You're next appointment called to let you know she was almost there. You take the opportunity to visit the little boys room. When you're done, there I am in your waiting room.
"Oh hi! What are you doing here?" you ask.
"I have an appointment," I answer.
"What?" you wonder as your check your schedule. "My next appointment is with a new client, an Amanda Willow..."
I wait patiently for you to connect the dots.
"Oh," you say as you look up. "Did you make that appointment?"
"I did."
"Ummm, why?"
"It's our anniversary."
"It is? I don't remember..." you say as you frantically try to figure out what important event you missed. Nothing comes to you. I enjoy watching you squirm. "Anniversary of what?" you finally ask, confused.
"Oh, I don't know, but I'm sure we did something a year ago that's worth celebrating. I'm just fucking with you."
"You brat," you laugh at me.
"I know," I wink at you. "Now about my appointment..."
"Step into my office."
I follow you in, and you shut the door. I sit on your leather love seat, and you sit in your solo chair across from me. You're still not quite sure what to do, what to say. I just look at you, my face placid, waiting.
"Aren't you going to ask me why I'm seeking counseling, what brought me in, or something?" I finally ask after a couple of awkward moments.
"Oh, yeah. I guess I should," you stumble. "So," you say as you straighten up and try to look professional, "What brings you into today?"
"One of the guy's I'm involved with is being mean to me."
"How so?"