The Pretty Girl

Decision Making

A few days had passed since Adeline first ventured off to Harlem. Not too much in her life had changed. Adeline was quieter on set today. Her anger wasn't as prominent as it usually was. She had dinner yesterday with Marbelly so that was probably the reason. She was distracted.

There was a lot to take in after that meeting. It was good to see Marbelly's family again. Her kids were in the 40s and married with children. She always envied their family time. She couldn't help but wish she had that.

Marbelly wanted to make her feel welcomed but she had an agenda for Adeline's visit. It has been in her head all day.

"You need help mija. You need to see someone." Marbelly smiled sadly taking her hands.

Marbelly's husband came to sit next to Adeline and pat her shoulder. "Adelita it's okay to receive help. There are people like us who love and care about you. And I know it's not going to be easy for you. But you know it's what you need."

Adeline shook her head at him. "Why do I need to see someone? For what? I have a good life." She didn't understand why someone of her caliber needed to receive aid. She was richer than the 98% of the population.

"Because Adeline you are so depressed. It's breaking my heart." Marbelly began to cry. Adeline looked away from her. "I'm not depressed I'm just stressed." She diverted. "Mija let us help you get help. Please."  Marco pleaded.

Adeline swallowed hard. "Why is this so hard?" Her voice cracked. "Because you've never had support honey." Marbelly cupped her cheeks. "And you need family. You need to tell your father and you need to find peace with yourself. Because this isn't going to make you feel good."

"Your mother has hurt you so badly. She has damaged you. She has warped your thinking and no matter how much we love on you I can't help you until you find it for yourself." Marbelly stated.

Adeline inhaled slowly. "And you need to accept the love that special boy gave you. You need to forgive yourself and fight for love Adeline because it's so precious." Adeline felt too ashamed. Way too ashamed to entertain the idea.

"I have some things to do later. I should probably get going." Adeline stood up and wiped her eyes. Marbelly looked disappointed but nodded. "Promise me you will think about getting help."

"I'll think about it." Adeline nodded and left.

Adeline thought about what Marbelly said. Getting help...

What could they even do for her? Nothing probably. She was 30 she was too grown to change. She felt like a lost cause already. Her mother was sure of it.

Amelie had business to attend to so she was on her own. Darrien had tried to plan a date today but Adeline said she felt ill and would pass. He pushed but she stood firm with no. She didn't want to see him right now. Being near him made her feel queasy.

Louis Vuitton and her mother had picked her wedding dress already and were now looking for a venue. It was going too fast. But she couldn't think about that right now.

She only had one more shoot for today and then she could happily leave. She took deep breaths working up the courage to get started. "Adeline what a pleasure!" Anastasia's perky voice came from around the corner. Disturbing all the inner peace she tried to work up.

Adeline's eyes darkened looking at her. This bitch who turned her life upside down. Anastasia had a shit eating grin. As if she could see the damage she has done on Adeline's face.