CPOV
Here I was at work and all I could think of was how Bella was doing. It killed me not to know. I promised myself I would make it my quest to find out if Bella ever needed my help and to help her, the best I could. If she needed a doctor I would be there and if she needed a friend to confide in I would also be there.
I headed over to the front desk giving the two receptionists a warm smile. They stopped dead in their tracks curious as to what I wanted. "Yes sir?" the older lady of the two asked, trying to stick to protocol while the other sat there in awe.
I continued my charms resting an arm on their desk. "I would like for you to make a note, please." I said politely. The older lady who looked to be in her fifties took out a pen and note pad as the other girl who looked to be in her mid twenties continued to ogling me.
Normally I would have averted such things as flirting, it wasn't something I like to do but I was determined to help Bella, and flirting help the process go a lot smoother, faster.
"Yes?" The older lady asked waiting for me to start. I looked down at her name tag reading her name. "Bridget, can you please let it be known that I will now be Miss Swan's personal doctor." a gasped could be heard from the woman as she looked up at me with a questioning look.
I silently pleaded hoping she wouldn't question my authority. Although shocked, she did as told and handed the note to her assistant. "Ashley, can you file this for Mr. Cullen?" "What, oh yes, of course." The young lady said waking up from her trance.
I smiled grateful. "Thank you Bridget, Ashley." I heard Ashley sighed as I walked away to my next client.
I know they are probably stumped over my actions. I mean I always been a caring doctor, trying to be there for my patients, but this is the first time I'm actually close to a patient, emotionally.
It was just a little over an hour later that I was being page to the front desk. I headed over expecting some kind of emergency however they quickly dismissed my assumption, informing me that Bella had arrived just minutes ago.
I was shocked and somewhat relieved at the same time. I didn't expect to see Bella so soon but I was relieved that she was okay; at least I thought she was.
The front desk didn't sound too panicked but then again they weren't doctors; they didn't know what was considered serious and what wasn't. My head was swimming with the new found information. "What room is she in?" I questioned on edge.
As I opened the doors a smiled formed on my lips. I was relieved to see Bella sitting up, she must have not been that hurt to be able to sit up on her own. My smile dropped slightly noticing the deep gash on her forehead.
I wanted to rush to her side and hold her close, letting her know I was here for her but I couldn't. I didn't want to freak her out. I figured till she was ready to talk I would take it slow and remain professional. "Bella, back so soon, this is what, the second time in two days. I teased, grabbing her chart from the nurse, afraid to meet her eyes.
I looked her chart over, seeing she was in a biking accident. I shook my head in disapproval.
Bella should not be riding motorcycles and she knows that.
What does she have a death wish?
Once I finished analyzing her chart I looked up to see a frown on her face. I sat down on my stool scooting closer to her. I waited for the nusre to leave before continuing. "I don't mean that it's not nice to see you, it is, I just wish it was under different circumstances." I stated. Bella slowly nodded her head in agreement.
I reached out touching the sides of Bella's forehead making sure not to add too much pressure. However, the look on her face showed her pain and discomfort. I sighed moving back, feeling the friend/therapist come out of me.
"Don't you think your pushing it?" I asked frustrated at her actions. She shrugged playing dumb. "I don't know what you mean." I was somewhat annoyed and insulted that she thought I would buy her weak lies.
She knows what she is doing and she knows I know as well.
She is killing herself, slowly.
I decided to let it go, not wanting to push Bella past her limits, if she didn't want to share I wasn't going to force her.
I gave her head one more quick look, wanting to at least make sure she was physical okay. "You look okay, you're ready to go." I said grabbing the chart off the counter, writing a few more notes and a prescription for Bella's pain.
"Thanks, Dr Cullen." Bella said sounding unsure. I silently cursed at myself thinking maybe I acted a little too professional with Bella. The poor girl didn't even know what to call me anymore.
"Bella, you can still call me Carlisle you know." I said warmly. She looked back at me stun. "Right." I watched as she gripped the door handle about to leave.
I have to make her understand that she is not alone, that I'm here if she needs me.
"And Bella, - She stopped short turning to face me. "You don't have to get hurt to see me, you can just come." I finished giving her a genuine smile.
I was shocked to see Bella's reaction; she started to tear up, right in front of me. I couldn't believe that my words meant so much to her but at the same time I was glad she now knew I was here for her.
"Thank you, I guess I just missed you guys." she confessed in a crack voice. I shook my head in understanding as she left.
We miss you too Bella.
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