I sat in the wardens chair as my leg shakes impatiently. I'm being reassigned to a facility which could be for better or worse. I'm worried because it's so out of the blue. I love the place I'm at and I've grown fond of it , so I'm not a big fan of relocating. Just as I thought Michelle stepped in. I sat up straight hoping for the best.

"You only have one patient to care for Onika, you'll be fine", Michelle insisted. She had this grin on her face like she had something planned. "You're awfully cheery today, why?", I give her my suspicious eyes. "Nothing Im just so excited for you", she didn't look into my eyes."Whatever Ms. I got a man", I teased her. She rolled her eyes at the mention of her boyfriend. He was a older man and he didn't put up with her bullshit. Which was good for her she needed that stability. "Don't even start", she smiles. She handed me the paperwork without saying anything.

I looked through the files and noticed the girl was a minor, somewhat. She'll be an adult in under three months. "So what's her story", I continued looking over her wrapsheet, which was nothing much. I didn't even see the name of my patient. "I can't disclose of that information but what I will say is to be gentle Onika. I think you'll be a good fit for her", she opened her office door. "I'll see you in 3 weeks", she kissed my cheek. What the hell was I in for?

LakeView, it seemed like any other fancy institution. Rich people, rich patients, and a peppy warden. I just hope this place was actually as nice as it seems.

"Kelly here will give you a tour of the facility. And will show you where you'll be sleeping", I furrowed my brows. "Michelle didn't say anything about sleeping here", I nervously laugh. "She didn't tell you?", the warden looks just as surprised as I was. "That bitch", I whisper to myself biting my lip in frustration. "You ready?", Kelly smiles. I follow her as we exit the office.

"Michelle got you huh", she shook her head. "Yea she's a piece of work", she laughs. "Got me too. Only I'm still here", the woman seemed happy with this. "I don't plan on being here long Kelly no offense", I shrug. "Non taken. But trust you'll want to stay once you meet everyone and get a good feel of the place", she insisted. The hell did she know.

She'd showed me damn near the whole place and it was so fancy. I was ready to meet the patients and see what I was in for. "Last but not least, this is where the patients usually are during the day", I was confused. It looked like a normal hospital. Patients weren't restrained, they were actually walking around and active. Except a few but that was normal. "So they're just free to go as they please?", I question. She nods, "Mostly yes. Here at LakeView we like to give our patients room for error. Now if a patient isn't following the rules they'll be sent to East wing, which isn't so free", she added. I wonder what East wing looked like. "You can meet your patient in a couple minutes. She'll be out shortly for her game", I smiled sitting in a secluded chair. "Give me a ring if you need anything", I nod. I watched as the children interacted with one another, they were well behaved. Now I see why this is one of the top institutions in Houston.

A blonde woman dressed in baggy sweat pants and a loose white t shirt approached me. "Hi, I'm Beyoncé Knowles", she held her hand out. "I'm Onika Maraj, nice to meet you", she had a firm handshake. "May I ask what do you do here?", I was curious. "Right now...I'm a coach. Would you like to watch our game?", she smiled. I nod and she ushered me over to the children. Some of them were dressed in a football like attire. I looked at them wondering which patient was mine."Everyone this is Onika, she'll be watching us play today", they clapped for me. Some of the boys eyed me which made me laugh. "Let's put on a show for her ok", we headed outside.

Their field was better than some schools I've seen. "Stay here I'll be right back", Beyoncé reassured. As she left some of the players approached me. "So where you from?", a girl asked. "I'm from New York. Any of you ever been there?", a few of them raised their hand. "Where are you guys from?", they all answer at once. I hear a couple of states I've visited, others not so much. "What game are you playing?", I asked the boy. "Flag football. And I'm Meek, the quarterback", he kissed my hand. "No touching Rihmeek", she gave him a death stare. He held his hands up while winking at me. "He didn't mean any harm", she reassured. I nodded following her to the benches.

A different team gathered the field, but instead they head green jerseys. Where did they come from? "Who's that?", I ask Beyoncé. "Patients too but their from east wing", she rolled her eyes. "East wing?", I asked confused. Kelly hadn't showed me that wing of the place. Why? "Means their actually crazy", she sounded serious. She blew the whistle after the team shook hands.

"I want a clean game alright. First team to 20 wins", she talked to the players. I could tell they respected her. She was a good talker, she makes you want to hear what she has to say. "1,2, LakeView", they all said in unison. I smiled at their sportsmanship. Beyoncé made her way back to me with a smile on her face. "They like you", I look as Meek threw the ball really far. "He's good", I say impressed. "Yea you should see him hit", she smiles. "But I know you're not here to see us play football. So who are you?", she questions. "I'm a psychologist, sent here by the courts", Beyoncés face changed. "Are any of these kids in trouble?", I immediately say no. I actually wasn't sure yet but I couldn't disclose that information. "They're fine for now", I insure.

As we further our conversation we hear a scream. We see the girl from earlier on the ground. "What happened", Beyoncé yells. The girl points to her ankle and Beyoncé picks her up. "You'll be fine. Could you dig in the cooler for some ice?", she instructs. "What's that?", she says and pops her ankle back. The girl screams at the top of her lungs. I place the ice on top of it. It was swollen and broken. "We can't lose", Meek look frustrated. "And we won't", Beyoncé took her shirt off. She held some scars that looked healed. She put on a jersey and ran on the field. They continued the game and Beyoncé was better at football than I thought. She ran that ball like her life depended on it. I haven't been this interested in sports ever.

They eventually won and they held her in the air, shouting her name. They carried her all the way to the bleachers where I was. "Ok now I have something for you guys", they put her down. She grabbed a huge bag and everyone crowded around her, even the East wing patients. "We played hard and fair today. I want to thank you all for keeping your composure during this game, you guys especially", she looked at the East wingers. Her speech came to an end and she handed everyone a medal and a certificate. This place was not what I expected at all. And I still haven't met with my patient yet. It was time to call Kelly.

Before I could buzz her, Beyoncé stopped me. "Here". she placed the medal around my neck. "Wow, thank you Beyoncé. Why though?", I was confused. "Audiences deserve rewards too", she smiled before joining everyone else. She was nice and her smile was nice. I decided to buzz Kelly since I was becoming tired. I could at least meet my patient then head to bed.

"Hey is everything ok?", she looked concerned. "Of course. It's just my patient hasn't showed yet". "Really? She was suppose to meet you before the game", she checked her watch. She sighs looking at the crowd I once was included in. "Follow me", she instructed. "Hey Rhi, where's Beyoncé?", she points to the rooms. I follow her as she swiftly walks up the huge staircases. "Slow down please, my legs are killing me", she laughs at my pain. "You'll get used to it, trust me", I roll my eyes as we came to a stop. "Here she is", she pulled keys from her pocket.  Before she could unlock it, someone opened it. To my surprise it was Beyoncé. Why was she here?  "Have you seen my patient?", I ask. "No", she looks at Kelly. "Onika this is your patient", my heart fell to my ass. WHAT?

How we feeling about this one? If y'all like it I'll drop pt.2 this week!

I hope you guys have a great day❤️
- Nicole.