For Eliza Donoghue life hasn't been easy. She got dumped in the most cruel way and she's left pregnant by the guy. So, she leaves the small town she grew up in for the City. There she finds true love and happiness.
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Walking into Doctor Feldman's office I see that she's moved the furniture around. The couch is now pushed against the window that overlooks the city. The Hollywood sign is right behind us and a smile spreads across my face as I look out the window.
Doctor Feldman clears her throat. "Good morning, Eliza. How are you?"
Spinning towards her I say. "I'm perfect. It's a beautiful day out there and I'm going to be stuck in an office not enjoying the sun."
She throws her head back and laughs. "You never seem to surprise me, Eliza. Where do you want to start our session today?"
Moving over to the couch I sit on it and look at the therapist. "I think we should start with the family reunion we had over the weekend."
"Okay," she seems hesitant when it comes to this, but I think it's because when it comes to my family that it's a messy situation. Just like it is with Austin. I'm a good person that's been treated as nothing by the people that should have been there for me when I needed them the most.
The only person I could rely on is myself, but with Chad in my life I get to lean on him too and that's something I need right now.
"How was it seeing them again? Did anything happen while they were there?"
*Flashback*
Walking out of the pool house I have my arms wrapped around Chad as we greet my family who is sitting around the fire. My brothers shake Chad's hand and introduce themselves to him.
I feel their eyes on my stomach and I wait for them to say something, but when they don't I feel relief flood through me. I grab a bottle of water from the cooler and open it. Offering one to Chad. I take a sip of my water and head over to my sister and sister-in-law.
When I get there the conversation stops and I feel a bit awkward standing there. Shaking off the nervousness I take a seat and wait for Dana to finish her story.
As I didn't hear the beginning of the story I can't give her any input, but it's not something she was expecting me to help her with.
Chloe moves closer to me and whispers. "So, you're knocked up. Who's the lucky father of the kid inside of you? I have a feeling that it's not the boy-toy you walked in with. I'm surprised that he wants to spend any time with you."
"Chloe," Kat scolds. "Do you have to be a bitch to our sister? What has she done to you?"
She's about to say something when I jump in. "Kat, it's okay. I knew things were going to turn out like this. Nothing is ever going to change and it's something I need to get used to."
"No, you don't," Kat says. "This shit needs to end." She looks towards the kitchen where Mom is looking out the window with a smile on her face.
"I'm going to help Mom with the food. I'll talk to you later, Kat." I shoot Chloe an annoyed look before walking away.
*End flashback*
Doctor Feldman shakes her head. "At least you tried again with them. Even if it was for your mother's sake. I'm sure she would have been happy for you doing that at least."
She was happy that I tried, but at least now she knows that things are never going to be the same. We're all going in different directions and I hope someday they get what they deserve.
"What else happened at the party? I'm sure your sister isn't the only person to say something to hurt you."
She's right. Chloe wasn't the only one. Jasper joined in too.
*Flashback*
Jasper looks over at us and says. "You two are adorable. It's been a long time since I've seen a couple that is as happy as the two of you. You've upgraded since you broke up with Austin." He looks at my stomach and adds. "How far along are you?"
When I tell him he whispers. "Fuck," I know I'm not supposed to hear it but I do. Then Jasper's eyes land on Chad. "How are you okay with raising another man's child? If I were I would have run a mile from the woman."
Dana slaps her husband at the back of his head. "Don't be an asshole. This is the reason why you haven't seen your family. Why are you trying to cause trouble for them?"
Chad's eyes narrow as he looks at my brother. "I'm not running because I love your sister. I've loved her for a while and I didn't have enough courage to ask out an angel like her. Back then I was a demon and now this angel needs a knight and I'm that for her. Love conquers all and if you don't get that, then you're an asshole."
A giggle escapes my lips. "I couldn't have said that any better, Chad." Standing up I look around the fire at my family and say. "I don't give a fuck what you all think of Chad and me. We're happy and that's all that matters." Walking over to Mom I kiss her cheek and whisper. "I tried with them. I'm not going to do this again. Have a good night."
*End flashback*
"Whatever your brother's problem is, you can't fix it and it's something that he's going to have to deal with himself. Even the time apart couldn't make him happier. Before you leave do you want to talk about the date that you had with Chad?"
A smile spreads across my face. "It went perfectly. Chad was a gentleman the entire night and he showed me a different side of himself. One that shows how he feels about me. We made love that night and it was the best feeling to have."
"That's great you're opening yourself to love again, Eliza. All the things you've been through this is a breakthrough. Keep opening up with Chad and let him know how you feel. If you think things are going too quickly you have the right to slow things down. I've seen an improvement with you coming here. I'm going to continue the two appointments for the next two months and see where that gets you."
"I don't mind coming here twice a week. You seem to be helping me a lot. At first, I was afraid of talking to a stranger because I didn't think they'd get what's happening. I was wrong. Talking to you is opening me up more and that's what I need." Grabbing my purse off the couch I stand up. "Thanks for the session today, Doctor Feldman. I'll see you on Thursday." I head out the door.
Before I get too far Doctor Feldman calls out. "Don't forget to write in the book. I'm sure that will help you out a lot too."
I forgot about that book.
There's a lot of things that I should write in it, but I know there are certain things in my life that people never can know and that's about Chad killing the guys that were going to come for us.
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