Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

The hospital was buzzing with excitement today, as the competition was about to kick off. Lena checked her medical kit, a look of sheer confidence plastered across her face. Her bestie strolled over, beaming with praise. "Lena, this competition is just a formality for your promotion. With your mad skills, first place has got your name written all over it." "Check out Pearl, silent as a church mouse. She doesn't stand a chance. Lena, you're unbeatable."

Lena sported a smug grin, as if she'd already clinched the title. "Don't say that, guys. Pearl would be so embarrassed if she heard you."

"Come on, we're just stating the obvious. Pearl can't hold a candle to you."

"Exactly, look at Pearl sitting over there, not a shred of confidence. She doesn't have the presence you do, Lena."

Lena basked in their flattery, casting a glance at Pearl, who was seated quietly, and smirked. She approached Pearl, her voice was as soft as silk, "Pearl, don't sweat it. It's about participation, not just winning." Pearl looked up, her face etched with confusion, "So?"

Suddenly, Lena found herself speechless, her gaze frozen on Pearl.

the competition's starting. Give it your best

land a permanent position and leave her intern days behind. Ever since Lena arrived at the hospital, Pearl could sense something off about her. Arrogant was an understatement. Pearl wondered if the hospital would show favoritism this time. Standing up, she readied herself

and Ellory were watching the competition

healer who could bring the dead back to life, mend flesh and bone was actually so young? Surely, she was too

it weren't for Walter, how could they have landed

call me Josie," Josefina

young, skilled, and humble. A

responded with a modest smile,

to

with life-saving procedures. Josefina sat in her chair, observing the actions of these people, and jotting

acupuncture, targeting precise points with slender