THE LOVE AFFAIR

zed I was off duty today. "I should have slept some more" I said. But anyways I am up now so I better go ahead with my chores for the day. Coming out of the room with my

over their path, Adrian surprised Annabella with aromantic gesture. He presented her with a single red rose, a symbol of his love and affection. Annabella's heart fluttered, and she accepted the rose with a smile. In that moment, under the moonlight, they shared their first kiss, a kiss that sealed their love for one another. From that day forward, they were officially a couple. Their love story was not one of instant attraction but rather a love that had grown steadily over time, nurtured by friendship, respect, and mutual admiration. The hospital corridors were abuzz with the usual morning hustle and bustle. Doctors, nurses and patients moved with the sense of urgency, their voices blending into cacophony of medical jargons and hushed conversations. Amidst the chaos, Dr Annabella stood out , her beauty as captivating as it was distracting. Annabella was a rising star in the medical field , a brilliant cardiothoracic surgeon with reputation for her skill and precision. She was admired by her colleagues, adored by her patients and considered a rising star in the medical field. But beneath her farcade of success and confidence, Annabella harboured a secret. Although she was engaged to Adrain, a kind hearted fellow doctor,her heart belonged to another man - Alex, her married boss. Alex was a charismatic and successful surgeon, with a reputation for being a bit of a ladies' man. He was married, but his marriage was on the rocks, and he had made secret his attraction to Annabella. Anabella and Alex had been having an affair for months, their stolen moments in his office and his home becoming a refuge from the pressures of their demanding lives. They knew their relationship was forbidden, but the thrill of the illicit affair was undeniable. Annabella has tried to convince herself that she loved Alex, that their relationship was more than just a fling. But she couldn't shake the feeling that she was being used, that Alex was only interested in her as a distraction from his own troubled life. One Saturday morning, as Annabella was making her rounds, she spotted Alex in the hallway, deep in conversation with another woman. Annabella's heart sank as she watched them, a pang of jealousy coursing through her veins. She approached her boss, her voice laced with tension as she asked, "Alex, who is that woman?" Alex looked up, his face momentarily flustered before he regained his composure. "Oh, that's just an old friend," he replied casually. Annabella was not convinced. She knew Alex was a womanizer, and she couldn't believe that he was just being friendly with this woman. "An old friend?" she repeated, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "How well do I know this 'old friend' of yours?" Alex sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Look, Annabella, it's not what you think," he said placatingly. But Annabella wasn't in the mood for excuses. She turned on her heel and walked away, her heart heavy and her mind swirling with doubts. As she walked down the corridor, Annabella could not shake the feeling that her perfect life was crumbling around her. Her engagement to Adrain was