#nathaniel lore

June 13th // Oasis Springs // 5:00 PM - Life Goes On

Aspen’s appointment with Nathaniel on the 12th went surprisingly well. All of  the advances he made at their prior appointment seemed to have never happened. Aspen personally prefered it to be that way. He taught her ways to stay fit without triggering an episode similar to an MS attack. He encouraged her to continue swimming, but lightly. However, that tiny bit of normality meant so much to Aspen. She was slowly gaining some control back in her life.

After being mad at Oliver for two days Aspen finally forgave him knowing that it was said in the heat of the moment. However, a part of her was scared that he was going to leave. He clearly was not happy with their current situation but he was doing so much to make it up to her. He was cooking, cleaning, tending her garden, and indulging her in amazing sex. This was just a transition for them. Right?

June 3rd // Newcrest // 10:45 AM - Disconcerting Pt. 1

Aspen woke up early and got ready to finally meet her physical therapist. Her physical therapist was recommended to her by Dr. Logan and Dr. Maitland, two women she trusted. However, the moment that Aspen locked eyes with Nathaniel Lore she felt an uneasy feeling in the pit of her stomach. However, she swallowed that feeling and walked into the consultation.

The consultation was much more laid back than she expected and when he sat right down next to her she felt her heart rate speed up ever so slightly. 

“It’s nice to finally meet you Aspen,” Nathaniel told her with a soft smile.

“You too,” Aspen responded trying to smile back.

“So, I looked over your chart that Dr. Logan sent over and I’m sorry about the diagnosis,” his voice had a hint of pity to it. Aspen hissed internally at this. She was aware that this situation was undesirable but she did not want to work with someone that pitied her. Being sick didn’t mean that she didn’t want to be treated like the average Joe.

With a deep sigh Aspen responded, “Thank you but there is nothing for you to be sorry about.” Nathaniel’s eyes widened as he realized that Aspen had picked up on his pity for her. But as soon as the realization hit him he smiled at her and leaned in.

“Fiesty aren’t you?” His lips curled around his teeth in a way that made Aspen want to gag. “Are you by chance related to Afton Hopkins?”

This time Aspen felt her eyes widen. “Uh, yeah,” she answered slighty surprised by the whole situation. “She’s my sister.”

“Great politican for her age,” he remarked clearly amused by Aspen’s reaction. “Your sister and I went to high school together for a couple of years,” he informed her. Aspen simply nodded her head in response. “She never told me she had such a beautiful sister,” he quietly mused.

“This is highly inappropriate. If you aren’t going to create a treatment plan with me then I am going elsewhere,” Aspen sneered making a point of talking with her hands so he saw the engagement ring on her left hand.