Christmas dreams

Safe

Mia POV

It had been a few days since Minika told the truth about the pool incident. I haven't really spoken with Chris about it because I was still really hurt. Even though he apologised profusely to me, he still broke my heart by not believing me. I was still staying with Lisa but I was feeling a little caged in. They still hadn't found mark yet and I knew it was dangerous to go back to my apartment but I had to get out just for a little bit.

Lisa had popped out to a hair appointment so I decided I would just drive to the coffee shop and pick up a coffee. It wasn't far and it would take a total of 10 to 15 minutes. I parked right outside and headed in. Straight away I notice people looking at me, I still have bruises on my face and I knew people would be curious over them. I quickly grab my order and head back out.

As I get to my car, I feel a hand on my shoulder. I instantly freeze and as I turn I notice a man. I scream and he backs away...hands up and looking scared.
"Woah! I'm just giving you your wallet you left it on the side"
I take it from you and i feel the tears running down my face. I wasn't ready to be doing this on my own. I rush to the car and as I drive away. I can feel my self panicking.

I don't even realise where I have drove till until I look up. I punch in the code and drive up the driveway. I rush to the door, trying to keep my emotions in check. The door opens and he is shocked to see me.
"Mia? What's wrong?"
I breakdown, I fall into him and he wraps his arms around me tightly.
"Hey. Mia? What happened?" Getting no answer from me he scoops me up and carries me inside.

He places he down on the sofa, wrapping a blanket around me and hugging me close. I hear his heartbeat and I feel myself calming down. Once I'm fully calm, I look up and I see the worry on his face.
"Mia? Are you okay?"
I shake my head "I had a panic attack. I thought I'd be okay to grab some coffee and a guy put his hand on my shoulder. He was just trying to return my wallet and I freaked out on him"

I feel the tears beginning again "god chris! When will I be normal again"
He pulls me to him and kisses my head "this isn't something that's going to get better quickly Mia. You've been through hell"
"I know. I just hate this. They still haven't found him and I just feel like I'm going crazy"
"Your not crazy. Just take your time okay"
I nod and there is a moment of silence between us before he asks "why did you come here? Not that I'm not happy you did but I just thought......"

"I drove to the one place and person I felt safe"
I see him smile and he holds me closer "I'm glad you still think that way. I'm so sorry Mia"
"I know Chris, I'm sorry too"
"Why are you sorry?"
"You opened your heart to someone and had it broken. I can't imagine that's been easy"
"No it hasn't but it's nothing I don't deserve"
I sit up and hold his hand in mine
"No Chris, you didn't deserve this. I know how much it scared you to open your heart again and I'm just so sorry it didn't work"

He smiles down at me "how can after all you've been through, with the way I treated you still be able to console me?"
"Nobody deserves heartbreak Chris. Especially someone has sweet and kind as you"
"Thank you Mia. I've missed you"
"I missed you too"
I snuggle into his side and he runs my arm up and down. I feel my self nodding off, I feel safe and able to sleep for the first time since everything and I know that's because of Chris.