She attended one of Dr. Charles seminar at Harvard last year, he was impressed by her dedication in psychology so he offered her to work for him. She handle some of Dr. Charles clients, and since she's a licensed psychometrician Dr. Charles allowed her to administer test to his clients. Dr. Charles has been always generous in his knowledge that's why even though it's sunday, Ava agreed to work for him since it's also important.
It's 8am when she got into the clinic, Dr. Charles clinic actually doesn't look liked a clinic, it feels more like a home. There's a loving room where patients wait for their turn, a kitchen for the employees and the therapy or counseling room.
Ava decided to drink hot chocolate milk since it's cold. She was sitting in a couch in the living room relaxing while waiting for Dr. Charles instruction.
She heard the front door open. She wonder if it's Dr. Charles - Dr. Charles doesn't really work in Sunday's for him it's a family day. Even Dr. Ana Sy, Dr. Raymond Owens doesn't work in Sunday. That's their clinic policy.
She fall asleep in the couch.
A man suddenly walked into the room, he saw Ava sleeping. He didn't bother to wake her up since she sound asleep. He was waiting for her to wake up. He was just staring at her. He was a special client of Dr. Charles, he's appointment are usually late at night.
She must be his secretary.
He's perfectly aware that there's no clinic at sunday's. So he was wondering what she's doing there? He have an emergency appointment to Dr. Charles. Actually he just drive as fast as he could to get in the clinic.
Ava was wearing a hoodie, denim pans and a converse. She wasn't expecting any client since it's sunday. She knew that she'll be just sorting and look for some files.
She could that someone was staring at her. As she open her eyes, she saw a man sitting in the couch in front of her. The man was wearing a white v-neck shirt and denim pans. She couldn't really see his face clearly since she's not wearing her eye glasses.
"Sorry sir, but we don't have clinic every sunday" Ava was surprised and somewhat get nervous since she didn't know how he got in. She was cautions to her actions.
"I know. I already contacted Dr. Charles, he said to meet him at his office" His voice was firm but soft.
Don't be nervous. Don't runaway. He was worried that Ava might freaked out.
"The door was open so I thought he was already here so I let myself in" He added. He could feel that Ava was nervous though Ava was trying not to look like one.
"Ah. that explains." Ava was relieved. Damn. How could I forgot to lock it - again!
The man smiled, it was soft and sweet. But Ava couldn't see it.
"You shouldn't left the door unlocked someone might just get in - it's dangerous" he said with a calm and sweet voice.
"I thought I locked it" Ava rubbed her eye and get her glassed.
So she's wearing an eye glasses?
Ava tried not to drool into he's hotness, he never seen as guy who's as hot and as good looking as the man seating in front of her.
She gulp.
"Your name sir?" Ava asked as she stand.
"Liam Thomson"
"Mr. Thomson, would you like anything to drink?"
"No thanks"
Ava looked at her clock and it's 9:30.
Shit I slept for an hour. How long has he been here?
"How long have you been waiting for Dr.Charles? About an hour? I got here at 8:40?"
And he's been watching me sleep? Oh my gosh! I hope I didn't do anything embarrassing!
She looked embarrassed, and Liam noticed that. He chuckle. Ava ignored it, she's hungry. She received a text msg form Dr. Charles stating that there will be a client who will be waiting for him but he's going to be late since his wife won't let him go.
"Have you eaten?" As she walked inside the dining table.
"Yes" He lied. But Ava can tell, if he have time to eat then why not change clothes?
Liar. I bet he came here running.
Her eyes narrowed as she asked "When?"
"When what?" I couldn't remember.
"When was the last time you ate? Have you eaten breakfast yet?" Ava tone raised.
No one have ever talked to him like that, well except his parents.
"Last night?" He frowned. He doesn't know why she have to asked that.
"You're not sure?"
Liam didn't answer.
"What do want to eat? Um. I don't eat pork so pork is an exception."
"I'm not really hungry"
Ava ignored his answer.
"Are you fine with pan cakes?"
"I said I'm not.." Before Liam can continue, Ava walked inside the kitchen.
Now she's getting annoying.
After 15 minutes breakfast is ready.
Though Ava doesn't like cooking pork, she cooked bacon for him since she's worried that Liam is starving himself. She also toasted some bread for him.
"Let's eat" Ava said as she put the food in the dining table.
Liam frowned and ignore her.
"I said let's eat, don't waste it. Besides Dr. Charles will be here at 11 so that will took a while."
Liam ignored her. He was just scrolling down at his cell phone. He realize that she wasn't eating - that she's waiting for him.
So persistent. Liam is pissed, he can't believe that a girl who he didn't even know her name is controlling him.
Finally, Liam sat in the dining chair.
Ava smiled. Yes. I won. She thought. She wasn't really going to wait for him, she just wanna know if he's difficult to handle or what.
Oh. Don't use that smile at me. Ava smile is breathtaking. It was pure, it was sincere.
They started eating. Liam noticed the bacon.
"I thought you don't eat pork?"
"It's for you" Ava ate her pancake.
"You don't have too.."
"You're not sure when was the last time you ate, I assume your starving yourself to death.
Don't do that." She looked at him in the eye. he could feel her sincerity.
"Thanks" He really appreciate it. He could feel her sincerity. No one have ever treated him like that before.
Ava smiled back. Liam smile is warming that makes Ava feel more relaxed.
While eating he saw Ava hands, it was kinda swollen it has red spots. It looks knew, he didn't see that when was staring her while she's sleeping though it was because he was looking at her face.
Did she get that from frying the bacon???! Did she just get burned just to cooked it for me??
"How did you get that??" Liam asked, he's voice is deep and sound annoyed. He pointed out her skin rash at her hands.
Ava tried to hide it with her long sleeve, but Liam grab her arm.
It was a shocked for her.
"ouch" Liam examined her skin rash.
"You shouldn't have cooked it!" Liam exclaimed.
Ava is trying to let go from his grasp but Liam won't let her.
"It's just a burn, it will be fine I put some ice a while ago"
"Just a burn? It might even go worse!"
"Don't shout at me!" Ava hated people who shouted at her. It's not because it makes her afraid it's more on she feels irritated.
"I'm sorry." He said in a soft voice. "Let me see it first." he examined it.
"Do you have any ointment for this?"
"I should have put it if there's any." Ava was still pissed to him.
"I'll buy one, wait for me" He stand up but Ava grabbed his hand.
"Eat first. You're not going anywhere without finishing your food."
"I'll finish it after I bought one"
"No. I'll buy it. Stay here and just eat." Ava walked and grab her bag but even before she could get close to the door Liam grab her arm and stopped her.
"Fine, I'll eat first. Just stay here."
Is she always like this? Making people around her mad?? Controlling people?
Ava is not really controlling, she just always stand up on her own. She hates being under control. Liam used to having all the control.
Ava put her down bag and goes back to the dining area and continue eating.
Liam texted someone.
***
Someone delivered the ointment. Liam tried to put the ointment but she resisted.
"I can do it." Ava said, walking away from him.
He didn't argue. "I'm sorry I shouted on you, I didn't mean that."
"It seems that your used to shouting at people" Ava was hurt. She feel anxious when someone shouts at her.
Liam walked close to Ava and touch her long hair and put it behind her ears.
She back off. It was too close. It feels intimate, and anything that is intimate intimidated her. She hates sweetness, sweetness for her represents lie.
"I'm sorry" Liam said, his eyes are worried.
Ava could feel his sincerity.
"It's okay."
***
When Dr. Charles arrive he asked Ava to file sort some file then after that she goes to Dr. Charles attorney for the complaint of Dr. Charles to her previous secretary.
Ava and Liam didn't have the time to say goodbye at each other. Liam was still talking to Dr.Charles when Ava leave.
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