A Worthy Candidate

‘Enough chitchat,’ Elias said. ‘What are you doing here?’ ‘Well, I heard you got shot.’ Marlon tilted his chin towards the fruit basket and lily bouquet. ‘So I came to see how you are doing. But now it seems you are doing more than just fine.’ He had been seriously concerned when he received word of Elias’s hospitalisation. Given what he knew of his buddy, Elias would not go anywhere near a hospital unless he was in a coma or almost dead. So Marlon had dropped everything and rushed over, only to discover his friend alive and well, and enjoying a hot makeout session with a cute-looking doctor. Marlon ran his eyes over Elias’s hospital gown. ‘So? Where are you shot? Let me take a look.’ Elias pointed towards the door. ‘Get out.’ ‘What?’ ‘As you can see, I’m doing fine. I don’t need you here. So, scram.’ Whatever gratitude he felt for Marlon’s concern was offset by his annoyance at the man’s untimely intrusion. If Marlon hadn’t barged in, Elias might have made it to second base with his l