ng the cars pass around us. It made me completely uncomfortable to have to explain to someone about my old relationship with Juan, since I had always kept it a secret. Silence reigned in

aned softly when I began to vigorously massage the underside of her thumb. - It's better? She smiled, her eyes closed. - That's so good - her eyes suddenly opened, as she let out another moan - Oh my god, I'm sorry. I smile back, not caring. I was used to this type of reaction from my patients every time I taught them. - Don't worry, this type of reaction is common. Apparently, you were really in pain. - Yes, thank you for that. I pressed harder on the place, trying to help her relax faster. - So, are you and Juan really neighbors? - Started. Her eyes looked back at me. - I think you really like Juan, but I'm going to answer your question. No, we are not. Doctor Salvani has money and lives on the street above, where the people with money are. I cleared my throat, disguising it. - So he just lives nearby? - she nodded - Interesting... - Do you think so? - She looked at me. No. - Yes, since they are co-workers. - I lied. She snorted. - Spare me. - She rolled her eyes, making me laugh. I finished massaging her hand and felt more comfortable on her sofa, she did the same. - Doctor? -She called me. I looked at him carefully. - Yes? - I couldn't do it before, the headache bothered me a lot, but I want to do it now. She approached, closing the distance between the two of us. My body reacted, becoming alert. What does she want? - Thank you - she swallowed hard, looking at me - for saving my life. I touched her shoulder, pushing her back a little further. - No need, I would have done the same for anyone. - Maybe, but whoever you ended up saving that day was me. Only God knows what that man would have done to me if you hadn't arrived. Thank you very much, doctor. I looked at her carefully. - You don't need to call me that, I have a name, you know? - I'm sorry, Doctor Pedro - I pinched her lightly, drawing her attention - There! That hurt, damn, sorry... Pedro, is it better? I smile. - Yes, much better now. She rubbed the place hard, and I hadn't even pinched that hard, just enough to get her attention. We laughed a little at the face she made, before her