Linked Closely, arm in arm, Rhaenyra and Alicent make their way into the Red Keep's entrance hall, its wide stairway climbing up and up into the upper reaches of the castle.
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Deleted Scene
Journal des Dames et des Modes, Costumes Parisiens, 31 mai 1828, (2602): Chapeau de paille de riz du Magasin de Mme. Jardin, Galerie Vivienne, No. 33. Robe de gros de Naples Ă corsage juste et jupe froncĂŠe. Biais bordĂŠs de blonde. PĂŠlerine de dentelle.
Hat of 'paille de riz' (rice straw), from the shop of Jardin. Gown of 'gros de Naples' with a close-fitting bodice and a pleated skirt. Bias trim edged with Blonde (bobbin lace). Lace pelerine. Additional accessories: lorgnette, gloves, bracelets on both wrists, sash, handkerchief, flat shoes with straps (cothurnes). The print is part of the fashion magazine Journal des Dames et des Modes, published by Pierre de la MĂŠsangère, Paris, 1797â1839.
It started as an innocent admiration, like a small candlelight fire in the middle of the night⌠until it was more than thatâuntil it was a deadly fire that threatens to consume Dr. Michael Robinavitch and Victoria Javadi.
Chapter 1 |
Chapter 2: The Return
Rating: E
Word Count: 8.7k
Characters: Dr. Robby (Michael Robinavitch), Victoria Javadi, Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi, Trinity Santos, Dennis Whitaker, OFC Nurse Cathy Sugcang (her faceclaim is Inde Navarrette), mentions of Jack Abbot, Samira Mohan, Melissa King, Frank Langdon, Yolanda Gracia, Dana Evans, Princess Dela Cruz, Perlah Alawi, Emma Nolan, Joy Kwon, Jesse Van Horn, John Shen, Mateo Diaz, & Donnie Donahue.
Pairings: Dr. Robby x Victoria Javadi (robvadi), Dr. Robby x OFC, Dr. Robby x OFC Nurse Cathy Sugcang
tags: Porn with plot, MDNI, very explicit scenes, angst, self-loathing, age gap (Victoria is 20 going 21; Robby is fifty-three), SA of a minor-f (mentioned in the beginning of the chapter), illicit affair, love triangle, crack ship
a/n: It's supposed to be a two-chapter story, but fuck it, it's going to be a three-chapter story now đ¤Ł
âYouâre okay now, you are in a safe place.â
Victoria assured the girl who was sitting up on the bed. The girl was agitated as she cried when she saw her wristsâcovered up by gauze and cotton.
âKayla? Is that your name?â
Victoria had assessed her before she came into the room. Kayla is a thirteen-year old middle schooler; according to the police report, Kayla was assaulted by a thirty-year old man who was her boyfriend. They met online and the man insisted they meet in person. Kayla was sexually assaulted and she couldn't take the shame and what her mother would sayâshe chose to slit her wrists with a blade she found in their home. Thankfully she was discovered in time by her eight-year old little brother, who called 911.
"Yes," said Kayla.
Victoria spoke gently, so she wouldn't startle or overwhelm Kayla. She was so young to have experienced something so brutal. Victoria was used to holding her tears back whenever she would encounter cases like these, but in this moment, her tears were brimming on her lashes.
"He told me that... he wanted to meet up. Then, he picked me up after school, and... And then..."
Victoria reassured Kayla, "You don't have to tell me everything, if you can't right now. It's alright."
Kayla burst into tears; they are allowed to comfort the patient if it's all too much. So, Victoria touched Kayla's hand and she smiled at her, and then Victoriaâs tears fell from her eyes. She immediately wiped it off; she must be the stronger one, but this case felt sort of close to home. After her talk with Kayla; Victoria went out for a break. There was a spot at the rooftop where people take secret smoke breaks; but Victoria doesn't smoke, so she only looks out on the city below. It has been exactly one and a half years since she left Pittsburg to pursue Emergency Psychiatry at Children's National Hospital. She just turned twenty-three last July, and she has been living independently; though she would take some days off to visit her parents back in Pittsburgh. In those days, she would meet up with Dennis and Trinity for some drinks; although they would prefer that she visited the ERD, because Dana and McKay had been asking for her. Victoria would only answer them that she would visit PTMC someday. But the true reason why she won't even set foot in the ERD of PTMC is because she doesn't want to see the day shift senior attending physician. Not a glimpse, or even his shadow.
A pair of lovers caught Victoria's eyeâthey were the same age, and probably teenagers, and they were happily kissing each other on the cheek while they sat on a park bench. She envied them, in some way, because it didn't have to be difficult for them; because it had been hell for her ever since she left Pittsburgh. The first few monthsâthere was no time or day that she didn't think about Robby;Â how he is, what he thought about her leaving for Washington DC, and if he ever missed her. In one of her hangouts with Trinity and DennisâVictoria tried not to be obvious when she asked how Robby was. They told her that Baran broke up with Robby, and it was because Robby cheated on Baran, though that was just a rumor, and Baran never confirmed anything. They still work together, but Baran has moved on and is now dating someone else outside of work. Of course, Victoria knew well that it wasnât a rumor because she caused it.
After her break, Victoria was approached by her senior attending, Dr. Everettâa black, middle-aged woman that she got along with on her very first day at Children's National.
"Vic, are you free? Can I talk to you?"
Victoria smiled at Dr. Everett, "Sure, Doc E."
Dr. Everett took Victoria aside, by the vacant units, and told her, "Please don't hate me, but... I've signed you up for a medical conferenceâfor three days."
Victoria was surprised, but she had to ask, "I'll miss the kids, but where is this medical conference, exactly?"
Dr. Everett giggled, a sign that she and Victoria are on the same page. Dr. Everett answered Victoria,
"Oh, it's on PTMC. I figured you had your Emergency Medicine rotation there, so you'd be familiar with the place."
Her whole body went numb. She wished that Dr. Everett was playing with her, but she wasn't.
Victoria nervously laughed, "Yeah. I am. But... it's just me who's going?"
"Yes. Don't worry, your travel expenses are all paid by the hospital."
At that point, Victoria could no longer say no to it, because she would be the ED's representative for the conference. Three days before she left for Pittsburgh, Victoria already informed her parents of her arrival, and also she sent a chat to the group chat that she shares with Trinity and Dennis. There was nothing to it, nothing but a simple conference where she would possibly learn more about pediatricsâa field that she wants to specialize in... but in every piece of clothing she packed, she chose it carefully. She chose shorter skirts and black stockings, dresses that reach past the thighs, and her newest sets of underwear; some are blueâhis favorite color. Why was she doing that? What was her motive? Even if she sees Robby again, what will happen? Would he get on his knees and beg her to come back to his life? And would that ever happen? A man like Michael Robinavitch, a constant avoidant with his condescending attitude?
If she could help it, Victoria would try to avoid Robby. It is the only way, and it has been almost two years, Robby has surely forgotten about her and he probably has moved on with another woman, and hopefully itâs a woman his age now.
Victoria met up with her parents first when she flew in from Washington DC. Her mother asked her where she would stay.
âAt Trinityâs. Theyâve been asking me to hang out.â
Dr. Shamsi stared at her daughter. Her precious daughter.
âWhat, Mom?â
Dr. Shamsi shook her head and chuckled, âNothing. Youâre so independent now. Itâs like youâve flown to the moon and back, and here you are.â
Victoria didnât expect her mother to be so poetic. âAm I? Thanks for noticing.â
She stared at Victoria, with a quiet fascination, and a hint of sadness.
âI hope when you see your friends in the ERD, they inspire you to move forward⌠not hold you back.â
Victoria scoffed and shook her head, âMom, what do you mean?â
Dr. Shamsi tried to reach out for Victoriaâs hand over the table and she looked her daughter straight in the eye.
âNo matter how strongly you felt for them.â
Victoria sat back. She couldnât tell what Dr. Shamsi meant by that, but she could tell that her mother wanted to say something, but she was afraid to even say it out loud.
Regardless, Victoria took her motherâs hand and touched it. When their dinner ended, she drove them home. Afterwards, she went to Trinity's apartment. Trinity had sent a chat that no one would be home, but she could go ahead and there was a spare key under the potted plant. Victoria did as she was told, when she opened the door, she was startled half to death when a party popper exploded on her face.
"Welcome back!"
There they all wereâher friends at the Pitt, and Victoria was so happy to see them.
Trinity spoke up, "We only have you for a few days, might as well make it worth it?"
Victoria hugged Trinity; Victoria was so happy, she forgot that Trinity hated hugs, but she felt Trinity return the hug and even place her chin on the crook of her neck. All of them had dinner, and sometime after, drinks and just a mild-mannered party. Victoria was engrossed in conversation with Mateo, who had come back to the day shift. While Mel, with a plate of cheese crackers on top of her pregnant bellyâsat with Trinity, Dennis, and Emma.
Frank watched his girlfriend across the room, and he smiled at the sight of Mel, enjoying herself over conversation with their friends. Everyone was happy and the mood was uplifted by more drinks. Though, Victoria noticed someone come inâa new face. Dennis introduced Victoria to the new girl.
"Vic, this is Cathy."
"Hi," chirped Cathy.
Dennis continued, "She's the new ED nurse. She works with me and sometimes with Robby."
Victoria pretended that the mention of that name had no effect on her. Instead, she shook Cathy's hand and introduced herself.
"I'm Victoria Javadi."
Cathy clapped her hands and pointed out, "Oh, you're Dr. Javadi's daughter, right? I've heard a lot about you. Ogilvie called you his greatest rival."
Victoria blew a raspberry and rolled her eyes. "There was no rivalry between us and Ogilvie."
Before Victoria could say anything else, they heard Donnie shout out,
"Hey, Robby's here!"
All cheered, then Dana shouted too, "As always, late to social functions!"
It was a ridiculous notion that time stops when you see that person you have missed or had broken your heartâon the contrary, time moves quickly, moving you and that person in close proximity, until time pauses and stops once you've met eyes with them. Without Victoria noticing, Robby was now standing before her.
"Hi. Welcome back."
Victoria tried to keep her senses when Robby extended his hand to shake it. Victoria hesitated to shake his hand... if she did, what would happen to her? But everyone was staring at them, and she didn't want to seem disrespectful to her previous senior attending.
"Thank you, Robbyââ
Victoria was taken by surprise as Robby pulled her in to hug her. Victoria thought her head would explode as her heart hammered on her chest, as she felt Robby's warmth⌠his other hand was on the small of her back, and her chest was pressed on his stomach. A second longer and it would've been awkward, but Robby let Victoria go.
"It's nice to see you, kid."
She only nodded in response, and Robby left their circle and searched for Jack and Samira. Frank answered Robby's query,
"Oh, they couldn't make it. You know, wedding plans."
The party went on, but Victoria hasn't moved an inch since Robby hugged her. She thought it was over. Eighteen months have gone, but there she was againâher heart screamed and ached for Robby. Even so when Victoria found herself at the other end of the room, eyeing Robby, who stood opposite her. She observed him from afar; his hair had gone more gray, there were a few lines added to his forehead. But his bodyâit was still the same; he still had those strong shoulders that lifted her off the bed and into his cock; those large hands that slapped her ass when she was being bratty; his hairy arms that she held on to when they did it, reverse cowgirl. Everywhere she looked, it didnât matter if it happened two years agoâshe could still remember everything she and Robby did.
The heat of arousal gathered around her navel, pulsing inside her; wanting and hoping Robby would take her away in that instant. But Victoria was brought back to reality when she heard Trinity say,Â
âDo you think theyâre fucking?â
Emma sputtered and almost choked on her drink, while Princess whispered to Trinity,
âNakita ko nga sila⌠magkasabay pa.â
Perlah giggled, but Emma, who learned Tagalog from Princess and Perlah, understood what Princess had just said.
âOh my god, they were together? Where?â gasped Emma.
Trinity answered, âThey do it behind empty units.â
That snapped Victoria from her daydreaming and she blurted out, âWho are we talking about?â
Trinity pulled Victoria close so she could get inside their gossip circle.
âRobby and Cathy.â
Princess cursed out, âTangina, Cathy is just a kid. Sheâs just twenty!â
Victoriaâs stomach turned. She was just twenty when Robby took her virginity. It seems that his lovers remain her age and it disgusted her. No, it angered her.
âThatâs fucked up.â
Victoria blurted out and they were all surprised with her choice of words.Â
But Trinity sighed, âYeah, it is. But itâs their life.â Then she took a swig of her beer. Her line of sight went to Victoria. âLetâs just hope Robby knows what he is doing.â
Victoria chose to slowly drift away from the conversationânow that sheâd notice⌠Cathy looks like herâsilky black hair, brown skin, brown eyes; they even share the same height. Does Robby see her whenever he fucks Cathy? Victoria wondered. Does he hear her voice when Cathy moans out? Whenever he would eat her out, does Robby wished it was her he was eating out?
She doesnât want to think about it anymore. Victoria excused herself and told Trinity that she was just going out for some air. It was hot outside and Victoria was glad that she wore a thin sundress in blue. She did not intend to bring it with her, and she didnât have Robby in mind when she packed that dress. Victoria wanted to go to a convenience store to buy something, just to wash down the beer and shots that she took earlier. She could handle her liquor much better nowâher newfound friends from Childrenâs taught her.
âWhere do you think youâre going?â
Victoria groaned out loud, and she already knew who it was before she even saw him.
âFor a walk, for some air.â
Robby approached her. âIâm coming with you.â
âNo. Go back, Iâm going alone.â
Robby smirked at Victoria. âNo, youâre not.â
Victoria inhaled loudly as she closed her eyes. She doesn't need Robby following her around while sheâs overwhelmed.
âSuit yourself.â
They took the elevator down to the ground floor and went out. Victoria remained quiet, and so did Robby, as they walked side by side. Victoria knew the way to the convenience store, a block away from there; it was just a quick walk and she didn't need someone to guide her, however, she couldnât help herself but steal glances at Robby whenever he wasnât looking. Because they were so close, she could smell his cologne. He only wore cologne when they were together, he never wears cologne at work or any other time. Victoria looked down and she badly wanted to reach out and touch Robbyâs hand. She only needs to be brave and reach out. Nothing bad will happen if she didâthey were both single⌠but deep inside, Victoria knows that they will be both detrimental to each other.
âHow are you, Vic? Howâs Washington DC?â
Robby asked that when they got to the convenience store. Victoria was caught off guard, she didnât know what to say. The electronic ding of the doorbell hummed when Victoria pushed the glass doors. Robby followed her inside and was on her tail as she looked for a bubbly drink. She looked back and finally answered Robby,
"I'm fine. It's nice there, I'd probably pursue a career in pediatrics at Children's."
Robby had a tight line of a smile on his face. There it wasâthat condescending attitude that he gives everyone. Her gaze lingered on his face for a long while; she wanted to scold him for hooking up with Cathy, but how could she when it's just a rumor? The question inside her head wanted to come out of her chest through her mouth, but she chose to bite down her tongue. Unexpectedly, Robby stepped closer and tucked her hair behind her ear.
"Your hair is longer. You've grown it out."
His fingers remained on her shoulder for a moment. If she let Robby touch her for another minute, she might want more, and more... until those fingers are up inside her skirt. She quickly stepped back and turned her back on him. After searching through the aisles, she found the bottled soda that she wanted. Robby told her that he would be waiting for her outside. They walked back to the apartment, but when they turned around a corner, there were two men who were arguing and shouting at each other; the other man put up his fists asking for a fight.
"Vic, stay close!" shouted Robby
Robby grabbed Victoria away from the arguing men, and he pulled her in an alley to take her away from that corner. It all happened too fast, and the next thing Victoria knewâshe was backed up against a brick wall, while Robby held her close. She looked up and felt Robby's breath on her face.
"Are you alright?"
Robby was breathless, and so was Victoria... There were no thoughts or even better judgement that stopped them from putting their lips on one another. Robby welcomed her mouth, while he slipped his tongue in. Victoria tasted the beer in Robby's mouth and smelled his cologne; she let him touch her anywhere, while she pushed herself into him as they kissed. Nothing changed, how Robby kissed her then, was still the same now; he still nipped her lower lip and sucked it, and that sent her into a spiralâher resolve breaking away, replaced by her need to fuck Robby.
His kisses left a trail along her jaw and neck; he squeezed her in his arms and sniffed her neck.
"Fuck, I missed you. Vic, I missed you so much," mumbled Robby, in between embracing and kissing Victoria.
She looked up at himâif he asked her now to come home with him or take up their old room at that hotel, she would immediately say yes; she doesn't care anymore how much she wants him at that moment. Victoria was about to kiss Robby again, when they heard Frank and Mel walk in.
"Oh, hey!" beamed Mel.
Robby straightened his shirt and he stood away from Victoria; meanwhile, Frank and Mel approached them.
"We're sorry, we have to get home," said Mel.
Frank placed an arm around Mel's shoulder, "It's her pre-natal tomorrow.â
Robby and Frank exchanged looks; Victoriaâs heart was about to burst out of her chest, scared that they had been seen.
"Hey, Robby, are you catching up with Javadi?"
Robby nodded, both of his hands on his waist. "Yeah. Javadi's telling me here how prestigious Children's is.â
Victoria followed Robby's lead and pretended to be embarrassed with him teasing her. âStop it, it's not that prestigious.â
Frank let out a loud huh as his eyes went from Robby to Victoria. Mel knew what was happening but she chose not to say anything because it was getting too awkward. Frank approached Victoria,
âAnyway, it's nice to see you again, Dr. J,â teased Frank, then he gave her a double-fist bump.
Mel also said bye and awkwardly touched Victoria's hands. Victoria had to ask, âIs it a boy or a girl?â
Mel smiled widely. âIt's a girl.â
Before Frank left with Mel, he turned to look at Robby again. He knew what was happening because it also happened to him and Mel.
When they were gone, Victoria's smile disappeared. âI have to get back.â
Robby crossed his arms over his chest. âSure. I'm heading out anyway.â
âGood night, Robby.â
Victoria left Robby by that alley and crossed the road to the apartment complex. She didn't look back, or else she might lose it and ask Robby to take her away from that place. So she went back alone and the conflict within her was tugging her heartstrings apart. Trinity offered Victoria the spare room that somehow Trinity had already reserved as hers whenever she would visit them. There was no nightlight in that room, and Victoria was okay with it. She needed the dark so she could finally sleep, but what happened earlier kept her up. It was as if no time passed, like there were no two years in between those kisses. It felt like the kiss they had for the first timeâit never lost its spark. Her eyes were closed, and yet their kiss replayed on her mind-eye, on a loop; until all she could see was Robby.
Her eyes opened and she bit her lip; Victoria won't be able to sleep if she didn't touch herself, and so she slid her hand past the band of her shorts, while she used her other hand to grab her breast and she pinched her nipple. She imagined her hand as Robby's hand, touching her, inserting two fingers inside her, rubbing her clit between those two fingers until she cameâher whole body shaking in pure ecstasy, moans escaping her throat that she can only hope that Trinity or Dennis didn't hear. She became more calm after touching herself, which lulled her to sleep. Robby was in her dreams, though she couldn't remember the dream itself.
The next morning, she had breakfast with her friends; Dennis went ahead, while Victoria drove Trinity to work. On the way, Trinity said something to Victoria.
âLangdon and Mel said they saw you and Robby outside, last night?â
Victoria kept her focus on the road; though it hit a nerve when Trinity said that.
âHe was heading out, then I saw him⌠When I came back from the convenience store. We talked, then he left.â
One can master the art of lying if they have strict parents. Victoria is sometimes proud of how skillful a liar she is, because she can avoid drama or conflict. She was sure she could dodge this one.
Trinity teased her, deadpan, âYou had the biggest crush on Robby, didnât you? LIke, two years ago?â
Victoria gulped out loud, which Trinity heard. If they only knew, it was more than a crush.
Trinity added fuel to the fire, âYou know heâs single right now? Just donât mind the huge-age gap situationship he has with Cathy.â
Victoria snapped, âIs that even true? Or is it chismis of the month for the Filipina girls and your honorary Filipina girl, Emma?â
Trinityâs eyes bulged out of its sockets; as always, when Victoria hashes it out, she would really let anyone know how she feels.
Victoria shrugged and lowered her tone. âSorry. That was harsh⌠and racist.â
Trinity chuckled, âItâs okay. We Filipina girls are built toughâand soâs Emma.â
She sighed, âIt was admiration, not some soppy teenage crush.â
Trinity held up her hands and accepted the explanation. âOkay, if you say so, grumpypants.â
Victoria dropped Trinity off at the ERD entrance, while she parked her car at the lower ground level. The conference was held in the Adamson Hall at the annex building; the entire topic was about pediatrics. Victoria absorbed every topic and she engaged in the discussions and forums. For the first four hours, she forgot about Robby, which gave her nerves a break. Victoria sought out Trinity during the lunch break. She wanted to take Trinity out at the new bistro outside PTMC and she saw from their online menu that their dishes are great. Because of this, Victoria went to the main building, where the ERD was situated. Her heartbeat was on her throat, a lump that is causing her to breathe harder; she might as well be having a cardiac arrest just because she was about to step in again in the ERD.
There was no other way through the ERD but the hub. Victoria immediately saw Dana, and she was already smiling at her.
âLooking good there, Javadi. Love the pantsuit.â
Victoria smiled widely at Dana, as she showed off her periwinkle pantsuit. âHi, Dana.â
Dana hugged Victoria. âWhat brings you here?â
âHave you seen Trinity?â
âSheâs probably at South 20. Take her away, Trinityâs been working too hard.â
Victoria chuckled, âGladly.â
She left the hub and made her way across Trauma 1; the memories that she left in that place came back to her, all at once. Especially the memories that she and Robby made; just like the rumors about him and Cathy. When she approached South 20, she noticed that the lights were on inside the room but the curtains were drawn. As quietly as she could, she entered the unit and immediately heard people talking.
âNot so loud.â whispered a man.
Victoria was sure she knew whose voice that was; she cleared her throat and raised her voice.
âDr. Santos, are you here?â
A voice of a woman quietly hissed, âShit!â
It was all revealed when the yellow patterned curtains were drawn backâRobby and Cathy were the ones behind the curtain, and Victoria could see how fast they had put themselves together that it was obvious that the strings that tied Cathyâs pants were undone. Victoria didnât have to mention it, given they were already embarrassed.
âHi, Vic.â
Victoria crossed her arms on her chest; she was deathly staring at Robby, and she was giving an intense side-eye at Cathy.
âI thought Trinity was here.â
Cathy spoke up, âShe left, more than a half hour ago. Said she was going to have lunch with Dr. Mel and Dr. Whitaker.â
She eyed both of them; her lips were pursed in anger, and she didn't know who she should direct her anger to.
She snapped at Cathy, âNurse Sugcang, can you leave? I need to speak to Dr. Robby⌠in private.â
Cathy didnât need to spell it out, there was something going on with Victoria and Robby. She stormed out of South 20 and closed the glass door behind her, loudly. Once Cathy was gone, Victoria went off at Robby,
âWhat the fuck are you doing?!â
Robby stood his ground and he got on his feet so he could tower over Victoria.
âWhy the fuck are you here?!â
Victoria hissed, âYou are fucking disgusting! Or do you just love them brown and young? Congrats, Robby! You can be a passport bro at this point!â
Robby yelled, âFuck you, Victoria! You think you can just storm in my emergency department and talk shit to me like that? Like what, you have the higher moral ground? Fucking bullshit!â
As bravely as Victoria could, she talked back to him. She was using all her anger to spew out the nastiest insults she could say to him.
âItâs you and your precious ERD! It always has been, like you werenât fucking suicidal and mopey two years ago, because you were so sick of this place! Donât act like I donât know shit about you!â
Robby has his hands on his waist now as he ranted, âYeah, and you know everything? Child prodigy? Mommyâs little precious girl?â
Victoria pointed a finger at Robby. âDonât you fucking bring my mother into this! And donât change the topic! Iâm asking you why are you fucking the youngest nurse in this department?!â
Robby shouted, âWeâre fucking consenting adults! Why do you even fucking care?!â
She couldnât help it, tears started to fall from her eyes. She told herself she would be brave, but now, it was like a dam of water has been opened and the huge wave of water is out to destroy everything in its path.
âBecause I sacrificed us so you could fix your relationship with Baran! And what did you do? You broke up with her and now youâre jumping from one pussy to another, like a fuckboy; hell, it doensât suit you because you are a fucking middle-aged manchild!â
Robbyâs brows were knit together and he looked down at her. He was not shouting or raging out, but his eyes darkened as he leered down at her.
âYou didnât sacrifice shitâyou left me.â
Victoria sobbed and she shook her head. She was helpless at that point. It all came back to herâthe pining, the yearning, the hurt, the blind hope that she held on toâall at once, it came back to her.
âBecause it was never going to work out!â
Robby sighed deeply, with tears brimming in his eyes. âYou told me we would make it work.â
Victoria sobbed and she gasped for air. Her hand was on her forehead as she broke down, right in front of Robby.
âI donât fucking care anymore. Iâm leaving.â
Victoria turned her back on Robby, but he called for her and she stopped before she opened the glass door.
â320⌠10pm tonight,â said Robby.
Both of Victoriaâs hands were balled into a fist at her sides. Robby knew she heard him, but she stomped out of South 20, until it was just him left inside the unit. He had all the right to be mad at her for leaving. Robby was just waiting for the right time to break up with Baran and pursue Victoria, but it wasnât easy for him, but he didnât know he would lose them both.Â
Robby ended his shift at 9pm and he immediately went to the hotel that he and Victoria used to go to. It came back to him clockworkâthe entrance where he should take, the booking process, and asking for that specific room number, 320. When he got in Room 320, Robby looked at his watch and saw that it was thirty-four minutes past 9pm. He doubted if Victoria would ever arrive. He needed to let her know what he really thought about when she left. It was selfish of her to leave him just like that; without any contact and blocking him in everything. He thought about it, he should've gotten her pregnant, then she would have never left. But he was willing to forget all of it, if she would come to him tonight. The entire room was quiet, he could even hear his own breathing as he waited for Victoria. It was the first time in two years since they've used that room; he never took anyone else there, that room was sacred to him and Victoria alone. A single knock on the door startled him, and he immediately bolted to the doorway to see who it was.
âLet's get this over with,â muttered Victoria.
She entered the room without saying anything else to Robby; she put her bag over the table. Victoria has changed to casual clothes, and she started stripping right in front of Robby.
âWhat are you standing there for?â
Robby shook his head. âStop, Vic.â She wasn't listening to him, so Robby stepped in and he grabbed her arm. âI said stop.â
âIsn't this what you wanted?â spat Victoria.
Robby looked down at her, his eyes half-lidded and pleading; the vise that gripped her wrist loosened, and slowly he pulled her close, until their bodies were in full contact.
He whispered, âWere you jealous of Cathy?â
Victoria's jaws tensed and she pursed her lips. âI don't give a fuck about her.â
âYou're really not jealous? That I'm hooking up with her?â
Victoria finally admitted, âWhy would I be jealous of her? I'm not her! She can't do the things that I can do!â
Robby chuckled weakly, he got her, and he got her good. âRemind me again what those things were?â
Robby put his fingers underneath the straps of Victoria's bra, and pulled it down to the sides, then he reached around to unclasp her bra with just one hand. Her bra fell off and revealed her breasts. Robby couldn't help it, he immediately grabbed and kneaded her breasts, as his fingers pinched her nipples.
âCan she make you moan while sucking you off? Can Cathy ride your dick like I do?â
Robby chuckled, âActually, she's a pillow princess and it's killing my back.â
Victoria scoffed, but she was starting to be affected with what Robby was doing to her right now.
âHow about you? You slept with anyone while you were in Washington?â
Victoria bit her lower lip and tried not to moan when Robby pinched harder. She answered him, âI did.â
Robby dove down and put his mouth on her nipple, paid attention to the other, and kissed between her breasts.
âFuck, Robby...â whined Victoria.
Robby asked her while he wrapped his arms around her waist, âWere they any good?â
Victoria couldn't help but cackle; Robby carried her in his arms, her legs straddled against his waist.
âSam was a gentleman; Andrew was an eater; Robert was a dom; and Hugh had a weird foot fetish.â
Robby was surprised but a storm brewed in his mind and it was obvious; Victoria saw for a moment what Robby looked like when he's jealous.
âWow, four.â
Robby's jaws tensed and his brown eyes seemed hateful for a second. Victoria wrapped her arms around Robby's shoulders.
âDid that make you jealous?â
Robby placed a kiss on Victoria's neck, and he murmured, âThey can't do what I do... They're not me.â
He stepped into the bed and he gently laid her down; when Robby came up again, he started taking his clothes offâhis green henley that he wore over his scrubs, his pants, then his boxer shorts. Victoria saw that Robby was already erect, she caught his dick between her feet and started to rub.
âFuck, Vic... I missed you so much, you have no idea.â
Victoria propped herself up so she could whisper into Robby's face. âI do... because I missed you too.â
The talk was the foreplay, and Victoria was more than ready to receive him; Robby entered Victoria and he laid his full body weight on top of her as they kissed. Nothing has changed, Robby fits Victoria better than anything else; with one thrust, Robby has buried his dick up inside Victoriaâs cunt. He buried his face on the crook of her neck, feeling the intense pleasure of being inside her again after a very long time. Robby quickly pulled Victoria's legs up and then he trapped her under a mating press; his pace got quicker and Victoria cried out at each thrust in the most decadent melody. Robby groaned at her ear and said, âYou missed this, hmm? Tell me you missed my dick inside youâtell me Iâm the only one who made you feel good!â
And Victoria, in between moaning and breathing, spoke up, âFuck, Robby! Yes! Hmm, I missed you big fucking dick inside me!â
Victoriaâs lips were caught with Robbyâs, and they kissed again; he shoved his tongue up in her mouth and explored it, entangling with her own tongue and when he pulled back, there was a line of spit that connected their mouths together.
âVic, ugh, youâre so fucking wetâŚ! Ah, shit! I donât want to come this earlyâŚ!â
Robby made a few quick thrusts, but Victoria felt him shiver over her; he quickly pulled out and knelt on the bed. But Victoria immediately got up and placed her head near his dick, and mewled, âCome in my mouth, give it to meâŚ!â
Robby gave his member quick strokes and Victoria had her mouth open and ready, that his hand would slightly touch her chin as he jerked himself off. Victoria teased him furtherâshe licked the head of his cock so he could come faster. He looked up with his eyes closed, his stomach was flipping and in a few seconds⌠he shot up white ribbons into Victoriaâs mouth and chin; Robby groaned out loud as he squeezed every last bit of his cum into Victoriaâs mouth. Robby watched as Victoria licked his cum off her mouth and chin; what he wouldn't give to see her like that every time, unhinged and fucked out of her mind. He would make sure to fuck her brains out every night, if she would be his. He would make her his and his alone, he won't even share her to the world. He took a face towel from the bathroom and wiped her face; Robby laid beside her and embraced her; his large hand caressing the side of her face as he lovingly gazed upon her.
Robby whispered, âDo you remember Cleveland? And that small town where we bought a morning after pill?â
Victoria smiled at him. âOf course. How can I forget?â
âWe shouldn't have left.â
Victoria touched his chin, and Robby observed how her smile disappeared.
âI'm serious.â
She looked up at him with those dark eyes that get him every time. âRobby, come on.â
Victoria sat up and turned away from him, but Robby, like a magnet being pulled to its polar opposite and not wanting to let go, embraced Victoria from behind.
She murmured, âDon't say things you don't mean.â
He made her face him and their faces were just an inch away from each other. âI told you, I'm serious.â Robby chuckled and cupped Victoria's face. âWe'd buy a townhouse or maybe we can have a large cabin built near the lake. Then, we'd take turns teaching little Vicky about the worldâand she would be so proud of her doctor parents.â
Victoria scoffed, and a tear fell from her eye. âI'm not naming my daughter Vicky.â
Robby laughed, âSee? We're on the same page. Andâand we could have as many kids as we want, as much as you want...â then he held on to her, like she could disappear any second. âJustâVic, come on... Be with me.â
Victoria's gaze wandered. That idea seemed so wonderfulâtwo years ago, but everything has changed, but when she looked at Robby's face, she knew he was everything that she still wanted. But there was one thing Victoria had to be sure of.
âThen let Cathy go.â
The smile on Robby's face disappeared and he slightly backed away from Victoria.
âWhatever it is you have going on with herâbreak it off. Then, I'll think about your big idea.â
Robby couldn't speak, so Victoria followed it with, âAh! See? You can't...â she shook her head and smiled bitterly. âYou can't, Robby... and I don't think you ever could.â
Victoria got out of the bed and she started to put on her clothes.
Robby muttered, âAre you leaving now?â
She looked back at him. âYeah. I was only after the sex. You think I'd stay and cuddle with you?â
He chewed his cheek and he looked pissed off, and Victoria relished that he looked upset. But he spoke up,
âConsider it done.â
âWhat?â
Robby sat by the bedside and he repeated, âCathy and I are done.â
Victoria wore her shirt over her head and in her body. âEasier said than done.â
She didn't say anything else and then she left. She left him there, like he always did at the beginning of their affair. Now, Victoria was only returning the favor. But as soon as she stepped out of the hotel, she looked up at the floor where room 320 was situated... her heart lurched and weighed heavily on her chest, because Robby was two years too late and now Victoria is determined to pursue her career in Washington DC.
For the next day, Victoria was not functional as she thought about Robby. That time, she ultimately avoided the ERD even though she wanted to see Trinity, Dennis, and Mel. But the more she thought of taking a red eye flight back to Washington DC just to avoid Robby; the more she was being reeled back inâVictoria had just been asked to come to a night out where most of the ERD will be. And the irony of it, the night out would be in the bar where Victoria ran away from Robby, almost two years ago.
Victoria intended to be late because she didnât want to go; when she arrived, she saw Cathy was all over Robby as they drank by the jukebox. Victoria huffed out loud and tried to ignore it. She sat with her friends, and Langdon was there because Mel was there on their table. Perlah and Princess, along with Emma, approached their table. Princess pointed with her lips when she whispered to Trinity.
âLook at the loka-loka,â quipped Princess. She leaned in as the group listened to her, âSheâs been doing that since she came in.â
Victoria looked at them; Cathy was talking to Robby, she was practically clinging to him, touching him in his chest and leg, but Robby looked bored. When Robby looked over to their group, his line of sight was clearly on Victoria.
Langdon replied quietly, âDidnât see that coming, though.â But he was eyeing Victoria which made her shy and avert her eyes.
Victoria ignored everything that was going on with Robby and Cathy. She tried to have a few drinks, but she didnât take shots because tomorrow she will be flying back to Washington DC. Frank and Mel left early because Mel was feeling nauseous and that she kept peeing, maybe because the babyâs hair was so close to her bladder now. While the girls enjoyed singing karaoke on the stage; Trinity sang a song with Victoria, it was The Subway by Chappell Roan, and Trinity belted it out, Victoria tried to keep up. While all of this happened, Victoria kept looking at Robby as he tried to keep Cathyâs hands away from him. She was drunk, Victoria observed, but why should she care?
It was half-past midnight and their group decided to go home. Victoria saw Robby and Cathy were arguing outside; the others saw it too and wanted to get closer to hear it better, but Victoria urged them to go and that she would check on them herself. As Victoria approached them, she heard Cathy drunkenly shout,
âWhy canât it be me?! What does she have that I donât!?â
But Cathy saw Victoria walking towards them; Robby looked over, then Cathy started shouting again,
âYou like what you hearing, huh?â her eyes were wild and angry, but she mocked Victoria, âDr. J? You think youâre the shit, huh? You think Robby loves you?â
Victoria stopped on her tracks and she was taken aback, but Cathy spewed out more venom at her, âIf he loves you so much, why would he fuck me?! It was all going great until you came back! You ruined everything and I fucking hate you!â
Robby finally snapped and shouted back, âShut the fuck up, Cathy! Enough! You are fucking drunk!â
Cathyâs chin wobbled and she started to cry. âI just want you to choose me.â
The lump on Victoriaâs throat kept her from breathing easyâtwo years ago, she was in Cathyâs shoes. She was the one hoping and begging to be chosen; it was fucked up that the curse is now with Cathy. When will it ever end?
âI want you, Robby! More than anything else!â
âCat, come on. We have to get you home,â muttered Robby, dismissingly.
But Cathy hit Robby with both of her fists on his chest; she screamed and cried out, until she choked and started to vomit on the curbside. Robby helped her and Victoria ran up to them to help him. After vomiting everything out, she still cried,
âWhy canât you choose me? Iâm the one youâre with now! Iâve gone through hell for you, Robby!â
Victoria tried not to cry, but she told Robby, âWe need to get her home.â
Robby shook his head. âNo, I got her. Just call us a cab, that would be helpful.â
Victoria breathed out, âI have my car parked at the next block. Iâll pick both of you up here.â
She was sprinting out before Robby could decline, and in a matter of minutes, Victoria arrived by the side of the road. Robby helped Cathy at the backseat; he was about to sit shotgun with Victoria, but Victoria insisted he sat with Cathy so she wouldn't keel over as she drove. Robby had no choice, he did as Victoria told him. They drove Cathy home; she lived in the neighborhood just a few blocks away from PTMC. Victoria saw that Cathyâs house was a small townhouse situated in a very quiet neighborhood. There was a time when she wished the same for herselfâa house near PTMC and an idyllic neighborhood, with trees and shrubbery. Robby opened the door with Cathyâs keys; Robby insisted he will carry Cathy into her bedroom. Victoria helped herself inside Cathyâs house and took towels and a basin of water to wipe Cathyâs face. Robby waited outside Cathyâs bedroom, while Victoria helped Cathy to bed. She had a good look at Cathyâshe was too young, Victoria thought she was staring back at herselfâthe broken version of her that was too drunk in pain and heartbreak. They could be friends, if they were just put in a different situation, but there they were⌠In a hell of their own doing. Victoria placed Cathy in a position where she wouldnât choke on her own vomit, if she ever puked again, while she slept.
Robby was by the kitchen when Victoria closed the door behind her. He was drinking water from the tap, while he leaned in over the sink.
âYouâve been here before, havenât you?â
Robby nodded in response. He remained quiet, but Victoria spoke up, âRobby, sheâs in love with you.â
âSheâs infatuated, not in love.â
âYou donât know that. Youâre not suffering the same thing that she is suffering from.â
Robby scoffed, âSuffering? Vic, she came on to me.â
âLike I did? When I sent you that chat? When I sent you those photos almost two years ago?â
Robby sighed exasperatingly and he rubbed his face with his hands. âBut I donât want her, I want you.â
Victoria twirled and looked up in frustration, covering her eyes with her hands. She sighed out loud, and just wanted this situation to be over. As she looked up with her eyes closed, two large hands found their way into her waist and held her close.
âI want you, Vic. Only you. I told Cathy that we are done, that's why sheâs acting this way.â
Victoria turned to Robby and she had her eyes opened. âYou really did it?â
Robby kissed her temples and her hair; he whispered into her ear, âI did it for you.â
He dared to kiss her on the lips, as they stood by the doorway of Cathyâs bedroom. What they didnât know is that Cathy was awake and she could see everything from the small opening of the door, which Victoria thought she closed behind her. Cathy cried quietly and her tears fell on her pillow. She didnât want to see it, so she closed her eyes; until she heard them leave.
Robby and Victoria drove back to Robbyâs house; the moment they got inside, they stripped off their clothes and they did it right there in the living room. Victoria was on her back at the couch, while Robby knelt before her and ate her out. His tongue skillfully licked her clean, this finger gently stuck inside her vagina, fucking and licking her until she lost her mind. She grabbed the top of his head, as she felt the tremors of her orgasm claim her entire body when she came. Surprisingly, Victoria squirted all over the cushions, and Robby lapped her up.
âGet on your belly,â ordered Robby as he got behind Victoria.
He spat on her pussy and he pushed his dick in, and he fucked Victoria in that position. She welcomed his entire length inside her again, like she did last night; Robby grunted and groaned, hitting the spot that made Victoria moan out loud. It has been a long time since he had that view of Victoria, of her ass up and her head down, her entire cunt swallowing his cock generously. He could come inside her and finally have her, but he hesitated for a moment, and he stopped from thrusting inside her. Robby pulled Victoria up and kissed her neck and ear.
âVic, I want you so badâŚâ
She didnât answer, she only moved her hips to fuck him now. They were being reckless, they were not using any protection, he wasnât even sure if Victoria was on birth control; but he didnât care anymore, he was too pussy-drunk to care. Robby pulled out of Victoria and he sat back on the couch; he guided her to straddle his hips and she spread her cunt to accommodate his dick in her.
âFuck, yes⌠Ride my cock⌠I love it when you do thatâŚâ gasped Robby.
Victoria moved her hips and she bounced and grinded her hips; Robby licked and sucked her breasts, he left a trail of hickeys on the side of her breasts, her neck, and on her chest. After Robby gave her those marks on her skin, she leaned back and Robby massaged her clit as he rode his cock.
âCome for me, Vic⌠I want to see you come for meâŚâ
Victoria squealed as she felt she was about to come again, âRobbyâŚ! Fuck! Donât stop that!â
She screamed out, her voice echoing all throughout his house; she threw her whole torso back, her body quaked and trembled as she came. Victoria saw blinding lights dancing underneath her eyelids, while her whole body flexed and contorted. Robby brought her back and kissed her, and when Victoria had recovered, she whispered into his ear,Â
âLet me give it back to you.â
She got off of him and knelt in front of RobbyâVictoria blew Robby, she swallowed and sucked his cock, licked the head down his balls which made him shiver. She couldnât swallow the entirety of his dick, she used both of her hands to jerk him off.
âVic⌠Iâm about to come⌠Ugh, fuckâŚ! Your mouth feels so goodâŚâ moaned Robby.
She continued doing that, licking the head of his cock with the pad of her tongue, while her hands stroked the shaft. They both looked at each other, and Robby couldnât hold it back anymore, he came inside her mouth and she swallowed. Victoria sat back and Robby looked down on her; they were both breathless and spent. Both of them didnât expect for them to get back together, they knew what they had ended when Victoria walked out from Robby. He knew she was never coming back, but maybe, this was the sign he was waiting for. As he got on his feet, he carried Victoria back to his room where they slept the entire night. There should be no more room for doubts, he was sure that Victoria would be the last woman in his life.
The next morning, they made love again before Victoria left, but in the middle of her scrambling to leave and prepare herself for her afternoon flight, Robby tried to talk her out of it.
âPlease stay with me.â
âItâs not that easy, Robby.â
âWhy not?â
Victoria huffed when she found her purse. âBecause I want to pursue my specialization in Pedes.â
âIf you stay, you can still do that.â
She shook her head. âI donât think so.â
Victoria was halfway out of the door when Robby declared, âMarry me, Vic.â
She stared at him for the last time, while Robby confessed to her, âI canât live without you. Marry me, Iâll be your husband.â
Victoria shook her head, tears falling from her eyes. âDonât do this to me, Robby.â
He walked up to her and kissed her, he caged her in his arms, squeezing and embracing her tightly. âIâve never felt like this for anyone before.â
Victoria cried and sobbedâfor a second, she caught a glimpse of that future, of her taking up her residency as Dr. Victoria Javadi-Robinavitch; the wife of the senior attending physician of PTMC-ERD. She saw their children, a boy and a girl, both with dark hair and brown skin like hers, running around the house, as she and Robby prepared a meal after their shifts. She could be Robbyâs controversially young wife, and the people could raise their eyebrows at them, but at least, they were happy.
The imaginary fairytale ended when she broke away from Robby and opened the door.
âLet me think about it⌠but let me go, for now, Robby.â
Robbyâs eyes softened and turned red; he was about to cry, he pleaded with his eyes and his hands held up, wanting to reach out for her.
âThen Iâll wait for you.â
Victoria ached to hold his hands, but for now, all she could do is save herself by giving it more thought, before she jumped into a decision. She said nothing more, and she left. Robby stood by the doorway for a long time. No matter what happens, Robby will wait for her, until she has decided to be with him. He meant every wordâhe will wait for Victoria.
I have a very cooky-crazy theory that show writers copy/read/take inspiration from fanfics (i.e. for fanservice, etc.), so why can't the costuming dept not take inspiration from fanarts/art from the source? Because those are much better than the costumes in the shows *cough*HotD*cough*
âMadness and greatness are two sides of the same coin. With each new Targaryen born, the gods toss a coin, and the whole world holds its breath to see which side it will land onâŚâ
Š Jaehaerys II
Despite his physical weakness, he proved to be a far-sighted ruler. Painting his portrait was one of the most enjoyable moments of my life.