like it when he gets like this “I can’t change it, I don’t have another one.” I nudge him gently. I want him to stop being upset, but I don’t know what to do.

“Are you going to be annoyed the whole time? Because if so, I’d better go to my room.” I try to get up, but I’m still in pain. He notices and helps me. He takes Angel in his arms and then gives me his arm to lean on. “You’re stubborn, you should ask for my help, you’re still not well,” he tells me, but I don’t answer.

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“And you’re jealous. You’re going to have to get used to the fact that my son’s father is going to come a

him.” He gives me a strange look.

“Today I noticed that he’s willing to do anything to win you back. I’m afraid you’ll give him a chance befc me.” A chuckle escapes my lips.

“The subject of Liam is difficult to talk about. Even if he has a thousand excuses for the way he treated that doesn’t excuse the damage he caused me. I forgave him from the moment I left here, but going bac him, I don’t think so.” My friend smiles and kisses my forehead.

“I knew it! I knew you wouldn’t give him a chance.” He laughs out loud, but what I say next makes that sm

vanish.

“But I’m not saying that I’ll give you a chance either. Right now my priority is my son and I’m not thinking

about being in a relationship.”

He falls silent and nods. I hope they both understand and don’t harass me. I want them to let me find mys again. When my soul is finally at peace, maybe I can look ahead and love will be waiting for me. But it’s ni