Please read all of this message. This page is usually dedicated specifically to my writing. However, there has been an act of injustice and racism that I can’t ignore.

George Floyd, an African-American man, was murdered by a white Minneapolis police officer named Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020 in Minneapolis. George Floyd was already handcuffed and lying face down on the floor when officer Chauvin put his knee on his neck for several minutes. Minutes in which Floyd stated several times that he couldn’t breathe until he became unconscious and died. Minutes in which two more officers held Floyd down, and a fourth officer stood there doing nothing just watching Floyd being murdered. How many more lives need to be lost in order to recognize the racism that is still present in many institutions of our society? That African-American people are more likely to be killed by an act of racism by the police than any other race? How many more lives are we willing to lose before we decide to do something?

George Floyd was unfortunately not the first African-American to be murdered, and if we don’t make our voices heard he won’t be the last. Several protests have taken place nationwide and many protestors have been arrested.

I found a post by @mimizhuxiyuan on Instagram that has good information that I wanted to share with you. If you can, please consider donating to George Floyd’s memorial fund, the Minnesota Freedom Fund, and/or other non-profit organizations working to bail those people who have been arrested for protesting (link in the images). Any donation is significant and counts. I know we’re all going through a difficult time at the moment, so even if you’re not able to donate, please educate yourself and those around you about how you can contribute to make a better community for people of color and please call your racist family members and friends out. Take action and don’t stay quiet.

If you have a following on you page SPEAK UP, SHARE RESOURCES, SHOW YOUR ANGER, and most importantly, DON’T LET THE NAME OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN MURDERED BE FORGOTTEN, LET THEM BE THE FUEL THAT GUIDES THIS MOVEMENT.

Acts of racism MUST END.

Thank you!!

Goodbye, My Love (Ethan Ramsey x MC)

Title: Goodbye, My Love. 

Words: 2,029

Book: Open Heart (After the end of book 1)

Characters: Ethan Ramsey x MC

Summary: Dr. Maya Garcia finds out Ethan is leaving for two months.

Hey everyone!! Guess who’s back?! Lol After taking an involuntary break from Tumblr due to work, I couldn’t stop myself from writing this piece after playing chapter 1 from the second book fo Open Heart. Enjoy! 

NOTE: As always, If you decide to give it a try, THANK YOU!! If you liked my writing, I would mean a lot to me if you shared it with others who might be interested. Any constructive criticism, suggestions, and/or comments are more than welcome. I hope you enjoy it :)

Some of the characters portrayed in this story belong to Pixelberry Studios and they are borrowed. I don’t own “Open Heart” or any of the original characters. 

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Everything felt like a dream. The day before, Naveen had appointed you as a junior fellow in the diagnostics team but that left you a little concerned. On one hand, this was all you had worked for these past years. Your dream was finally becoming true. All the sleepless nights spent studying, all the stress, all those years working hard to be the best you can be. It was not only you. You carried the dreams and hopes of generations of your family everywhere you went. After all the sacrifices your parents made for you, you were finally able to say to them “we made it”. But, at what cost? The day before was also the day your heart broke in million pieces after Ethan set boundaries with you. “It makes sense,” you say to yourself as you turn around in your bed. The pillow next to you still smelled like him. “It’s best for both of us to keep a distance.” On the other hand, it is easier to say something than to actually do it. You knew that working directly under his supervision was going to be hell. How could you resist being so close to him and not being able to touch or kiss him?

Today was your free day at work but you wanted to go to the hospital to get some studying done and get used to your new position in the diagnostics team. Deep down you knew the real reason why you were going to the hospital and his name was Ethan Jonah Ramsey. It was very different going to the hospital on a day where you were not going 100 km per hour getting tests done and taking care of your patients. After saying hi to all your coworkers you finally reached the fourth floor and made your way to the office you knew so well. You knock on the door a couple of times and received no response. 

“Excuse me, have you seen Dr. Ramsey?” you ask one of the nurses passing by after standing a few minutes outside. You recognize nurse Kelley. You had interacted with her a few times but you knew she hated you because she was in love with Ethan and she had noticed that he only had a soft spot for you.

“You didn’t hear?” she questioned me. “He’s leaving.”

“What?!” Your face began getting red and you swear you could hear your heart beating. 

My Good Love (Ethan Ramsey x MC)

Title: My Good Love 

Words: 4444

Book: Open Heart

Characters: Ethan Ramsey x MC

Summary: Dr. Maya García celebrates her birthday. 

NOTE: I was inspired by a song by Enrique Bunbury and Mon Laferte - Mi Buen Amor, in case you want to listen to it. I finished this piece a couple of weeks ago but I’ve been so busy with work that I was able to upload it until today.  

If you decide to read it, THANK YOU!! Any constructive criticism and suggestions are more than welcome. Let me know if you want me to add you to my tag list. I truly hope you enjoy it :) 

Some of the characters portrayed in this story belong to Pixelberry Studios so they are borrowed. I don’t own “Open Heart” or any of the original characters.  

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Dr. Ramsey was standing outside his office with Dr. Banerji. The two men contrasted each other. Ethan was way taller and serious than his mentor, and Naveen was something that he liked to refer to as ‘fun sized’. From the nurses' station, Maya observed them. She had her head reclined on her arm resting on the desk. The two men were discussing something, probably about one of the cases that the diagnostics team was working on, but she was so far away that she couldn’t hear them or read their lips. She needed to talk to them but she didn’t want to interrupt anything important. Right when she was about to turn around and leave, Ethan chuckled at something Naveen had said. His mentor repeated something a little louder and Ethan’s smile grew to show all of his teeth. Damn, I would die for that smile, she thought.  Ethan smiling was a rare picture but she was so glad she stayed to be a witness of that miracle. She decided this was the perfect moment for what she was about to do, so she stood up straight, bit her bottom lip, and started walking towards the two men. Her heart beating faster and faster with each step. 

“Chief.” Maya acknowledged Dr. Banerji before turning to the figure standing in front of him. “Dr. Ramsey.”

Ethan’s smile dropped. He stood straight fixing his tie, even though it was perfectly fine, and avoiding her eyes. Naveen didn’t waste any minute before hugging her. 

“Congratulations Maya!! I wish you the best on this special day,” Naveen said as he held her tighter. 

“Thank you, Dr. Banerji.”

“Ethan, aren’t you going to congratulate Dr. García? Today is her birthday.” 

Ethan’s eyes fixed on his mentor’s face for a few seconds. Naveen simply raised his eyebrows in response. 

“Of course,” Ethan said clearing his throat. “Congratulations Dr. García.”

Maya nodded in return. “Thank you.” 

“But you have to give her a hug,” Naveen insisted pushing Ethan’s back in Maya’s direction. “C’ mon Ethan, you act like a kid,” he said as he felt some resistance from Ethan until his mentee finally gave up. 

The Morning After (Ethan Ramsey x MC)

Title: The Morning After

Words: 2,225

Book: Open Heart

Characters: Ethan Ramsey x MC

Summary: This short piece takes place the morning after the first night they spent together. I wanted to see a scene like this since that episode but since it didn’t happen (not even in the final chapter), I decided to write my own. If you decide to give it a try, THANK YOU!! Any constructive criticism and suggestions are more than welcome. I truly hope you enjoy it :)

NOTE: This Tuesday I’ll be going on a week-long trip to the desert to work on a project for my lab so I might not have WiFi to upload any stories or reply to you during this time. However, please don’t hesitate to comment or message me if you want to. I’ll make sure to reply as soon as possible.

Some of the characters portrayed in this story belong to Pixelberry Studios so the characters are borrowed from them. I don’t own “Open Heart” or any of the original characters.  

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The sun entered through the big window. Maya stretched her body as the sun reached her. It’s warmth reviving the paths that Ethan had drawn on her body with his lips the night before. Finally opening her eyes she looked at the clock on the nightstand, 7:15 am. She sighed. It was too early but she was used to her daily schedule at the hospital. She rolled to her left side and saw him. There he was. Ethan. FREAKING. Ramsey. He was still deeply asleep. His face looked peaceful, which was weird considering he was always angry at somebody in the hospital. Maya couldnʼt stop wondering if he was dreaming about their encounter the previous night because she certainly couldnʼt stop thinking about it. She swore she could still feel his hands on her wrists holding her in place. The burning sensation of his hands grabbing her thighs and carrying her to his bedroom. The determination in his eyes as he took her by the window. His confidence as his mouth kissed every inch of her body. His dedication to making sure that both of them reached their climax several times. If she closed her eyes she could still hear his deep moans and commands in her ear. She could hear how their breaths became more exasperated and their heartbeats accelerated. She opened her eyes again. She couldnʼt help but smile at the man sleeping next to her. He belonged to her and she belonged to him. The two missing pieces of the puzzle were finally together and there was nothing that could separate them.

Ethan was laying over his stomach. The gray bed sheet covered his lower half so she was still able to admire his strong back muscles and the tiny nail marks that were starting to disappear from his back, a result of their first night together. His hair, slightly longer than usual, fell over part of his forehead. His brows, which were often in a constant state of irritation, were now relaxed. His lips were slightly parted and she could see a little smile. She placed her hand under her cheek against the pillow and allowed herself to daydream. Is this what waking up next to Ethan every morning would be like? Because she didnʼt mind this view at all. Maya allowed her mind to travel to a different place and time. Both of them waking up with their bodies tangled after spending the night in each other’s arms. Showering together and taking longer than usual because they canʼt resist being so close without touching each other. Both of them sharing a cup of coffee in the morning before heading to the hospital. Stealing kisses here and there during their shifts in the hospital because it feels like an eternity the time they are apart. She was so happy that she even allowed herself to dream bigger. She saw herself with a growing stomach and Ethan by her side satisfying every craving she had. How would a baby change their dynamic? She imagined Ethan waking up in the middle of the night to sing to their crying baby. A baby. A little person. Half Ethan and half Maya. She dreamed that their baby would have Ethan’s eyes, his smile, his brown hair, his dedication, his strength. She giggled. She had to admit that the more Ethan the baby had the better. In the past, Ethan had told her that he didnʼt think it was possible for him to have a family but that was before he accepted his feelings for her and before he resigned from the hospital. It was possible that he had changed his mind since then. She had always known that she wanted a huge family and the idea of having Ethanʼs babies made her stomach feel warm. They could make it work. Once she finished her residency they could get married, buy a house, have kids. Everything was possible as long as they had each other.

A sudden movement brought her mind back to reality. Ethan was stretching his arms and legs. His eyes still closed. She moved closer to him and began to kiss his body starting by his lower back and moving up to his neck. He moaned in pleasure enjoying the sensation of her lips on his naked skin.

Promise (Ethan Ramsey x MC)

Title: Promise Words: 1,919 Book: Open Heart Characters: Ethan Ramsey x MC

NOTE: Some of the characters portrayed in this story belong to Pixelberry Studios so the characters are borrowed from them; I don’t own “Open Heart” or any of the original characters.

Summary: This short piece takes place in Book 2. My MC is Maya García. After she joins the diagnostics team both Ethan and Maya have a hard time controlling their feelings for each other. After the Book 1 finale and the fact that MC now is part of the diagnostics team (and Dr. Ramsey is MC’s direct supervisor), I couldn’t stop asking myself how their relationship and dynamic will change after everything they’ve lived together. This is the result.

Hey everyone! Welcome to my page. The last year I’ve been obsessed with this app called Choices, and more recently I’ve fallen in love with the book Open Heart (especially with a certain grumpy doctor, aka Dr. Ethan Jonah Ramsey). After this Friday’s book finale I needed a sneak peek of Book 2, but let’s be honest it’ll probably be a while until we get the sequel. Therefore, I decided to take the matter in my own hands and write a little something mainly for my own entertainment. I’ve decided to share this small piece with all of you who are as invested in this book as myself. This is my first fanfic EVER, and I’m so excited to share it with all of you. If you decide to give it a try, THANK YOU!! Any constructive criticism and suggestions are more than welcome. I hope you enjoy it :) ______________________________________________________

Maya was sitting on the floor. Books and papers surrounded her, creating a spiral of confusion. She had been researching this case for more than 12 hours and she still couldn’t solve it. What was causing her patient’s chest pain? She had run all the possible tests and nothing seemed to show a possible cause. Even worse, she wasn’t even supposed to be working today. It was her free day and she had planned a relaxing day at her apartment. But, let’s be realistic. Her experience with Naveen’s case created in her a new passion. She had always wanted to help others; that was one of the reasons she became a doctor in the first place. However, this felt different. The adrenaline from solving an impossible case changed her completely. Every new case was a new adventure and she felt a necessity to solve the unsolvable. She was so concentrated reading a scientific journal that she jumped when the door was open abruptly. She raised her head to see the figure standing at the door.

“I’m sorry. I... didn’t know you would be here. I thought it was your day off.” Ethan stood by the door. 

“It was, but I couldn’t stop thinking about this case. And when I realized I was already here surrounded by these,” Maya pointed to the papers around her. 

“What are you doing here? I thought you enjoyed your coffee in your office.”

Ethan looked down at the cup of coffee he was holding in his hand and then back at her. For a moment he had forgotten about the coffee. That was the effect she had on him. When she was close she was everything he could think about. Her brown eyes. Her wavy hair and the way it fell on her shoulders. Her red lips, the bottom one slightly bigger than the other one. How brave she was and the passion that she had for her job. He realized he had been staring at her all this time. 

“They’re finishing the construction happening next to my office and I hate the noise. I was looking for a quiet place and I thought this room was empty but it’s not… I’ll leave you alone… so you can continue working.” Ethan turned to leave.

“No, wait! I was going to take a break and… I wouldn’t mind having some company.” She smiled at him.

Ethan stopped at the door hesitating. Of course, she knew the effect she had on him. One hand still in the door handle and the other one holding his coffee refusing to look her in the eyes. Since Dr. Maya García had joined the diagnostics team their relationship was in a weird place. Ethan couldn’t have a relationship with her while he was her boss but he also couldn’t stop thinking about the times they had been together. How her hands felt on his skin. The warmth of her body close to his. The burning sensation of her kisses on his neck and back. He loved how she pronounced his name and the passion in her eyes whenever their eyes met. Working together the last couple of months wasn’t easy. There were some moments during the harder cases when he wanted to reach for her hand and squeeze it in reassurance. Other days when their case had a happy ending and he wanted to hug her and never let her go. But, of course, he never gave up to temptation. On the opposite, he tried to stay away from her as long as he could only interacting with her when it was necessary. Every moment with her not being able to actually be together killed him.  

“Please, Ethan.” 

Their eyes met. He looked at her at the sound of his name coming out of her lips. He took a deep breath and closed the door. Ethan walked to the middle of the room and sat next to her on the floor.