Chapter 6

"Hello?" Artemis responds back.

"Hey, Artemis do you know what time it is?"

"Yeah, it's 4.50 AM. I need you right now, Uncle David" He begs him.

"Yeah, on my way"

"I will send you the car to pick you up" Artemis cuts the call.

***

Artemis gently places Rose on his fluffy bed.

Meanwhile, he takes her small luggage and keeps it in another bedroom of his.

Doorbell rings

"Hello doctor" Artemis greets Mr. Bee

"Hello" David Bee greets him back.

"Artemis? You look fine" Mr. Bee questions him.

"The patient is in the bedroom, Uncle David"

"Oh I see"

Artemis takes the doctor's suitcase and signals him to follow him.

David Bee is a well known doctor in the entire New York. He is none other than the Maternal uncle of Artemis. David Bee spent his entire life studying medicine. He is not married and never had any relationships or Hookups. Sometimes he comes to Vanderbilt's mansion to look over his nephew.

"Here she is" Artemis shows Rose in his bedroom.

"Okay" Mr. Bee nods.

Rose is still unconscious and resting very well under the Air conditioner.

"What's the problem?" Mr. Bee asks him.

"She came to me at 4.45 AM today and she was like a trembling person. Her face and entire body were full of sweat and unable to speak. Therefore, she fell into unconsciousness." Artemis speaks while coming closer to his Uncle David.

"Okay, let me check" David sits beside Rose and starts checking her pulse and temperature.

"Torch" He forwards his hand towards him.

"Here it is" He gives a torch to David.

Dr. Bee opens her mouth and eyes, and sees with the torch light.

"Is everything okay? What happened to her?" Artemis asks his uncle without being patient.

"Her physical condition is fine right now. But I want to talk to her" He gets up from the bed and keeps the torch in his suitcase.

"What do you mean, Uncle David?"

"According to the action, I would say that she is experiencing PTSD" Dr. Bee concludes.

"Excuse me? PTSD?" Artemis gives a weird expression.

"Yes"

"How can you say that, without talking to her or knowing her mental health?" He questions back.

Dr. Bee keeps his hand on Artemis's shoulder and slowly takes him out of the room.

"See Artemis, There are two types of pain in this world according to the science. One is Physical and the other one is Mental pain. I have checked the physical condition of " Dr. Bee stops talking and looks at him.

"Rose" Artemis responds.

"Yes, Rose. She seems absolutely fine! So physical pain could be the wrong answer according to my study. The last and final option would be her mental health" Dr. Bee removes his hand on Artemis's shoulder.

"She is quite adorable and always spontaneous. I can't believe.." Artemis lost his words.

"Yes, it's very difficult for you to understand this because there are many people who suffer mental health problems and are never open to the people who are very close to them sometimes."

"That's correct" Artemis nods.

Dr. Bee smiles.

"But what about now? is she sleeping or what now? Should I wake her up?" Artemis tries to go to his bedroom.

Dr. Bee stops him and says " No, let her take rest. She is taking rest now until then we have to give her some space"

"Okay" Artemis sighs.

"Artemis?" Dr. Bee calls.

"Yes, Uncle"

"Let's give her some space, I bet she will wake up a little late but she will be okay"

Artemis nods and understands his Uncle's words.

"Artemis, I need to talk to you in private" Dr. Bee says.

"Sure, Uncle. Please be seated in my drawing room and I will be in 2 minutes"

Dr. Bee nods and leaves.

Artemis is standing outside of his bedroom.

"John, today I am not coming to the office. Today, you will take care of my presence in the office" Artemis speaks to John in a call.

"Sure, sir! Is everything okay sir?" John responds in a concerned tone.

"Sir? Is everything okay?"

"Yes, Some one needs my Presence. So, I have to take care of it"

"Okay sir, I will take care of it. Don't worry about it" John gives assurance to Artemis.

"Thank you, John" Artemis hangs the phone.

***

"You said something you want to discuss with me, Uncle David? Is everything okay?" Artemis speaks.

"Yes, Artemis. Except for one request from your mother" Dr. Bee sips the coffee.

"What is it, now?"

"Your wedding"

Artemis groans and sits in his chair.

"Artemis? My boy?"

"I am all ears, Uncle David!" He opens the newspaper.

"You need to have a partner, Artemis"

"Is it?" He responds sarcastically.

"Artemis, you are 27 now. At this age, you should have a kid by now"

"I'm trying, Uncle David"

"Trying means?"

"I had a breakup" He forces his smile to show.

"Don't tell me, you did break up with Jana?"

"Unfortunately, Yes!" He smiles.

"Are you serious?"

"Damn, Serious! So that's the reason I need to break up with her"

"What did she do?"

"Of course, cheating"

Uncle David groans and keeps the coffee cup on the table.

"Care to explain?"

After telling everything, Uncle David is in shock and has no words to comment on it.

"So, what is your opinion on the matter of love?" He keeps the newspaper down.

"Tidy?"

"What? I thought you would be on my side"

"Yes, I am on your side but god is testing your patience and sincerity"

"With Heart-breaks?"

"I mean, See Artemis! if god is taking something away from you, then he makes sure that he will give you the best in the future" Uncle David explains like a Teacher to the child.

"Yeah, God has sent me the best"

"What do you mean?"

"Well, Partner for me"

"Care to explain?"

"She is here" He winks at him.

"Maid?" Uncle laughs.

"Oh my god!! I meant Rose!" He gasps.

"I know, I am just kidding" Uncle David smiles at him.

"I saw her at the party, from the moment I laid my eyes on her then I was pretty sure that she is the one for me" Artemis says confidently.

"She is beautiful outside" Uncle David supports his nephew's statement.

"Inside too" Artemis concludes the statement.

"Yeah, but be careful Artemis. I hope she is the last one for you" Uncle David gets up from the seat.

"I have full confidence in myself and her"

"That's good! Until then, I will take a bath and freshen up. Then we will have breakfast together. It's been a long time" He opens the door to leave.

"Yeah, Sure!"

After sometime

Artemis holds one of the Rose's hands and observes her face if there any signs of her waking up from sleep.

Rose wakes up from sleep and sees Artemis's face.

"Hi" He greets her with a smile.

"How much did I sleep?" Rose tries to sit down on the bed.

"3,4 hours" He helps her to sit.

"Oh my god!" She closes her mouth with her palm.

"Rose?"

"Yes?" She sees him.

"What's happening to you?"

"I have PTSD" she confesses.

"What?" He holds her hands.

"Yes" She holds back her tears.

"Then why you didn't tell me before?" He becomes more concern.

"I didn't want you to be scare"

"For god's sake! Please" He cups her face and comes closer to her.

"Artemis.." She tries to speak but he cuts her in the middle.

"Shush.." He places his index finger on her soft and plumpy lips to keep her silent.

"From now on, you will do what I say! Alright?" He removes his index finger on her lips.

She nods.

"I kept your belongings in the opposite room, you have to fresh up and come down to have breakfast"

"I am not starving, Artemis" She says bluntly.

"If you don't come to the dining table within 15 minutes, then I will force you to come" He stops walking and turns towards her.

"You can't force me, Artemis" She says angrily.

"Of course, I can! I am your guardian right now and I can do whatever I want"

"Don't act smart with me, Artemis. Don't consider it as a chance!" She yells.

Artemis controls his anger.

"Sorry! Please... You need to be taken care of. So I request you to get ready and get down" 

"But.."

"No, But's! I need you in the dining table room within 15 minutes and I don't want any excuses" He leaves.

"Is, everything okay?  Artemis?" Dr. Bee asks while drinking water at the dining table.

"Yes, she is coming within 15 minutes after that we can have breakfast. Then we can deal with the PTSD seriously" He sits opposite to Dr. Bee.

"Oh, she told you?"

"Yes, only that. I really want to know what is bothering her"

"We will find out, Artemis" Dr. Bee smiles with assurance.

After sometime

Rose comes down from upstairs and observes outside of the dining room.

"Good morning, Miss Amatore!" The maid greets her.

"Good morning, Mrs. Bunman"

"Please, come in and have breakfast" Mrs. Bunman says.

Dr. Bee and Artemis are observing her actions.

"Thank you" She drags out the chair to sit.

"There is no need to say 'Thank you' Miss Amatore" Mrs. Bunman starts serving her plate with french toast and a glass of orange juice.

"Okay" she nods and eats the first bite of French toast.

"How are you feeling, Miss Amatore?" Dr. Bee asks her.

"I am fine, thank you! and you are?"

"I am David Bee, Uncle of Artemis" 

"Oh, Nice to meet you Mr. Bee" She takes another bite.

"He is a doctor, I called him to know what exactly happened to you" Artemis interrupts their conversation.

"Oh" She looks at Dr. Bee.

"Yes, Miss Amatore. I need some private moment with you after you had done with your breakfast" Dr. Bee says cleaning his mouth with a napkin.

"Yeah, sure" She continues eating.

 "Am I not involved in this therapy session?" Artemis confused.

"It's a matter of a patient and a doctor, Artemis" Dr. Bee clears his doubt.

"Well, of course!"

Dr. Bee Leaves the dining room.

"Mrs. Bunman, Please set the opposite room of my room. I kept her belongings in that room" Artemis orders to his maid.

"Yes, Mr. Vanderbilt" maid leaves.

"Mr. Vanderbilt?" Rose tries to speak.

He gives a death stare.

"I mean Artemis, I can't live in your mansion. I work for a company and I don't belong here"

"Rose? are you out of your mind or what? You are not alright and you need someone to take care of"

"I can handle myself, Artemis!"

"Oh, yeah! That's why you came here at 4.45 AM with trembling?" He tries to maintain calm in his tone.

"I don't know what is happening to me, I need someone. I need you, Artemis" She confesses.

When Artemis hears the sentence 'I need you' from her mouth, he decides to do anything to see her happiness.

She finishes her breakfast.

"Shall we?"He gets up from the chair and extends his hand to her.

"Yes, To therapy" She chuckles and extends her hand.

He holds her and they both go to the Dr. Bee Room.

Knock Knock

"It's open" Dr. Bee answers while setting up his table.

"Hello, Dr. Bee" Rose comes in.

"Argh! Miss Amatore, please have a seat"

Rose sits on the chair.

Artemis stands at the doorstep and nods while looking at his uncle.

Dr. Bee nods and smiles.

Artemis closes the door.

"So, as far as I know you are very disturbed right?" Dr. Bee starts the therapy.

"Yes, I have PTSD and it's worse I could say" Rose tries to control her tears.

"Yeah, I understand the problem. So let's start with your daily life activities?"

She nods.

"I work for a company, it's a hectic schedule. After coming to my room I cook for myself, watch some movies or series and then I will sleep" she says normally.

"Okay, do you have any friends?"

"Yes, In the office"

"What about the outside of the office? I mean high school friends? like that"

"No, but they are good"

"Is there any event that disturbed you?" He tries to get an answer from her.

She lowers her gaze and thinks for some time.

"Miss Amatore?"

No response.

"Miss Amatore?"

"Yeah! There are few. But I can't can't---" Rose stutters.

"It's okay, we have a lot of time. Have some water" He mentions.

She drinks the full glass of water and becomes ready to tell what has been bothering her for a long time.

***

"Mr. Vanderbilt, I cleaned Miss Amatore's room" The Maid approaches the Artemis's study room.

"Okay, please take some rest Mrs. Bunman. You are doing a lot of work since the morning"

"It's okay, Mr. Vanderbilt"

"It's an order, not a request" He types something on his keyboard.

"Okay, Mr. Vanderbilt" She smiles and leaves.

After 2 hours

"May I come in, Mr. Vanderbilt?" 

"Mrs. Bunman, I told you to take a rest. Why are you?" He sees the Rose who is standing at the doorstep.

She smiles like a child.

"Rose?"

"It's me" she comes in.

"How was the session? Where is Uncle Bee?"

"He is speaking to someone else in his room. The session is perfect I would say"

He nods and smiles.

"Okay, Take some rest. I need to talk to Uncle Bee" He gets up from the chair.

"Why? Don't you want to spend time with me?"

"Woah! Is that you? Or am I seeing any dream?" He surprised.

"What?" She confused.

"I mean, I am the only one who tries to spend time with you but right now you are insisting" He chuckles.

"I opened my eyes and I can see the love around myself" 

"I hope, you can also see my love for you" He whispers.

"You said something?"

"Nothing, I need to show you something"



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