So yesterday night when I prayed to God saying change my tomorrow for good, it doesn't mean, throwing $30 worth of Starbucks and cutting an innocent man's hand with a scalpel when he was returning my wallet.

Why did I even have a bloody scalpel in my hand, at the coffee shop?

Because you found it in your coat this morning while cleaning it and what a nice idea to hold it in your hand.

Poor man, I couldn't even lift my eyes to face him, my face was bright red from the embarrassment.

Thank God the cut was not too deep, otherwise, he would have strangled me with his bare hands.

Well that's a tempting thought, isn't it?

He wore a silver black Rolex which is so made for his wrist only. God, I am ogling on a man's hand now.

Get a grip on yourself Savanah.

Entering the hospital see, the three minions waiting for their drinks.

"Hey muffin, where are the drinks, me and Charlee have surgery in 20min. " Jose asked.

Jose Mark is a Neuro attending at the hospital I love this guy, but it makes me wonder why he calls me a muffin.

Charlie Haul is Jose's boyfriend. And a general surgery resident too.

"well, not today" and I told them everything that happened. Only to get 3....2...1 here you go, "you suck." Jul said.

"Why didn't you look at his face, you bimbo?" Jul practically screamed this girl can't keep her volume down, especially after her break up, she is becoming more sarcastic than usual.

"Why would I, he might be in pain or anger or a horrible combination of both, I wouldn't I risk my life on that," I argued.

"Now he must be thinking you are a weirdo," Jul stated. "Who cares what he thinks, I am never gonna meet him again."

Okay, I think..... I don't mean that.

Clearing the air around, I went to the chief's office.

As I entered I was engulfed in a big hug.

Dr Richard has always been my supporter and mentor, right from my junior year in college I shadowed him, then in med school, he was my teacher, I did my internship under him and now doing my residency.

Is it normal to feel more fatherly affection for someone else as compared to your dad, because I most certainly do.

"Good morning Dr Nolic." I greeted him with affection, I adore this person, after shadowing him in my junior year of college, he saw a surgical potential in me and directed me to become a surgeon rather than a clinical psychologist.

I am so grateful to him, to guide me otherwise God knows what would have happened, I am so content with my job, it makes me happy that I can help and save people's lives.

He shows more faith in me than my parents.

"Good Morning, Savanah I have three good news for you." He excitedly told me.

"What are we waiting for, pop the news, sir." I was extremely nervous plus excited.

Dr Nolic sighed and said, "In the next 6 months you are gonna be an attending doctor. I got the list today in the morning."

"Oh my God......are you serious, oh my goodness." My vision got blurred by tears which need an outlet to express my happiness.

Dr Nolic patted on my back and said, "time for good news number 2" he paused and said, "your research paper has been verified, going to be published in a month and at the upcoming medical ball you will represent it."

I choked.......I can't breathe it can't happen to me 2 of the most important things happening in one day. Can't get any more excited for the third one.

Holy cow! God did change my day for good.

"What's the third one?" I questioned him, he slightly giggled and said, "Savanah, do you remember Cole?"

Cole is Dr Nolic's son, although I never met him I do know that he is a plastic surgeon in Los angles, California and a good one.

He was known for stitching an arm of a pre matured which was accidently cut in a c section.

"Ya I know, your son right, what about him?"

Utterly confused why his son would is good news for me.

"Well, he will be coming to New York to work here with us in this hospital, isn't it nice."

I am still confused

"It's indeed good news for you, congratulation Dr Nolic."

"I would like you two to know each other," oh boy.,. I know where it is going now.

"But I won't force you to it, but at the same time I would like you to be my official daughter."

I am panicking.....

"I... I don't know what to say Dr Nolic, I just don't get involved with the men I work with. I am so sorry."

And that's true, I don't it just complicated things plus dating the person with the same profession is boring and sometimes the partner gets competitive.

But people in the same profession also understand each others workload and respects it.

I apologised, he is like a father to me but I can't do that.

"Oh dear, no pressure I just said that I would like you to meet him no further expectations okay. You can trust me." He patted my head while saying that.

"Thank you, Dr Nolic."

"Now go and tell your parents, they have given birth to an incredible woman." He said with so much pride and happiness, that I have never seen on my own parent's face.

Only Dr Nolic and Juliet know about the relationship between my parents and me. And till this date, they have never made me regret the decision of telling them

I chuckled and left his office, to tell this news to my parents but first I texted my group.

Me: hey guys I have a thing to share chief, said that I will be an attending surgeon in the next 6 months, my research paper will be published in a month and I will represent it at the medical ball.

Jose: shut up...... You rock muffin. I am so excited.

Maya: good for you

Jul: fantastic news this news made my day.

Maya: well it's not that good to make anyone's day except Savanah's

Jose: shut up your bitch ass mouth Maya.

Jul: well something is burning.

Me: guys stop ittttt.

Maya: 🖕

Charlie: you are gonna be famous🤟 ohh congratulations. This calls for celebration.

Me: thank you guys, lunch is on me.

Maya: Oh sorry I can't join I have an appointment.

After texting my group I decided to call my mom, I called her twice she didn't answer.

Disappointed, I called my dad he immediately picked up

"Hey, dad! I have 2 good news for you."

"Spit it out, Savannah I don't have a whole day for your dramas.

I know you are a busy man at least fake the happiness for me like you fake we are a perfect happy family.

"Oh I am going to be an attending doctor in the next 6 months and my research paper is going to be published within a month and I will represent it at the annual medical ball," I said in one swift flow.

"You girl, to waste my 2 minutes on this absurdity, I have other things to do and more important than the things that are not yet happened."

"Why can't you be like your brother always so practical, not like you wasting their time on cutting people open."

That hurts......anyone can study and become a lawyer but not everyone can hold a scalpel and save lives.

It's not like I don't love Lucas and he loves me too, so many times he took a stand for me but eventually my dad threatens to cut him off from the firm.

Not like he built this firm, he got it from my grandfather as a gift of marrying my mother.

"I am sorry Dad, it won't happen again." I truly apologised even though it was not me who should apologise.

"Incompetent." He hung up on me.

Yup, he did call me one, it won't matter to me anymore.

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It's lunchtime now, me and Juliet entered the coffee house, seeing Charlie and Jose conversing with Carl.

Carl is in his mid-fifties and owns this coffee house with his wife Joana such a sweetheart.

"Hey my favourite customer," Carl yelled from across his counter which made every customer in the room look in my direction.

It's not embarrassing because I love him a lot, we have known each other for the last 11 years.

"I am good, how's my favourite old man, and where is that lovely woman who is being tied with you."

Carl laughed and hugged me, I swear Carl and Joanna are some of the people who brings a smile to my face.

"Well my love, Savanah is here," Carl called his wife out of the kitchen.

"Hey, my sugarplum, how have you been it's been 2 weeks since you last visited us, I have missed you a lot." She whispered while hugging me.

"Oh I am sorry Jo, but I have good news for you and we are here for celebratory lunch so close your shutter for lunchtime, and the treat is on me."

I told them everything about my jobs and I swear I saw a tear trickling down Carl's eyes, Joanna was so happy that she squealed and hugged me so tightly knocking the breath out of me.

Is this what normal parents do when their children succeed.

Carl ran to the entrance of the shop and shut the shutter. We all laughed at his behaviour. He is so much like a child.

"Oh my dear, God may always shower you with all the blessings and love." Carl blessed me with holy water.

"Thank you guys It means a lot to me," I whispered while holding my tears back.

"Don't swell those gorgeous eyes." Joanna scolded "and let's eat lunch, shall we."

We all helped Carl and Joanna set up the table with pizzas, cakes and sandwiches and continued to have lunch laughing and giggling on our stupid things.

After lunch, Juliet, Jose and Charlie headed back to the hospital, I stayed with Carl and Joanna to help them with dishes as my shift was over and I have nothing to do the whole day.

Suddenly Joanna held my hand and placed the other hand on the back of my hand. Confused by her action I only smiled at Joanna but my smile started to disappear as she made her puppy dog eyes.

"Savanah, Monday is our 37 anniversary as you know, and I want you to sing for us please don't say no darling you have a voice of angel and I have some close friends also coming over." She pleaded to me with her puppy eyes.

This woman knows how to use these puppy eyes on me

"But.." She cut me off by saying, "I know you are free on Monday evening and it's 6 pm so take your time, you have 2 days."

"You are an evil woman, using these eyes on me." I shrugged

"You know I love you, plus it would make me very happy knowing I am starting the next year of my marriage with being blessed by your voice." She said which made my eyes teary.

Never in my life have people made me feel that important.

"Ohhh now you are making me cry, I will sing for you," I whispered while trying not to cry.

"Thank you sugarplum, I love you."

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Driving to my apartment from the coffee house, my mind started drifting to the certain individual I met today, praying he forgive me and his hand get to recover.