Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

ATHENA

The room is so silent that you can hear a pin drop.

"In particular, a confidential file from six years ago. One we sealed for legal and ethical reasons." His eyes lock onto mine for a split second. "We have reason to believe the file was targeted. And whoever accessed it... is someone on staff."

The air is sucked from the room. Others gasp quietly.

"This meeting is to inform you all that an internal investigation is already underway. All logins and system access will be monitored, and any irregularities will be dealt with swiftly. This hospital was built on trust between staff, patients, and the system we represent. That trust has been compromised."

He pauses and looks around the room again.

"If anyone has information, now is the time to speak up. Before we find you ourselves and when we do, it won't just end with your license being revoked!"

No one moves.

No one speaks.

He nods once. "That's all."

And just like that, he walks out.

The silence he leaves behind is deafening.

Everyone is glued to their seats. Ian stands with a small smile on his face.

"Forgive the harshness from Dr. Quinn. We do have that situation, but it's not meant to threaten or make you feel uneasy. What we are pleading for is your help. If you saw anything out of the ordinary, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or Dr. Dawson."

My eyes shoot up.

What is he talking about.

"That will be all. Thank you all." He says, and this time, everyone stands.

"What the fuck was that about?" Zayan asks, his tone irritated. "Did you know?" He checks me.

When I shake my head his face reddens in anger but I place a hand on his arm to stop him.

"Dr. Dawson, a word please." lan says and I turn to Zayan,

"You go on ahead. I'll catch up with you."

"Like hell I will. I won't let them take advantage of you being new and barely having any backing. I've got your back. So you don't need to fear."

"Someone is feisty and ready to start a war." Ian mocks Zayan as he steps closer.

her on the spotlight like that?" Zayan takes

has a reason." I tell Zayan quietly, though my voice wavers. I'm not sure if

on his face like he knows something the rest

You want to land punches on me?,"

gently against his chest

fine," I whisper.

his face in case he needs to ruin him later. Then with

lan turns to

"Now look at him. All grown up and ready to throw fists in a

for your games, lan. Why did you call me out like that in front of everyone?" I snap,

know you're tired, I'm sorry about bombing you like that but it was the only way for me not to

from who?"

"Some board members."

"Over what?"

with this case. You won't say no. Will you?" He pushes his glasses forward and I

how this works, lan. Besides, why me? Zayan would be of great help." He

the only person I trust enough to find out who did it before this place

recently. I have no idea what file or how

almost laughable but I hold back when I notice

is.

rarely shows this side of him but

is going on?"

Meet me at Alex's after

to Alex's

at Zayans." He

enjoying this

laughs. The seriousness from a

"Enjoying what?"

so I can spare

"Weekend it is."

the steering wheel tighter, my knuckles

rain begins to fall in heavy

tired I just want to sleep

windshield, but they do little to help. My thoughts race faster

have leaked the file and what file

is it must be very

the console and flashes, "Asshole

answering, pressing the button on the steering

"What?"