HIGHEST RANK #171 in ROMANCE (1/1/18)
Callum Valentino was born into a life of privilege. He is smart and had his choice of careers. After much debate he chose medicine.
Dr Valentino landed himself a spot at one of New York's top hospitals and has...
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I spot my clothes sprawled out on the floor of an unfamiliar apartment. Removing the manicured claw from my chest I slide out of the bed.
I slip on last nights boxers, jeans and collared shirt before reaching for my leather jacket which contains my phone, wallet and keys.
Without looking back at my latest conquest I move towards the bedroom door.
"Baby?" A feminine voice calls from the direction of the bed. "Come back to bed." The girl whose name I can't remember says provocatively.
"No."
"But-"
"No."
"I don't have your number."
"I don't fuck a second time. One Night Only."
"But-" I cut her off slamming her bedroom door behind me. I pass through the lounge room of her apartment and out into the hallway.
Getting in the lift I hear my phone ping.
BJ: We still on for dinner tonight? 8pm at Dolce.
Seconds later it pings again.
BJ: Don't even think of cancelling. We are only in New York one night. You don't want to disappoint my pregnant wife or I'll rearrange your face.
I sigh knowing I could always use the excuse that I was called in to work.
Me: I'll be there.
It is not that I don't like hanging out with my cousin and his gorgeous wife because I do. I love BJ and Harper but...around them I feel like a failure. I love my life. I love the freedom, never being tied down to one person but part of me wants that person. Part of me wants to be tied down. I know if I met the right person I'd settle down in a heartbeat, white picketed fence and all.
With one phone call as I walk through the lobby my driver is waiting for me when I reach the curb.
"Where to sir?"
"Home for now Rod." I instruct and Rod nods.
"Right away Dr. Valentino."
...
"You're late." Is the first thing my best friend and cousin says to me as I reach the table.
"Hey I came didn't I?" I press a kiss to Harper's cheek before sitting down next to her. "Hey Harp. How long til I get to deliver your little one?" I point to ever obvious pregnant stomach.
