True Love Waits

The manager asked the saleslady to fetch a glass of water. Then he put on a pair of white gloves and carefully slid back the glass on the cabinet, allowing access to what was inside. Then he took the pen out of the display case and handed it to Evelyn with a flattering smile. "Here's the pen you've been eyeing, Miss Huo."

"Thank you!" Evelyn took the pen and examined it closely.

The manager gave his sales pitch. "Miss Huo, this writing implement is a limited edition. There are only three of these in the world. The other two can't even be found in this country. Take a look at the barrel of the pen. That's real gold right there, alongside the champagne decoration. And check out the precious red resin. The nib is made from the purest gold. This is definitely made for a man. Did you want to use it yourself or is it a gift?"

"It's a gift," said Evelyn.

The manager took the glass of water from the saleswoman and placed it next to Evelyn. "An excellent choice for that special man in your life. Or am I assuming too much? If you need a more feminine pen, I can show you something else." The words spilled out in a rush. It was obvious he wanted the commission. Then he added in a low voice, "Please, have some water."

"Thank you. Please pack this one for me. Also, I'll take a look at that other pen you mentioned. The one more suited for a lady." Evelyn took the glass and elegantly sipped the water.

"Yes, Miss Huo. It'll be just a moment." The manager asked the shop assistant to bring a few pens befitting a lady for Evelyn to choose from. He selected a red one for her and added, "This pen's cap is mounted with a large diamond, giving it a special shape. It's also uniquely numbered and limited in quantity. Ideal for collectors. Not too ostentatious but elegant; very suitable for your temperament."

"Sounds good! I'll take this one too," she said, looking at the other pen that was already packed up next to the register.

"Yes, Miss Huo. We're on it. Please wait a moment." The store manager took the second pen and wrapped the packaging for her in person.

The cashier came to her with a POS machine. "Miss Huo, your total comes to $430,000. Will you pay by card or some other way?" she asked Evelyn, smiling sweetly.

"Swipe it!" Evelyn said. Evelyn took out a black card from her purse and gave it to the cashier.

"Okay, thank you!"

When Evelyn came out of the store, all the shop assistants immediately put aside their work and saw her out respectfully.

But this kind of scene was too common for her and she saw nothing wrong with it.

The operation lasted a long time. Eight hours passed, and Sheffield was still in the operating room. He had stepped out to grab a drink of water and a snack, but even then he was monitoring the procedure. Evelyn was thoroughly ready to go home. After putting the files away, she stared blankly at the handbag in front of her.

react when she gave him the pen. Happy? Moved?

doctor like him must carry a pen with him all the time. Some had one pen in their

a pen was

a long time, she closed her eyes and pinched

she

the bag like a

was 19:20. Nearly ten hours had passed since

left the operating table. She wondered why he hadn't even texted her

windows for ten more minutes, she couldn't take it anymore.

Y City

minutes, the

was a success. Everyone in the operating room was relieved. Cheers could be

no time to take off his scrubs, Sheffield slid down the

rushed over and asked,

Tang, are

you up,

and waved at them. "Don't worry. Nothing a week in the tropics wouldn't fix." He gave them a weak

You must be

Dr. Tang! I've never seen such a difficult surgery. It's really an

"Me too! I've been a surgeon for so many years, but this is the first time that I have seen a doctor perform an operation that way. I was so scared I didn't know what to do. I would have flinched

hit a

his head with a smile, Sheffield said, "Let's have dinner another day. There's a bed at home with my name on it." He planned to stay with Evelyn

you can

hands against the wall. He

into the biohazard bin, he saw a nurse walking towards him with his phone. "Dr. Tang, your phone