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Matthew unbuckled himself from his seat before getting out, rounding the car, and opening the door for me.
He helped me with my dress as I turned to hop out of the car. With a hand, he cupped the edge of the door with his hand.
“Watch your head,” he said, patiently waiting for me to get out. When I successfully peeled myself from the car, I slammed the door behind me, grabbed Matthew’s hand and we walked together towards the elevator.
“I don’t have extra clothes,” I said when the lift pinged and opened for us. Matthew stepped aside to let me in first, making sure my dress wouldn’t get caught. Then he pressed the code to his entrance.
The doors closed in front of us, and I sighed as I stared at our hazy reflection. Not once did he take his hands off mine, even as we leaned against the handrail of the car.
“Then you can sleep naked beside me,” he joked and I smiled tiredly as his phone pinged. He grabbed it with his free hand from the inside pocket of his suit.
He paused to read the message, typed something brief, and stored the phone.
“The doctor’s already at my place. He’s a friend and the only one I could call this late.”
“Okay.”
When the elevators opened, I was greeted by an expensive-looking home.
Rich, dark wood filled the place, a beautiful choice that screamed timeless elegance. The mahogany floors and ebony furnishings contrasted with the soft, ambient lighting which was casting an enchanting glow over the room. Three massive windows framed a view of the city's twinkling lights, a stark contrast with the opulent darkness within.
On the dark suede couch sat a tall man wearing a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbow. Dark hair peppered his chin and his eyes were hazel. He looked up from his phone when he heard us enter and stood from the couch, walking towards us and shaking Matthew’s hand.
“Hey,” he greeted, throwing a smile my way.
“Thanks for coming on such short notice, Ben. I hope I didn’t interrupt family time.”
“It’s okay,” he smiled as his mind drifted away at the mention of his family. “The wife is all happy and glowing from the honeymoon still.”
Matthew nodded, and they momentarily shared a brief conversation where the former asked about the doctor’s wife and children. As they did, I took the time to borrow clothes from Matthew to change my dress. I grabbed the first pair of boxers I found in his drawer and the shirt I picked from his closet was black and it was huge on me.
Finally comfortable, I returned to the living room where both men waited for me. And with the look Ben was giving me, I could tell that Matthew had filled him in about what happened.
“Reagan, this is Doctor Benedict Hayes.”
“Nice to meet you, Doctor,” I said, stretching a hand towards him.
“Ben, please,” he insisted, shaking my hand.
“Are you feeling okay?” the doctor asked, shining a light in my eyes. I wanted to say that I wasn’t because dear, God, I was so tired that I just wanted to curl into a ball and weep until my eyes grew heavy. Instead, I nodded.
“Do you feel dizzy?”
I shook my head.
“Nauseous?”
Another shake of my head.
“Confused?”
“No,” I answered, and the doctor nodded. He turned off the light. I blinked, adjusting to the change. Matthew stayed behind me, looking at me with intense worry. I wanted to tell him I was fine, that all I needed was to curl up beside him and sleep.
“She doesn’t have a concussion,” Ben finally said.
“Are you sure?” Matthew asked.
“She’s not showing any signs, so she’s clear. But sometimes, it takes time for symptoms to develop. If she shows signs within the next twenty-four hours—dizziness, nausea, confusion—you should take her to the hospital to have it looked at.”
