Nico
I had to stay focused. On my patients, on expanding my business... Not on Laura.
Every day was a battle for me. I was her boss. I couldn't act on my attraction to her. But everything she did to care for our patients had me wanting her more. Her kindness, compassion, and laughter made their dark days a little brighter.
My only option was to keep my distance. Which was easier when she was mad at me. I was good at that. Maybe too good. Instead of gushing about the other men she was dating, she shut down when I was close.
It was better. It was what I needed.
But I still wanted her.

Laura
I was done waiting for Nico to see me as someone other than his employee. I had to move on. Find someone who saw me the way I deserved. Someone who wanted to share more with me than a workplace. Our patients were dying with their regrets. I couldn't live with mine any longer.
As soon as I started dating other men, Nico got jealous. He said he wanted me. He wanted to be more to me. It wasn't that easy. He had to work for it. One kiss, touch, and panty-melting word at a time.