TIFFIN 2

34

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I hid my face in my chest, already feeling the nervousness creep in. This confrontation was too intimate. I wasn't sure what Dr. Zenith was eluding to. 

I also wasn't sure if I wanted to explore my demons with Hero just yet. Was I a hypocrite for this?

Dr. Zenith leaned in close.

"I know this was a scheduled meeting between you both, but would you rather do this alone?" 

Hero reached down to squeeze my hand. 

"I wanted us to do this together." 

I sighed. "I'm not too sure I can do that." 

At this, Hero searched my face. He had a steel, hard look about him that was unwavering.

I blinked, feeling my nerves rise.

"I know you opened up just now, but... I'm not good with this kind of stuff. I can't focus with you staring at me like this."

Dr. Zenith looked at Hero tenderly. 

"I think it would be best if I questioned you two separately." 

Hero groaned, practically stomping his way to the office door. 

"Whatever. I'll be in the lobby." 

Once Dr. Zenith and I were alone, she blew out a strangled breath. 

"He's very animated, isn't he?" 

I laughed. "You have no idea." 

Dr. Zenith giggled.

"That's okay. I can tell you two have a good dynamic. Most couples don't understand how couples therapy works- his reaction is normal. Now, onto your session; when Hero sent the email, he mentioned a disturbing past with your parents. We don't have to go into detail if you don't want..." 

I raised my eyes in annoyance. I never mentioned anything about his nasty molester so why was he going around speaking about my issues? 

Either way, there was no turning back now.

I huffed.

"No, it's okay. My parents... well... they're not really my parents. I recently found that's not the case. I'm an active part of a kidnapping investigation. I just reunited with my birth mother."
 
Dr. Zenith nodded. "How did that make you feel? It is,of course,very serious."

I picked at my lashes, already feeling the start of tears coming on. 

"I don't really know. I've known two people for a very long time so I felt a lot of things. Hurt, worry, fear... there were many things that came to light when I found out. Elouise and Charlie... they've always been very domineering." 

"What do you mean by domineering? Would you mind elaborating on that?" 

I shrugged.

"I always knew my parents wanted the best for me. Since grade school, they kept me away from anyone or anything that hurt me in the long run. Whenever I did something that went against their beliefs or made them think I was jeopardizing my future... they did everything in their power to take me away from the negativity." 

I swallowed taking a moment to comprehend all I'd said. 

"Then it came out that the man who I thought was my father had abused both me and Elouise and was up to no good with illegal hussles. Now it's clear that they both did something very illegal concerning me."