Colleagues with Benefits

Chapter Four

Rias POV

*next day*

I walked into my office with my smile on my face. Another day filled with challenges, that I'm sure I'll be able to overcome.

A positive attitude every morning makes my days better. I walk over to my mail box and take a stack of papers out. As I glance over to see what I have. I notice a neon green sticky note on one folder saying " This is the big case info. Meet Dr.Bieber in the lab room at noon, please. -chief"

Ugh. And the torture begins. So much for a positive attitude.

As I sit back on a chair in the lounge and go over the information given, I notice Ariana come in.

" Hey love, you were out early this morning. I didn't get to catch you and ask you about your case with Dr.Sexy." She said excitedly

"Hey. I was busy and he's a douche. So don't ask me about him." I said hurriedly, then glanced down to my folder.

She taps on my shoulder trying to grab my attention. But I ignore it . She walks in front of me and holds up my chin forcing me to see what she's saying.

" I'm not talking to a wall. Look at me!! " she signs frustratedly.

I ignore her and still soak in the information from the folder.

She repeats the same actions as before.

" What the hell! Look at me woman. What are you even looking at that's so important?" She says. Then snatches the folder from my hands.

" Stop! Give me it back, I need to look over all of that. " I said while standing up and reaching out my hand trying to snatch it back.

" Wait this is that case. Isn't it? It's been buzzing around the whole hospital. 8 year old girl with a inoperable brain tumor and a daddy with lots of money. You never told me about this? I had to get it from the gossip girls in nursery. " she exclaims. While having the folder in one hand.

Oh shit. I didn't notice that she even asked me about it from before. Trying to test if I recalled telling her about it. I was so upset last-night I went straight home and right to bed. Great. Now I feel bad.

" I'm sorry love. I just thought it wasn't relevant. I got home and came here early because I haven't been feeling well." I said sadly. I don't want her to think that I'm avoiding her for any reason.

" It's ok. I just want to know how your day goes and stuff. We barely get to see each other throughout the day. I'm sorry for being clingy. Wait. You said that Dr. Sexy was a douche. Why did you say that? " she says then she looks down nervously.

" It's fine love. Stop calling him that. He's a complete douche.." I say before continuing my story on what happened the previous day.

" What the fuck" is all she says once I'm done.

She looks down for a couple of seconds then gives me a weird look and says. " Wait, there has to be a reason as to why he's so mean. I mean, he might have a rough past?" She says while playing with her hair. Wait. Wait. Hold the fuck up.

" Are you defending him? " I exclaim shocked.

" No, no. I'm just saying- " she was interrupted by the intercom calling for me. I look at her stupidly as to why she stopped talking and she says " They are calling for you, lab room. I guess it's noon already. " she says sadly before dropping the folder in my hands and turning and walking away.

Confused is an understatement. I had no idea as to what happened moments ago. But all I knew was that this conversation wasn't over. I growl angrily and walk over to the lab room to start my horrible day.

*****

I walk into the lab room expecting to find Dr.Bieber and I end up seeing a stranger sitting on one of the lab chairs.

" Hello? " I say.

" Hi " the mystery man says in sign language. Which took me off guard.

" Dr. Bieber just ran out to the restroom. So I'll introduce myself. I am Thomas and I'll be your interpreter when working on this case" he continues.

" It's nice to meet you Thomas, but I'm afraid that won't be necessary. I communicate perfectly fine in this environment. May I ask who sent you?" I say trying to hold off my anger as to who the hell would bring me an interpreter.

" Oh. Dr. Bieber himself called me this morning." He says then is interrupted by the door opening.

Speaking of the devil.

" Can you please give me and Dr. Bieber a moment Thomas? " I say before yanking Dr.Bieber's arm and dragging him out the room.

" Don't touch me. " he says while yanking his arm back.

" Why the fuck is there an interpreter in the lab ?" I say fuming.

" Obviously we have a problem. That's why he is here. To help." he says bluntly.

" What is the problem huh? I don't see a problem other than you." My face starts to get red. I am literally on fire.

" Because we can't understand each other. If you haven't noticed your deaf!" He says getting into my face.

I couldn't take it anymore. I raise my hand and slap his right cheek with all my force.

My hand was now burning. I turn around and walk out the hallway and I leave the hospital to my car.

Once I reach my car I look in the rearview mirror and notice that I'm crying.

******

I want to thank a couple of people, @janoskiansblunt_ for the cover and her support. Also, I'd like to thank my cousin for staying up with me and helping me with ideas and such.

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