The next day, it was with difficulty that Violet concentrated on her work. When suddenly his phone vibrated. She quickly finishes consulting her patient before calling back.
- Yes Layla? Sorry I couldn't answer you at the time. I just finished with a patient.
- Can I know why you asked my brother to trap me at home?
- It was your birthday yesterday and I thought it was good to give you a day off. I remind you that you worked yesterday when it was your day. So today, you stay at home and see you tomorrow.
- But will you make it without me? There aren't too many patients for you?
- Layla, I'm doing very well, don't worry about me and rest. And then it's not a few patients who will destroy me my beautiful.
- Very good. But if there is any problem, you call me.
- No I won't call you, I want you to do nothing today. Come on bye and don't discuss.
She hung up without waiting for her answer.
Dylan visited her sister and was surprised to see her upset, sitting in front of her TV in her apartment.
- Hello little sister.
- Hello Dylan.
- Is it your TV program that puts you in this state or is there something else that upsets you?
She sighed before turning completely to him.
- Do you know that I hate being denied something?
- Yes but I still don't see what you're talking about.
- Violet stuck me here on the pretext that I have to rest and refuses that I work today.
- Layla, you went to bed last night at midnight. So yes, I totally agree with her. Is she at work?
- You will definitely go well together. Yes she is. But tell me, after all this time, you still haven't told me why?
- Why what?
She looked at him insistently before seeing him look away.
- Why did you leave her? Why did you leave my best friend without any explanation? Even to me you didn't tell me.
- Layla, I had to leave for my military service and for business.
- But I don't see how it prevented you from giving him the reason for your lack of news.
- I hate distance relationships and you know it.
Layla widened her eyes before looking at him angrily.
- Cameron Daniel Quincy, are you kidding me there?! My best friend is not just anyone. Long-distance relationship or not, she would have been able to hold, wait for you and continue to love you even ten thousand kilometers from you. So let me tell you that you are the only one responsible for your separation.
- Yes thank you I already know. What do you think I'm doing here?
- Ah, I'm delighted to hear it.
- Bonjour Dylan.
- Is it your program on TV that puts you in this state or is there something else that upsets you?
She sighed before turning completely to him.
- You know I hate being denied something?
- Yes, but I still don't see what you're talking about.
- Violet stuck me here because I need to rest and refuses to let me work today.
- Layla, you went to bed last night at midnight. So yes, I totally agree with her. Is she at work?
- You will definitely go well together. Yes, it is. But tell me, after all this time, you still haven't told me why?
- Why what?
She looked at him insistently before seeing him look away.
- Why did you leave her? Why did you leave my best friend without any explanation? Even to me you didn't tell me.
- Layla, I had to leave for my military service and for business.
- But I don't see how that prevented you from giving him the reason for your lack of news.
- I hate long-distance relationships and you know it.
Layla's eyes widened before looking at him angrily.
- Cameron Daniel Quincy, are you kidding me here?! My best friend is not just anyone. Long distance relationship or not, she would have been able to hold on, wait for you and continue to love you even ten thousand miles away from you. So let me tell you that you are the only one responsible for your separation.
- Yes, thank you, I already know that. What do you think I'm doing here?
- Ah, I'm delighted to hear it.
- So you're stuck at home until tomorrow as long as you don't come to work, right?
- That's exactly it.
- Is that why you're making this face? If I were you, I'd be very happy. I have a whole day to myself in front of my TV quietly watching what I want until the evening and then sleeping.
- Yes, I know, but I don't like to be inactive and you know it as well as I do. Do you have anything planned today or are you totally free?
- I had planned to go see Violet but I guess it's better that I do it when she's done for the day.
- Oh yes and you're right, she doesn't like to be disturbed during her work, especially if it's you.
There was a short silence before he spoke again.
- Yesterday, before she left, I gave her the real reason for my coming, or rather my return.
- Did you tell her that you came back for her, for her? And how did she react?
- She remained silent, she said nothing and left.
- That's all she is. Since you left, she doesn't show anyone her emotions except me. I know her better than anyone and I can tell you that your announcement did not leave her indifferent. But of course she's not going to show you.
- I know well. If I realized it.
- I guess she didn't tell you that she had a little depression when you left.
Her older brother turned to her taken aback.
- Depression? What do you mean?
- Well it's simple, she was devastated when you left without telling her anything.
Her brother looked at her as if she were telling a dramatic story.
- What's the matter why you look so surprised? You knew very well that she was madly in love with you. Then it shouldn't surprise you.
Silently, Cameron looked back on the day he left with animosity. In the middle of the academic year, he had left in the middle of his academic year. To tell the truth, his journey had been unexpected and precipitate. But it had to be admitted: he had had all the time he needed to warn her but... he had not done so. He had behaved like a coward and hadn't even bothered to check on her. But now it was in the past and he had changed. He had matured.
- It's now in the past, I'm here, I've changed and I'm not going to let anyone take it away from me.
- On the other hand, don't tell him that I was the one who told you about his depression . It's in the past and she doesn't like to be talked about.
- Has anything else happened during my long absence?
His sister looked at him with a small smile before getting up to head to his kitchen.
- Cameron, it's only at my house that you'll get information from my best friend, forget about it right now. If not, do you want to eat something?
- Since I spend a good part of the day with you, then yes I will eat with you.
- It's rare that you don't have anything to do all day.
- A best friend also helps, you know.
- Speaking of him, how is our dear James?
- He's doing very well. He was the one who welcomed me when I landed.
A few hours later.
Violet had just finished her rounds of patients when suddenly, she received a call from her best friend.
- How is my favorite pediatrician?
- She's fine and assures you that she got through without you. You know that Thursdays and Fridays are fluid, so you didn't have to worry.
- To tell the truth, I knew you were going to make it. I'm calling to check on you and especially so that you know that my brother is coming to see you.
- Le... Cameron ?
- Delighted to know that you always have a good head on your shoulders. So, I'll leave you. Good evening my lovely.
- Thank you, see you on Monday.
- No, tomorrow I'm going to pick you up for a shopping day.
- In what honour?
- I don't need a special occasion to change your wardrobe which dates from last year.
Violet smiled and thanked her before hanging up.
- Good evening Violet.
She looked back at the door and found Cameron, leaning against the doorway.