Chapter 18: Best Friend or Girlfriend?

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Mike’s perspective

Just as Melanda blushed shyly, Aunt Annie returned with Millie. Millie seemed to be in high spirits. I reached out and touched her forehead.

“The nurse just measured her. She doesn’t have a fever anymore. We can go home anytime,” Auntie Annie said. At the same time, she winked. “I saw that the two of you were sleeping very soundly. You were probably tired, so I didn’t wake you up.”

Melanda blushed even more.

“Mom, what’s wrong with your face? Why is it so red? Are you running a fever too?” Millie asked curiously while touching Melanda’s forehead.

“Mom’s fine. In that case, let’s go home quickly. I want to go back and take a shower quickly.” Melanda quickly changed the topic.

So we packed up and drove home.

“Baby, can you promise your uncle you’ll get some rest? If you behave, I’ll come see you later.” Before leaving Melanda and Millie, I squatted down and told Millie.

“Okay, Uncle, let’s pinky swear! If I promise, you must come and see me!”

Who could reject a sweet and adorable little angel?

Reluctantly, I left them and went home.

As soon as I entered the house, I saw Hannah descending the stairs. Shit! I forgot about her.

“Dear Director Mike, can you tell me why you didn’t come home or answer the phone all night?” As expected, Hannah sounded angry.

“I’m sorry. My phone ran out of battery. There was an emergency last night and I didn’t have time to let you know. Millie’s sick. I was at the hospital with her.”

“Who’s Millie?” Hannah asked coldly.

“You’ve seen her before. Melanda’s daughter.”

“Ha, it’s Melanda again,” Hannah said while frowning. “Why is she always in our lives?”

“Why did you use ‘always’? What do you mean?” Hearing her say Melanda’s name in a disgusted tone pissed me off.

“Isn’t it? Ever since this woman named Melanda appeared, you’ve been acting out of character and doing confusing things,” Hannah said sharply.

“Even if you’re right, Melanda is my good friend. She disappeared before and now that she’s finally back, of course I have to help her.”

“Really? Just good friends?” Hannah pressed.

“Yes, of course we’re good friends. Otherwise, you can ask my parents, or Mandy.”

“I don’t have to ask them. I believe my instincts. Mike, tell me honestly. Is she one of your former girlfriends?”

“I wish she was,” I muttered under my breath.

“What? What did you say?” Hannah raised her voice.

“Mike, what happened?” Mom walked out, and Hannah had to shut up. “Are you two arguing? Mike, why didn’t you come back last night?”

“Mom, Melanda’s daughter was sick. I sent them to the hospital, and the doctor said that he wanted to stay for observation, so I stayed behind to accompany them.”

“Oh, you did the right thing, child. What happened to Millie? Is she better now?” My mother seemed worried when she heard that Millie was ill.

“Mom, the doctor said Millie has ‘kindergarten syndrome.’ Her fever has subsided now. I just sent them home.”

“That’s good, thank goodness. Melanda must be frightened, isn’t she? Poor children. I should see them.”

“Mom, you can go later. After the night, I think Melanda and Millie both need a break.”

“You’re right, my child. You’re tired too, right? Go get some rest!” Mother looked at me with concern and turned to Hannah. “If there’s anything, talk about it later. What’s more important than taking care of a patient?”

Hannah turned around sheepishly and went upstairs.

But I knew it wasn’t over. It was just a temporary truce. I also needed time to think about my feelings for Melanda and for Hannah.

When I woke up, I realized Hannah was gone.

There was a note on the table.. “Good friend or girlfriend?”