Whirlwind {Slow Updates}

Chapter Eleven

*Normani's POV*

A month had passed since our first therapy session and things were finally starting to get somewhat better. Things with John were the same, but at least with us things were starting to feel like that did in the beginning for once. We were more intentional about intimacy, though we weren't having any relations until after Hazel was born. We were communicating more. I was finally able to breathe; well, as much as I could with super baby daddy in the way and the conflict of interest that was Alex Isley.

Alex....

There was Alex...

She was playing with fire. The sneaky looks or leg rubs during sessions. She was preying on me and Vic had recently had enough. There was a heated discussion, that led to Vic missing two of our last 5 sessions and us being reassigned to a new therapist. And , I think that was the end of that, at least for now.

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*Flashback-Victoria's POV*

I sat there and watched Ms.Isley stare at Mani for a while. Our session was over and Mani was filling out some paperwork giving her consent to increase our appointments to twice a week, with virtual sessions due to Hazel being here any day now. Her natural hair was in a silk press and hung lightly in her face similar to 90s Aaliyah. Her thighs and stomach were exposed due to her highwaisted shorts and crop top. She was so damn adorable when she was focused, and I guess I wasn't the only one that noticed either.

Ms. Isley sat there with this little childish grin that was making me sick. I cleared my throat causing her eyes to divert, but it wasn't long before she was admiring my woman again.

"Um. Ms.Isley, what are the steps to get another therapist in the office?" I blurted out bluntly. My blood had started to boil over at her boldness.

She shifted her posture before responding. "Well, that is a simple request and dismissal process which the front desk can take care of. Can I ask why?" Her tone was semi genuine, but I wasn't for her bullshit anymore. I cleared my throat one more time before speaking again.

"Normani, can you step out for a second, while I talk to Ms. Isley?" I stood up fixing my hair and shirt. Normani searched my eyes to try to figure out the reason, but ultimately failed.

"Babe-"
"Normani. I'll be out in a second." I reassured her. It was clear that Alex knew what was happening and stood up.

"Well we can talk as I walk you both down the hall."

"Ms. Isley. I thought personal one-on-ones were encouraged. Maybe your note to Normani was misleading or there was a change in policy, hmm?" Normani's face immediately went red. She hadn't entertained the offer nor did she know that I had known about it, but I'd be damn if Alex kept playing in my face. But, I was still sure to keep it cute. "Babe, take the keys. I'll see you shortly."

"Babe, it-"

"Manz, I trust you. Trust me. I got this." I winked at her sending her on her way out the door before closing it behind her. I turned back around to see Alex standing and grabbing a few of her belongings nervously.

"See. Ms.Isley. I have a particular problem with lack of decorum and professionalism. Especially when it relates to Normani. I truly understand that my past behaviors may have skewed the narrative for you to believe that you were able to rescue Normani from me or have a 'chance' to swoop her off her feet over private sessions and dinner. But I want to make it VERY clear to you, my woman, my soon to be fiancé and wife, the woman that I will raise my daughter with is NOT going anywhere." I stepped closer to her, fixing the wrinkle in her shirt. "We have made it past our issues and are only with you to prevent anymore resentment and work through any last fibers of dysfunction. But you and John need to understand rather quickly that you need to get out of the way. Do you understand or do I need to repeat myself. Cause I'm pretty sure I made it clear I don't like to repeat myself. I'm not a problem because I'm pregnant, but don't think shits gonna be sweet for long."