Note: I'm sorry for being late. But you should know that I do not speak English, although I know the language enough, I can write it and read it, but I can not pronounce it correctly, so I write in Spanish and it takes some time to translate, because I must consult with translators and dictionary so as not to be wrong of words. I hope that if I make a mistake to you, you will help me to correct it.
So again, I apologize for the delay ...
Without more to say here I leave the first chapter, I hope you like it and let me know through your comments in the review.
Thank you for reading…
Chapter I
Life takes us in different directions and leads us on unforeseen paths in order to take us where we belong.
I had to give up my dream of studying medicine due to lack of resources, with the abandonment of my mother and the alcoholism of my father, I had to start working at an early age to be able to support my father and me, I could not save enough for going to medical school so I ended up studying nursing, it was not what I had planned at first, but I ended up falling in love with nursing and with the idea of helping those who needed it, so i apply to work in a help center for people with disabilities, being accepted almost immediately, without knowing that it would change my life completely.
If I fail in this attempt or leave a bad impression I can leave saying goodbye to my professional reputation ...
These were the thoughts that crossed my mind while I was on my way to the help center for people with disabilities, today was my first day as a nurse in the center and I was already late.
As soon as I got there I went directly to the nurses' station to change and sign my registration, after that I went to the office of Dr. Donnovan Boyd, who agreed to interview me personally.
- Good morning, Miss McNally, you're late - He greet me as soon as he notice my presence.
- Good morning Doctor, I regret the delay - I greeted distressed, feeling as the blush rose up my neck directly to my face.
- Come to the point nurse, I will give you the opportunity to work in this center for the good recommendations of the rector of your university, but I must warn… at the first failure you will have to leave - He told me bluntly. - You must understand that this center works with disabled people, who need your full attention -
- Yes sir I understand, I promise that I will do my best not to disappoint them – I Promised to him.
- Okay, I must tell you that I need you to work with a single intern, you will be his private nurse, which may require your presence here, both on weekdays, as well as weekends, of course if your service is required, i would you add bonuses for your hours or extra days ¿Okay? – He ask.
- Sure doctor, no problem - I answered immediately
- Well, I'm glad, your patient is in the room at the end of the right aisle, in the Autistic section - The doctor handed me a folder with documents. - McNally I already gave you all the necessary instructions, in that folder is all you need to know about your patient, I have to attend a meeting now, and I can't accompany you personally - He said accompanying me to the door of his office
- Thanks for your help doctor, it is not necessary, I will ask for directions - I answered taking the folder with a grateful smile
- Well, then good luck – He said.
- Thanks doctor - I said goodbye taking my things and left the office.
I headed back to the nurses station and sat on one of the sidewalks with the folder in my lap, sighing it opened and started reading the information that was there.
I looked at the first page fixedly, there was no photo in the file that could give me a reference of how the patient would be physically.
Patient's name: Samuel Jay Swarek
Age: 30 years
Tutor: Sarah Swarek
Passenger diagnosis: The patient presents Autism of low functionality, which means that it requires constant vigilance, requires help to perform basic tasks, does not maintain eye contact, does not socialize with anyone, presents language and writing problems.
Treatment: None.
I finished reading the report and I realized that this man was going to be a challenge, his progress was not advanced, but I had the conviction that with patience and dedication he would achieve an advance in it. With that idea I got up from my bench. I kept the folder in which my new locker would be and I went to the area where the patients with autism were. When I got there, I went to the first and only desk in the reception area , there I found a woman of dark complexion, in her 30 or maybe 34 years old, and I went towards her.
- Good morning - I said hello
The woman looked up from her computer to fix it on me.
- Good morning, what can I help you, miss? -
- Umm ... I would like to know where the patient's room is located Samuel Swarek, please -
The woman looked at me a moment before smiling warmly.
- Are you his new nurse? -
- Yes, that's me - I smiled - Andrea McNally, but you can call me Andy - I present myself stretching my hand.
She took my hand reciprocating the greeting. - Noelle Best, it's a pleasure to meet you Andy, please call me Noelle, your patient is at the end of the hallway in the right aisle, the room has his name on the door - She replied kindly, indicating me with her hand the direction of the corridor
- Thank you, Noelle -
I was about to continue on my way to Mr. Swarek's room when Noelle caught my attention.
- Um ... Andy ... - I turned to see her again and I found myself with cautious eyes.
- ¿Can I give you an advice? - I ask
A little intrigued, I answered. - Sure -
She got up from her chair and approached me, placed her hand on my forearm and looked me in the eye.
- Have patience to Sam please, he can be a little scary, withdrawn and difficult, but is a very sweet boy – She said.
- Don´t worry, I promise to do the best I can to help him -
- Thank you, I know you will, he has suffered a lot and I think he deserves someone who understands him for once in his life - She told me in a dismayed way
- ¿You estimate him a lot? Is it a friend's family? - I asked
- It is not a friend's family, but I consider him as one, he arrived here 5 years ago, the same ones that I have been working here, and since then no nurse has managed to cope, it can be quite difficult to deal with, but it is very good man, as I told you, he is only lost in that condition he suffers –
- ¿5 years? I can not imagine how it must feel -
- Yes, he is very lonely, when I can I will keep him company, and also my husband, he is the Doctor of this area, you will know him already, Frank Best -
- Sure I will love to meet him, but it will be another time, I have to go to introduce myself to my patient - I smiled to form a farewell, when I saw my doll relog and saw that it was already 9:30 in the morning.
- Sure see, I do not take you more time - I smiled - Umm Andy something else - She said when I was ready to leave.
- ¿Yeah? - Ask me turning
- Sam, he does not like to be called Samuel, only Sam or Sammy -
Sam, I like it, it sounds good to a sweet man, I thought.
- Thanks - I smiled and went on my way to meet my patient ... Sam Swarek.
With that thought I reached the end of the corridor where there was a metal door with a small glass window, a little high for me, under the window was a plaque with a name written on it, Samuel Swarek ...
- It is - I said to myself - It was time to meet him - I sighed, placing my hand on the doorknob, I turned slowly and opened the door space, I finished entering and I was surprised what I found there, the The room was quite large, in the center was a double bed, perfectly made, and in it was sitting a man, only saw his oiler, but from where he was able to say that the man is quite tall, and had a toned body, He had dark hair, and wore black pants and a wine color sweatshirt.
I approached him slowly, until I stood next to him, I looked carefully to see if any reaction on his part, but nothing, he was there, with his eyes fixed on his hands, which were in his lap. I placed my hand on his shoulder and I could feel him startle a little so I quickly removed it, and I got a little closer staying in front of him to introduce myself.
- Hi Sam - I put my hand back on his shoulder carefully and this time I did not feel him startle so I left my hand there and continue talking - I am Andy, I will take care of you from now on -. He did not look at me, he continued with his sight Fixed in his hands, so I chose to get on my knees in front of him, I realized that he played with his hands slowly. I looked at his face for the first time, and although the little light in the room did not illuminate it at all, I could see that he was a very handsome man, with big dark eyes, a straight nose and full lips. but not so much, everything in him was quite masculine and beautiful, but what caught my attention most were his eyes, they had a special brightness in them, a shine of innocence and at the same time of intelligence, and I felt completely captivated by that look, Although he did not fix his eyes on me in that moment, I did have my eyes fixed on him and I knew then that I would do everything in my power to help him improve and that he could lead a life as normal as possible.
