First of all I'm so sorry for this late posting. Trying to be regular. Hope you all forgive. One more time apologise for the change of the name. As per my plan with the story is not matching with the title. But I'll definitely post a new story with the name before. By the time enjoy this. Thank you.
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Jules's POV
We're having breakfast now. I'm really offended with myself right now. What's going on????
What's going on?????
Today's supposed to be the second day of my college, but where I'm I? In a dining table, eating breakfast with a barely- 24 hours known- boy who doesn't care about the world out of his phone.
Wow! OK I'm a little phone confiscated. OK OK a lot but look at me! I'm injured! Physically and mentally by the morning.
The time I remembered I scratched him without a foul play I hate myself.
You are a disaster Jules!
How could you do that?
I'm constantly watching him. He stirred a little. I guess he come across my gaze on him. Shittttt!
Moron! Move , move , move!!
No way!!!!
He saw me.
Embarrassed!!!!
I cleared my throat. Before I could say something he cut it.
"Martha called me. She wanted to know how are you."
I simply nodded.
Wait why would she called him except me?
OK, I mustn't in the situation to be in a conversation but still.
Wait...
Where is my phone????
The moment the thought hit me all my embarrassment is chewed with the cereals.
"Where is my phone?"
Asking him.
"Oh ya! Martha got your phone last night. She's sending it by her butler. "
I nodded again.
Why I'm just nodding? Am I Noddy?
As we completed breakfast, a called a maid for my bag. She handed it. But the moment I tried to stand.
Zoop!!
I'm in the air...!!!
The arrogant gentleman actually lifted me like it's his daily job. Didn't I was heavy? Looks like I need to eat more. OK food!!!!
We come infront of the elevator. He looked at me, I pressed the button. And to my misfortune there are already two ladies in it. Wow.
Should I lock myself somewhere to escape the embarrassing moments??
Ahhhh! This is life!!!
The ladies were whispering behind us. This embarrassment definitely going to kill me.
Finally the elevator reached the lobby.
Relief.
But there something left. Before going out the one of them winked at us another showed thumbs up.
Why man? I mean ladies.
He placed me in the passenger seat, going round, slinding himself in the driving seat. The engine purred. We moved.
The drive is completely silent. Only the sound of engine is audible. He is focused on the road and me to the outside world. I'm practically bored now. Eventually I remembered about the race.
"Is this the speed of the race they're talking about?"
I saw his jaw clenched.
Good.
I add more.
"This is the insult of the car."
His grip tightened on the steering, fingers going white. His body stiffens.
Suddenly his gaze shifted to me. A small smirk on lips.
Huh! Trying to be cool.
Then his gaze shifted again to the road. Again jaw clenched. But this time the engine roared. And the off guard practically ascended my soul. But then the adrenaline rushed. A smile come to the face.
The road is crowded. But the speed not decended. The skill screamed. I'm impressed. Good competition.
By the time we reached to the hospital. The car stopped. Keifer parked then exhaled briefly. Then he turned to me and a surprise flickering in his eyes. But he covered it fast.
Again the process repeated. I am in his hands. We entered and waiting for the doctor.
Keifer as usual in his phone, I'm bored waiting for our turn. Then a familiar voice cut through.
"Excuse me! Miss Laurent."
I look up. Keifer is looking at me Then the mid aged lady doctor who asked me.
"Hello Dr. Smith."
"Long time no see. Why are you sitting here? Have you got another accident? Why did you discontinued your visit?"
She asked back to back. I can feel a suspicious gaze on me, Keifer. He can't know anything about me.
I look up.
"I'll come to you after my consultancy. I have a twisted ankle that's it. "
She understands. She always understands. She nodded and left.
Our number came. The consultancy is smooth. Just I need to cling to my duvet and pillows for 3 days. Happy time!!!
We come out. I cleared my throat.
"Can you take me to Dr. Smith? Second floor third room."
He stared at me for a minute. Carried me.
"Why she is asking like you have a chronic disease you avoid? And why don't you visit her if there any problem?"
I choose silence. Apparently I can't tell him anything. May be I can but that has no point.
We reached. I knocked the door.
"Come in."
We entered.
There is she with the soothing minimal aesthetic. To calm Mt storm I always come here and for my surprise she accepted me gladly everytime.
Keifer placed me on comfortable couch, making sure my injury is not disturbed.
Dr. Smith is observing every action we made.
When I'm finally settled Keifer sits beside me. Dr. Smith cleared her throat.
"So Jules how are you? "
"I'm fine."
"Are you taking the medications? And what about the visiting? "
I looked hesitant. She understands.
She addressed Keifer.
"May I know who are you? "
He hesitated because we both don't know why we appeared together. We don't know each other. OK maybe I know him but he doesn't know anything except my name.
Then he finally answered.
"I'm her classmate. "
Dr. Smith nodded.
"If you don't mind can I talk to her in private?"
He looked at me as if scanning my face for any denial but I simply nodded him in assurance.
He finally left.
The door closed. Thak.
Now only we two left. The room feels smaller. My breathing become heavy and hitched. I can feel my hands trembling.
Dr. Smith moves fast. She placed a glass of water in the centre table near the couch. She sits beside me holding my trembling hand.
Her low but steady, assured voice came out.
"Jules breath! Just breath with me. I've got you. I'm here. You're safe. No one judging you. Just breath baby. "
One....two....three...
Inhale....exhale....
After more than thirty minutes I'm catching normal breath. I'm sobbing but not hyperventilating. I leaned to the couch. My face , eyes and probably my nose are red. I'm still holding Dr. Smith's hands.
She freed one hand,taking me to the embrace. She handed me the water. I sipped slowly half of it. She's moving her hand on my back to sooth me, telling me she's there.
I looked up.
My voice comes out small, trembling nearly choked.
"I did it again. I hurted someone for no reason."
"Isn't it your first day in college? "
"Yes it is!"
"So how was the day? "
She asked like a friend. That's obviously she is. More than that.
"It's good. But you don't get my point."
Again she cut off.
"Did you make friends?"
I nodded.
"Okay!! So how are they?"
"Good. I feel. But not sure entirely. "
She nodded.
"OK then what happened? "
I am trembling again but managed to say.
"We thought to celebrate the first day. So we met at a Bar. Introducing like normal. Then I had alcohol. I was trying to have minimum. But after some time it consumed me. The sound of the past was echoing. I couldn't handle. I tripped, damaged the ankle. "
I took a deep breath. Her hands never leaving mine.
I started again.
"Keifer took me to his home. He took care of me. I hurt him. "
Tears slipped my cheeks.
I sobbed while talking.
" I scratched him. Maybe told something I wasn't meant. But still he took care of me."
Dr. Smith asked,
"Who's Keifer? You never mentioned him before."
"He's outside. He took me here."
Dr. Smith asked again,
"Did he blame you? Or pitied you?"
"No! He didn't blame me. He said that's not my fault. But this is worst. He shouldn't be here or there last night. "
Dr. Smith surprised by my last words. So she asked.
"Why are you saying like that? I'm glad that he understood you. You should be with friend with him. "
I moved vigorously. My eyes are big. My hands are shaking.
I know the consequences if he comes close to me whether as a friend or something else.
Dr. Smith observed me. She hold me again trying to hold me together.
"OK OK! Breath Jules. Do whatever you feel good. But please for now Breath. "
I am slowly trying to follow up.
Keifer's POV
I was observing her from the breakfast. She leaned to me but hesitant. Why?
Did she noticed my hasitation?
Why don't She feels like others woman?
She doesn't look like interested about me or my Surname. That's surprisingly odd.
She even challenged me last night and today taunted me about the speed.
My fury ignited.
I speed up the car.
The streets were busy at this time. I was overtaking the cars without slowing. When we reached at the hospital I could hear my heartbeat. It was more than two years me being reckless.
I thought she'll be surprised more horrified.
Last time I remembered the girl fainted.
But for my surprise she was relaxed. Her eyes were sparkling like she got what she desired , a small, triumphant curve on her lips.
She's really steady.
I didn't want to show my surprise. So I hurried to take her to the hospital.
And trust me whenever I hold her like that my heartbeat raises. My mind spoiled.
I've no explanation for it.
But she fits perfectly in my hands like she belonged.
But I can't let the heart took over my resistance.
We were waiting for our turn.
A lady doctor asked for her. She looked up.
But what the doctor mentioned that's more surprising.
She's her patient as per Dr. And she's neglected her treatment.
Jules first hesitated but then she agreed to visit her today after her consultancy.
The consultancy was smooth. She just need bed rest for three days atleast.
She hesitated before asking me for help to go the Dr next.
I helped.
But before the doctor start she asked me for privacy with her patient.
So now I'm outside sitting here. Clueless.
The chamber was soothing. It more felt like sanctuary.
I can't keep it up with my curiosity.
So I called my assistant cum manager.
"Good morning Sir."
A professional but smooth voice with tease come across.
"Shut up Riko. Give me some information about Doctor Smith in out Watson Hospital."
"Wait. Why are you in the hospital? Are you hurt? Do big boss know? "
I sighed. Riko is always like a energy bomb. But right now I'm drowned.
"Can you please give me the details?"
She paused.
A grumpy voice cut off
OK! Give me five minutes.
I hang up.
Before five minutes she called me.
"Why exactly are you asking for a psychiatrist? Have you gone insane finally? Did you bite any of your employee? Wait in that case I would know first. What exactly did you do?"
I sighed again. I guessed right. She's a psychiatrist.
"Thank you."
I cut the call.
Within a minute a nurse comes to me.
"Sir Dr Smith called you inside."
I moved.
When I entered I first saw Jules. She's right there on the couch. But her appearance is completely changed. Her eyes are teary, practically sobbing, face red.
She looks completely fragile this time. I want to go to her.
But the Dr speaks up first.
"Can I talk to you Mr...."
"Watson."
I answered quickly.
She shocked first. Then moved awkwardly.
"Please be comfortable doctor. I'm just Jules's friend now."
She hesitated.
Then she start talking. The more she explain I shocked. She's definitely not giving me full details but the small information to keep her stable as she's now overwhelmed.
"I think you got it Mr. Watson."
I nodded.
"Thank you. "
"It's my pleasure. "
I come out. Jules is sitting but her sobbing has normalised.
I scooped her up.
This time I felt different. She weighted nothing.
My heart twisted painfully.
I don't know why.
We reached the reception area to pay the bill. Before I could move she handed her card for billing.
I gave her a cold stare.
She shrugged.
"Why are you looking? "
I didn't answer. She continued.
"You helped a lot. Atleast I can pay the bill for myself. "
I didn't answered.
The receptionist is still looking. I look at her.
"Don't swipe the card. I'm Mark Keifer Watson. "
As soon as the words left my mouth the whole floor gone still.
Every gaze on me.
Then.
They bowed.
I looked at Jules.
She's looked like a surprised puppy.
I chuckled in my mind.
"Give her the card. "
The receptionist handled it immediately.
I stepped towards the exit.
The car ride was silent. Even the breathing could nearly audible.
"You have to breath because oxygen is necessity. "
I looked at me but said nothing.
I small curve appeared at my lips.
We reached the appartment.
I placed her gently on her bed.
I gave her medicine to the maid.
She's watching constantly.
I moved to her.
Then the actions are not planned. My body moved his own.
I hugged her.
She kind of shocked.
But placed her hand on my back.
Hesitated.
Then I kissed on top of her head.
Kissed!!
Then .
"See you soon."
I said and left.
Leaving her dumbstrucked.