You will help me, right?

15

A month of our treatment and rehabilitation has passed. Today I plan to discharge Igor from the hospital. His body needs a break. He has been here for three months already. I decided to take a month-long break to see how his body will react to the changes.

A knock on the door distracted me from my plans. I was so carried away by my thoughts that I forgot about Igor and Fedor's visit.

- Come in, - after my shout, the door opened and, like during our first meeting, a stroller drove in, driven by Fedor, and my friend was walking behind them.

- Hello, Lena. I decided to attend your consultation, I also need to give an opinion on Igor's psychological behavior, - Lera walked into the office without ceremony, pulled a chair over and sat down next to me. - Well, what? Let's begin.

- Listen, it's like you're in court. Don't give orders. I'm the boss here, - she jokingly nudged her in the side with her elbow. - First of all, hi guys, how are you?

- Hi, why can't you see? He's gloomy, just like the first time we met. Let's get started before he starts his concert again, - Fedya walked over to the table and sat sideways to us.

Igor didn't even move. Only his gaze changed. Now he looked at his brother with such anger.

- I can't understand what happened between you? Don't you want to share?

- Just try to say a word to them, and I'll kill you!

- Igor thinks that you're going to tell him now that the treatment didn't help and there's no point in continuing. And also that after you discharge him from the hospital, your relationship will end, - his brother said with a smile on his face.

- Well, that's it, you've played too much, - Igor shouted and rolled the wheelchair up to him.

- Now stand still, the showdown is not in my office! Igor, what's the matter? I haven't even had time to tell you about my plan yet, and you've already decided everything, - I approached him and put my hands on his shoulders in a calming gesture. - Listen first, and then you'll decide whether you agree with me or not.

- Okay, I'm sorry, my nerves are just giving in. Let's talk, - he turned his head towards me, his gaze changed. It became gentle, and his hands lay on top of mine.

- So, I decided to discharge you for a month. During this time, you will rest, we'll see how your body reacts to the lack of treatment. I've done all possible tests, procedures, and analyses. Everything shows that your condition is almost normal, in theory, now you should be able to take at least some steps yourself. It seems to me that you just need a push, but not in the sense of a "kick in the ass", but some kind of emotional shock, - I walked over and sat down at my desk to see the guys' reactions. - I also wanted to offer you to live with me, but it's up to you.

- I agree, - Igor wasn't even going to think about my offer.

- I also agree, as a doctor, and also as his girlfriend, you will be the best emotional anchor for him. And I will help you, - Fedya thought she wouldn't support me.

- Igor, as your psychotherapist, I support your decision. The only reason I might be against it is that as a friend, I worry about Lena's future career. The manager will cover our asses, of course, but if someone higher up finds out about your relationship, she will be fired.

- I completely understand you and I am also worried about her job. We will try to make sure that our "secret" does not spread further, - Igor said smiling.

- Since everyone agrees, I will prepare the documents for your discharge. I will be at work as usual until 6 pm. We need to decide what to do with you all day. Fedya, any ideas?

- Yes, I'll take him with me, I have his main things, and we'll also have a manly rest. Don't worry, I'll return him safe and sound in the evening.

- No alcohol, at least today. Otherwise, I fully support your plan. Then go to the ward and pack your things, I'll come to you as soon as I get all the certificates.

Left alone with Lera, I exhaled with peace of mind. I didn't even feel how tense I was all this time.

- Did you really think that he wouldn't agree to move in with you for a while? - Lera looked at me in surprise.

- I'm not as confident in myself as you are. Yes, I was worried that he would refuse or disagree with my plan. But I'm glad that he will live with me. I like being with him. Sometimes it seems to me that this is just a dream. We spent the night together more than once, were at my house or at the dacha. And I can't even tell you what I don't like about our relationship. Everything is so perfect, I'm afraid to talk about it, because something bad is sure to happen.

- You're winding yourself up. Why think about the bad when everything is going so well for you? I am happy for you, very happy. Finally, you can feel like a real woman who is loved. And he loves you, I can see it. The way he looks at you, how he is afraid of losing you. Okay, I'll go, and you work. If anything happens, you know, I will help you with everything. Even blow up this hospital, - laughing, Lera left, leaving me alone with my thoughts.

A couple of hours later, I finished with all the paperwork and running around. The boss was not even surprised that I did everything myself. It's time to send the guys home.

I went into the ward without knocking on the door. The bags were packed, and Fedor and Igor were discussing something. Already relaxed, without nerves, cheerful.

- I prepared everything, now you can go and rest with peace of mind. I'm in touch. Will you bring him here by 6 or will we meet somewhere in the center?

- Let's see how things go, I don't know where we'll end up.

- But I know, I've already thought of everything, - Igor said with a mysterious smile.

- I won't even ask, I know you won't tell. That's it, have a good rest, boys, - she came up, kissed Igor and handed him the folder with the documents. - And now, I'm off to work.

Of course, I was curious about his plans. But I didn't insist, he'll tell me everything himself if he wants.

The day passed calmly, no incidents. Three new patients showed up. Nothing serious has been said about them yet. Let's see what they say at the planning meeting tomorrow. I looked at my watch, it was 17:45. I need to call Igor, find out where they are. They didn't answer the call right away, they were busy.

- Hi, I'm getting ready to go home. How are you?

"- Hi, we're not far from the hospital. We'll be there soon. I thought that I should celebrate my discharge and ordered at a restaurant. The food should be delivered to your home in an hour. I hope you don't mind?"

- That's a great idea. Because I have no idea what to cook for dinner. Then see you, I'll wait by the car.

"- Love."

I like that he decides some issues himself. He doesn't call for every reason. It's nice to feel like a woman, Lera said right.

I was in the parking lot on time, which can't be said about the boys. I even waited for them for a couple of minutes. Fedya parked next to me so that, having opened the doors of my and his cars, it would be easier for Igor to get over. Fedya carried the stroller and things himself while Igor was sitting down normally and buckling up.

- That's it, I handed it over from hand to hand, alive and well. Have a nice vacation. If there are any problems, don't be shy about calling.

- Thank you very much, Fedya, and have a nice vacation to you too.

I got into the car and didn't even have time to start it, as Igor's strong arms pulled me to him.

- I missed you very much, - a passionate kiss was proof of this.

- I missed you too. Let's go home, I want to end up in bed with you. And cuddle all night.

- I like your mood, let's go.

We were home pretty quickly, lucky that we didn't have to buy anything, I filled the fridge with groceries over the weekend. There is not always time to go shopping often. I took my things to the bedroom, we will unpack them later. There is still time. Having dressed in home clothes, I began to make coffee for us. The doorbell distracted me from this matter.

- Probably food from the restaurant. I'll go open it, - and without waiting for my answer, he went to open the door.

Okay, he is a man, he is in charge, I will not interfere. A couple of minutes later, he returned to the kitchen with a large bag. I had just finished making coffee and was pouring it into cups.

- Our dinner has arrived. Let's set it out, should we take out the plates or leave it like this?

- I would leave it like this, we don't have to take everything out to have a romantic moment. I'd be happy with that option too.

- I totally agree, and there's less dishes to wash.

Dinner was held in a light atmosphere. When only dessert was left, we moved into the bedroom. I helped Igor move into bed, then sat down next to him and started feeding each other fruit. I love fruit platters, there's something for every taste and color.

- I was thinking about selling my apartment. I don't live there, and I need money for further treatment. What do you think?

- It's your apartment, I don't think I can decide whether to sell it or not.

- At the moment, I live with you and I feel like I'm sitting on your neck.

- But that's not true. You spend money on us just like I do.

- Okay, I have one more question.

- If it concerns your future as well, maybe you can decide for yourself? I don't want you to say later that I gave you this advice - well, I can't decide for him.

- Are you sure you don't want to hear it? - he smiles suspiciously.

- I don't think so.

- Okay, then I've already decided everything. Just don't scold me if you don't like the answer.

- You're scaring me. What did you want to ask?

- It's okay, I've already found the answer to this question. I just want to say that you will marry me, - and he said it so happily.

I froze a little. What do you mean marry? But I didn't give an answer. That's right, I refused to listen to the question myself. I look at him shocked. And at that moment he takes out a red box and opens it.

- Of course, it's not gold and diamonds. I didn't earn them. But I hope you like it and you'll agree to tie your life with me, - so much uncertainty in her voice.

In the box there was a neat silver ring with a delicate flower and several stones. I ran my fingers over it, raised my head and saw how they were watching me.

- So, will you answer or should I decide for myself? Because I've already decided everything for myself. Now it's your turn.

- I would like to answer that I need to think about it. But I've also decided everything. I will marry you, Igor.

And without thinking about anything, I began to kiss him. There was no passion in the kisses, there was only tenderness and love. Moving away from me, Igor took the ring and put it on my hand.

- Look, I guessed right. It fits like a native.

- Let me take the fruit away, because it will bother us, - without waiting for an answer, she removed the dessert from the bed and returned to bed.

We spent that night basking in each other's love and affection. And in order to make us happy, it is not necessary to do everything romantically and beautifully. It is possible like this, in bed, the main thing is alone.

An hour after the work day, the whole hospital was discussing the news of my engagement. One nurse noticed, passed it on to another, and so on down the line. I was not even surprised by this.

The only thing that surprises me is that Lera has not yet burst into my office. And there is no interrogation with partiality, and no squeals and happy cries. Okay, let's wait, it's only 9 am.

Work without Igor went slowly, with him my day flew by unnoticed. I wonder what he will do today without me.

The door opened so suddenly that I didn't even have time to raise my head before the office was filled with screams.

- How could you not tell me anything? You call yourself a friend. So I'm sitting here working, and the nurses are already talking about your wedding. I wonder if I hadn't come in, when would you have told me that you were getting married?

- And I'm still waiting for you to rush in here to give me a dressing down. You didn't last long, are you going to keep screaming or can I start telling you? - I haven't had this much fun with her in a long time..

- Are you pregnant by any chance? What's wrong with your mood? Are you not flying with happiness?

- I don't know, maybe I am. It's like I haven't had time to realize that I'm getting married yet. Here's the ring on my finger, the groom is waiting at home, but it's as if nothing has changed.

- Let's go take a test? I'll hold it for you, okay? Then we'll go to a cafe and have some tea. Let's chat calmly, okay? - and smiled so sweetly.

- How can I refuse you? Okay, let's go. I haven't had breakfast yet. Do you have a test or should I go buy one?

- Why buy one if I can go to Olya, the nurse in the surgical ward, and get one from her. She does them almost every day, after another date.

- You're asking, it's enough that everyone is discussing my wedding, - laughing, we went out into the corridor.

- That's right, let them discuss my next maternity leave.

Laughing so merrily, we reached the surgery department, and I stayed to wait for Lera. I don't want any more gossip about me.

- Here I am. Look what I found, - and she holds out her hand with 2 tests. - To find out the result for sure. Let's go pee now.

When I went to the toilet, I didn't even feel nervous. I was sure that even if the test was positive, it would be a great joy for Igor and me. I won't even be upset about a negative test, everything is ahead.

A couple of minutes later, Lera and I were sitting on the windowsill, swinging our legs and talking, as if we hadn't seen each other for many years.

- And how did you react to the ring?

- At first, of course, I was surprised, because we hadn't discussed anything with him. Igor had told me to marry him before, but I thought it was so unserious, but it turns out that I had been thinking badly about marriage.

- Honestly? I'm very happy for you. I can't wait to see you in a white dress, so beautiful and happy...

- Actually, I'm beautiful and happy now. Okay, let's look at the results of our hike.

Less than a couple of seconds had passed before Lera was jumping around me and almost squealing with joy. Yes, there were two stripes on both tests.

- When are you going to tell Igor? - Having calmed down, Lera continued her interrogation.

- Maybe I'll tell you at dinner tonight. What's there to hide? We didn't use protection from the start, we didn't even discuss it.

- You're weird. Usually this issue is decided first when we start f*****g.

- Okay, everyone get out of here. Let's pretend we're working. And we'll discuss it later.

During the day, I couldn't concentrate on work. All my thoughts were only about our future. I kept thinking about how Igor would react to this news. When would this day end so I could be home.

I could easily imagine myself with a big belly, Igor next to me, standing on his own. Then, we're walking with a stroller. And it doesn't matter whether it's a boy or a girl, we'll love this child and try to do the best for him.

And so the evening, the work day came to an end. I'll stop by the supermarket, buy groceries and go straight home. I can't wait to share the news.

An hour later, I was already approaching the house. A little more and I'll find out my man's reaction to the pregnancy.