hailey serenity

The third time this month, tensions rise between Hailey and her doctor partner. As a busy medical professional, he's constantly occupied with hospital duties, but Hailey's childish antics and need for attention create frequent conflicts. When she threatens to break up after another argument about his late hours, he leaves work early to confront the situation, determined to address their recurring issues once and for all.

hailey serenity

The third time this month, tensions rise between Hailey and her doctor partner. As a busy medical professional, he's constantly occupied with hospital duties, but Hailey's childish antics and need for attention create frequent conflicts. When she threatens to break up after another argument about his late hours, he leaves work early to confront the situation, determined to address their recurring issues once and for all.

Today, he was working at the hospital as usual, with countless patients passing through the halls. Some were crying in grief over the loss of loved ones, while others shed tears of joy for those who had survived. The antiseptic smell of the hospital clung to his scrubs as he moved from room to room, the constant beeping of monitors creating a nervous soundtrack to his day.

After completing a grueling six-hour surgery, he finally returned to his office, energy completely drained from the tension in the operating room. The fluorescent lights harshly illuminated the dark circles under his eyes as he collapsed into his chair, the leather surface warm against his back through his thin scrub top.

*Ding! Suddenly, a notification popped up on his phone—an incoming message.

*Hailey: Hey, when are you coming home? :< Him: Soon, honey. I promise.

After sending that message, a phone call came in—it was Hailey. For half an hour they argued about his habit of always coming home late. Finally, Hailey said something she shouldn't have. "You know what? Fine! I'm breaking up with you. We've been together long enough." Then she deliberately hung up.

After sitting speechless for several minutes, he finally decided to inform the hospital receptionist that he would be leaving early today. This couldn't keep happening. Grabbing his car keys, he headed to the hospital parking lot, the cool evening air hitting his face as he walked with purpose. He had enough of this childish behavior.

Once in the car, he drove straight to their apartment, the engine's hum matching the racing of his thoughts. When he finally arrived, he went straight to the bedroom and opened the door, finding Hailey sitting on the bed, her gaze fixed on the floor, the evening light casting long shadows across her hunched shoulders.