I loved my morning routines now. Instead of waking up alone, cleaning up after Jake and wondering where he was and what he was doing, or should I say who he was doing, I was happily having breakfast with Kate who appreciated it so much and giving coffee to the valet man, Armand who's face literally lit up when I gave it to him every morning.
I can't believe how long I stayed with him. He treated me like absolute shit. I think I'm going to lay off men for a little, I'm tired of being taken advantage of.
My fight with Dylan was still bothering me. I really didn't like the way he yelled at me last night. I just wish I had the guts to do something about it...
I'm so weak.
Why does he think he can control my life like that? Its my choices! Sure I acted a little recklessly but it all worked out for the best! I stopped 32 from getting out of the cell! That should definitely be considered a success, I should be being praised, not yelled at.
Thankfully today's his day off.
I walked into work, greeting people along the way as I headed down to meet Doctor Shawl.
Thirty-two's cell was the most secure place in this hospital, therefore deep within the hospital. It takes forever to get there.
When I finally arrived I smiled a little to myself, trying to suppress it so I don't look like a crazy person.
You have to be very careful when you're in a mental hospital, one wrong move and you're done. It is way too easy for them to lock you up.
Hell, after running at a clearly unstable patient who was trying to break the glass I'm surprised they haven't even sent me to a psychiatrist yet.
I walked in and imeditately smiled when I saw Dr. Shawl who looked so pumped he was almost bouncing off the walls.
He gave me a gigantic smile, standing up from where he was studying his notes at his desk.
"Opal Locke! My favorite little coworker!" He exclaimed, walking towards me.
I couldn't help but smile back, his energy was really contagious.
I could feel my nerves increasing as I neared 32's cell, as always.
I shook it off, excited to see him.
"Alright, before we start I just want to discuss everything that happened yesterday. You really saved the day but you need to be safe above anything else. I also need you to sign a few things, basically insuring you won't sue the hospital if anything happens to you during this process."
I nodded, following him to the desk.
"Remember, you can back out at any time. I'm not going to lie and say we can do this without you, I made no progress without you but if you're uncomfortable you shouldn't continue. You need to be healthy and happy."
"No worries, I like helping, I-"
I was cut off by a loud bang against the glass near us.
I looked to the doctor questioningly and his eyes were extremely wide.
"Fuck. He must sense you're here. He's clearly not happy you haven't said hi."
"Well I should get to it then! The window already has a crack!"
The doctor looked to it nervously.
"I think you really need to sign these papers first. I'm sure it'll be fine."
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The Patient
ParanormalOpal works the front desk in a mental hospital. One day they bring in a patient that has everyone completely rattled. They're taking up precautions she barely even knew they had, and all for what? One man? Sorry I'm bad at descriptions!! Give it a t...