Page 61 of Lost in Love
“It’s not a good sign that they’ve written to you. Can I ask what your letter said?”
“They’ve asked for a response regarding a report of misconduct.”
“If you don’t back up my version of events and deny the allegations, then they will know I’ve lied, and it will be game over for my license.”
Anna squeezed her fist; the letter buckled. “We did nothing wrong. Surely they can see that we’re consenting adults?’
“I used my professional position to pursue a relationship with someone close to my patient. It goes against good medical practice. I shouldn’t have kissed you that night.”
Anna wanted to pull her hair out. “I can’t believe my life is being dictated to me by a group of people that have no business in it.”
Katherine bit her lip. “What will you do?”
“I’ll write to them and deny the best thing that has happened to me. What other choice have you left me with?”
Anna felt the conversation was probably at its end, but one thing still niggled at her. “It was a complete lie then, that you weren’t ready?”
“I’m sorry. I didn’t want to lie to you. I just needed it to be a clean break. I should have listened to Rebecca.”
“Rebecca?”
“She said I should talk it over with you.”
Anna chuckled. “Rebecca obviously has more sense than you.”
“Maybe she knew better than I did how you really felt about me.”
“Perhaps.” Anna scolded herself. She’d opened her heart to Rebecca when all along she should have said it all to Katherine instead. “Well, I don’t think there is much more to say.”
Katherine met Anna’s gaze and gave a dejected nod. “We should avoid further contact if we can, beyond medical appointments.”
“Consider it done.” Anna turned and left the room. Katherine looked as if she was about to break down in tears and she didn’t know how to handle it if she did. She made sure to shut the front door as hard as possible; the brass knocker made a loud bang behind her. She knew it was childish, but she felt so tired and emotional she hadn’t been able to help herself.
