Different Worlds (Elizabeth Olsen/ You)

Chapter 6: "You definitely have more to tell us..."

Alex POV

Once I knocked on the door, I entered my mentor's office.

"Were you searching for me?"
"Yes. Please take a sit..."

I did as requested and remained silent. Maybe I was in trouble for real.

"I heard that you preferred to let the patient stay in the hospital for a few more days..."
"Exactly. Since the patient has diverticulitis, I prefer to keep an eye on her...i know the costs but we are talking about the wellness of a person..."
"You did well Walker, although I would have preferred that you had communicated it to me before of actually doing such a risky decision, especially with the CT scan without my approval. Luckily for you, Bloom's patient had nothing serious, but yes, as I said, next time I would like to be consulted..."

I just nodded letting him know that I understood the situation and that the next time I would follow the protocol.

"It won't happen again sir, you have my word..."

"...I truly hope so, but anyways great work. It wasn't the easiest to diagnose, not to mention she's the mother of the Olsen twins... you'll have to take doubly good care of her..."

💭...and not only, she's also the mother of Elizabeth Olsen...

"Yes sir, I will do everything I can to help her get better, and more!  You won't regret it..."
"...yes...and Walker...be careful...
Whitman can't wait to get you off the case, so don't let me down. I trust you. You are a good resident..."

💭...of course...Whitman...

"... obviously I didn't tell you anything..."
"Certain..."
"Great...then you can go and continue your shift...go to Ellen, she should have some spear work for you at the Emergency Room..."

I left the office and, even though it wasn't my favourite, went back to work in the emergency room as promised.

(...)

Eight hours after the start of the shift, I allowed myself a little break, especially after helping to remove some bullets from the "back" of a man...luckily for me there weren't on other more sensible parts...

"Guess who's back..."
"Good morning Doc!"
"Jackson, Bloom"

I greeted them both by taking a cappuccino from the coffee machine.
William Jackson and Claire Bloom were probably my best friends inside the Hospital. They both started with me the resident program and even though one wanted to take intensive care and the other one surgery, we tried our best to keep the group as strong as ever.

"...forgive me Bloom first, it was an emergency, I didn't want to outclass you, it wasn't my intention at all, and you know it..."
"I know, I know, but I appreciate your apology...fun then? It looks interesting! She has inflamed diverticula right?"
"Yes Claire. At least it's not the usual chronic diarrhea or intestinal lavage, so I'd say yes, it's pretty interesting..."
"And It's said to be the mother of the Olsens Twins, plus Elizabeth Olsen..."
"As the Scarlet Witch?"
"Totally..."
"Just how guys...How do you keep up with the MCU?"
"Simple, we don't live under a rock like you, mr workaholic! We also enjoy the private and you should too..."
"Private...easier said than done! But I try my best as usual..." I admitted sipping my way too hot cappuccino

"By the way... hadn't you already met your patient's daughter?"

In that moment I almost burned myself with that damned cappuccino due that sudden and complex question

"...at the meet & greet...with Elise...remember?  You told us about it..."
"Ahhhhhh that! Yes, she spoke on the panel and then we did the meet & greet..."
"What were you thinking, eh? There is more?"
"What Claire...no...why are you looking at me like that?  Why does there have to be something else? I don't understand you sometimes..."

I admitted telling them a kind of "white lie" even though there was really nothing between us, but at the same time i wanted to preserve her privacy not knowing what really to tell them.

"If you say so..."

Just shaking my head in amusement I casually observed the exit of the hospital and fate sometimes really knew how to make fun of me: at that very moment Elizabeth headed towards the exit and our gazes met again, as if there were magnets.
The actress smiled at me bringing a strand of her hair behind her ear, while I decided just to waved at her, returning her smile and her greeting.

"Wait...wait...wait...
You definitely have more to tell us..."

Saved by the searcher, I explained them I was needed somewhere, showing them the evidence, and just like that, amused, I left Claire and William by the coffee machine with far too many questions left.

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Writer's Corner

Hello, hello! I know it's been ages, but i truly love this story so I would like to continue with this idea i had some time ago! What do you think? Are you enjoying it?
I'm already working on the other chapters since i have more time 👀❤️