“Sure thing. What is it?”
I picked up a folder I had on my desk and handed it to her. “Inside are all the forms that Natalie needs to fill in and sign. Would you mind helping her with them?”
She nodded. “Sure, no problem at all. Consider it done.”
“Thank you. Please let her know that I’m sorry I missed her today. Just explain that I have some urgent business that needs attending. I’m going to call Dr. Flemming about Mia now, and I may as well mention Natalie.”
“Of course. Let me know once you have spoken with her. I’ll see to it that Natalie has everything.”
“Thank you.”
Belinda left, and I sighed in relief. She was always a huge help here when things got a little out of hand. She seemed to be able to handle anything, so I leaned on her quite a bit when the need presented itself. She was quickly becoming my right-hand woman and was paid extra because of it.
Picking the phone up, I dialled Dr. Flemming’s number. She answered after just two rings. “Dr. Flemming.”
I heard her cheery voice, and it made me smile. “Good morning, Barbara. How are you?”
“Clara, so nice to hear from you. I’m good thanks. I take it you’re not calling just to chitchat?”
“No. I have a problem unfortunately.”
“Oh? Pray tell.” I could hear the intrigue in her voice.
“Mia had a problem last night with one of the clients. She needs the morning after pill and a test if you can do that today?”
“Oh, dear! Is she okay?”
“Yes, she’s fine. Just a little shaken by the experience. She wasn’t harmed; something just happened that was out of her control.”
“Ah. I see. Okay.”
I think she got it straight away. Dr. Flemming obviously knew what we did here, although I never had nor would voice it out loud. She was a very down-to-earth doctor, and it also helped that I paid her enough to keep her quiet.
“I do have a slot free this morning if you want to send her. She would have to hurry, though.”
“You’re an absolute star! Thank you.”
“Don’t mention it. Happy to help.”
I bet you are with the money I pay you!
“There is one other thing. I have a new girl starting, and she needs testing as well.”
“Of course. Bring them both down, and I’ll test this girl first and Mia second. Mia will obviously need handling with care. What is this other girl’s name?”
“Natalie Ferro.”
I could hear her on the line, hesitating. She was obviously writing all this down. “Okay, great. Send them down, and I’ll get Natalie on the system and care for Mia and any concerns she may have.”
I sighed my relief. “Thank you. I shall send them now.”
I put the phone down and immediately went in search of Belinda. I found her outside of my office at the desk she used. Natalie was sat opposite, concentration etched on her face as she filled in all of the forms.
“Good morning, Natalie.”
Natalie looked up and smiled. “Good morning, Clara. I thought I was going to miss you today.”
“It’s been a little hectic this morning already. Sorry about that. I did want to meet with you again and have a little chat.”
“That’s okay. I completely understand.”
“Natalie, I’ve just been on the phone to our doctor. Her name is Barbara Flemming, and she is excellent at what she does. All the girls love her.”
“Okay.”
“She said that she could test you this morning if you’re free?”
Natalie nodded. “Yes, certainly. It would be a perfect time actually. I do have quite a free day today.”
“Excellent. Another girl called Mia is going also. I will let her know, and you two can go together. I will arrange for our driver, Carlos, to take you both. Once you are finished, he will take you wherever you need to go.”
She smiled brightly. “That’s brilliant. Thank you.”
“I’ll do all the arranging, Clara. You go back and sort whatever you need to. I’ll make sure Mia and Natalie are okay.”
I squeezed Belinda’s arm gently. I was extremely grateful to have her. “Thanks, Belinda.”
She smiled sweetly back. “No problem at all.” She then turned her attention back to Natalie.
“Have a good day, Natalie. If you have any problems, just give me a shout.”
She waved at me. “Sure. Thank you.”
About an hour later, I slumped in my chair with a big sigh. I had called Mr. Brennan and he seemed happy enough. He would get tested, but was happy. That was the main thing.
Getting up from my chair, I thought it would be nice to get some fresh air. I was starting to get a little stir crazy and thought a walk around the grounds might calm me down a little.