"Please, let me go..." (Nica Pierce X Tiffany Valentine)

Chapter IX

-But you yourself...
-Madwoman... - she whispered, looking carefully into her eyes and a piercing smile appeared on her face.
-But Nica, for me it's a huge compliment.
-That's why I'm telling you this.
-I was right when I said you looked at me differently than Chucky.
-And how did he look?
-Like an egoist who can't respect a woman who has done so much for him! I've been waiting for him to come back for so many years and he locked me in a doll's body! He killed me and he's trying to do it again! He's nasty! Idiot, stupid, moron!
-What a jerk! - added Nica. They kept insulting Chucky until late at night, and then their conversation took a different turn. They talked like old friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time. They talked about their lives, experiences, people they met, their adventures, even those with Chucky, and it lasted until almost morning. Nica told Tiff about her sister and mom, and Tiffany told her about hers, about Chucky proposing to her, about her kids. They both also recalled the times they spent together and the times they spent with Alice.

***

Tiffany woke up at noon on the couch. Nica was lying on it, still deep in sleep. The woman went to the kitchen, and while there she heard the sound of her phone. An encrypted number was displayed.
-Yes?
-Hello, Tiff. Did you miss me?
-Chucky... - she whispered, full of fear.
-You can run, but you can't hide from me. I'll find you eventually.
-Chucky, I have children, remember? You can't murder me. What will GG think about you?
-They'll think about what you told them about me. By the way, do you know where I can find Nica?
-N-Nica? - Tiffany swallowed nervously.
-Yes, I have her on my kill list. This is my long-awaited victim, right next to Andy.
-Listen, Chucky. You can kill anyone you want, but leave Nica alone. - she said in a trembling voice.
-Don't tell me you still have this strange fascination with her.
-It's my life and also my business. You have to leave her, okay?! - she said much more decisively, clutching the phone in her hand.
-Good, good. I want to get back at you the most! You traitorous bitch!
-You need me! You need my help! You're nothing without me!
-It only seems like this to you! I'm better than you and that's it! I have more kills than you and that's why you're jealous.
-And shove your extraordinary achievements up your ass! I feel sorry because we were supposed to kill together, and you stood up, that's why I reported you to the police!
-Treacherous... - He didn't even finish, because Tiffany immediately interrupted him.
-And you're a lying moron and you know what? Fuck you Chucky!!! - she screamed, then threw the phone on the ground, so that the glass broke slightly. Tears of sadness and despair were flowing down her red cheeks. She was trembling and was all shaky. Then she noticed that Nica was standing in the kitchen doorway, listening to her conversation with her husband. She carefully watched Tiffany's every move and absorbed every word of her conversation.
-N-N-Nica...? H-How long have you been standing here?
-Long enough. He's coming for us, isn't he?
-No. This house has security. As long as we're here, we're safe. The alarm may go off at any time. - she replied confidently. There was a moment of silence, broken by Nica.
-Did he hurt you again? - Tiffany just nodded. - Don't cry because of him. Not worth it. - she said, coming closer to her and wiping her tears with a tissue. - I already told you that he doesn't deserve you. - having said this, she hugged her. The blonde also hugged her.
-What did I do to deserve this...? - she sobbed - I always tried so hard for him...
-I understand you. You gave him your heart and he took advantage of your feelings. He showed you no respect at all. You have the right to feel rejected by him. But you're strong, I know you can handle it. And... - she added after a moment of silence - remember that you have my support...
Tiffany whispered, resting her chin on her head:
-Thank you Nica, you mean the world to me.

***

Tiffany stood among the shelves in the store and wondered what she could buy for Nice to make her happy. She wanted to buy something unusual for her, a gift, something she liked and would be happy with. She couldn't decide on one thing, so she finally decided to buy a large basket and put a lot of gifts in it. However, when she returned home, an unpleasant surprise awaited her.