Chase: A Level Series Novel; Book 3 by VR Tennent

Author:VR Tennent [Tennent, VR]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Frosty Enterprises Ltd
Published: 2024-08-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter twenty-one

Varley Medical, London

Samantha

Bryan sits at his desk typing away furiously. He stares at his screen as if the world depends on his work, normally relaxed demeanor nowhere to be seen. The jovial fun we have day to day is absent.

My shift started an hour ago, and it’s been relatively quiet. At six in the morning, patients are starting to wake up and the day is only just beginning. The routine of getting people woken, fed, and washed is becoming second nature to me. In some ways, it’s my favorite part of the day. The seemingly pointless conversations I have with them become important. When someone chooses to tell me about their life, I take time to listen. Them sharing their stories deserves my time, and beyond the care I can give to their health, simply being interested can be a far better medicine.

“Everything okay?” I ask, wandering up to Bryan’s station.

“Not really,” he mutters back.

“You’re in early today.”

“I need to take some time off later this week. Peter is having some issues, and I need to be there to support him,” he says evasively. “I can’t afford to lose any wages, though. Things are difficult enough.” He doesn’t look up from his screen, but the man I’m looking at is clearly terrified, the fear emanating from him obvious. His body shakes when the temperature in the room is well below sweat level. Every muscle quivers as he pounds on his keyboard.

“Anything I can help with?” I ask, keeping my voice soft. I’m trying to convey sympathy without being condescending.

“No, I don’t want to talk about it,” he states sharply. I take that as my cue to move on. Bryan has never silenced a chat with me before. We’ve become firm friends since January. I see him as my sidekick in the world of Varley Medical, always available with a listening ear and kind words. Today, I will let his reluctance to lean on me go, but whatever the issue, it will be readdressed, and if I can help him I will.

Just then, Dr. Rivera appears as the elevator doors open. Beside her is a young woman, most likely in her twenties, with jet-black hair and wearing clothes that look to have seen better days. She walks across the reception area a few steps behind the doctor, not speaking. Her hands are clasped in front of her, fingers knitted together nervously.

I watch them disappear from view around the corner, toward the doctor’s office. Something doesn’t sit right, and I decide this could be my opportunity to gather some information. Without a word, I follow their path but on arrival at the office, the door is firmly closed, which is unusual. Sensing defeat, I turn and make my way to the next patient I need to see.

An hour later, I’m called to the doctor’s office. When I arrive, she’s sitting in her chair as she does every day—with an air of superiority. The young woman lies on the couch reserved for difficult conversations.

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