𝓔𝓬𝓵𝓲𝓹𝓼𝓮 𝓸𝓯 𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓲𝓻𝓮

CHAPTER-1

In a big hall, many people are sitting and waiting for a special speaker. A man in his 30s walks up to the stage. He is Dr. Theodore Anderson, a famous psychologist. He starts talking about the mind and how it works. His words are so interesting that everyone feels like they are under a spell, listening carefully.

Theodore talks for a while, explaining things in a way that everyone can understand. When he finishes his speech, the whole audience claps loudly. They are very happy and impressed with what they heard. Theodore smiles and goes back to his seat.

Another man comes onto the stage. He thanks Dr. Theodore Anderson for his wonderful and inspirational speech. He gives Theodore a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a token of appreciation. Theodore accepts the bouquet with a big smile.

Now it is time for Theodore to leave the seminar hall. As he stands up and starts walking out, many students rush towards him. They want to take selfies with him because he is so famous and they admire him a lot. Theodore kindly takes selfies with the students, making them very happy.

After taking some selfies, Theodore heads to the parking lot. He finds his car, gets inside, and checks the time. It is 2 o'clock in the afternoon. He starts the car and begins to drive away, thinking about the successful seminar and the happy faces of the students he met.

Theodore's POV

Today's seminar was incredible. As I drive away from the event, I reflect on the experience, feeling a sense of fulfillment. Sharing my knowledge and helping people understand the mind better is something I truly love. I arrive at St. Louis Hospital, where I've worked as a psychiatrist for the past seven years. I park my car and make my way to the reception, greeting Jules, the receptionist, with a smile and a cheerful "Good afternoon."

"Good afternoon, Dr. Anderson," Jules responds, handing me my schedule for the day. I thank her and head towards my cabin, thinking about my life in Los Angeles. While I live alone here, my family—my parents, older brother, and younger sister—still resides in Berlin. I was born and raised in Berlin, completing my elementary and high school education there. For my higher studies, however, I chose UCLA in Los Angeles. After graduating, I found better opportunities in this vibrant city, which ultimately led me to stay.

You might wonder why I live alone in Los Angeles while my family is in Berlin. The answer lies in the abundant opportunities this city offers. It's a bustling, dynamic place where I can grow both personally and professionally. I reach my cabin and take a seat, preparing for the day ahead.

Soon, patients begin arriving, and I start my sessions. As a psychiatrist, I listen to their thoughts, worries, and fears, realizing how challenging it can be to help people navigate their mental health struggles. Some patients suffer from trauma, anxiety, stress, and others from depression. Each session reminds me of the importance of my work and the trust my patients place in me.

As I finish with my last patient, I check the time. It's now 6 PM, marking the end of my duty for the day. I leave my office and run into Dr.  Sopia Williams in the lobby. She's been my colleague for the past five years.

"Are you coming to Mr. Parker's party tonight?" she asks.

I suddenly remember the party. "Yes, I'll be there," I reply.

We both head to the parking lot, saying goodbye as she mentions, "See you at the party." She heads towards her car while I sit in mine, starting the engine and thinking about the evening ahead.

I'm not particularly fond of parties. I'm more of an introvert, preferring to spend time alone reading books or enjoying music. I have only a few friends, and we meet just a couple of times a month on weekends.