the doctor will see you now….part five//Patrick Sumner x f!secretary(OC)
I haven’t touched this series in three months, but it’s back!!
Parts 1-4 can be found on my masterlist <3
Warnings: workplace gossip, reader feeling insecure, mention of finances if you squint, beginnings of smut
Eden walked into the office the Monday after her trip with Dr. Sumner, not saying a word, not looking at the girls though she felt their eyes her and only her.
One could hear a pin drop as she approached her station and settled into her desk. A couple of minutes went by, she kept fighting the smirk teasing her mouth. She knew they were practically salivating for the scoop.
“Oh for god’s sake, just tell us how the trip went!” Eloise, the newbie shouted. The rest of the women laughed at the tension being broken all of sudden. Eloise had only been working in the office for a week but she’d already become part of the family, and just as invested in Eden and Sumner as Lottie and Gladys were.
“Oh, it went fine.” Eden answered, with a simple shrug, pretending to focus on getting her materials organized for the day.
“Fine?” Implored Lottie, equal in age to Eden, but more eager for gossip and details. “Just how fine was it?”
“Yes, did you two hit the sheets or what?” Gladys, who could easily pass as the other girls’ mother, asked bluntly.
Eden giggled, a rush of color flooding her cheeks. “Gladys! I can hardly believe you.”
“You’re not denying it! You did it, didn’t you!” Lottie squealed at the realization.
The other two ladies cheered in unison.
“Okay, fine. Yes, we did it. Many times, actually.” she admitted.
“Oh that’s so wonderful!” Exclaimed Gladys, just as a pair of footsteps trickled into the lobby.
“Good morning ladies.” Dr. Sumner greeted them with bright eyes and a smile.
“Good morning, Doctor. And welcome back.” Gladys smiled at him.
“Morning, Doctor Sumner.” Eloise and Lottie both said, knowing grins on both of their faces.
He gave them a nod, then looked at Eden, “Send in the first patient in about fifteen minutes, Eden.”
“Of course, sir.”
He walked toward his office, but took a second to look back at her with a grin.
Once he was out of sight and out of earshot, Gladys spoke up again, “So are you two officially an item now?”
Eden wanted so badly to mention his proposal of marriage, just to say it out loud, just to say it someone, but she held back, as she was unsure how secure the question still was. So, she answered, “Yes, I think so. It’s still very new, of course. But it’s very exciting.”
“Oh yes it is! And I’m not even the one living it. I’m so happy for you, Eden!” Lottie came over and put her arms around her to give her a squeeze.
“Thank you. Now, let’s get to work. Enough gossip for the moment.”
……..
The end of the workday came, and the girls were readying to leave. “So do you two have plans to see each other tonight?” Eloise asked.
“Oh, no, not really. I mean, he hasn’t said anything.” He barely even looked at her all day. He was busy, of course, Mondays were always busy, but she had hoped he would have a spare second to look her in the eyes, or even say something sweet when it was just the two of them, but there was nothing. She started to worry his feelings for her were gone, somehow. “I don’t even think I’d be able to call him my boyfriend.”
Gladys put her hand on the young woman’s shoulder, “I’m sure you will soon, as you said, it’s still new. You’ve got plenty of time to make things official.”
“Yeah, and in the mean time, just have lots of fun in bed.” Lottie said, matter of factly.
Eden laughed, covering her face in embarrassment, “I can’t believe I told you.”
“You can’t keep anything from us, we’re family.” Lottie said.
As the women said their goodbyes for the evening, they heard their boss’ voice, “Eden, come into my office, will you? I want to go over something with you for tomorrow.”
They all looked over at him, Lottie gave Eden a light shove in his direction.
“Sure, Doctor.” Eden answered, turning her head and giving Lottie a look.
………..
“What is it, Dr. Sumner?” she asked as she stepped through the threshold of his office.
He walked over and closed the door behind her. No sooner did the door click shut did he grab her around the waist. He pressed his lips to her with a hunger she wasn’t expecting. He moaned softly against her lips, “I’ve wanted to do that all day.”
“Really?” She leaned the back of her head onto the door, “You hadn’t looked at me all day. I was starting to worry..”
“I feared that if I caught your gaze for too long, I wouldn’t be able to stop myself from…god, I don’t know what.” He brushed his nose over hers. “I’m sorry if I made you feel bad, it was all me, trust that, my darling.”
“Oh, Doctor.” she wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing him.
His strong hands ran down her back, slowly, savoring. He parted from her lips, “Will you come home with me tonight? Spend the night with me?”
“Yes.” she didn’t even think about it.
Patrick grinned, pecking her lips before moving to his desk, packing his briefcase. “I’ll run you by your house so you can pack an overnight bag and have your things so can get ready for work at my place in the morning.”
…………
Patrick parked the car outside of Eden’s family home. It wasn’t in the best neighborhood, and she was suddenly becoming hyper aware of that fact now that he was there with her.
“Would you like me to come in with ya? Parents love for their daughters to date a doctor.” he teased.
“Uh, no, no. That’s alright. I’ll only be a minute.” she said, giving his lips a peck before getting out of the car.
……….
She felt out of place when they entered his home, which was twice the size of hers, and much cleaner in general with nicer furniture. She was comfortable with Sumner, and happy to be there with him, but couldn’t shake the feeling she didn’t belong in such a nice place.
“How about some supper?” he asked.
“You cook?”
“Some. I have steak and some vegetables if you like.”
“That’s sounds good.” she said, coming into the kitchen with him.
“No, no. You’re not helping me. You’re my guest. Go pour us a couple drinks and have a seat. I’ll have supper done soon.” he kissed her cheek, then nodded to the small bar cart across the room.
Eden walked over, pondering over the small array of bottles and decanters, not knowing much about alcohol. She wasn’t much of a drinker herself. She decided on a decanter that was filled halfway with a light brown liquid, figuring a small bit of it in a crystal glass would be sufficient.
“Are you alright?” Patrick asked her when she brought two glasses over. He was preparing the vegetables and seasoning the meat.
“What do you mean?” she handed him a glass.
He paused and took the drink from her. “Do you want to be here?”
“Of course I do! Patrick, I wouldn’t want to be any where else.”
“Okay, good. You just seem withdrawn is all.” he took a sip, then set the glass on the counter to resume cooking.
“No, I’m fine, really.” she insisted.
“You can tell me anything. I care about you, Eden. I won’t judge you or be upset about anything you have to say. I promise.” He looked at her with those damn blue eyes and she knew that she could trust him. And she realized that he wasn’t going to give up. This man could see right through her.
“It’s just…I feel a bit out of place. Not with you. But your place is so much nicer than mine. I still live with my parents and our house is nothing fancy, nor is it the cleanest. I just don’t feel..”
“Don’t feel what?”
She sighed, feeling tears coming as heat rose to her cheeks. “I don’t feel like I belong here. Like I’m not good enough to be with you.”
He put down whatever utensils he was using instantly, and he pulled her close. “Eden.” he said softly.
She tucked her face into his neck, trying to keep the tears at bay.
His hand smoothed over her hair. “I don’t want you to think like that. I want you, Eden. I haven’t always been this well off. I saw your home, it’s nice. A lot more than what a lot of people have. I want to meet your folks, when the time is right. They raised you for Christ sakes, they cannot be all that bad.”
She laughed at that. She pulled away to face him, “I’m sorry. It was silly.”
“No, no, you were just being honest. That’s all I want from you.” he kissed her forehead. “Mm, let’s get your belly full, yeah?”
…….
After a steak dinner and a couple of drinks, Eden insisted on washing the dishes. “It’s the least I could do,” she said, “since you did all the cooking.”
“Very well, but I’m going to help you.” he said, joining her near the sink.
“Patrick, you don’t have to.” She was scrubbing one of the plates.
Suddenly, his hand was on her lower back. She felt the heat of his body at her side, and then his lips brushed against her neck. “I wasn’t talking about the dishes.” he cooed. His mouth settled into the crook of her neck, kissing and nibbling there, like he couldn’t wait to really sink his teeth in.
Eden giggled, shifting her neck a bit to give him more access. “I’m not going to get many cleaned if you’re going to distract me like that.”
“Hm.” He hummed, letting his hand travel down the side of her leg.
She tried to keep still, to rinse the plate in her hand, but his hand moved under her skirt. “Patrick.”
He didn’t take his time sliding his hand between her legs, slipping his fingers into her panties.
She gasped, unwittingly gripping onto the plate.
His fingers dipped into her puddle, he smirked, “You’re ready for me. Good.”
5.18.26
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