Chapter 9

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Someone asked if Gwen since she was a psychologist if she was a doctor…hmm…I hadn't thought of that but yes I guess she is…Dr Guinevere…has a nice ring to it…;)

Hope you enjoy this one

Gwen folded the papers on her desk of a patient she had been reviewing. After writing some additional information, she closed the file and laid back in her chair in deep thought. she had barely slept last night.

Lance had asked her about setting a date for their wedding. Had it been 2 months ago, she would have jumped at the question setting the nearest date she could find but now…she hadn't been able to answer him and she asked for more time to think about it. Lance the ever understanding man he is, had just agreed to it. she felt really bad for what she was doing. Lately she couldn't bare looking at Lance and they hadn't been intimate at all this whole week. she just couldn't bear kissing Lance, touching him, making love to him with this secret weighing on her. she had kissed another man...passionately and the worst of all, she had enjoyed it a lot. She hadn't told anyone even Kara about this. For the first time she truly wished her mother was alive.

Gwen nearly jumped out of her skin when the phone rang. "Hello." "Your next patient is ready for you." said Sefa on the other side of the line. "Of course. Send him in." said Gwen setting the phone down.

She had a one hour session with a man. He was a young man in his early 30s dealing with a heart ache which was affecting his work and social life. Gwen was perplexed at first but she was eagerly waiting to find out the issue and how she can help. After all she had a heart ache of her own. 2 minutes later there was a knock on her door.

"Come in." said Gwen and the door opened. As soon as she saw who was at the door, her eyes widened and she gasped.

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Arthur entered and saw her behind her desk looking really cute in a black suit and light blue blouse. When she rose, he saw she was wearing a skirt showing off her curves and legs. God she was hot. When he looked back to her face, he noted her face filled with fury. He knew this was a bad idea. Curse Merlin and Morgana for talking him into this.

"What the hell are you doing here? I have a patient right now that needs…wait a minute…you are the patient?" said Gwen in realization. "You have got to be kidding me." said Gwen.

Arthur smiled. A flustered Gwen was a really cute one. "Is that the way you greet your patients?" Arthur asked walking into the room to the couch close to the desk meant for the patients. Gwen stared at him flabbergasted. "Patient?" she said in disbelief.

Arthur almost laughed but he knew he had to put her off balance to get her attention. "Of course. I paid for this session didn't I?" Gwen stared at him then narrowed her eyes. "What the hell are you playing at Pendragon? How funny to use Morgan Collins as your alias. Did Morgana and Merlin put you to this?"

"They merely helped a bit. You were not answering my calls. What did you want me to do Guinevere?" asked Arthur looking into Gwen's brown eyes.

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Gwen's breath caught at how he said her name and the way he was looking at her. "Definitely not lie pretending to be a patient." retorted Gwen.

"I didn't lie. I am suffering from a heart ache which is taking over my life. I cannot concentrate at work and privately. My mind, my heart and my brains are filled with just one person. you. I can't take you out of my mind Guinevere."

"Arthur…"

"You have taken over my life. Ever since I saw you at the side of the road, I just cant get over you. I am so consumed by you…" said Arthur looking at her intensely. Gwen's heart was beating out of her chest.

"Stop! Stop! Just…stop it. I cant hear any more of this. I am with Lancelot Arthur. He is the man I love and the man I am going to marry." said Gwen standing up and glaring at Arthur. she would not have him come and continue to turn her world upside down.

"Then why did you kiss me?" asked Arthur.

"What?" Gwen was taken out of her emotional outburst.

"Why did you kiss me if you love Lancelot so much? You could have slapped me or pushed me away but you didn't."

Gwen opened her mouth and shut speechless for a moment then she retorted, "Are you blaming me for this? You started it and as a result I cheated on my fiancé!"

"Which you could have avoided if you had pushed me away, so why Guinevere? Why did you kiss me? You must feel the same way I do right? That is why you were ignoring my calls. You didn't want to confront this…what is between us." said Arthur raising and walking toward Gwen.

"There is nothing between us. There cannot be anything between us." said Gwen.

Arthur walked and came right in front of Gwen. "Why not? I like you Guinevere a lot."

"No Arthur. I am engaged and I barely know you. I cannot do this."

"Then let me get to know you. I will take you out for lunch just as friends. We can talk there and get to know each other."

"One date cannot change anything Arthur."

"I will take you out for lunch for a year if that is what it takes or else, I will schedule with you for the whole year."

Gwen sighed. Somehow she knew he meant it. The man didn't give up. "Fine. Lunch but just as friends nothing more. Please." said Gwen and Arthur grinned. He had a chance now. There was no way he was going to give up on her.

"I promise I will do nothing else except talk to you."

Gwen nodded and sighed. She knew this was bad and she shouldn't be doing this but they were going as friends so there was no harm in it right?

There it is. Gwen agreed to go on a 'friends only' date with Arthur. Review and tell me what you think. Suggestions are very much welcome. Next chapter…the date…