CHAPTER 2
McKenzie
“ What can I do for you Mr Cirano?” I would never call him by his name again.He was no longer Darius to me.
He sat looking not saying a word.
“ Didn't I tell you I never want to see your face again?”.
Before now that tone scared me . In all honesty it still does but he doesn't need to know that. I looked at him.He was still the same, Darius Cirano, he Looked like he came out of a magazine, handsome as can be ,Long black hair , styled perfectly, his suit fitting his muscular body and his green eyes always piercing and daring you.
“ Mr Cirano, I do not want to be here but it is my job. I will not interfere in your life or anything that concerns you. I've done everything I'm capable of for Your friend,as long as you're not in the hospital you won't see me again and I will make sure to never cross your path“. I said quietly.
“ I hope so “, He said
Someone was knocking on the door.
“ Come in ”. Bryan walked in ,when he saw who was sitting there he faltered for a moment. I saw the look in Darius's eyes,it was a quick flash of anger.
“ Uhmm, Dr Pierce. Here's the latest reports from your patients. Also Dr Jensen asked me to scrub in on a cardiovascular surgery this afternoon “.
He said looking everywhere except at the man sitting in the chair. He was shuffling his feet which meant he was anxious. I stood up and walked over to him. And threw my arms around his shoulder.
He was the only one I would ever teach because I was the only one he had. He was like a little brother.
“ Thank you. That's okay go ahead,the more experience and time in Surgery you have will be good for you “. I said to him, He smiled his usual lopsided smile.
“ Thanks McKenzie “.
I took the folders from him and he left , upon turning around I found Darius standing behind me. I tried to side step but he began walking towards me . That single action scared me ,and made me anxious. I began backing away until my back hit the door and he was standing three inches away from me looking down at me. His warm breath on my neck made me shudder . I could feel the heat radiating off his body and it made me scared.
“ So you prefer younger men ,is that it?. You didn't waste any time finding another lover”.
His voice was laced with anger and something else. I was too shocked to answer,I was lost for words. I couldn't look at him. Why was he angry when he moved on ,when he didn't care about what he Did to me , what he said to me.
“ Answer me McKenzie “. His tone was impatient.
I couldn't do this , I didn't have it in me to Deal with him ,or her .“ You believed the worst of me Darius , it doesn't matter now. I accepted all your accusations and all your rules when I left. It's been five years now, please don't do this to me , Please I just want to be left alone.” I said, holding back the tears. My heart hurt to know that this was the man I thought I loved.
He pulled away from me , I kept looking at the ground.
“ You can speak to her if you want to” , I immediately looked at him.
“Thank you ”.
He didn't say anything, he just kept looking at me.
“ Why didn't you defend yourself back then?”He asked.
“ I don't want to talk about that. It's in the past, everyone has moved on “. I stepped away from him. I wasn't going to think or talk about the past.
He walked back to me grabbing me by the throat.
“ The past ?, For you it's the past but for me it was torture and tormoil,the person I trusted without a doubt, the person I let into my home and life betrayed me. I hate you, I hate seeing you, You're right I have moved on. . He said through gritted teeth. I managed to push him away.
“ I did not betray you Darius. I Did everything you asked of me , I never asked you for anything, When you told me to leave I did and I took nothing with me , nothing.I never allowed you to touch me nor Did I ever allow anyone to touch me while I was married to you. I was loyal and faithful to you . If anyone was betrayed it was me”.
I yelled at him, tears streaming down my face. He stood looking at me.
“ Don't show up in front of me again or you'll regret it McKenzie ” ,he said Before walking out and slamming the door, I sank to the floor and let the tears consume me . Oh how I wish I had never married him , I wish i didn't accept Cynthia's favor,he was the one that broke me. My mind drifted back to then .
PAST
FIVE YEARS AGO
McKenzie
It was a few days after my twenty third birthday , I didn't know Why I did it . it was probably the wine Cynthia and Zara gave me but , I didn't think anything when I sent my report on neurological exams to world renowned neurologist Bartholomew James . I paced the small living room, I had no expectations . When I saw the email I was so surprised and scared . I had Zara do the honors. I was pacing the small living room wringing my hands.
“ Kenzie Sit down , you're making me more anxious than I already am”. Zara said with an annoyed look on her face. I was too scared to read the email,so I had her do it. She was one of my pillars of strength. To the world I was McKenzie Pierce ,Top medical student. But only Zara and Cynthia Criano knew Who I really was,where I came from,what I came from and what I was trying to become.
“ Holy shit”, she exclaimed out loud.
“ What ?”.
“ You're going to be a neurologist Kenzie”
“ What ?” I asked in confusion.
“ He wants you to be his apprentice”.She said smiling.
I walked over to her and looked at the laptop.
“Oh God “. She grabbed me and hugged me.
“ Zara?”.
“ In one year you have the opportunity to study alongside him ,take it ,grab It Kenzie”.
“ I'm so happy,Zara”. I said through tears.
“ I'm happy for you too”.
After we had both calmed down I replied and accepted his offer. I was still in disbelief. I was relaxing later that evening when Cynthia came over. I shared the good news with her and she was happy.
“ Thank you Cynthia. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't be here. I mean when you found me I was”.
“ No , you're here because you have a purpose to be here. I want you to do something for me, McKenzie ”. She said hesitantly.
“ Anything Cynthia there isn't a thing you could ask of me that I wouldn't do. Everything I am is because of you “. I said holding her hands.
“ I told you about my grandson Darius , he's 27 and honestly if I leave it to him he will never have a wife in his life. On the outside he may look cold and hard to speak to but he is a kind young man. I've already spoken to him and he's accepted my decision and so has the rest of the family. I would like you to marry him”. She said quietly
I was shocked for a moment,she was the one who got me here.
“ Are you sure Cynthia?”.
“ Yes McKenzie,I am. you are the woman for him”. She said matter of factly.
“ Okay, I'll do it”. I said
“ Thank you sweetheart. You can meet him tomorrow morning and then we'll head over to the courthouse and get you married until he decides to let everyone know that is married “. She said smiling
“ Okay “. I didn't know what I was getting myself into but it couldn't be worse than what I had been through.