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"Thanks" She settled in, sipping the tea and listening to the quiet hum of the woman’s mind drift over the meditative music that filled the room In a few minutes, she heard the door on the other side of Dr Sadik’s office close, signaling that his other client had left A few h the door
"Ava! How are you this ?"
I fine, thank you"
The look in his eyes told Ava that he knew there was more to the story, but he didn’t prod in front of the receptionist She walked to the office and quickly took a seat on the chaise "Is Rana here yet?"
The nurse who helped with the e was usually there when Ava ca just a bit behind today I apologize Why don’t we talk for a few moments?"
She took a deep breath "Sure"
"How have the voices been?" He cut straight to the chase
"Uood" She smiled tentatively "Well, better"
Dr Sadik nodded, his gold-riht fro about his expression and manner seemed far older It was probably just a cultural difference
The doctor said, "I believe I told you to expect that, did I not? We are not atte, because it is my belief, and yours as well, that there is no e the unique circumstances--an unusual perception, shall we say--under which your mind works"
"Yes" She let out a breath and tried to relax "I like it I feel better And I’lad you don’t think I’m crazy You’re probably the first person to treat me who doesn’t think so"
He smiled "I told you, you are not my first patient with this condition And the others saw relief with the treatlanced at the clock on the wall "Did Rana say how long she’d be?"
"Just ten e happened in the head, neck and shoulders, but Dr Sadik seemed to be very cautious about contact with Ava unless his nurse was present He’d insisted on it froer to end the set on with her appoint Istanbul?" he asked "You are traveling alone, am I correct?"
"I am But everyone here is so friendly, I alnize me"
He smiled "Turks take hospitality very seriously It is a wonderful part of their culture"
Their culture? She frowned Ava had assu it I’ll definitely come back Someone I met told ht"