Chapter 106 - Dra. Tilda

"Someone wants to kill me," Geraldine's body shakes as she hugged her own self while clinging into her heart. She could still feel that it really happened even though her memories of that dream becomes blurry.

"Young miss," Levine said with worry as she tried to make Geraldine feel better. 

It didn't take lo9ng before the doctor arrived with his kit and went to Geraldine who seemed lost in daze as she rock her body back and forth.

The doctor didn't say any words and instantly grabbed Geraldine's hand without consent. This caused her instinct to awaken and immediately twist the doctors arm and bring it to the back while pushing his head on the head.

"Young miss!!!" Levine screamed in shock and Jerome instantly arrived on the room and saw the situation.

"Miss Geraldine, please let the doctor go. He's only here to examine you," Jerome spoke softly to calm her and don't worsen the situation.

"Could you please give me a female doctor instead, Jerome." Geraldine raised her head to meet his eyes with a smile while pushing the male doctor's head further on the bed.

"Yes, yes. I'll find a female doctor for you but please let go of the doctor," Jerome raised both of his arms in surrender as he walked closer.

Hearing his words, Geraldine loosen her grip and let the male doctor go, "He touch me without permission. I'm still a noble in this family, I still need respect from those below me." Her character suddenly changes and spoke with pride lace on her voice.

"I apologize for my mistake, miss Geraldine," The doctored bowed as he was escorted by Jerome went going out of her room.

"Young miss, are you okay?" Levine ask with concern.

"Yes, I'm okay. I just had a nightmare and it affects my perception to reality," Geraldine groaned as she stands up to bed and went to the chair with Levine supporting her in case she will fall.

Levine went out and grabbed a basin full of water for Geraldine to wash her face as well as her breakfast meal and tea.

They waited for 30 minutes when there's a knock on the door and a female sweaty doctor arrived with her disheveled clothes and hair.

Geraldine was surprised but kept calm while they welcome her inside. 

"Hello, I apologize for my appearance. They rushed me to get here," The doctor smiled and sit in front of Geraldine.

"It's fine. You can relax first and catch a breath before you start examining me," Geraldine smiled and drinks her tea.

Silence fall on the room as Levine pour them another set of hot tea and waited for Geraldine's permission to start the check up.

"Levine, tell me. Why do I need a doctor? Can you explain because no matter how I think, my mind seemed blank." Geraldine sighs and massage her temples. She has been thinking why would they call a doctor to check on her at the first thing in the morning.

"Young miss, you have been found laying on the ground at the garden by a knight roaming around. There's also some destruction in the property. That's why they hired a doctor to check on you," Levine answer with worry.

"I see," Geraldine sighs and drinks her tea when what Levine said sink into her brain that caused her to spit the tea at the side.

"What!? What did you say!?" Geraldine stands up instantly, causing her dizziness to come back.

"Ugh, my head is spi - spinning!"

Levine and the doctor helped Geraldine to settle back on the sofa and make her relax for a while.

"I'm Dra. Tilda and I would like to ask permission to start examining you, young miss." Tilda ask politely with a small smile as Geraldine raised her thumb as a sign of approval.

Tilda started feeling Geraldine's pulse to see what's gone wrong when she notice something and look at Geraldine's chest. Her stare makes Geraldine curious and uncomfortable as well and used her other hand to cover her chest.

"Oh, no. I'm not looking at your chest!" Tilda waved both of her hands and shakes her head in embarrassment, "It's just that.." she trailed off as her eyes went to levine who is listening to her.

Geraldine noticed her eyes and understand what it means, "Levine could you make us some fresh tea and also bring me some banana cake."

"Yes, young miss." Levine hurriedly went out and close the door silently.

"She's gone. Now, tell me what you want to say," Geraldine's eyes squinted while seeing the panic and nervousness on Tilda's face as she wipes away the forming sweat on her forehead.

"I don't know what to say. It's my first time to examine something like this. Is it okay if I hold your hand again?" Tilda ask while biting her lips.

"Sure, I don't mind," Geraldine gives her hand on Tilda and let her do the examination while observing the reaction change on her face which amuse her.

"You're so easy to read. Tell me what's bothering you," Geraldine say while chuckling.

Tilda sighs heavily and holds her trembling hand while thinking of better words to relay the news and won't perceive her as crazy as well.

"Umm, I noticed some abnormality on your pulse and it's still the same the second time I check it." 

"Tell me directly, there's no need to beat around the bush and I have no time to guess what your saying," Geraldine forced herself not to roll her eyes. She has been thinking a lot of things lately and doesn't want another one to add up.

Tilda's face turned to serious as she earn the courage to speak the truth, "I don't feel any pulse."

"What?" Geraldine's eyebrows raised as she heard what Tilda said and bring her hand to feel her hand which she felt it beat, "I don't know what you're saying but I could feel my heartbeat."

Now, both of them look at each other without saying any words. Tilda became anxious at Geraldine's facial expression which consist of shock, anger then went back to normal with her eyes gazed intently at space.

"I apologize, it must have been my mistake. I didn't take your pulse correctly," Tilda bowed while scowling at herself for her mistake.

"No need to apologize but can you feel my pulse for the 3rd time?" Geraldine gives her hand back while her other free hand remain at her chest.

"Yes," Tilda wipes her sweaty hands on her clothes before holding Geraldine again. She close her eyes to focus on her work but no matter where she place her fingers. She still couldn't find or feel the pulse. 

Geraldine could feel her heart beating but seeing Tilda's expression shows that she still doesn't feel it. So, Geraldine grabbed Tilda's hand and placed it on her chest as both of them looked at one another with no words to say for a few seonds. 

"Did you feel anything?" Geraldine ask with her eyes hopeful but it was destroyed by the confused eyes of Tilda.

"N - no, I don't feel any beating," Tilda said honestly as she removed her hand and went back to sit silently on the sofa and took a cookie to ease the tension she's feeling.

Geraldine blinked a few times to let it all sink in. Then she smiled widely towards Tilda who seemed become more anxious by her reaction.

"Maybe I'm just tired by what happened last night but can you do me a favor doctor Tilda?" She ask and scoot on the sofa to bring her closer to Tilda.

"What is it, young miss? I'll do my best I can to do your favor."

This response makes Geraldine's smile grew wider, "That's a relief. Then please, don't tell anyone what you have seen today. As you know, I'm also a light element user focused on healing magic and I can start healing myself today. I just don't want other's to worry about my well being and bring burden to the family. I hope you understand this doctor." Geraldine says her words gracefully with a soft gaze while reading the expression of the person in front of her.

"But young miss, you need to tell the Duke so that you can be cured instantly," Tilda said as she's also concern with Geraldine's health.

In response to what Tilda said, Geraldine could only laugh in amusement and it takes a while before she calmed down.

"Do you really live and work here at the North? Because if it's true then you already know how I'm treated here at the residence and maybe even heard of how crazy I was," Geraldine shakes her head as she grabbed a cookie and took a bite.

Tilda stare at her for a while before speaking, "I've heard gossips that they are treating you as a criminal because of what happened to your mother but I know it wasn't your fault. I don't want to go over the line here but even if they treated you like sh*t, they still need to know your condition because at the end of the day, you are still the young miss of the Gauthier family."