Am I Moving Farther From You?
Introduction
Bethany
I am Bethany Duke, currently 25 years old. I am veterinary surgeon and the CEO of 'Barks and Paws' enterprises which sells animal care products.
Jake
Hi I am Jake, one of Bethany's besties. I am quite interested in martial arts
Lily
I am Bethany's other bestie. My name is Lily and I like travelling and going on adventures
Bobby
I am Bethany's elder brother, Bobby Duke. I am a racer and love sports cars that I have a few sports cars showroom named 'Road on Fire!'
Bethany
This is my dad, Charlie Duke. He is the principal and the current owner of 'The National University of Engineering' a quite sought out university. He always got my back and supported me in whatever I did. He also helped me in establishing 'Barks and Paws' and helped Bobby build his showrooms. He is a man with a golden heart
Bethany
This is my mum Lillian Duke.We didn't have much of a bond when I was growing. I was often ill- treated by her. As a result I joined a boarding school. But that wasn't bad as that is were I met Dustin for the first time.
Episode 2
Morning 10:00, Barks and Paws Veterinary Hospital, Bethany receives a call
Jake
Hey Bookworm! How are you? I have news to tell!
Bethany
I am fine. You better hurry up, I am quite busy here.
Jake
Yo! You didn't answer the previous phone calls! What have you been so busy with?
Bethany
As if you don't know my schedule! Ok there is an emergency bye bye!
Jake
Hey, Hello wait wait!
Jake
Looks like I have to rely on Lily to pass on the message
It was a labrador with a really bad CCL rupture. He was running, tripped and fell into a pit. The surgery started soon as he was admitted. After two hours, the surgery was over.
Pet Owner
Thank you so much Doctor Bethany! I don't know what would have happned to him if it wasn't for you!
Bethany
No it is fine. You should thank yourself as you gave him a balanced diet and adequate exercise. He should rest for 12 weeks. Limit his movement as much as possible for the first six weeks. If he knows swimming, then it is good to take him for a swim to the nearest pool if you can, after the sutures are removed. This can exercise his body without doing much harm to his injured foot.
After a few more questions
Bethany
He'll recover, you don't have to worry. He just needs more of your attention.
Bethany
You'll recover, won't you?
Bethany
Good boy! Here is a treat for you!
Bethany opened a tin can with a picture of a St. Bernard and gave the dog a bone shaped treat and he swallowed it quickly.
Pet Owner
Oh, his name is Dustin!
She zoned out as a person appeared in her mind
A voice was echoing in the background, 'Doctor? Doctor?'
Bethany
Huh? Oh I am sorry! I zoned out!
Pet Owner
It's alright! I'll leave now
Bethany
Ok, take care. Bye!
After a few more surgeries, She arrived at her house at 6:00 PM. Bobby was playing with his PS4 on the couch. Bethany fell on the couch beside him.
Bobby
Come on! Come on! Oh no!
Bethany
Hey Bobby, can you get me something to drink?
Bobby
Get it yourself Beth!
Bethany
Bobby please! Pretty please!
Bobby
Ok fine! Stop the puppy eyes! What do you want to drink?
Bethany
You are dead if it tastes awful!
Bobby went to the kitchen when Bethany got a call. It was from Lily.
Lily
Mr. Dickson called and told that you weren't available. He wanted to pass on the news.
Bethany
Yes. Jake called but I couldn't talk as there was an emergency. What was the news about?
Lily
Well, there is going to be a reunion in school and all the students are invited. You are personally invited and... yeah he will be there too.
Episode 3
There was a moment of silence, as Bethany stared into space, totally blank, her eyes a bit cloudy
Bethany
No I am not coming! Bye!
Lily
Shit! I shouldn't have mentioned him!
She received a call from Jake
Jake
Hey Lil ! Did you tell her?
Lily
She said she is not coming.
Lily
I mentioned him by accident.
Jake
Are you out of your mind! You do very well know what had happened before. I shouldn't have relied on you!
Lily
Okay Dickson! I am sorry! Now think of a way to make her arrive at the reunion.
Jake
I will. Now cut the call!
Meanwhile, at Bethany's house-
Bobby
Here's is cookies dad baked yesterday and here chocolate milkshake! Beth? Beth!
Bethany
Uh, what happened? Oh um, thank you so much Bobby.
Bethany took a bite from her cookie while Bobby looked at her intently
Bobby
Bethany, what happened?
Bobby
What happened? Why are you are so lost in your thoughts?
Bethany walked off abruptly to her room. Bobby took a deep sigh and looked down. After five minutes, he took the plate of cookies and the glass of milkshake and went up to her room. He knocked at the door
Bobby gave a sad smile as he pushed open the door. Bethany was sitting on the bed, hands covering her face and elbows on her knees. She was listening to some music through her earphones. Bobby placed the cookies and milkshake on the bedside table and sat beside her.
Bethany
I told you to go away
Bobby
Look, you are my sister. As your brother I can share your pain and happiness. Seeing you like this is really upsetting. So tell me, what it is.
Bethany
You will think that I am being silly.
Bobby
Well, when have you been reasonable?
Bobby
Ok fine. What is it?
Bethany
The school is having a reunion
Bobby
Yeah. Even I got the news and am going. What about you?
Bethany turned her head slightly so that she was looking at Bobby's face and looked into his eyes.
Bethany
You really don't know why?
Bobby thought for a moment.
Bobby
Are you still thinking about that?
Bethany
When have I ever been able to forget it?
Bobby looked down with a sad smile.
Bobby
Ok. Don't sleep with an empty stomach. If you don't want to have anything, then have the cookies and the milkshake before you sleep.
He gave her an one armed hug and left the room. He sighed as he shut the door.
Bobby
Why is she always the one to suffer so much?
He got a phone call. it was from Jake.
Bobby
Yes, Mr. Dickson. How may I help you?
Jake
You have also started calling me that now!
Bobby
Ha ha! Ok what happened?
Jake
Well it is about Bethany. She must be upset right now.
Jake
Well, can you please make her come?
Bobby
You do know how much it will hurt her.
Jake
Yeah, but a lot of people want to see her.
Bobby
Ok fine leave it to me. When is the reunion?
Jake
Day after tomorrow, morning 8:00.
Bobby
Ok fine. Leave it to me.
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