Chapter 204 - Room 412 (4) (1/2)

JoAnna was sitting on the edge of a fountain and swaying while humming tune of the music coming from the club across the street. The chilly breeze felt nice on her flushed cheeks from beer.

She saw pair of legs in finely pressed pants in front of her and raised her head. Her vision was blurry, and she squinted trying to focus and see if she knows the person.

”Are you Jo?”, she heard male voice which she didn't recognize.

”Go away.”, JoAnna waved her hand indicating him to move.

”You don't need to be rude.” His voice was cold.

”You are rude for coming here in front of me.”, JoAnna sneered.

”Can you answer my question?” Jeff demanded an answer.

”What question?” JoAnna totally forgot what he asked her.

”Are you Jo?” He looked for her many times, but the only thing he got is that there is no nurse Jo in the hospital. What is her name then?

JoAnna looked at him, obviously irritated. ”Will you leave if I answer?”

”OK” He nodded.

”Fine” She responded.

He waited for her to say if her name is Jo, but she was not answering. After some time, he lost his patience. He is known for many things, and patience is definitely not on that list. ”So?”

She looked like she is trying to remember something. ”So... what?”

”Is your name Jo?” Jeff was getting agitated. How drunk can a girl get? Or is she like this when she is sober as well?

”No...” JoAnna shook her head. ”Now leave.”

Jeff stared at her, if her name is not Jo, why would other nurse call her that? ”What is your name?” For some reason, Jeff wanted to know her name.

”That is a second question.” JoAnna informed him.

”Why don't you tell me your name?” Jeff was clenching his fists from frustration.

”What will you do for me?” She tilted her head and playfully looked at him.

”What do you want?” He was giving up on an idea of having a normal conversation with this woman.

”A hamburger.” JoAnna read previously a study, that if you eat food rich in fats and carbohydrates, it can help to burn alcohol in the body. And asking this man for one meal somehow seemed right.

”For a name?” Jeff was shocked when he heard her.

”You don't think it's worth it? Then leave me alone.” JoAnna went back to humming.

...

Jeff and JoAnna walked one block down the street. While walking, Jeff supported her few times not to fall as she was tripping on her own feet. They found a bar which serves food, took a seat at the bar, and she ordered a largest hamburger meal with a beer.

He stared at her, and she stared at him back. ”What?”