NURSE MY HEART

A DOSE OFDESIRES

Cindy peered at the mirror closely to notice any imperfection in her makeup. She felt like the powder was sparse on her face, so she opened the powder kit and generously added it to her face. She peered again this time and when she was contented with what she saw, she smiled and gently swayed her well-tailored gown for the mirror, raving about her beauty in her head. She would be too irresistible for the billionaire that she wanted to treat, she thought. After seconds of thinking, she stopped to think of this blessing that had happened to her. She had been chosen among the other nurses in the hospital to give home treatment to the famous Andre Matt, the youngest billionaire in the country.

She? What blessed hands she has! What a lucky girl she was! She thought. She was undoubtedly good at her work, but ever since Alicia, a co-nurse, joined her four years back, the doctor had always chosen Alicia over her. This was her cue that she was still better than Alicia even if the doctor always chose Alicia for operations and special treatments such as this. Or could it be because Alicia had been acting up and getting lost in thoughts lately? Doctor Peterson had queried her on two occasions about how absentminded she acted during consecutive treatments. Whatever it was that Alicia was facing, Cindy hoped that she never get out of it so she could keep getting offers like that, she mischievously thought.

“Cindy, you look unusually extra today.” A voice said from the door. “I don’t remember asking for your opinion about my appearance”. Cindy replied without looking back. She already knew who it was. It was her nosy sister, Emily. Emily notices every single thing about her; changes in expressions, mood swings, and even on days when she wears a little bit more makeup. She acts the way her mother would have acted if she was alive, and the fact that this particular attitude constantly reminds her of her mom and brings back painful memories irks a little too much. “The last time I checked, your hospital does not allow heavy makeovers, especially this ‘shorter-than-normal’ gown. What are you up to? Emily asked again suspiciously. There was no response from Cindy as she continued adjusting her uniform. Wait. you’re trying to seduce a patient? Emily asked louder this time while connecting the dots in her head. It was all beginning to make sense now. It was something Cindy could do, after all.

“Is that it?” Emily asked again, moving closer to her sister.

No response.

“Talk to me!!” Emily cried this time and jerked Cindy. “Don’t you dare roughen my uniform!” Cindy shouted back. “And what if I say yes? Cindy said and faced her sister with nerves. What if I want to seduce a billionaire and get married to him because of the money? What if all I am doing is because of us? What if I am tired of us living with my income? What if… Cindy stopped and attempted to put herself together immediately. She wouldn’t ruin her makeup with tears. No, she wouldn’t. She had done this much work and would not allow her sister to wreck her plans. She might not have the support of her sister but her plans were still intact and that was all that mattered. With that, she picked up her bag, walked up to her sister, raised her head to meet her eyes, and said “Yes, I look unusually extra today and walked to the door. At the door, she stopped abruptly like she remembered something and turned “oh..yes, you’re right. I want to seduce a patient. Do what you can” and went out leaving her sister completely nonplussed.

Cindy glanced at the grand estate before her and was immediately filled with excitement and trepidation. If she plays her card right, her life will be changed forever so she must. She must, she repeated in her head. She clicked the bell and the gatekeeper asked for her ticket of entry which she was given at the hospital. She curtly handed it over and was granted entry. As she was ushered in, a sleek butler greeted her and led her into his home office where Andre worked. Rumors had it that he oversees his various companies from home and goes out to check them once in a while but she could see for herself now. The butler announced the nurse’s arrival and he motioned for her to sit. “Ms. Cindy Rivers, I presume?” Andre asked without even looking up from his computer. He was a workaholic as they had rumored, she thought. “Yes, Mr. Matt. I’m here to begin your care.” Cindy replied, maintaining a professional disposition despite the butterflies in her stomach. “I’d appreciate it if you could hold on for a few seconds, there are some things I need to fix up here.” He said finally looking at her. She nodded and smiled giving him her consent while she scrutinized him well. She had searched for him online and checked out several of his pictures but now, the pictures didn’t do justice to his handsomeness.

“Sorry for the delay and I also appreciate you for coming on such short notice,” he said, seconds after shutting down his computer. “I’m sure Doctor Peterson already gave you information about my health,” he said again this time dragging his chair towards her. “Indeed, Mr. Matt,” Cindy replied, opening her medical kit. “I’d like to start with an assessment, if that’s right” Andre nodded and she began her work. She was being meticulous with her work but as the hours passed, she couldn’t ignore the growing attraction. “I need to make a good impression today, at least”, she thought trying to do all she could to maintain her professional boundaries. Their conversation was straightforward and she found herself drawn to his charisma. The humility he carries even after so much wealth, his confidence, and his allure all make her love him more. After she was done, she gave him the necessary reports and he thanked her. “Thank you, Ms Rivers. I look forward to our next session.” He said with professional conduct and went inside almost immediately. With the way he spoke, he didn’t seem to be flirtatious or even interested in ladies. but she’ll get him to fall for her. All her plans had never failed and this one won’t too. She’ll start executing the plans from tomorrow, she calculated in her head. If only Andre knew what would happen to him tomorrow, she smiled mischievously as she made her way to the Exit.