The Interview

12

Christopher
The next morning

I sat in my trailer getting my hair and makeup done for the day. I was awaiting a call from Sam or Van. I just needed to hear from her.

My phone started to ring in my hands. It was Sam.

"Hello?"I answered on speaker

"Chris?Hey."She said

"Hey Sam.Is Van awake?"I asked immediately

"She is..she's very hungover though so I'm not sure how much you're gonna be able to reason with her."She sighed

"That's fine. Thank you."I said

"Hello?"I heard her low, raspy voice

"Van."I sighed

"Are you okay baby? What happened?"I asked her

"I'm okay..well I'm not okay-"

"I know."I interrupted

"I need you to be honest with me.I need you to tell me what's going on in that pretty head baby."I finished

I heard her take a deep breath and then silence.

"Van-

She sniffled."I dunno."

"I dunno what's wrong with me."She sobbed

My heart ached hearing her cry.

"Baby, nothing is wrong with you."I assured her

I could hear her hyperventilating.

"Van breathe...breathe baby. There ya go."I coached

"Do you have anymore PTO?"I asked her

"Y-yes."She let out

"Okay.Maggie's gonna get you a flight."I told her

"No Chris you're working-

"I'm not asking you. You're coming here with me for a few days. We're gonna figure this out. Okay?" I assured

"Okay."She sniffled

"I love you Van."I told her

"I love you too."She said

"Maggie will text you your flight details. Unblock me please, and call me when you need me."I told her

"Okay..I'm sorry Chris. I'm so sorry."I heard her start to get worked up again

"Baby it's okay. It's okay. I promise. I'll see you soon."I told her

I heard her sniffle."Okay..okay."

That night, Vanessa had finally arrived in Boston. Even though he was exhausted, Chris made it a point to pick Vanessa up from the airport. He couldn't wait any longer to see his girl. She had remained pretty quiet during their car ride. She responded to his questions but didn't seem to have any of her own. She couldn't even think of anything to say to him. All she felt was guilt and sadness.

"We're here Van." Brought her from her thoughts.

"Pretty house babe."She admired it as they pulled up the driveway

"Thank you.. let's get you inside."He kissed her cheek

She nodded and got out of the car with him. Chris grabbed her duffle bag and made his way into the house. Van followed behind him quietly admiring the interior. The furnishings and decor was beautiful and simple. It was definitely the family home he always talked about. She could only dream of raising her children here.