A Different Beginning

A Different Beginning ~ Part 58 ~ Updated: 2/15/15 Late Evening

A Different Beginning ~ Part 58 ~ Updated: 2/15/15 Late Evening

Currently curled up in the bath tub I let my mind roam. My mother had been inches away from me only a day before and yet I had heard nothing at all. She hadn’t tried to contact me. For all I knew she still thought I was locked in my room. Letting out a sigh I took a breath and glanced around the bathroom pulling my knees to my chest. But then there was Marie. Had she told mother about what was going on at school? How I was mad at the boys? That I spent most of my time with them. I shuddered thinking of all the different things that would be said… or done. 

But my thoughts were quickly interrupted by a knock on the door. “Pookie?” 

My heart fluttered and I shifted in the bath the water. “Dr. Green?! Why are you up?” 

Shifting out of the bath and into the warmth of a grey towel, I quickly wrapped it around me and stepped over to the door. “I was worried. I heard the rest of the guys go down stairs and you hadn’t gotten out of the bath…” His voice shook as he turned away a little to cough and my heart clenched in pain. 

“I am okay. Would you mind giving me a second to change and I will meet you in your room?” Shifting uncomfortably in the towel I waited for a response. 

“Sounds good Pookie. Take your time.” He shifted away from the door and I heard the click of another shutting down the hall after a few moments. With a sigh, I quickly toweled myself off and slipped into my underwear and bra. Glancing at the clothing I smiled. Gabriel had picked out a light pink scoop neck long sleeve t-shirt with a neutral cardigan to keep me warm. I had picked them out yesterday afternoon with them and it had been my favorite when trying them on in the store. Pulling on the dark blue jeans, I fixed the shirt a little in the mirror before quickly brushing my hair out. 

Quickly pulling on some white ankle socks, I slipped down the hallway and lightly knocked on Dr. Green’s door before entering the room. He had, thankfully, settled back into bed and glanced up as I looked in. 

“Pookie looking lovely as usual.” I blushed and moved into the bedroom sitting at the edge of the bed with him.“But what is with these eyes?” He lightly touched my cheeks caressing softly. “Why were you crying baby girl?” Dr. Green coughed turning away a little and I shifted a little trying to recover as yesterday’s memories hit me. Dr. Green’s eyes met mine and he lightly ran his hand through my hair. “Talk to me Pookie.”

Letting out a soft sigh I glanced to the ground, my hands playing with the cover. “What do you think will happen when I return home?” I forced myself to meet his eyes processing his reaction of surprise. 

“I don’t know what will happen Pookie. I really don’t know. Your mother has us all worried and it isn’t a safe place for you to be.” Dr. Green watched me and I quickly ducked my head down. Slowly he wrapped his arms around me hugging me close and pulling me farther onto the bed. “Do you want to go back Pookie?” 

My eyes widened scared and I bit my lip, my hand rushing up to play with it. “If-if you want me to-“ Dr. Green shifted instantly guiding me to look into his eyes with his finger. 

“We don’t want you ever going back Sang. We would be very happy to have you with us every second of every day.” Dr. Green placed a soft kiss on my forehead rubbing my side. “I was asking what do you think?”