Taken by a Stranger (Meadema)

Chapter 10 - Unspoken Words 🗣️

With Beth moving in with Viv for the next two weeks, of course a few things had to be arranged, although a lot was already in the house, such as an extra toothbrush, a bed was ready and she could borrow clothes from Viv. But Viv didn't leave it at that, she wanted something extra, to let Beth enjoy herself to the fullest, to catch up on the loving time she didn't get with Steve. But that would follow in the coming weeks. 'Beth, Just to finish my sentence from half an hour ago, when I disturbed you and your father. I wanted to say that I didn't really have any food in the house anymore, so I thought it might be better to order food. You okay with that?'.

Here was something she had missed so much, sitting on the couch with Steve on a Saturday night just to not cook, ordering delicious food and hanging out on the couch, nothing that really needed to be done, letting herself be pampered. She hadn't had that for so long, and now here was Viv again, doing exactly what she seemed to need. Even though she knew that Viv absolutely didn't want to hear it, she still had that feeling that she had to say that she had no money, that what Viv did was too crazy for words. But she could push the thought aside, she was getting better and better at just accepting what Viv gave her.

'That sounds amazing Viv. What do you have in mind?'. Viv looked at her with a loving smile. 'Uhm, nothing yet. I wanted to look together and decide together what to order'. Here was Viv again. She hadn't discussed with Steve for so long what they were going to eat, it was just one of the two who got something and they didn't consult. Usually it was Steve who decided and Beth who had to deal with it. But not now, now here was Viv again, who let her decide with her.

Beth slowly crept closer to Viv again, she even leaned against her a little, so that she could watch Viv's screen. 'What have you not eaten in a long time, but do you really like Beth?'. Beth looked at the different offers from all the restaurants in the area, one with even tastier dishes than the other. 'Uhm, I actually love some curry, what about you?'. A big smile appeared on Viv's face. 'Oh, good choice. That's my favorite. Should we do that one?'. Beth nodded.

'Okay, I ordered it for 7pm, because first I have to walk Myle in the forest. In an hour it will be going crazy outside again, so I'll do her big round now. Do you want to come with us or would you rather stay here?'. Beth looked at her, of course she wanted to come, she enjoyed Myle and Viv so much that she didn't want to miss a moment of them. 'I would love to join you two'.

They both got out of bed, started walking towards the living room, where Viv got a pair of shoes for Beth and conjured a thick winter coat from her closet to make sure she would stay nice and warm. Then she put on her own shoes, coat and hat and saw Beth standing there. Viv couldn't help but think Beth looked absolutely adorable, her baby belly snuggled up in her own coat. 'Here look, here's a hat too, so you'll stay nice and warm'.

Both completely wrapped up and Myle on a leash, they walked outside, towards the forest. Viv's eyes didn't leave Beth's face for a second. This was of course the forest where Beth had been dumped by Steve less than 24 hours ago, so Viv wanted to be very alert to whether Beth would feel those emotions again. Arriving at a bench, Viv placed down the blanket she had brought from home on the bench so they could sit down, after which she and Beth both took a seat.

'Yes, yes enthusiast. I'll untie you from your collar in a moment, just be patient little one. Here Beth, do you want to throw the tennis ball? Then I'll untie her and she can run after it'. Beth immediately took the ball, saw the dog's enthusiasm sparkle and immediately that feeling shot through her again, how much she wanted a dog herself. 'Ready for it, Myle? Here it comes. One, two, three... Go'. Viv watched the scene, Beth throwing the ball all the time and Myle enthusiastically putting it down at her feet. 'Beth, is bending down okay with your baby bump? If it hurts, you should say it'. Beth looked at Viv and nodded happily.