Chapter 2

I woke up with a terrible headache, Henry was still sleeping when I woke up I quickly brushed my teeth and headed to the kitchen to look for some pills. After drinking the pills I headed back upstairs, even though the headache is killing me I unfortunately have to go to work so I had to bath and go to work.

Henry was getting out of bed when I returned to the room " Morning" I said to him. He still looked exhausted yet I know he will be preparing to go to work again. " What time did you get home yesterday, you look like hell. You are not well rested " I wish I could get him to stay at home and relax he never takes leave from work his always so busy I worry he might burn out.

I got here a little after 12am, unfortunately I have a shift now at 10h00. We had an emergency yesterday before I could knock off " " There's always emergencies in surgery, I just worry about you. Your so invested in helping your patients I get that but don't forget about your health, I still need you " I said as I hugged him. I felt his arms wrap around me and holding me tight. 

" I'll try to take some leave this weekend and maybe we can go on a weekend away. How's that " I squealed that's how excited I was " Would you do that for me " I asked him not believing my ears my man's a workaholic and I didn't think he could possibly take time off work, but if he does then it shows me just how dedicated he truly is to me. 

" Yes babe, for you I'll do anything. I live to see you happy " That I was I am happy with him. I am glad I didn't rush into dating maybe I would've dated a maniac that beats me constantly but patience brought me Henry a perfect gentleman. What more can a girl ask for.

I am 5,7 and 50kgs and Henry is 5,9 so he isn't that tall his basically my height. Growing up I used to have an image of how I wanted my boyfriend to look, I wanted a tall muscular handsome man. And Henry is a little opposite of that but I love him non the less. The more you grow you learn that the image of a person isn't everything. 

What Matters is how they treat you, Henry may not give me butterflies every time his near me but he offers me peace and security. I never have to question his intentions with me and wonder where he is when his not home. We have trust in our relationship a very important trait, without it most relationships are doomed.

Me and Henry bathed together, I told him about the visit I got from the Thorn family. " I hope you are not referring to the Thorn family of the Mafia. Those people are dangerous, there's a rumor that their son is mentally unstable and has been for a while. So whatever they want you refuse " " Okay I should refuse because they are in the Mafia or I should refuse because their son is Mentally unstable. I treat mentally unwell people that's my job so why should I refuse if that's the case ? " I asked him as we were getting dressed for work.

" His a killer, not just your normal mentally unwell client this guy is dead right psychotic he kills people for fun so stay away from that family " I felt chills from what he told me I don't think I could handle such a person. Maybe they are a different Thorn family and are not in the Mafia I really hope so. 

" Okay if it is the family you talk off, I'll tell them to ask another Psychiatrist. I wouldn't want to mess with the Mafia " I think there's any Normal person who wants to associate with those kind of people. Only if you find yourself in a tough  situation and you don't have a choice. Which happens quite often, wealthy people most times have a way of tricking and manipulating others to do their evil deeds.

Me and Henry went to the kitchen and had breakfast made by our housekeeper Sandra. Because we are always busy we wouldn't have time for cooking or keeping the house in order and Sandra helps us so much I don not know how I would've coped without her help. " Thank you Sandra you are the best" She smiled " Its my pleasure Dr White 😊  Please enjoy your breakfast " 

I ate my breakfast quickly mindful not to be late for work. Traffic can be a nightmare at this time of day. After I was done I kissed Henry on the cheek " I'm leaving for work take care " I said and rushed to the parking. Henry is going to work a little later than me so he still has time, while I on the other hand run a risk of being late. 

I arrived at the hospital 5 minutes before my shift officially starts which is at 9. " Good morning Rochelle " I greeted my assistant " Morning Dr White, the Thorn family is already waiting in your office " and she send me an apologetic look. I headed to my office and opened and found the couple from yesterday. 

My headache from the morning reappeared and I sat down in my chair. " Good morning " I said to them not very happy about this ambush. " Good morning Dr White, I am Ely Thorn and this is my wife Rose Thorn " he introduced. " Nice to meet you, how may I be of assistance this morning " I asked them I really needed a coffee ☕ real bad and I quickly sent my assistant a text. 

" May I offer you something to drink before we continue ?  " " Yes dear two black coffees and no sugar " It was Mrs Thorn that answered with a smile on her face she didn't seem angry about yesterday nor did his husband. I thought they'll be fuming and calling for my assassination. 

" Would you like to tell the reason you came to see me or should we wait for our coffees ? " It's important to establish with your client what suits them best. I prefer that once I start engaging with someone there shouldn't be any interruptions and since I know my assistant will be bringing coffee that's already an interruption. " Whatever suits you Dr, we did ambush you " Mrs Thorn answered, I realized she's not the person I imagined in my mind she was actually very sweet and kind.

Maybe I've misjudged these people I should give them a chance and hear what they would like me to help them with. As if on que, Rochelle entered with three coffees and put them on the table. Mine was the only one with color I like sweet things I don't think I could drink bitter coffee. 

" I think we can start now, my assistant will not interrupt us. " I prepared myself to listen to them. " We heard through a Friend that you are really good in what you do, as you've helped my friends child get back to normal his stable now and its as if he was never crazy " I cringe whenever I hear the word crazy I feel it degrades my clients and they don't deserve that However I keep quiet. 

" We need your help, our son is very violent and it started while he was still a child and at first we thought his a kid he'll outgrow it but that never happened instead it kept on getting worse. We are also afraid of him now and even our business associates some no longer want to do business with us. People now speak of us as the Mafia my husband and I are not in the Mafia we built our business in a clean and honorable way. We are desperate we feel he needs help nad you are the only person who can help us" 

" That is a lot to take in, but if you are scared of him. How am I to handle him. You guys are safe because you are his family, what about me I'll be a stranger " I asked them. He seemed like a very dangerous man and I don't think I want to place my life in danger. 

" John our Butler will be there in all your sessions, he trusts him and his the only person who knows how to calm him down he'll never leave your side please we don't have anywhere else we can go to get help " Mr Thorn begged. It was now clear to me that they were definitely not in the Mafia it was all a misunderstanding I feel for them it must not be easy. 

" Okay I'll help you,  today is Thursday. I'll try to come next week Tuesday how's that ?" They didn't seem happy with my offer " Is it not possible for you to come tomorrow " Mrs Thorn asked me. I frowned that was too soon and I wasn't even sure of my decision yet plus I haven't told Henry. 

" Unfortunately no, I'm going on a trip and I'll need to prepare for it. " Their faces showed disappointment but I couldn't let Henry down. 

" This is my business card, please call us whenever you'll be free to come see him. And if you change your mind about tomorrow please call me " " I will call you " 

" Goodbye Dr White enjoy your day, we look forward to hearing from you. " And then they left my office. I wonder how Henry will react to me helping them. I hope he won't be too angry. 

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