Chapter 3 Chapter 33
After Cyrus polished off his meal, Simone started to clear the table, but he stopped her quick
Just relax. Kids should be kids” Cyrus said, not wanting to see her work.
He glanced at Hendrix, who got the hint right away. With a grin, Hendrix jumped in in he
to help, moving like a pro.
“Alright, clean this area and over here–make sure it’s spotless, Cyrus barked from his spot on the bed, keeping a sharp eye on him.
On it. Mr. Irwin, Hendrix replied, bantering with Cyrus while cleaning up.
Simone couldn’t help but stifle a laugh at their back–and–forth. But once the dishes were cleared away, reality hit her. Cyrus’s illness was weighing heavy on her mind, and her smile faded.
She settled into a chair and reached out to Cyrus. “Let me see your hand”
kout
“Huh?” Cyrus blinked, looking a little puzzled, but he stuck out his hand without hesitation. Simone placed her fingers on his wrist, feeling for his pube
“You know how to check pulses?” Cyrus asked, his face all disbelief.
“Just the basics,” she replied, zeroing in on the rhythm beneath her fingertips.
Cyrus and Hendrix glanced at each other, surprised by her serious vibe. They figured she’d picked up a few tricks here and there, but they never expected she’d actually know enough real medical stuff to cure Cyrus
After all. Cyrus had been dealing with his illness for over a decade. They’d tried every major specialist in the country and even hit up experts overseas, but nobody had figured it out yet.
After about two minutes, Simone finally let go of Cyrus’s hand. Her face got serious, like she’d just figured something out.
Cyrus couldn’t help but chuckle at her intense look. “So, what did you find?” he asked, trying to hide his amusement. He never thought Simone would have anything important to say,
“Heart problems?” Simone’s voice rang out in the room, clear and confident. Both guys froze, their eyes glued to her.
Cyrus and Hendrix exchanged a tense glance. Now that Simone had pointed out the issue with Cyrus’s health, they couldn’t brush her off anymore. This seventeen–year–old had their full attention.
“How did you figure that out? Cyrus leaned in, trying to hide his surprise.
Your pulse–it says a lot, Simone replied, keeping it short. The deeper stuif she knew came from old texts she’d studied, but that felt too out–there without science to back it up.
Cyrus fell quiet, dealing with a wave of emotions hitting him. But it was Simone’s next question that truly knocked him off balance. “Does the pain feel like a knife stabbing your chest? Her eyes turned cold, as if she was recalling the surgical blades cutting into f “Yeah, Cyrus said, nodding heavily.
flesh.
“Is there a cure?” Hendrix asked, staring at Simone, his curiosity fired
- up.
Cyrus’s illness had weighed on Hendrix for over ten years. He’d read tons of medical books and talked to experts, but nothing seemed to help
This was his closest friend, and not being able to cure hum had haunted Hendrix for years. Now, Simone offered real hope, and he felt a surge of excitement in his chest.
Simone met Hendrix’s experiant gaze and shook her head. After a moment, she added, “but I can give hun painkillers. They should help symptoms during future attacks.
This
Cyrus and Hendrix exchanged glances, the spark of hope rekindling. “Will painkillers work?” they asked in unison. They remembered all the failed attempts–pills taken by the handful that did nothing Though they fel uneasy, they couldn’t ignore this chance.
“They’ll work Simone said, her voice steady and sure.
Secing the worry etched on
on Cyrus’s face, Simple offered a reassuring smile. “I can’t explain it, but your pulse is strong and steady. That heart pain isn’t going to harm you, I promise.”
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Cyrus didn’t look convinced. “But there’s got to be a way to fix it completely, right? Hendrix insisted, not ready to
Simone paused for a moment, her expression shifting as a thought sparked in her mind. “Actually there might be a way, she said, her eyes lighting up. “If you really want to get to the bottom of this and find a full cure. I’d recommend hypnosis therapy”
The mention of “hypnous therapy triggered a memory for Simone. “I know a fantastic hypnotist. I can share his info with you.”
Without hesitation, she pulled out her phone and quickly sent Cyrus the contact details
“George Ludwig? Why does that name ring a bell” Hendrix furrowed his brow, trying to recall where he’d heard it.
“Maybe it’s just one of those common names, Simone replied, eager to sidestep the topic.
But Hendrix kept rolling the name around in his head until it clicked. “Wait a second; isn’t George Ludwig that world–famous hypnotist?”
“No way it could be the same guy. . That guy’s impossible to deal with. He quickly pushed the thought aside.
His skepticism kicked in again. Why would a kid like you know about a hypnotist? Hendrix narrowed his eyes, suspicion creeping in
Most people doctors included–tended to steer clear of hypnotists. They weren’t just hypnotists; they were top–notch psychiatrists. Talking to them felt intrusive, like being put under a microscope. They could see through one’s whole personality in minutes, and that was downright Jerrifying.
Simone didn’t say a word. Cyrus quickly cut in to stop Hendrix from asking further. “Hey, quit talking”
Cyrus, telling Hendrix to head home and get some rest. With a VIP hospital room that had a pull out bed,
As night fell, Simone decided to stay with C it was easy for her to settle in.
After a quick freshen–up in the bathroom, she lay down on the pull–out bed.
Before long, Cyrus broke the silence. “Did you study medicine?” he asked. It wasn’t until today that he realized he didn’t know much about Simone
“I learned a bit overseas Simone said, her eyes clouding with memories as she reflected on her time abroad. “I had some great mentors who taught me everything they knew.
Cyrus raised an eyebrow, surprised that this was the first time she had opened up about her past. “Sounds like they really took care of you,” he asked, trying to keep the tone light
“Maybe, Simone replied, her voice flat, her face blank
“Where are they now?” Cy
Cyrus asked, thinking that if she wanted them around, he could have them brought here.
“Dead“The word landed heavily in the room.
Cyrus froze, realizing he’d stepped into sensitive territory, and the conversation came to a halt.
Meanwhile, Simone tossed and turned all night, the memories of her mentors surfacing for the first time in years.
