SHORT STORIES

Good Luck, Babe!

Alex walked along the side of the road in London, her hand intertwined with Luca’s. She didn't even know why but she didn't… she didn't feel so attached to Luca. Yes, she loved and cared for him but, in a romantic sense? Or the thought of having sex with him made her stop short and avoid any advance he would make to her. He would stop if she showed any amount of not getting into that mood.

Good Luck, babe. She said to herself in her mind. She didn't… Oh, she felt bad for Luca. He needed someone who wouldn't… Someone who could return the feeling. And just…

What's she talking or even thinking about!? She felt feelings for Luca, of course she did! Why wouldn't she? Even though, every time they went to some sort of pub or bar, she never looked at any men… Or women she supposed. Did she? No. She felt disgusted at herself for even thinking about being with a woman. That wasn't morally right..

Alex sat in her shared bed with Luca, having moved out of Jon's apartment. She knew Luca was there. She could feel his sense of insanity… for an odd reason.

She felt like if she were to get married to him, he would be more than her. She would just be his little trophy wife. Just a wife…

Just a wife.

She sat up and placed her hands in her hair as she thought for so long. She didn't want kisses or sex or anything like that. Cuddles are the most…

But who? Just… just who? Not with Luca. She can hold him just fine, but anything romantic almost dies on the tongue. Alex groaned softly to herself as she got up and tiptoed over to the mirror. She stood in front of it, insecurity running deep into her veins. The scarring on her skin and the look of hopeless despair in her eyes.

Nothing more than his wife

She paused quietly, looking over to the sleeping form of Luca. A small pit formed in her stomach.

Oh, Luca… I'm sorry..

Over the next few days, Alex had been deep into her thoughts and finally..

“Luca? May I… May I talk with you?”

“Hm? Oh, of course darling! What is it?”

Alex felt a knot form in her stomach and it only grew. She swallowed back some slavia that formed in her mouth as she spoke the next few words.

“I think we need to break up…”

Luca looked shocked before nodding.

“Of course, Alex. May I ask why, I want to know what I did wrong.”

Alex felt like a terrible person now.

“It's not you. You were wonderful during the whole relationship. It's me. I..”

“I think I'm gay, Luca.”

Luca was more than understanding. Hell, he helped her get her stuff and drop her back off at Jon's. He hugged her goodbye and whispered, “ I hope you can meet a wonderful partner, Alex. You deserve it.”

Jon opened the door to his flat and paused as he saw Alex standing there with a suitcase. He then saw Luca down the hall before saying, “Did he break up with you?”

Alex smiled gently at her best friend (and brother) before shaking her head. “No.. No. I did. May I get inside, though?”

It had been a few months by now. And her job at the Magnus Institute felt almost underwhelming. She'd been working there long before Jon. Gertrude’s death was almost spontaneous and unexpected. She was shocked when she saw police and an ambulance at the front steps of the institute. But, it's whatever at this point. She's been used to the whole scene.

Anyway, as Alex worked over some case file… She did look at the name of the statement giver. ‘Daniel Olafson’.

He sounded nice. Well, his name was at least.

The sound of the archival doors echoed in the room and Alex looked up to see a woman. She seemed around her age. 25 maybe? Alex wasn't terribly sure.

“Excuse me, miss? Are you here for a statement?” Alex called, standing up a little. The new person looked over and nodded her head.

“Yeah.. Do you know where the archivist is?”

Alex shook her head. “No, he's currently sick at home. But, I can take your statement, ma'am.”

The two ended up speaking way more after the statement was made. Alex found out her name.

Kira. Kira Sandell.

Alex was fond of that name as a kid. She had a soft smile on her face and as Kira continued to talk, Alex was deep into her own mind. She enjoyed the talk.

After some time, Alex gave Kira her number and added Kira to her contacts when she texted baLuck.

Maybe she finally found some good luck.