Episode 14

Andrea

I'm walking alongside Dante's brother. He makes me so nervous that I'm afraid of tripping and falling. He's so tall that I look like a child next to him. We reach the room, I knock on the door and enter.

Andrea: Mr. Dante, how are you feeling?

I approach him, and the IV is about to finish, a matter of 10 minutes or less.

Dante: Doctor, stop the torture already and remove this bag from my arm. I feel fine.

Andrea: Don't worry, the IV is almost finished. In less than 10 minutes, you'll be free from that bag. Your complexion looks better, that's very good. Rest a little, remember the stitches you have, they could open up again if you're not careful.

Alexander: Don't worry, Doctor. I'll make sure he rests accordingly.

Andrea: I'm glad you have a brother who cares about you.

Dante: Don't believe it, he's not always like this, no. He's a tyrant, it's just that he's in a good mood right now, and that's rare. I have you to thank for that.

Andrea: Me?

Dante: Of course! Your presence here makes that grumpy and angry ogre disappear, and there's peace and tranquility.

Alexander: Shut up, idiot.

Dante: See, Doctor, what I have to deal with every day? That mood could be fixed with a few kisses. Don't tell me you wouldn't want to give them to him!

Oh my God, this guy made me blush with his comment. I must look like a tomato, since my skin is so fair. I look at the Greek god, and he's surprised, with a slight blush on his cheeks. He looks adorable.

Andrea: Well, (I clear my throat a little) Mr. Dante, I'll sign your discharge once the IV is finished, and you can go home.

Dante: Very well, Doctor, but think about my offer.

Alexander: Behave yourself, brother.

Andrea: Well, I'll leave you to it. I'll bring you the discharge soon. Excuse me.

I leave the room with my nerves on edge. This man is a Greek god, and his brother isn't helping with his comments. I hear someone calling me, and there's the Greek god coming towards me. I feel a pleasant closeness with him, I feel safe.

Andrea: Tell me, Mr...?

Alexander: Alexander, Alexander Silver.

Andrea: Nice to meet you, Mr. Silver.

Alexander: Please, call me Alexander.

Andrea: Alright. Tell me, how can I help you?

I see how he smiles sideways, and God, I couldn't be more nervous.

Alexander: I'd like to speak with you in private.

Andrea: About your brother? Don't worry, he'll be fine.

Alexander: Thank you for your attention to him, but I'd like to talk to you about something else, if that's possible.

Andrea: Of course, Mr. Silver.

Alexander: Alexander.

Andrea: Sorry, Alexander. Excuse me for a moment while I deliver these papers, and then I'm all yours.

Alexander: I'll accompany you, if I may.

Andrea: No problem.

We start walking towards the nurses' station. Upon arriving, I meet Susi, the head nurse, who is surprised to see me still on duty.

Susi (nurse): Dr. Smith, what are you still doing here? You should be resting at home by now.

Andrea: I know, I'm covering for Dr. Dave. I'm just handing these in, they're the signed discharges of patients who are authorized to leave once the medication is finished. I don't know which doctor will be covering this shift, but so you don't have trouble finding one, they're already signed.

Susi (nurse): Thank you, Doctor. This makes my job a lot easier. But are you alright?

Andrea: Yes, Susi, just tired. It was a heavy shift.

Susi (nurse): Yes, I can tell from the reports.

Andrea: Susi, mm... can I give you a hug?

Susi (nurse): Of course, Doctor (smiles).

She hugs me tightly. She was the first to be kind to me when I started working here, and I couldn't leave without giving her a hug and thanking her for her friendship.

Andrea: Thank you, Susi, for always doing your wonderful job with joy. You know I appreciate you very much.

Susi (nurse): Oh, Doctor, you're going to make me cry. Are you sure you're okay?

Andrea: Yes, Susi, don't worry. You know you can always count on me.

Susi (nurse): Of course (whispering). I think you're being waited for, and excuse me for saying so, but you shouldn't keep that hottie waiting (she winks at me).

Andrea: Ha, ha, ha, you're terrible, Susi. I love you (I give her a big hug). See you around.

I say goodbye to Susi and approach the Greek god who is waiting for me.

Andrea: Follow me, Mr. Sil...

But he doesn't let me finish and says:

Alexander: Alexander.

Andrea: Of course, Alexander, excuse my habit.

Alexander: I understand.

We start walking towards my office. I'm too nervous about this closeness, and the thought of being alone with him doesn't help. Oh God, help me. When we arrive, I open the door, let him pass and say:

Andrea: Go ahead, Mr. S...

He had started to enter when suddenly he turns around and bumps into me, which throws me off balance and I'm about to fall. I close my eyes, waiting for the impact and to die of shame, but I feel him holding me by the waist to keep me from falling. I open my eyes and look directly into those impressive honey-colored moons he has for eyes.

Alexander: Are you alright?

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