I'm Yours (Sequel to "You're mine")

Chapter 136: The (dis)appointment

Talia's POV

As I heard the buzz in the hallway come to life, as the lights turned on, as the sunlight shone through my curtains, and as a new day began, I was already wide awake. The whole night I had been thinking about today: my second therapy session with Eva, and meeting Leah again.

I worried about it. I worried a lot about it. I wanted things to be good, I didn't want to complain. But I knew I'd ruin it, somehow.

I had been thinking about what to say to Leah, about how to express my thoughts and feelings, but I always came back to the same thing: I didn't want to complain.

A knock at my door, followed by it being opened. "Talia," A nurse said. "Time to get up, breakfast will be served in 10 minutes."

"Ok."

And with that, the nurse left.

I let out a deep breath. I should get ready and face today. It's not that I could keep Leah out forever. I didn't want to keep her out forever. I wanted her by my side.

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The morning went slow, even after breakfast. I tried to keep myself busy with readying, making a puzzle, and drawing, I even tried knitting... But nothing worked. I was too worked up over this meeting this afternoon. 

Will Eva bring Leah in immediately? Or will we first get a chance to talk privately? Would I be able to express my worries to Eva first? Would I be able to not see Leah?

I sighed deeply as the dark thoughts started creeping back into my mind. Suddenly I hesitated about everything. Suddenly, I didn't want to see anyone anymore, not Leah, not Eva, no one.

And that's precisely what I told one of the nurses.

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Leah's POV

I couldn't keep my legs still, I couldn't keep my hands still, I was excited. I was eager to see her, my wife.

On our way over, I kept thinking about everything I was going to tell her. I had so many things I wanted to say, and so many things I wanted to ask. 

I felt Eva glance at me. "Leah," She said softly. "Calm down."

I looked at her.

"I know you can't wait to see Talia again but remember that this is a big step for her," She then put her hand on my legs, stopping them from moving around. "You have to go to her in a calm manner," She looked back at the front. "Or else we'll scare her off."

I frowned a bit. "I'm just happy I'll see her again, can't I show that?"

"Of course, you can," She breathed out. "Just be aware that this isn't just a normal visit," She glanced at me again. "We're trying to give her her confidence back."

I nodded. "I know."

"Good," She smiled a bit. "I just wanted to check."

We arrived a few minutes later. Eva parked the car and we got out. I noticed just how eager I was as I was running around like a little kid.
Eva was calm, taking slow steps towards the building. She took her badge, to show the personnel we were here for business. Or she was.

We went into the elevator. I was clapping my hands, I don't know what had gotten into me...
Eva was looking at me, motioning me to calm down yet again. I wonder if she regrets taking me.

The elevator doors opened, we were on T's floor. I smiled. 
Eva motioned me to follow her.

"Hey," A nurse stopped us. "Who are you visiting?"