<strong>Helen ~ a pange of sadness</strong><br/><br/>She knew how his mind worked.  She knew when he listened, but ignored.  She nodded and stepped back, collecting up the things she had used and left him with her replacement.  He didnt see the tears that cascaded down her cheeks.  He didnt see the pain and hurt that shown in her eyes.  Nine years she ahd given him, she had always known he would throw her aside when he found a newer, younger model.  And it looked as if that time was fast approaching.<br/><br/>She closed the door of the exam room and headed to the general work room.  She threw away the sharps and things.  The other stuff she put into the steriliser.  She placed her hands on the counter, letting her head fall forward.  She hurt, not just from his rejection and replacement of her, but also from the treatment she received from him last night.<br/><br/>After she cleared up she went to her private room and laid on the bed, she rolled onto her side and softly cried.  Her time was nearly up.  He had found a new toy.  She coudlnt see him wanting her anymore....<br/><br/>And he wouldnt even tell her.  He would just ignore her and move on, leaving her heartbroken.  WIthout him in her life there was no meaning, no reason to carry on.  He was brutal, sadistic, evil and at times she hated him.  But she loved him so much, she always had...<br/><br/>