Victoria's pov

It's been a week since I got here, and things were the same for the most part.

I received a few 'good mornings' and smiles now and then, but that was it. Better that than nothing though. To my surprise, this morning Ty asked me if I was doing okay. I don't wanna speak too soon, but I guess this was the 'warming up' that Lincoln was talking about.

They always seemed busy though, and I've come to learn that they kinda ran things around here, hence the protectiveness. I totally understand.

Luka and I have been getting to know each other since the past week.

He would drop me off at work and pick me back up, then we would talk in his room most nights given that he was practically the only one who talked to me regularly.

I got my car back, but he always insisted that he took me. He kept saying something about safety and me getting lost blah blah blah. I didn't mind though, I don't like to drive. But I know I’ll have to eventually,  once I know the road enough. I don't want to have him taking me everyday.

I just got back from my early shift at the hospital, and I had no clue what to do. Luka left to do some 'business' and I didn't go to the diner like I did last week. I decided to take a shower, go get a snack and stay in my room and read a book. Maybe I'll fall asleep and call Kera in the night. Who knows?

I made my way to the kitchen when I saw Emma sitting looking angry at the world. She hasn't been bitching around me lately, she just simply said good morning when I came down for breakfast and made small talk about Twinkle for a couple seconds, then it was back to being invisible.

I got myself some ice-cream and cookies when I took another look at her. She didn't look well.

"What's wrong? " I asked carefully. She doesn't like me and I don't necessarily like her either, but I'm not heartless.

She looked skeptical about answering but she did anyway.

"I have had this terrible pain in my tummy for the past three days and it won't go away" She sounded frustrated.

"I can take a look if you'd like, I'm a nurse-"

"I know you're a nurse" she cut me off, looking annoyed. Rude.

"And I already went to my pac- I mean community doctor and he couldn't find a problem so I'm not sure what you can do," she said while placing her head on the island.

I contemplated just leaving her, but the nurse in me wouldn't let me. I made my way over to her and held her shoulder gently.

"May I? " I asked as I stretched my hands towards her tummy. She nodded and I proceeded to check what was wrong.

After touching it I immediately came up with a diagnosis, as I've seen this many times before, mostly in babies and kids but a few adults too. I asked for a minute as I went to grab my stethoscope for confirmation.

To my delight, my thoughts were confirmed as I heard nothing but the fluids moving around in there like a playground.

but it's

my gosh am I gonna die? How serious is it? "

mosquito bite, don't worry I

blouse and she obliged quicker than I expected. I proceeded to gently massage her tummy with the wet fabric, hearing her giggle now and then when it

her let out a long loud burp and a

that caused very uncomfortable pain and discomfort. It usually happens when you skip meals, but everyone's body has

feel great" She cheered amazed " How did you

I touched your belly, I could feel the stiffness rather than the normal soft feeling of

specialize in human illnesses, he mostly deals with physical injuries and giving birth, sorry for doubting

shot her an encouraging smile, telling her that it was no problem. I was on my way out

barbecue tonight. And you should bring Victoria with you for whatever reason." He seemed confused and so did I. Why would she want me

seemed confused too as if

I don't need any new clothes-- ooooohh..." She trailed as realization hit her I guess. What was

stood in front of me as she stared at her

suggestively, and I couldn't help but be curious. Didn't she hate me two days

never been in

moment to change" Before I could move, strong arms

me now and then. These people are so weird. I looked

" I asked. He chuckled then turned

in temporarily, just until you shower again" He talked slowly as if

exactly does rubbing yourself on

Just go change " This came from Emma as she pushed

my high waisted leggings that showcased my curvy figure and plump booty drastically. I quickly straightened my hair and applied my lipstick

once I was leaving my house, I always ensured that I

my way downstairs, I met Emma's smile as I noticed she too

can actually be friends" She

friendship from someone who was being mean to me, but what can I say? Her feisty personality enticed

***

a million bags later, Emma and I were sitting in a food court eating hotdogs. I had to say, she was really fun to shop and talk with. She's sooo much

and even though it's in the woods, it looked quite civilized and modern. The clothes and shoes here were

feeling kinda guilty since she basically paid for everything. I understood

The store was actually called 'Red and

on numerous clothes and shoes, and I was sure that I would need a new closet after this. Emma went into the changing room with a dress, and I noticed she had been

you okay in there?" I

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