in an open relationship 2

I stealthily enter the therapist's office already thirty minutes late , his receptionist urged me to hurry in and act remorseful which makes me wonder what kind of therapist hehe is .

They both look up as I enter .

" Good morning" I put on a victim look .

I thought Andrew was a male given name . It's a woman, probably in her fifties,black hair with a hint of white stripes, has one of those glasses with strings on ,her all black outfit gives one a glance into the kind of soul she is .

I can see her strict narrow eyes through those glasses .She clears her throat, " Mrs Price?" she says calmly sitting up straight about to give me the reprimand of my life.

" Yes Mam " I'm not sure how to address her .

She studies my remorseful features for longer and sighs ," have a sit " ,she shows me the chair next to Ethan's, even he looks intimidated, he's quiet like a naughty boy in  the principal's office.

I scramble my way next to Ethan nervously composed I stare back at her , she's sitting in front of us with a notebook and crossed legs ,Ethan said she's recommended as the best but at this point I'm doubtful of it because in my own understanding therapists are people we should be able to talk to and to open up to but the opposite is her case ,she's intimidating and probably not the easiest to talk to .

Ethan is wearing a grey tight suit that makes him ridiculous seeing as this is not a business meeting but he seems ready to win the deal and I on the other hand had to stop by a local clothing store to get more casual clothes , I bought a white hoodie with black regular jeans.

She clears her throat.

" Before we get started.... As you are aware , my name is Andrew Scheetz,I've been a therapist for over 30 years , I've worked with over 20000 couples in my years of experience they have all been a success, couples that society consider nobodies and the ones that are considered giants ,youngsters to the elders ,I've counselled them all, what happens and what is said in these walls stays in these walls" she continues explaining.

Ethan and I exchange glances and nod.

" I must let you know of the rules before we go any further, Mrs Price I value time more than anything in this world next time if you come late I'm going to cancel the entire meeting and you are going to pay twice as much for wasting my time , if you miss even one session then the whole contract is off ,  and let me make myself very clear, I don't take sides so don't try to pull me to side with either of you the betrayer or the betrayed ,that is not my job , and the last rule, no shouting, although you both are young you are classified as adults and adults know how to talk without screaming,I'm not restricting you from anger ,rage or whatever just don't shout , if you are serious about changing the dynamics of your relationship you will comply to these rules and continue till the end, a record of over 20000 successful couples does not lie , so let me ask you one question, are you sure you want to do this ?, If you can't keep up I advise you to stop now " her expression doesn't change in every word she says .

Ethan and I look at each other suddenly not so sure if this was the right thing , " yes ... We want to " , this is my only option if this does not work out then .... It has to work out.

Ethan agrees after me and she pulls out her black pen .

" Good , so let's start off with the why " .

She must not be aware of who we are , I'm not used to strangers who aren't very welcoming towards us , in her old age it's understandable that she cares less about the trends and latest news unless it concerns the government .

" Why are you here?" she asks staley.

" Uhmm " ,I stutter because I know I'm the only one who has to answer this question.