“Huh?”
“Doc Love. The man has slept his way through half the nursing staff and several of the female doctors, too. Guys’s a total whore, but women still screw him,” Teagan explained.
“Yeah, not me. Newsflash, I don’t date,” I replied, and Teagan laughed.
“Damn, I’ve not met anybody who’s said no before.”
“Watch and learn, honey. Doc Love is not on my radar; he’s not even a blip. I’m not interested in dating anyone.”
“April, Reines will see that as a challenge,” Teagan warned, and I shrugged.
“If Reines persists, then I’ll speak to HR, simple,” I replied, and Teagan’s eyes widened.
“Wow, you actually mean that!”
“Certainly do.”
“Good luck rebuffing Reines. No offence, I’m going to watch from around the corner and be amused!” Teagan stated, and I smiled. Someone called her name, and Teagan hurried off, and I shifted my attention back to the chart.
“April, isn’t it?” a rich baritone asked, and I turned and saw the doctor Teagan had pointed out.
“Yes. Can I help you, Dr Reines?” I inquired and almost flinched at the sleezy look that briefly entered his eyes.
“Do you have the file for Mr Cussler?”
“Yes, I’ve just finished updating Mr Cussler’s obs. He’s remaining steady for now,” I replied.
“Good. April, I’ve admitted Mrs Jepson to cubicle four. She needs an operation. Can you manage the transfer?”
“Yes, anything else?” I asked when Reines paused. A slow, sexy smile crossed his lips, but it sent disgust down my spine. Reines was definitely handsome, and I could see why panties would drop for him. However, there was something reptilian about him, and he left me cold.
“How about a drink? Welcome to the department,” he said.
“Thanks for the offer, but no.”
“No?” Dr Reines seemed amused.
“No, I’m temporary and don’t need welcoming, as I won’t be staying.”
“Ah, I see.” He leaned in closer, and puzzlement flashed in his eyes as I stepped back. “That was my way of asking you out.”
“And again, thanks, but I decline.”
“No? Are you playing hard to get, April? I like a challenge.”
Frustrated, I held Reines’ gaze and let him witness my annoyance at his persistence. “I don’t date, and certainly not colleagues I work with. That leads to a toxic work environment. I appreciate the offer, but no means no.”
“April, I understand; don’t worry, we’ll play it your way.” Dr Reines winked before walking away cockily.
Teagan released a low whistle as she approached. “Reines totally just blew your objections off.”
“Yeah, asshole doesn’t understand. Did he really think I was playing a game?”
“Honey, Reines is one of the most sought-after doctors here. Rich, powerful and handsome as sin. Nobody has turned him down and meant it. The man thinks you’re messing with him and making him chase you.”
“Oh, hell,” I muttered.
“Have fun!” Tegan chortled and walked away.
