Hellooooo! Sorry for the delay, guys! I have been very, very busy. I am playing a part in 12th Night and that has been taking all my time. I have been ill too...still haven't fully recovered. Besides, this was a tough chapter to write but I have made it a long one to compensate :)
Chapter 3
"Dr. Kuznetsov…" The man fidgeted.
Bryan's purple-tinged eyes wandered over his face as he tried to psychoanalyse Mr. Marcus Aurus. He was a well-known biochemist but right now he seemed perturbed…to the point of extreme mental tension. He was balding and had huge dark circles.
"Yes, Marcus," Bryan asked softly. At twenty-five years of age, Bryan was a handsome man. Once known as a cold, harsh and cruel boy Bryan's true nature had surfaced over the years. Despite his 6'3'' figure and biceps, Bryan was a caring person. When he had been freed from Voltaire's clutches, Bryan had trouble fitting in but surprisingly he was the first to recover. After having graduated, he had quickly got his Doctor's degree in psychotherapy. And this was why the nearly mute, often rude boy had changed into a soft spoken but talkative man.
"I am going mad," Marcus stated sadly.
"Oh I am sure that's not the case, in fact, I can assure you that you are perfectly sane," Bryan smiled. Yes, the heartless Bryan had learnt to smile.
"Really?" Marcus visibly relaxed. "I have been very worried. You see I feel so sleepy all the time and when I try to concentrate I start seeing stars everywhere. I have started sleep-walking too, according to my neighbours, but that's not the worst. There's this girl-woman-whenever I see her I get this problem breathing problem and then…its difficult to explain…it seems as if my ribs are going into my heart making its beating all funny. I have consulted a cardiologist, you know, and he said I am totally fine. So, I am here now because I am sure there's something wrong with me."
Bryan chuckled, "Marcus! Let me explain one thing at a time, okay? Well, about your sleepiness and lack of concentration-how much do you sleep everybody?"
"Sleep?" Marcus made a confused face. "I don't know. Whenever I finish working?"
"And that's?"
"Sometimes about four in the morning…but I do know when I wake up! I wake up at six because I have to start the lab at seven."
Bryan's purple orbs registered the surprise, "You sleep for two hours and you are wondering why you feel sleepy? Okay, here's the deal. Sleep latest by eleven and wake up at six if necessary. It would be better if you can elongate it till seven. Stick to this timetable. You'll be fine."
Marcus didn't seem to believe Bryan but he nodded. "But what about the stars?"
"I will mail you a list of what you should eat every day because I have a hunch that you don't eat well. That's why your body is getting weak."
Marcus nodded again. "The heart problem?"
Bryan laughed, "That's the easiest. I think you like her so why don't you try something there?"
Marcus nearly fell off from his chair, "What!? I can't…I have never...How do you know that I like her?"
"Been there done that," offered a laughing Bryan, absent-mindedly tapping his wedding band.
"You are married!?" Marcus' eyes were as big as saucers.
Bryan gave him a got-a-problem? look.
Marcus spluttered, "S-sorry. So, can I call you whenever I want?" He got up, ready to bolt out of the room.
Bryan smiled, "Of course."
Marcus let out a relieved breath, "I have been very worried. Thank you for helping me and I will try to talk to Selena."
"Good."
After Marcus left, Bryan kept the files in order and took his briefcase. He was free for the evening and he looked forward to spending some time with Jennifer. He said, "Good night" to his secretary and other members of the clinic. As usual a couple of girls winked at him. He ignored them as usual.
Within forty minutes Bryan was home, unlocking his door. He set down his briefcase and loosened his tie. The lights were on but the house was quite except for the continuous of tapping of keys on keyboard which were coming from Jennifer's room. He sneaked up behind her. Her blonde hair was tied in a braid and she was hunched over a laptop.
"Busy?" he asked, softly.
She jumped and turned around, a smile forming on her lips. She pushed back the chair and got up to hug him. "I am always busy but never for you."
Bryan looked into her grey eyes and smiled back. "How's the book coming up?"
"Shitty," Jennifer replied, saving the document and slamming the screen down, "but we can discuss that later. Let me get something for you."
Bryan grabbed her hand, "I took some Chinese takeaway on the way."
Jennifer laughed, "I knew you would get tired of eating pasta every day."
"I love your pasta."
"Since that's the only thing I can make without burning?"
"Well…"
Jennifer laughed again, "I agree, anyway. Let's have some food. I am famished."
Sitting at the table, Bryan looked at Jennifer talking and couldn't help himself from smiling. She looked so lively, so happy that she made him feel happy. He really loved her. True, they could nearly never agree on anything without having a little argument but then they always made up quickly because-
"Oye, Bryan! Stop staring at me in that creepy way!" Jennifer pointed her fork at him. "And answer my question."
"What?" Bryan asked, lazily, trying to look as if he had been listening most attentively.
"Bryan Yacob Kuznetsov, you have not heard a single word of what I have been saying. I hate you!"
"But I love you," Bryan smirked.
"I love you too," Jennifer smirked back, "but I hate you right now. I have been talking about Kenny's marriage for so long and you.."
"Wait, that squirt is getting married?"
"He sent us the invitation. He remembered about me. Last time one of your friends got married he just invited you so we are definitely going. Besides, I need inspiration for my book."
"Okay, Jen. Its not as if I was going to refuse."
"Yeah, lazybones. You are clearing the dishes," Jennifer smiled sweetly.
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