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By *anie1975 OP TV/TS
9 hours ago
North Ayrshire |
If you are looking to read a wham bang story this is not for you, it is a long stories.
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I was working in a vineyard in Bordeaux in spring and run throughout the summer but I had an incident that I had to stop. I broken my colon disk and had to had an operation, After 2 operation it, I had to do physical therapy. I had to learn how to walk and get my back straighten out.
My boss was very kind to me, has I have been working for him for the past 6 years, I am the only regular guy that comes back every year to work for him, we get to know each other very well.
I am the only one that have my own accommodation, where the rest of the workers they have to share.
After the operation, i was in a rehab in a local hospital but it was not going well, it was over crowded, the food are bad, not too many physiotherapists. I had to wait every few days for my therapy. It really doesn't help.
My boss suggested that he will get me to Switzerland to one of the best Physiotherapy clinic and they are absolutely the best. He know it because he had his therapy there.
I was reluctant to go because I know it is very expensive, but he insisted and he say he will arrange everything for me.
After a week he comes back to visit and said, he had booked the clinic for me and they are waiting for me. Since I can't walk and stand, he had also arranged the transportation for me.
I was worried sick because I don't know how I am going to pay all this, at last minute I was not going to go but he insisted that I have the best and that he want me back to work. I still remembered his fatherly voice.
Do not urged with me, you will go and get back healthy. I have never hear him speak to me like that for the past 6 years working for him, it was the first time and he sound angry.
I didn't argued with him and just nodded.
2 days later I was on my way to Switzerland. It was an hectic journey, I didn't feel comfortable, I was in pain, the flight was too long, although it was only and hour and half but it seems long when you are in pain.
After arriving in Basel, I was transferred to a private ambulance to take me to the clinic, which was another 45 minutes drive.
It was a relief when we finally arrived at the clinic. I was received by one of the doctor, he showed me to my room and told me what are my schedule for the next 2 month.
Huh? 2 months, I burst out.
It takes time and you need plenty to rest, we are not going to hurry things up, each day you will do something to get back to where you were before. The doctor said.
For the next few days, we will go through your medical check up, MIR and blood test. I will assign you a physiotherapy and he will work with you. For the moment you will rest and eat, you will need your strength to go through the physical therapy. He added.
After he left, I was looking around my room. It was extremely beautiful, so well decorated and it feel comfortable. I had a huge bed, big screen TV, sitting room and a view to kill for.
In the evening I was served with a delicious buttered smoked salmon pasta and a cheesecake. I finished it in no time, has I was hungry and also very tired. It didn't take me long to fall asleep.
The next day, a nurse came over and give me my schedules and also menu for my meals, I was more interested on the menu then what I have to do.
In the late morning a man in his early 50's, Jean Jacques but he asked me to called him JJ. He is my physiotherapist. He tells me what I am going to do each day, I will start an hour in the morning and an hour in the mid afternoon for the next couple of weeks, gradually he will increase more time depends how I get on.
I can't wait to get started, although I was in a private clinic, I don't get to spend the next 2 months living in it, I was determine to get on and leave as soon as possible.
The first week was hard work, trying to walk, my back aches and I keep losing balance. I don't seem to be able to get my legs moving and when I do, I tend to fall. It was an awful 2 weeks but after 2 weeks, I could walk a bit better but my back were still aching.
After a month, beside trying to walk and having back massage everyday and in the pool, I was walking steadily but still need support, my back are better, the pain ease down. I could walk by myself with the help of a zimmer.
I was stuck in my room since I arrived in the clinic, the only time I get out of my room is the exercise hall, massage room and the pool.
I asked the nurse if there is anywhere I can go for a walk. I was told that there are garden where I can walk around and if I want too, and I could have my afternoon tea in the garden. That bright en up my day.
I took a walk in the garden, it was a huge garden and beautifully decorated. After 45 minutes I couldn't walk any further, so I stop by the tea room.
I asked for a cup of tea and a cake, I was told I could have it in the garden.
Sitting in the garden with sunshine, breathing fresh air, it was amazing, like I was a life again.
I was looking at the surrounding, wondering how much all this going to cost me but I push it aside and enjoy it, get back on my feet and worry about it later.
Has my tea and cake arrived, I notice an elegant gentlemen wearing a blue marine pants, light blue shirt with a scarf around his neck and a silk pyjamas over him. He look to be in his early 60's, very attractive, grey peppery hair, stylish comb, clean shave, stocky and tall. He sat on a table opposite me, he have his back on me. I can smell his cologne, it smell very nice, I guess he is using Guerlain vetiver eau de toilette.
The waiter comes over and asked me if I would like another cup of tea, which I say yes please. At the moment he turned around and look at me. I smile at him and he smile back. Geez I nearly fall off my feet, he look absolutely gorgeous when he smile.
After the waiter left, I asked him if he is using Guerlain vetiver eau de toilette?
How do you know that? He asked me.
I used to used it myself. I said.
What do you use now? He asked me.
I use. He stop me.
Let me guess. could it be Hermes Terre? He said.
Excellent guessed, that is exactly what I am using.
He laugh.
On my, what a manly and healthy laugh.
Would you like to join me for a cup of tea? I asked him.
Thank you that would be very nice.
He stood up and walk to my table.
I tried to stand up but he say don't.
I am James
Nice meeting you James, I am Stephane but nobody call me that, they called me Steve. He said.
I like the name Stephane, that is what I will call you.
Well you can call me that if you wish.
What are you in here for James?
I hurt my back, carrying heavy stuff.
How long have you been in here?
A month now, have been going through my physio therapy. I am getting better.
That is good to know.
What about you?
You will laugh if I tell you.
No I wouldn't.
I am here to lose weight, I am heavy.
You don't look over weight to me.
He pat on hs stomach. I am over weight.
So how long are you going to be in here?
I just arrived yesterday and will be here for at least 2 weeks.
What do you do to carry heavy things James?
I work in a vineyard.
Oh. that is interesting.
Yes it is but hard work.
I supposed so, but you are young, you seem very fit. How old are you?
I am 56 years old and you?
I am 63 years old.
Are you married?
He didn't answer straight away, he look at the garden.
I am a widow, my wife passed away a few years ago from heart attacked.
I am sorry to hear that.
What about your children, where are they?
We have no children.
Sorry to hear that too.
We didn't want to have kids, because we want to see the world, and my wife is handicapped, so it would be inconvenience to have children.
What about you James? Are you married?
No, confirm bachelor.
Play boy huh?
I laugh. He laugh too.
What are you doing for dinner tonight James?
I eat in my room.
Oh don't you know there is a restaurant in here?
No.
They do have delicious food, but diet food if you are into it.
They don't have normal menu?
I don't know, shall I ask them?
He waved his hand and a waiter comes over.
he asked if he can see the restaurant menu. 5 Minutes later, menu in his hand and he look over it.
Well, there are steak, fish and some other stuff, it looks good. He hand me the menu, I had a look and found quite a few dishes I like.
Would you care to have dinner with me? I hate eating alone.
That would be my pleasure. What time do you have your dinner?
Shall we say 7.30pm?
That's great, it give me time to have my shower and change into something more presentable.
He laugh, you look fine to me.
In my hospital pyjamas? I laugh.
Right I better go back to my room and start doing myself up, see you later.
Has I was going to stand up, he comes over and held my arms.
You're ok to walk back James?
Yes I will be ok, might take a bit of time but I manage.
I can walk yo back to your room.
I am fine thank you, see you later.
I walk away and turn back and wave at him. He wave back.
My heart keep pounding, looking at him, he is such a nice man, so distinguished looking. I can't keep my eyes off him.
TBC
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