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Chapter 7: The Cocoon That Holds Us Together

A/N:  Writing full stories are always hard for me. I'm better at writing short stories like the ones on my AO3 account. Who knows if I'll ever finish. I just know I write whenever my heart cannot take reality.
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Chapter 7: The Cocoon That Holds Us Together
Nevaeh

Dolly convinced her nephew to bring her to the studio, because she was so fond of me, he said. Today was a Friday, not a Wednesday, so Dolly had her nephew bring her here just to see me. Dolly actually came on today. She must be a woman who gets her ways.

She had the same yellow chair. This time she wore a green dress but still accessorized with custom jewelry such as big colorful pearls and gems. "Hey, girl," Dolly said like she was chatting up one of her old gals. "Why the long face?"

I guess I was not as good at hiding my expressions as I thought I was. I sighed, "It's a long story, girl."

"Tell me about it. I have time but not too much time. I'm in my 80s, so remember that when you tell me it's a long story." She crossed her hands over her chest, and I could see her nails were coated with purple polish. "What's up? Tell me like I'm one of your girlfriends."

"Dolly, I just have been having issues with my mom and these feelings that are coming back with my ex."

"Let's start with the ex in case I get a heart attack. That sounds more interesting. I already know mothers can be bitches. Trust me, my mom was one," she turned her body more towards me like she was giving me her full attention.

"So, I have this ex-boyfriend. I dated him five years ago. He was like the love of my life, I thought. But we broke up, obviously hence why he is called ex-boyfriend. I left after we broke up, but now I am back. And all these feelings are resurfacing," I confessed. I became more aware of the cold air from the AC, making me rub my hands on my arms.

Dolly held her finger tips togethers. "And why did you break up?"

The answer was easy. "He lied to me and broke up with me. He told me that our relationship was just a game for him and he didn't want to be with me anymore, because I couldn't give him what he truly wanted. Then told me that it was fun while it lasted and broke up with me. So, I left because I got accepted to a school I wanted to go to and left without a word. Now, I'm back and I don't know old feelings I buried are crawling back up."

Dolly seemed to be in deep thought for a moment. "You know what I say to that?"

I peered closer to hear what she had to say. "He can go fuck himself," she uttered. She bit the inside of her cheek before saying any other words. "In my days, no man could make me feel this way. I mean, no man has tried to break my heart, because I would break theirs first. But darling, this man sounds like a loser. You are gorgeous and that man is a fool. If you want, I can get my nephew to call his son. He is a real charmer."

Dolly was an interesting woman. I was a little nervous to see her again but she may be the one thing that didn't suck in Connecticut.

"How was school?" she asked.

I felt a lump in my chest every time I think about Juilliard. "It was great, I loved it there."

For Dolly, she wouldn't think much of what I said. I know what it was like. My love turned into loved in a matter of a few months. I loved it there.

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Natalie Sinclair was back. Just for the weekend.