Scar Red

17: Zirconium Eyes

True to his word, Dr. Henrique came the week after, however, he was not the only one. Accompanying him was another doctor, a female to be precise whom he introduced as Doctor Noelle.

I watched as Dr. Henrique signalled Ned and Douglas to hold Ro down whilst he prepared an injection.

Dr. Noelle was still jotting down the statements concerning the improvements I had given earlier while Madam—who also happened to be here—stood not too far away, watching us warily.

I had also mentioned the cuts and lacerations he had sustained so they could take that into account too.

Ro wasn't squirming as much as he used to and that was after I threatened to deny him certain privileges if he didn't behave. I hadn't anticipated the injection though which induced me to wonder how he'd react.

I could see Madam visibly tense, no doubt, at what would soon occur.

Dr. Henrique approached cautiously and it was obvious that he'd been in that position before. Even Dr. Noelle receded a bit.

He squirmed, still being restrained by the two big goons before he turned his attention to me. I kept my expression indifferent and crossed my arms over my chest. If anything, I hoped he could see by my gesture that the threat still stood if he misbehaved even one bit.

To my greatest surprise, he only released a faint groan when the thin, lustrous needle punctured his skin. Dr. Henrique practically leapt back the moment he took it out, just in case Ro tried anything silly.

Dr. Noelle's hands quivered as she took down notes and Madam was still stationed in that same spot, though her face held a look that I couldn't quite place.

"I wonder how you manage to keep him under control to the point that he doesn't act up as much as he used to, Carina," He asked. "I thought the young mister would try to fight it out with me like he always did, but today it's different. And I have to say that I like that difference. You're doing a great job. Keep it up."

He patted my shoulder after he had assembled his strange-looking doctoring equipment into the case. I only nodded in appreciation as he took his leave with his companion following closely behind which left Madam and me. Our eyes locked momentarily and as I stared at them, I couldn't help but notice a familiar resemblance.

Of course! They were the same colour as Ro's. The same piercing grey ones though hers was a darker shade and they looked so alike, save for the fact that her hair was dirt blonde.

She nodded approvingly at me before ordering the big boys to release Ro and in only a matter of seconds, we were alone again—well, in a way 'cause the cameras were still around.

I quickly helped him out of the straight jacket, being careful not to touch the spot where he was injected. I flashed what I think is a grin at him for having behaved. I should threaten him more since they worked so well.

However, Ro didn't move an inch even after I had freed him from his restraints. His eyes just focused on the door that his mother went through as he stood perfectly still. I wondered what he was thinking at the moment as I moved to lock the door just in case.

Soon, I relaxed into a chair and kicked my legs up to rest on the bookshelf as I briefly wondered what manner of mischief Bambi was up to.

Everyone had heard of my new reassignment. The news had spread like wildfire and then, she(Bambi) had been all over me to get all the details. Sometimes when I passed, I could distinctly hear their petty murmurs concerning me and what I did to get the position. They said perverted things, however, that was all they could do.

Even Mr. M had called me, apologizing and congratulating me, not to speak of Evelynn who had been so proud.

I couldn't help but smile at that juncture, regardless, when a massive calloused hand came to rest on my shoulder, my smile morphed into a frown.