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Chapter 36: An Unexpected Visitor

Gwendolyn headed out of the kitchen to answer the knock at the door. When she was about to open the door, the knocking suddenly stopped. As she waited to see if the person left, the door opened by itself. Jake walked inside, in conversation with another person that was near the door. As Jake put his things down, he made room near the door for the other person to come inside.

When Gwendolyn saw who it was, she had to hide her happiness from Jake. The person who followed Jake was none other than Patricia. She was dressed in her doctor's uniform and carried a medical bag. Once she spotted Gwendolyn, she gave her a quick wink, letting her know that they would get the chance to talk soon. "So if that's true, I guess you should have a look at her."

Jake said to Patricia. It was obvious that they were talking about her. "Yes Mr. Walker. I was examining her condition and I just wanted to do a check-up to make sure that she is in top condition so that she may continue to do her best." Patricia walked over to Gwendolyn and held out her hand, as if they were still strangers so as not to arouse Jake's suspicion. "Good to see you again. I guess I should call you Rebbecca then. I will do a full physical to see if you have gotten over fainting while in the heat."

Patricia turned to Jake. "I would like to perform the examination in her room if it is alright." Jake waved her off as he and the goons went off to the living room to catch a football game. Gwendolyn and Patricia rushed upstairs without hesitation. Once they got inside the room, Patricia put some medical tape over the keyhole so that they would be able to get some privacy. Once she was sure everything was alright, she gave Gwendolyn a huge hug.

"I was so worried about you. Dave told me what had happened. Are you alright?" Gwendolyn took a seat on the bed. "I don't think so Patricia. How in the world did you find me?" Patricia joined her on the bed. "Your 'boyfriend' left his business card, remember? I offered to look for you to let Dave know how you were doing." Gwendolyn shook her head. "I'm not doing okay. I'll be honest with you. I wish I was back with him instead of being here."

Patricia put a comforting arm around her. "I don't understand because why would this guy would go through all that effort just to get you back. From the way you look, it doesn't look like he is treating you well." Gwendolyn began to cry. "I'm his slave. I work for him. I'm not his girlfriend, I am his servant. Patricia, tell me. How is Dave?" Patricia got up to examine the dinky room. "Jake banged him up pretty bad. He called me right after you had left. He really didn't sound too happy to let you go." "Would he have wanted me to stay?"

Patricia faced Gwendolyn with a sly look on her face. "I got the feeling that he really wanted you to stay there with him. I mean he was not sounding good. He was almost in tears when you left." Patricia knew that her friend felt responsible for her because from what she heard, she ended up coming to him for help. "So how about I give you that examination so that those boneheads downstairs don't get suspicious?"

Gwendolyn nodded her head as Patricia grabbed her bag, ready to start the physical. It only took about an hour before Patricia had finished up her check-up. "Well your head is still pretty bruised up but it is recovering nicely. What I don't understand is that I am finding new bruises when I was so sure that they were healing." Gwendolyn lay on the bed, trying to tell Patricia the truth. "He hit me a few times while I was here. That's where they came from. Did Dave tell you that if he tried to contact me in any way Jake would put him in jail?"

Patricia shook her head. "He never did mention that. Why would he threaten him like that?" Gwendolyn got off the bed and began to pace back and forth. "I don't know why he would do something like that. It seems like he is trying to keep us apart. I just wish I could tell him how I am doing. Oh." Gwendolyn had just realized something a reached into her apron to pull out the piece of paper that she had put her 'letter' on. This must have been what the guide meant.

"Patricia, could you do me a big favor." She held out the letter in her hands. "Could you give him this letter? A little birdie told me to write it. I would like for him to write one back in return." Patricia gladly accepted the piece of paper and put it in her shirt pocket. "I guess that means that I should change my name to cupid." Gwendolyn blushed, telling Patricia that she was just worried about how Dave was taking things.

"Sure okay. Hey, do you want me to call you Rebbecca or Gwendolyn." She held a hand over her heart, remembering who gave her a name when she didn't have one. "Could you call me Gwendolyn when Jake isn't watching? Dave gave me that name and I feel like I can have an identity with that name." Patricia understood her request and assured her that she would be careful. "Okay. Have you been able to remember anything yet?"

Gwendolyn shook her head, but mentioned the diary that she had discovered when she got to the room. "That's wonderful. A diary is basically a log of your life so maybe you can get better idea on how you are. I would love to stay and chat some more, but I don't want to overstay my visit. I will be sure to give this letter to Dave and be back tomorrow. You need to do something like faint on the job, that way Jake will have no choice, but to call me."

Gwendolyn nodded at the plan and hugged Patricia. Removing the tape from the keyhole, she opened the door and saw that no one was around. She escorted her to the door and bid her goodbye, leaving the young woman hoping that the animal would receive her message.

A/N: Okay guys, that's the deal. How is the drama going for you guys? Are you ** at me yet? Well I don't care, you will just have to keep reading. Don't worry, things won't be like this forever. One final thing I would like to do is thank my first beta reader Sinistre. Now even though you said that you didn't have to do a lot, you still took the time to offer me your services and I want to thank you a ton. Hopefully you will have the time to help me a bit more in the future. Enjoy^^