The Daughter Of Rachel Mason - Book Three

Chapter 22 - I Think She's Unwell.

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Tom had noticed that Charlotte hadn't been herself lately. He hadn't said anything as he didn't wanna worry her incase she got upset over it.

That morning Chloe sat in bed while Max was looking after Aubree and Isla, she had the feeling he was up to something although she didn't know what it was but she was determined to find out. Eventually she went downstairs "hi Mummy" Chloe smiled " hi baby girl" Aubree pointed to Max who was on the phone "who's he talking to?" Aubree giggled "I don't know" Chloe grinned.

Tom and Charlotte were watching TV when Charlotte heard a noise and she jumped a mile "wh-what was that?" Tom frowned "it was nothing, just a small bang from outside" Charlotte was shaking "go ch-check there's no-one trying to break in" Tom frowned again but went to check that there was no-one there" Charlotte nodded "can you lock the door?" Tom sighed but he locked the front door.

Chloe needed to know what Max was up to so while Aubree was playing in her room and Isla was asleep Chloe walked outside to where Max was "what are you up too?" Max looked up "nothing that concerns you right at this moment in time" Chloe frowned "Max? Tell me" Max smirked "I can't do that I'm afraid" Chloe rolled her eyes "you can do that, you just don't want too" Max nodded "well then" Chloe groaned "tell me" Max smirked "you'll find out soon enough".

Tom needed to speak to the other people who cared about Charlotte. While she was upstairs he got his phone and dialled Chloe's number -

Call Begins

Chloe - Tom, is everything okay?

Tom - Not really, I need you and Max to come over soon, It's about Charlotte.

Chloe - What's happened?

Tom - I'll explain when you get here

Chloe - Okay, See you soon
Call Ends

Tom hung up and sighed, he now had to contact Eddie so he dialled his number -

Call Begins

Eddie - Alright Tom?

Tom - I need you and Rachel to come over soon. It's Charlotte

Eddie - Tom, what's happened?

Tom - It's too hard to explain over the phone.

Eddie - We'll be there soon
Call Ends.

Tom hung up for the second time in 5minutes, he now had to get Charlotte out the house "Josh, come here" Josh came downstairs "what's up?" Tom sighed "I need you to get Charlotte out the house, Chloe and Max, Eddie and Rachel are coming over soon, I think Charlotte is unwell" Josh nodded "okay, what about the kids?" Tom thought for a moment "take them with you, Aubree and Isla too, Chloe's bound to have Isla's pushchair in the boot of the car" again Josh nodded.

Chloe and Max were the first to arrive and Tom came out "have you got Isla's pushchair?" Chloe frowned "yeah, why?" Tom sighed "Josh is taking Charlotte and all the kids out" Chloe nodded and she got Isla's pink quinny pushchair from the boot "does Charlotte know anything about this?" Tom shook his head "no, that's why Josh is getting her out the house" Chloe nodded just as Josh came out with the double pushchair and Charlotte behind him "what are you doing here?" Chloe smiled "we're planning something for you" Charlotte frowned "wh-what?" Chloe smiled "a surprise" Josh took Isla's pushchair "I've always wanted to push one of these" Chloe rolled her eyes "knock yourself out mate" Josh grinned and he walked off with Charlotte.

Once Eddie and Rachel had arrived Tom spoke "I think Charlotte is unwell" Eddie frowned "how do you mean?" Tom sighed "she's been distant, jumpy and paranoid, she refuses to leave TJ or the girls alone, fearful incase something happens to them" Eddie was shocked and Chloe spoke "Tom, where's the bathroom?" Tom frowned "upstairs, second door on the right" Chloe nodded and she ran upstairs where she began hunting for signs Charlotte was self-harming. Chloe found a bunch of bloodied razor blades and she went downstairs "I found this upstairs, she's self-harming" Tom paled and Eddie sighed "we need to talk too her, get her back here now" Tom nodded and text Josh -

Tom - Bring Charlotte and kids back now please.

Josh - Okay.

"Josh is bringing her back" Eddie nodded. When they returned Josh took the kids upstairs while Charlotte went into the living room "what's going on?" Eddie sadly smiled "we know about your self-harm darling and we want to help" Charlotte frowned "I'm fi-fine" Tom sighed "you're not fine you're jumpy, paranoid, you refuse to leave the kids alone, we wanna help you" Charlotte shook her head "I don't need your help, I'm fine, I promise. You believe me don't you Chloe?" Chloe was too upset to speak "Chloe?" Eddie sighed "you need help darling and we're here to help you" Charlotte turned and ran upstairs, locking herself in the bathroom.

Charlotte knew everyone was against her, she was sure of it "Charl it's me, Chloe. Can you let me in?" "no, you're all against me, I know you am" Chloe was crying "no-one's against you, especially not me. Please let me in" Charlotte reluctantly opened the door and she saw the tears in Chloe's eyes "we just wanna help you, I don't want anything bad to happen to you" Charlotte broke down crying "I don't know what to do anymore Chloe" Chloe held Charlotte as she cried "shh, I'm here for you" Chloe was trying to stay strong but it was hard to see Charlotte like that "I promise Charl that I only want you to get better".

Charlotte had agreed to speak with a doctor but only if Chloe could be with her, the appointment was for tomorrow at 10:30 "Charl, we're gonna go but I'll be here at 10 tomorrow" Charlotte smiled and Chloe and Max left with Aubree and Isla.

Eddie was staying over with Charlotte and Tom so Rachel was heading home "Eddie, I'll call you later" Tom spoke "Rach, why don't you stay over too?" Rachel smiled "okay". Charlotte said goodnight she went  up to bed.

Max offered to take Aubree and Isla up to bed as Chloe was upset about Charlotte. When he came down Chloe was trying to hide the tears " Chloe?" Chloe smiled "were they okay?" Max nodded "they were fine" Chloe nodded and Max came to sit with her "Charlotte is gonna be okay" Chloe sighed "I hope so" Max kissed her. Chloe went up to bed that night hoping that Charlotte would be okay.