Chapter 14: Here's a new chapter : MacEnzie tries to seduce Cuddy, but thanks to House's gift she wins the first round ;) hope you'll enjoy it!
-That was very good, Doctor MacEnzie, thank you.
-You're welcome. Do you want some ice?
-No thank you, I think I'm going to bed.
-Oh, but it's only 9.00 PM, don't you want to watch TV or to listen to music? I'd like you to hear my favorite band, I'm sure you'd like it.
-We can do it tomorrow evening, I'm going to bed now, she replies firmly.
-Please, Doctor Cuddy! Just one song…, MacEnzie says and looks so disappointed that Cuddy eventually agrees.
-Well, you know, I have the impression to have a little spoilt child with me tonight! So just one song, then I'm going to bed, Cuddy replies in the tone a mother would do with a little child.
-Thank you, Doctor Cuddy, he says with a big smile. Please, follow me in the living-room. MacEnzie switches on the stereo and a soft music, a slow begins. Then he turns to Cuddy, self-confident, and asks her to dance with him.
-Well, I told you I'm very tired, I don't think it's a good idea to dance, I should go to bed, she says and begins to leave the room but MacEnzie grabs her wrist and says:
-Please, Doctor Cuddy, it's the custom here to welcome the new colleagues…, he asserts and looks at her straight in the eyes. But Cuddy feels more and more uneasy with him, she doesn't like the glimpse in his eyes.
-I…, but Cuddy can't end her sentence, MacEnzie has already wrapped his arms around her waist and began to dance. He tightens her and begins to move according to the music, he can smell her perfume, he'd like kissing her neck, going through her hair with his hand but he doesn't dare to do it because he's afraid she escapes his embrace and goes away from him, she's driving me crazy, but I'm sure that after this sensual dance she can't resist any longer to me. Cuddy doesn't want to offend him but she doesn't want to let him have the hand on her, he's going too far, she pushes him slowly away from her, looks at him straight in the eyes and says very coldly: Doctor MacEnzie, I'm your boss, don't you forget it, so let's say this never happened, I'm going to bed right now, and I advise you not to hold me, is it clear?
-Yes, I'm sorry, Doctor Cuddy, I don't know why I did that, you're a beautiful woman and I'm single since many months, I think my hormones have the upper hand on my mind, I'm really sorry and I can assure you it won't happen again, he says and lets her go. Damned! She's more difficult to manipulate than I thought, I'll have to resort to drastic measures to achieve my goals. But I haven't a lot of time. How can I lead her in my arms?
Once in her room, Cuddy sighs of relief, she feels a little strange: this man scared her and at the same time his childish behavior amused her, House was right, she has to be very careful, maybe tomorrow it would be better if she can spend the night somewhere else… but where? She jumps as she hears her cell phone ring.
-Cuddy, it's me, House.
-House! she says with relief in the voice.
-What happened, Cuddy? replies House, worried. He heard the relief in Cuddy's voice and wonders what happened. If this MacEnzie did something wrong, tell me and I smash his face.
-No, don't worry, everything's fine. I'm just tired and a little tense because of tomorrow.
-Really?
-Yes! Don't worry! Rachel was very happy to see you, House… And …
-And?
-And I'd like to thank you for your kindness with her…
-You're welcome… But you know… I missed her and I was very happy to see her and to play with her tonight. She's very kind and very smart.
-I know… Did she say anything?
-About what?
-Well, I don't know, … did she tell you that she missed you?, Cuddy says and tries to hide a feeling of embarrassment.
-Among other things yes, she said that she missed me …, House replies letting understand that Rachel said many other things.
-Oh, and … what else did she tell you? Cuddy asks afraid of what her daughter could have said.
-What do you think she told me? House replies amused.
-Well, I … don't know… maybe that I don't want that she watches this pirate cartoon… well, never mind, Cuddy adds preferring to change the subject of conversation which House obviously didn't miss.
-You didn't mean that, little sunshine, and you know that I know… and this child understands a lot of things, you can't imagine all she told me, he replies ironically.
-Of course you won't tell me anything, and most of all not the truth, but be careful revenge is a dish best savored cold…
-Don't worry about me, I know you well…
- I'd like to ask you something, but it can wait tomorrow or even later…
-Tell me! You know I hate to wait!
-No, House, I need to be with you, to look into your eyes, you'll have to wait! And please, don't play the spoilt child or I'll have to punish you…, she adds in a seductive voice.
-Oh, yes, please, mistress, I'm a bad boy, I deserve a punishment, he replies in a whining voice, but Cuddy can imagine the smile on his sexy face. This man drives her insane, but she loves when he teases her and she loves to tease him too.
-I'll think about it… good night, House.
-I hope so…, good night, Cuddy, and…
-And?
-What are you wearing?
-Good night, House, she says and smiles.
-Good night, he says with a smile.
Cuddy is lost in dirty thoughts when she hears MacEnzie knocking at her door.
-Doctor Cuddy? Doctor Cuddy?
Cuddy stands up, she's angry at this man who gets on her nerves. What do you want, Doctor MacEnzie? she asks and opens the door. Fortunately she's still dressed.
-I was just wondering if you were fine because I heard you talking …
-Yes, I'm fine, thanks, I want to sleep now, so see you tomorrow, she says and wants to shut the door but MacEnzie holds it.
-Just another little thing, at what time do you want to get up tomorrow morning?
-Well, I don't know, at 6.00am I think.
-Alright. And do you drink coffee or tea?
-Hm, coffee.
-And your little girl?
-Cereals with milk.
-Good.
-Can I close the door now and go to sleep or do you have any other questions? Cuddy says irritated.
-Don't be mad at me, Cuddy, I just want to prepare a good breakfast for you and Rachel, he says in a soft voice and takes Cuddy's hand. I just try to be a thoughtful host who's attentive to the needs of my guests.
-Doctor Cuddy for you and take your hand away from mine, she replies in a severe tone, insisting on "Doctor".
-Don't be so cold with me, Doctor Cuddy, I'm a good man and … a great lover… you won't regret it, give me a chance…, he says in a whining tone and lets Cuddy's hand.
-Listen to me MacEnzie, don't do this again or you gonna regret it for the rest of your life! she says threateningly, then she shuts the door.
-Good night, Doctor Cuddy. I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, I don't know what happens to me, I never behave like that, I'm sorry. If you need something, I'll be in the living-room watching TV. MacEnzie goes to the living-room, he's furious and scared too because he didn't want to offend her, he never wanted to be so direct with her. He tries to reassure himself: I'm sure she'd like to be with me but she's probably afraid of House's reaction, I have to put him out of competition and to buy her some flowers to apologize for my stupid behavior.
Cuddy is furious too, she never thought this man could be so forward with her. But she knows how to avenge herself. After a while she gets out of her room, goes to the living-room where MacEnzie watches a medical show and sits down on the couch next to him. MacEnzie looks at her, Cuddy can see with delight that he's very surprised and a little afraid because she's his boss after all and he behaved badly with her. Oh my God! I hope she won't fire me, he thinks scared.
-Doc… Doctor Cuddy, I'm very sorry, I don't know why I acted like that, I hope that you'll accept my apology… , he says and lowers his eyes.
-I accept your apology… she replies with a smile. But don't ever do it again, she adds in a cold voice.
-I swear, I won't do it again. … What can I do for you? Do you want something?
-Hm, yes. I'd like a glass of wine, she says and looks at him straight in the eyes, and I want you to drink with me.
-Yes, of course. I come back, stay here, he says and goes to the kitchen. When he comes back, Cuddy sits with her legs under her and seems relaxed. Here's your glass, Doctor Cuddy, MacEnzie says and sits down next to her, but not too close. He stares at her like a tiger stares at a prey before jumping on it but Cuddy doesn't mind, on the contrary she feels flattered.
-Thank you. Hm, may I ask you something else? I know that I exaggerate but… do you have some chocolate? she says and gives him a seductive glance.
-Yes, I have some, he says and goes to the kitchen. Cuddy waits a few seconds after MacEnzie left the room, then she takes out the small tube that House gave her for her birthday – bittersweet memories come to her mind, a smile lights her lovely face, this was a good time, I hope we'll make up soon, I miss him so much… - then she takes a tablet which she puts in MacEnzie's glass. When this one comes back with chocolate, Cuddy takes her glass and toasts:
-To a new start in my life! Cheers!
-Cheers! To a wonderful woman! MacEnzie replies and drinks almost all his glass.
-You were thirsty! Cuddy exclaims. But deep down in her heart, she exults.
-Well, yes. You … you make me … nervous, Doctor Cuddy.
-Really? You shouldn't…, she replies in a seductive voice. I hope you'll show me the hospital tomorrow…
-Yes… of… of course…, he says and puts a hand on his face.
-And the city…, she says and looks at him amused.
-And… and the… city… yes…I'm…
-Doctor MacEnzie! Are you alright? she asks him and tries to keep her seriousness in spite of an irresistible urge to laugh.
-Yes, I'm… I'm tired… I'm going … to bed…, he says, stands up, goes to his room and falls asleep on his bed under the amused eye of Cuddy. She goes to her room, puts her nightgown and falls asleep too, now sure MacEnzie doesn't hassle her during the night.