Plans in Motion

Angelia pulled up the jeep outside the health centre. Simon got out after her, looking somewhat tired after their long journey. They went into the pharmacy, where Angelia once again supervised the cadets unloading the medical supplies from the truck into the pharmacy. After ensuring everything was in order, she signed for the receipt before locking the door. She saw Simon glancing around, clearly eager to find someone. ‘I’ll give you a tour of the place once you are settled in,’ Angelia offered. ‘Who are you looking for?’ Simon looked at her with a rueful smile. ‘The other Dr Hawthorne—Callie.’ Angelia’s heart skipped a beat, but she quickly masked her emotions. ‘I didn’t know you two were acquainted.’ ‘Callie’s my… girlfriend,’ Simon explained. ‘I haven’t seen her since she came to the academy.’ ‘I see,’ Angelia replied, trying to sound nonchalant. Deep down, though, she sneered at the situation. Simon was still married to Abby, and their divorce wasn’t even final yet. Yet here Simon