Opss! No you don't!

"Excuse us, Your Highness. I just need to instruct Emilia about the Captain's medicine and other important matters for his recovery" the doctor said bowing his head then gestured for his daughter to join him go through something over a tall desk

Then I started to overthink, my mind was racing with all kinds of scenes and thoughts knowing that they'll be together. I trust Monty but I just can't shake off how jealous I was feeling and it's frustrating! It was like everything was spinning and I was mad for no good reason, she hasn't even started assisting the doctor yet

Monty might've sensed how furious and uncomfortable I was; he gently squeezed my hand, looked deep into my eyes and gave me a reassuring nod.

I was cautious enough to focus on my peripheral to see the two people busily discussing Monty's recovery plan but that made me feel better, I smiled at him in return. We let go of each other after sensing that the discussion was almost over, I moved towards the wooden shelves where bottles of medicine were displayed while Monty picked up a book and started reading

I had just noticed his clothes, he was wearing the couple's flannel pajamas I had bought him last year on his birthday. It had different designs on both sides, the one he was wearing to show was the matte gray side and the inner side would be the powder blue design with a cute cat in the center, mine was also matte gray but the opposite side would be pink instead of blue. It also had a detachable hoodie and small pockets

The doctor and his daughter finished talking and came closer to where Monty was, he was instructing her so I moved closer to them to observe

"You should always check his heart rate during the morning as soon as he wakes up and do it more than once to get accurate results" he instructed his daughter; she was quietly listening and writing down everything he was saying

The doctor took out a weird looking metal apparatus with dark ends, one end had a big circle at the tip that was connected to two splitting tubes that had round rubber on both ends as well. He then placed two sides on each of his ears. Holding the other end which was the part where there was a big circle attached to it

"Captain, can you please let me hear your heartbeat" the old man asked politely, Monty nodded understanding what was happening. He started to unbutton two buttons from the top slightly exposing his tan chest but his collar bone was eye-catching despite being partially covered. My eyes were wide open, how can he do that in front of another woman!

The doctor started to get closer, holding the large circular part over his chest. He might've felt me staring at him because he glanced back in my direction, seeing me with raging eyes. He just realized that there was another woman in the room who couldn't take her eyes off of him. As soon as the doctor removed his hand Monty immediately buttoned his shirt back.

"Captain, we're not done yet. I need to observe my daughter checking your heart rate. She's top of her class in the academy so don't worry, she knows what she's doing" the old man explained as Monty was already covered

"I apologize Doctor but I'm not comfortable with a woman touching me and with all due respect I think it would be best for a man to take over my needs. I'm not doubting her skills and I can tell that she's a great assistant to you but I would like to request for a man to look after me if there would be any physical contact involved." Monty respectfully argued

Good job Monty, I thought to myself. " I agree with the Captain's justification and it would be disgraceful for her reputation coming in and out of a stranger's chambers, especially a man's." I added "People these days are so easy to judge. I'll talk to His Majesty to have this sorted out" I emphasized. I better help avoid a dilemma while fixing my own, glancing at her as she was just listening next to the doctor

"I didn't realize that. Thank you, Your Highness, Captain for pointing that out. I'm sorry Emilia, I didn't realize it would bring shame to you. Please forgive me my child" the old man pleaded like he was about to burst in tears

With a very soft and sweet voice "It's okay father, I know you meant no harm." then she hugged him tightly

"I know you have good intentions Doctor as you always have. You have an older son right? Maybe I can ask His Majesty to have your son take care of the Captain instead of letting Emilia take care of him alone" I felt a sudden jolt of guilt as I saw the kind old man almost collapse from misery

"Thank you, Your Highness. You're full of kindness" he blurted rushing over to my side and bowing repeatedly making me feel more guilty

"It's okay Doctor, no need to do that" I said, stopping him from bowing his head "Where is your son now, Doctor?"

"He's about to start looking for apprenticeship, Your Highness"

"Make him look no further, I'll make sure that he gets his apprenticeship here" I confidently advised. The old man's face lit up in joy upon hearing those words

Looking over at Monty who was quietly observing us then my eyes came upon Emilia who was smiling at seeing her father's happiness but there was also sadness in her eyes

After a few minutes, the doctor had calmed down and as per Monty's request he was allowed to stay in his chambers for his recovery

I had my chambermaids clean his room so when he gets back it'll be better for his health I also asked them to bring medicinal calming candles that I managed to sneak out of my mother's chambers

We were on our way to Monty's chambers, the Doctor was suddenly summoned by Julien leaving the three of us to continue our way, Emilia and I were both walking beside him.