Solace (Complete)

30. Rehab

In the morning when I woke up, I took bath and got ready. Today is the day I will go to New York to get back my life. I packed my things at night well not me but Emma did, I was just sitting beside her watching. I picked my sketchbook and went downstairs to living room where I saw my mom busy on call. I sat on the couch and waited for her to finish.

"Hey baby you woke early. Are you okay?" She asked worried.

"Sit with me please" I said and she sat beside me.

"Mom I wanted to tell you something but before that take this it's not much but I am sure it will help you a little on your problem" I said and gave my sketch book to her, she looked confused at me but still took it from me and opened it. As she was watching the designs I saw her confusion went to surprise to awwe to realization

"You know" she asked I don't know if it's a question or just a statement.

"Mia told me more like it slips out of her mouth" I said

"And I wanted to help you making up for all the time I disrespected you" I said truthfully

"Oh sweetie you don't have to do this, it's all in past, I was equally responsible if not more. Thank you for even thinking to help me but I can't take this it's your hardwork. And from what I am seeing these are masterpieces, I am not saying this as a mother but an experienced designer. They are exquisite." She deny to take it giving her reasons but she forgot that I am her daughter equally stubborn.

"I am not hearing anything you need it and I am giving you with my own will don't argue now" I said with finality.

"And one thing more today I am going to New York, I got a job offer there so I am going there." I told her.

"What? Why? I mean you were working for Ryan then what happened?" She said genuinely confused.

"I resigned and got an offer from New York"

"But .." she was about to say something but I stopped her.

"Mom please let me be for this time only once I come back I will do whatever you want just let me go for now I will be back soon, I just want sometime away from here" I said and was already thinking of another excuse when she said

"OK you can go but please promise me that you will take care of yourself and will call me regularly" she asked with concern

"I promise and thank you" I said and hugged her hard.

"I have to go now" I said when I received a message from Ryan that he is waiting outside.

"Love you mom" I said before leaving.

"I love you too sweetie" she said, I know she doesn't want me to leave but she is forcing herself to not say anything that will ruin our relation again.

"Don't worry okay, I will be fine. I am a big girl" I said and left.

I saw Ryan waiting for me in his car but his driver was also there and he was on back seat, I sat in the car and greeted him. Driver took my luggage and placed it in the trunk.

"Good morning"

"Morning! How are you doing?" He asked with concern laced in his eyes.

"I am doing okay for now, it get worse at nights though" I told him the truth.

"You are doing great" he praised and smiled a little at me.

"Thank you" I said with a genuine smile.
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When we reached airport I moved out of the car and got my luggage but I saw Ryan also getting out. I was confused at first but I thought may be he wants to bid goodbye.

"Okay bye and thank you for your help. It really means alot" I said and was turn around to go inside when I felt him move with me. I stopped and looked at him confused.

"I am coming with you" he said and took step ahead but I stopped him.

"You know you don't don't to I am not a kid" I said a little frustrated.

"Who said I am going for you. He said and move inside.

"Seriously" he left me like that agitated and frustrated.

I also ran behind him, he moved towards the private jet area ofcourse why would he go on a public flight when he has his private jet.

"Show off much" I said and he just sighed.

"Its called comfort" he retorted

"Whatever" I said and we moved into his jet.
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After long hours of flight we reached New York and now we are in his car. He is driving me to rehab and my hands are shivering, I don't know I would be able to do this. I was in my thoughts when he called me.

"Calista you can do it" he reassures.

"I don't know anymore" I whispered, but he heard it. He took my hand in his and looked in my eyes.

"You can do it" he said firmly and for a moment I forget everything. I nodded at him

When we reached rehab, his friend was already there waiting for us at the front. Ryan greeted him and introduced us. His name was William and he seemed to be very nice and friendly person. Then he gave us a tour of the rehab and showed me my room. It was small and cozy with the minimal furniture a single bed, a desk with a chair and a wardrobe, it has an ensuit too.

"Your process from tomorrow, today you can rest" William told me.

It was time for Ryan to go and I don't want him to go, it's quite stupid of me though at first I didn't want him to come with me and now that he has to go back, I don't want him to leave. His voice brought me out of reverie

"Calista I have to go now but I want to say this again if there is any kind of problem or you need me, you won't think twice to ask me, okay!" It was a statement to which I nodded. Out of nowhere I hugged him and he returns it with equal fervor.

"Please wait for me" I whispered, I don't know if he heard me, but if he did he didn't said anything. The he kissed my forehead lovingly.

"I am here for 3 days more, if you don't settle in here I will take you back" he said and then left. Now the new phase of my life is about to begin, oh God please help me with this.