Chapter 2
Dr. Cullen entered the room with a friendly smile. He was a handsome man in his forties. He possessed a strong masculine build and an open, honest personality. His dirty blonde hair and killer smile were eye-catching. But I couldn't focus on his good looks today. There were more important things to think of.
He interrupted my silent musings. "Hello Emmett. How are you today?"
"Ok…" I began. "Actually I'm a bit nervous, to be honest."
He nodded in understanding. "Well, let's get it over with then shall we?" he said with a reassuring smile. He pulled up a chair next to the examining table, where I was sitting. He seemed calm and at ease, which I took as a good sign. Though I am sure he has had a lot of practice delivering both good and bad news. I could only pray that mine would be the good kind.
Taking a deep breath he began, "Emmett, as I am sure you are aware, your test results have come back. That is why you have been called here today. Are you ready to hear them?"
He paused and looked to me for confirmation. I gave him a nod and he continued…
I walked back down the hallway towards the waiting room on auto-pilot. My mind was a fuzzy jumble and I could barely focus enough to watch where I was going. I opened the door and smacked right into someone. I mumbled a quick sorry and glanced at the victim of my clumsy stupidity.
Of course, it was the beautiful man. Great Emmett. Just great. A few minutes ago I would have given anything to meet him and here he was, right in front of me. I had been handed an opportunity too good to pass up. But, unfortunately, I wasn't in a position to care. I couldn't think straight. I must have been staring like an idiot because he raised his eyebrows and asked softly, "Hey, are you okay?" His voice was kind and smooth and so sexy.
"What?" I was jerked out of my haze for a moment. "Oh…yeah. I'm fine. Sorry, I bumped into you man."
"It's okay," he managed to get out as I brushed by him to get to the only person that I cared to see right now, my Rosie. I could feel his questioning gaze on me as I walked away, but I couldn't be bothered. My eyes connected with Rose's concerned hazel ones and she jumped up, pulling me into a hug. No words were spoken. No words were needed. She knew and I knew that things were never going to be the same.
I held onto her tightly, afraid to let go and face reality. She rubbed soothing circles on my back and just held me silently, comfortingly. Eventually, I pulled back and looked into her worried eyes. I didn't want to worry her. But there wasn't much I could do about that now.
"Come on Em," she said as she grabbed my hand tightly, "Let's get you home."