𝓔𝓬𝓵𝓲𝓹𝓼𝓮 𝓸𝓯 𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓲𝓻𝓮

CHAPTER-2

Theodore's Pov

It's Monday morning, and I arrive at the hospital at 10 AM. The sun is shining, but it's a bit chilly outside. After spending a great Saturday night at Mr. Parker's party and a relaxing Sunday at home, I'm feeling refreshed. 

Sunday was perfect—I spent the day reading books, doing my laundry, cleaning my house, and, last but not least, thinking about Evangeline. I don't even know why I'm thinking about her so much, but she's been on my mind.

I walk through the main entrance, greeting the receptionist with a friendly smile and a quick "Good morning." The hospital is busy, as usual, with nurses and doctors moving quickly through the halls. The familiar buzz of activity is comforting. It's a place where I know my role and my purpose.

I head straight to my cabin. My cabin is small but cozy. It has a large window that lets in lots of natural light, a comfortable chair for me, and another one for my patients. There's a desk where I keep my computer, some books, and a few personal items like family photos. I sit down at my desk and take a deep breath, ready to start the day.

The first thing I do is check my email. I have several new messages, but I focus on the one from the hospital administration. It contains the list of my patients for today. I open the email and see that I have six patients to see in which there are 5 old patients of mine and a one new one, miss Evie. Anyway It's a manageable number, which is a relief. Sometimes the list is longer, and those days can be quite exhausting.

I start by reviewing the notes from my previous sessions with each patient. This helps me remember what we talked about last time and what progress we've made. I also make a few notes on what I want to focus on in today's sessions.

My first patient is at 10:30 AM. Her name is Sarah. She's been coming to see me for a few months now. Sarah struggles with anxiety and has been working hard to manage it. I check her file and see that last time we talked about techniques to reduce anxiety in social situations. I hope she's been practicing those.

Sarah arrives right on time. She looks a little nervous but smiles when she sees me. We start our session with some small talk, which helps her relax. Then we dive into how she's been feeling and what challenges she's faced since our last session.

 Sarah tells me she tried going to a social event over the weekend, but she felt too anxious and left early. We talk about what happened and come up with some new strategies she can try next time.

After Sarah, my next patient is John. John is a middle-aged man who has been dealing with depression. He's been making progress, but it's slow. Depression can be very hard to overcome. When John comes in, he looks tired. We spend the session talking about his week and finding small things he can do to feel a bit better each day. It's important to celebrate even the small victories.

My third patient is Emily. Emily is a teenager who has been struggling with self-esteem issues. She's very bright but often feels like she's not good enough. We talk about her school and her friends, and I try to help her see all the good things about herself. It's a delicate balance, encouraging her without pushing too hard.

The morning passes quickly. I see a few more patients before lunch. Each session is different, but they all require my full attention and care. I try to be present and listen carefully to each person. It's important they feel heard and understood.

At noon, I take a break for lunch. I usually eat in the hospital cafeteria. Today, I have a simple sandwich and a cup of tea. I chat with a few colleagues about our weekends and the latest hospital news. It's nice to have a break and some social time, even if it's short.

After lunch, I head back to my cabin. I have only one patient left to see. Her name is Miss Evie. What a name, I think to myself as I wait for her. I decide to read a book while I wait. I get so focused on my book that I almost don't hear the knock on my door.