Mrs Scuderi

chapter twenty eight

 Guys I'm sorry for the late update,I'm going through something rn but i promise I'll try to be consistent :)))thanks for understanding!
            
               Amelia's Pov
"Charlie just send me the client list,"i say annoyed because he won't stop asking questions about how i landed Fabiana. It's been the top story everywhere. "Okay but I'm happy for you,"he says and i can smell the lie from all the way here. Happy? He's Brianna's best friend so maybe he knew all along that she was having an affair. The only thing he's be happy about is bragging that i work with him and are very close. I hang up and immediately get the email with clients around here on my laptop that's placed on the marble kitchen counter.  Fabiana is still asleep i assume so i took it upon myself to make us brunch. Since that night she hasn't left the guestroom and i can understand why. Her dad's death is finally hitting her. I get a call from the physician that's supposed to examine me today and see if i can stop using the sling.

"I'll be there in an hour don't worry doc,"i say because he's been helping exercise my arm to go back to normal. I set the two plates of bacon eggs and a fruit salad for her Incase she gets picky. Honestly i didn't sign up for this but it reminded me of when Ophelia was going through the same thing. I did everything i could just to see her finally recovering. Diana helps me with the tray to the room because she's also worried about her. When we enter the room is dark with curtains drawn and Fabiana seated on the bed leaning on the dashboard with a picture of her dad. "It's okay Diana I'll take it from here,"i say after she opens the curtains and i can see the bags under her eyes. "Here, eat something,"i say placing the tray Infront of her drawing her attention to me now.

"I'm not hungry Carino,"

"well i am but I'm not eating alone,"i say positioning myself better on the bed with her watching my every move. "Why are you still here, with me?" She asks contemplating on the food. "Because you're my friend and I've seen what grieve can do to a person if they're doing it alone,"i say genuinely and she doesn't say anything for a while. "You can talk to me about all of it,I'm here,"i say reassuring her. We might have our own differences but everyone deserves a friend to help them through stuff. "Is it okay if I just have the fruit thing instead?" She asks and I'm already smiling because that's progress from days without eating. "More for me i guess,"i say playfully making her curve her face into a small smile before it quickly disappears.

I still haven't talked to her about going for group therapy. She's a lot of things but stubborn definitely tops the list. When I'm done eating I'm ready to leave when she stops me with her hand grasping mine.

"Does it umm get better?"

"Ofcourse it does Fabi, but there's no time limit so don't feel like you have to rush it,"i say looking at her with her messy bun and tired eyes. I watch her take her medication that was on the tray as well. "I have a doctor's appointment in a few minutes but I'll be back soon,"i say informing her. One thing I'm learning about her is her need to be informed or she'll assume the worst. I did fill Diana in on her medications and checking in on her from time to time and she's more than greatful that I'm here for her. I felt the urge to tell her everything because of how caring she is to Fabiana but i didn't. The drive is short but i can sense the curiosity from the driver. As much as Fabiana is cold and authoritative to them they still care because she's their boss.

"How's the arm doing ?" He asks once I'm seated. "Actually better, it's not painful anymore,"i say smiling. He examines it giving me instructions on what to do with m, hand and when he's content he puts down something on his cardboard before helping me remove the sling. I feel a lot lighter with both hands working at the same pace again. "Your shoulder seems to be back to normal,"he says still nothing things down. I'm on my way out of the room when i get a call from Fabiana, something she hasn't done in a while.

"Hey are you on your way back already?"

"Yeah did you need something?"i ask and there's silence on the line. "No,"she says before hanging up abruptly. That was weird. When i get back to the house I'm surprised to see Fabiana out of her room and all showered up. She's on the couch watching something but when she sees me she offs the TV in one swift motion like she was watching something illegal which makes me chuckle as i walk towards where she is, seating next to her. "Now you can bath me ,"she says breaking the silence making me giggle. "Not a chance,"i say making her pout.

"What were you watchi-"

"nothing,"she says before i can even finish my question making me raise my brow at her. "Then you don't mind me onning the TV to watch something myself?"i ask and she grips the remote tightly. "I was watching that sappy movie i said i didn't like,"she says looking anywhere but at me. I fight the urge to comment on how cute that is because she'll get defensive. "Let's watch it together then,"i say assuring her that it's normal to like sappy movies. She hesitates but turns the TV on showing a kissing scene between the two characters. We watch in silence letting our thoughts fill our heads as we watched. When it comes to an end she's ready to go back to her room but i know she won't get out until tomorrow or the day after.

"Fabi i think it's time you started group therapy,"i say and she turns to me with a look of betrayal like i was already giving up on her. "The doctor recommended it and if you can't open up to me I'm more than happy to know you're opening up to people who can understand your grieve,"i say genuinely. "Can I think on it?" She asks and i nod before she goes up to her room. I decide to get started on work because after Charlie insisting that i don't need to work because my wife is the most successful woman globally i really had an awakening. I carry my laptop and a bottle of wine that Fabiana hates for some reason. I'm halfway through with going over the second client's case when Diana comes over with my mom following closely behind her. "Mom? What are you doing here?" I ask genuinely shocked.

"To put you back into your right senses!"she retorts. "You're giving up everything because of her?"

"Mom what are you talking about?"

"Don't play dumb Lia, it's on the headlines of every blog,"she says showing me a blog that actually states just that. She should know better than that really. "Mom, I haven't given up everything,"i say pinching my nose bridge. "She is just using you baby,"she says pointing at something behind me and i turn to see Fabiana leaning on the glass door frame watching and listening. "What if it was the opposite huh? What if I'm letting her use me? This is exactly why i left home. You always want me to do what you want how you want it,"i say not holding back. "It's either me or her,"she says and its the first time I'm realizing that i was crying. "I love you mom but if i keep choosing you i might never find what's meant for me,"i say looking down.

She walks away leaving me there to decide whether i like the mess she's made out of me. I feel a hand on my shoulder and turn to see Fabiana standing there giving me her sympathetic eyes. I'm ready to walk away when she hugs my small frame so tightly making us both realise how much we needed it. "I know this is supposed to be an intimate moment but i could really use that hot chocolate you make,"she says making me chuckle as i pull away following her inside. What exactly did I want? To be single and alone till 30 or so? Or to avoid marriage at all costs? Or to just figure out what i want without being rushed.

"I'll start the group therapy,"she says as i place the filled cup Infront of her holding back my smile. "I'm proud of you for taking this step,"i say genuinely and it's the first time I'm seeing her cheeks turn a bright pink, or maybe it was because of the hot chocolate.