restless_heart_syndrome_

Chapter 97

Billie: Adie and I made our way up to see Charlie.I had the feeling that the long conversation helped her.She finally had the opportunity to think about herself and let her pain out. It's never good to suppress or even deny your feelings. It can torment you in a bad way... Adie stood at his door and hesitated. It was always a challenge for her to see him suffer. Another reason why she has hardly been with him in the last few months. She couldn't stand it... I took her hand and squeezed it gently. She should know that I am here for her. She gave me a small smile and went inside. Charlie was lying in his bed and was awake. The medication from the surgery seemed to have worn off, he looked a little fitter than before. He smiled happily at Adie and she went straight to him and snuggled up against his chest... "it's alright, honey" he said comfortingly when Adie started to cry. "What happened? Did he annoy you? I can't get up so well right now... but I can still throw a shoe at him. If that's what you want, my princess." Adie had to laugh and lovingly slapped him on the chest: "Charlie!!" I also had to suppress a smile... "I'm so sorry... I should have been with you for the last few months," she muttered sadly. He held her carefully and spoke encouragingly to her. After a while, he looked over at me and nodded thankful. *Did he hear everything I told him earlier?* I asked myself irritated and nodded back. "Honey, you have to eat something..." he said worriedly. "Adie, you told me you had already eaten!!" I replied. Charlie shook his head "No, she didn't... She just keeps telling me she's not hungry." "I'm fine guys," Adie mumbled. "Don't argue with me, honey. You're going to get something to eat right now. Otherwise, there is no cuddling!!" "Charlie!!"she pouted, but he didn't give in. "Please get something to eat baby, for me. Take your time. In the meantime, I'd like to talk to Billie for a minute. Don't worry... I won't kill him," he said with a smile and kissed her on the forehead... Adie looked confused at both of us, but she seemed to trust him. She gave him one more hug and then left us alone... *What does he want to talk to me about? And why without Adie...?*