[ Chapter 3 ]
The journey to the asylum wasn't a minute or two. It was hours. Since it was already too late now, Rita finally fell asleep. Though he looked cold-hearted by tieing her up, he did cover her with his once soaked coat which is dry now. He was not really that bad afterall. He tried to hide a pair of miserable eyes with his shades but even a fool could see this man haven't slept for months now. It is certainly ironic to even consider himself a psychiatrist, knowing that his advice works on others but not for his own problems. There were so many questions lingering in his mind as he was driving his Honda Civic -- a metallic opal silver one -- down the road. There were no street lights, only the moon to shine the way as two empty heart, cold but have yet to discover their inner self.
Ah, we're finally here .. been so long since I was here .. It seems as though coming back to this old white building wasn't such a good idea afterall. His watch was displaying 3.15am -- it was really late, or early. Most of them should be asleep by now, not wanting to cause any trouble .. he only called out his good old friend, Dex. He search though his "contacts" area and found the name, Dex and quickly pressed the green "call" button.
"Eh hey .. Dex!" Rome greeted.
"Err .. w-who?? Y-Y-You g-got the w-wrong n-n-number .. s-s-slee-p-p .. t-t-time .."
"DEXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!!! WAKE UPPPPPP!!!" Rome shouted.
"WHOA! Y-Yes. I-I-I'm awake n-n-now .."
"Hey lil old friend .. I miss your stammering voice! Haha .. it's Dr. Rome here."
"D-D-Doct-t-or-r-r Rome? .. is it r-r-r-real-l-yy y-you?"
"Yes, I am him. Don't believe me? Come on, try peeking at your room's window .. I'm right outside of the gate now .."
Suddenly, a head could be seen popping out at one of the building's window. That figure then took out his hand and started waving -- whoever he is, he was really excited to meet Rome.
"Now you believe me?"
"Y-Y-Y-Y --"
"You mean YES? Haha .. ok then, help me would you. Tell the guard to open up the gate for me ..
-- BEEP --
I'm back ..
A man with his white uniform and black hat was seen approaching the huge metallic black gate. He was walking so fast that you could hear his footsteps so clearly. The gate on the other hand was so high that no one could be seen climbing onto it if they were to -- escape. The man with the uniform was now seen playing with his set of keys. They were so many that one couldn't had imagine which key was for which hole. Confusing as it may seem, the guard managed to pick out the right key and with that, the huge gigantic gate was opened. It was those type of gates which gave out those creepy sound usually heard in scary movies. Rome went straight into his car and drove into the hospital's ground. He must be someone familiar there, as there were one parking lot right beside the entrance, reserved with the name -- Rome Patchata. A man in his 20's was seen standing at the side of the car, as if he was waiting to receive an order by the man in the Honda car.
"Dex .."
"Y-Y-Yes .. d-d-d-octor-r-r?"
"Could you please clean up that usual room for me?"
"O-Oh .. t-that r-r-r-oom?" Dex looked a little worried.
"Yeah, you go prepare that room for me k? .. and do put in one extra bed into my office .. I'll be here for a while .."
Dex nodded but just as he wanted to leave him and start preparing the room, Rome suddenly said, "Oh yeah, get me one straitjacket too -- just in case." He gave out a smile. Dex nodded again and went away.
Rita was really in a deep sleep. She didn't even realize when Rome opened the car's door and carry her out. Her head was leaning onto Rome's chest. He was holding her firmly yet gently at the very same time. Before walking, his eyes met the eyes of the woman whom he's carrying .. he gave out a warm smile and kissed her on the forehead.
Rita .. I'm going to stitch up that broken heart of yours .. I promise ..