Oedipus Complex

Chapter 1: Beguile

It was 6:09 AM when Norma woke up. She couldn't find it in her to go back to sleep. She was too happy. This sudden feeling of happiness that she hasn't had in a very long time was due to everyone coming over for dinner. Norma was especially happy that Alex came over. It was not often that she has friends over for dinner. In this case close friends. Since she couldn't go back to sleep, Norma decided to go outside and watch the sunset. It seemed like she never got time for herself anymore. She was always stuck spending countless hours at the motel. In addition, she was bewildered as to how to handle Norman. She noticed that he keeps getting worse and worse everyday. She couldn't bear to see her son suffering, but she doesn't want to lose him either. It seems that running away was just a fantasy. She knew that she could never leave her sons behind. She cares too much. Not long after, she started to break down in tears.

As she pondered on these issues, Norma heard the sound of a car pulling up to the motel. She adjusted the blanket that she had with her so that her cleavage wouldn't be showing. "Who the hell could it be at this time of day,", says Norma. It was Alex. Norma re-adjusted herself in the chair and wiped her tears. As Alex was walking up the stairs, she fixed her hair. She feels different around him. She liked the feeling. She never had it with any other man. It was a mix of invulnerability and joy.

"Hey Norma!"

He stared at her for a good moment. All she was wearing underneath the blanket was solid-black lingerie. Though, she didn't fully cover herself, while there was an outlining of her breasts in plain sight.

"Um... I didn't expect to see you out here."

Romero was trying his very best not to stare. He thought she was beautiful

"Uhh... I was going to call, but I thought you would want to know in person and not from anyone else," said Alex. Norma replied, "Well, what is it? Your scaring me, Alex."

He loved the way he said her name-with such innocence. He chuckled because he didn't want to come out over exaggerated.

"Oh Norma I didn't mean to worry you. Um... I thought you'd be relieved, actually. I've got a couple buddies from the sheriff station who need a place to stay, while they're continuing to work the Bob Paris Case. Uhh I recommended you. They are all down there waiting." All the officers waved.

" oh, Alex. You didn't have to!"
"Uhh actually I did. From what I've been hearing, you motel isn't doing to well," he said in a teasing manner.
"Hey!" She slapped his hand and laughed. He seems to do that now. Make her laugh. Though he also makes her frustrated.

"Alex, I wanted to sa-"
"Wait, Norma, are you alright." He was worried. He put one arm on her shoulder for comfort and she looked to the side. "You don't look alright. Did something happen? Did Bob threaten you again?"

He felt guilty bringing up his name and playing her because he had already killed him. He was dying to tell her, but he didn't know what she'd think of him.

There it was. The feeling of frustration. She laughed, "Jeez thanks. Twice in one day!"
"No. I didn't mean that I just meant you seem a little... Overwhelmed. Everything okay?" he said in a tense and masculine way.
"That I am. It just the motel. You know? It a lot of work. And the bypass. That god forsaken bypass. It's ruining My life." She lied. Though it wasn't the first time.
"You sure it's not anything else?"
"Yeah. Positive. But Romero saved the day didn't he haha."
"Just helping out a friend."

She smiled. He wanted to be so much more. He loved her, her smile and her soft, porcelain skin. Her golden yellow curls- She was perfect. Always. Even in the early morning. She made him happy. He returned a smiled as well.

"Oh my goodness. Alex Romero. Smiling?? I thought your face was paralyzed. You proved me wrong." She let out a clicking sound with her tongue.

" very funny Norma. Very funny. Oh... What was it you were going to tell me?"

"Oh before you interrupted me? Yeah, I wanted to thank you coming over for dinner. I really appreciate it. It was nice to have everyone over for dinner."

"Yeah! Your brother seems nice. He's a pretty big guy."

Norma seemed tense . The memory of her brother would never leave her. What he did was horrible. But she had to try to move on.

" yeah!! He is. You know, you almost wanted to leave, but I couldn't let you. Not after seeing you in that state. That's how drunk you were."

She was getting nervous. It was a touchy subject, so she wanted to drift away from it as soon as possible.

"Really? Well, Hopefully I didn't say anything to embarrass myself. I don't remember much. Refresh my memory?"

"Uhh nothing. You did nothing. Nothing bad. You were a doll, in fact. That's enough said. You should be drunk more often. You're quite enthusiastic and fun."

" oh, so I'm not fun when I'm sober, Okay, Norma bates." He says sarcastically. "Haha and that's never gonna happen. It's a one time thing Norma Louise bates. Never expect it again"

" well, if you remember dinner correctly, I stand by what I said. I meant every word about my little speech during dinner," she chuckled. I love having an open door so that friends and family could come over anytime they want...So you're welcome anytime."

" thank you, Norma! I'll be headed out. Got to go work. I'm already late. If they give you any trouble just give me a ring. See you later."

He was so kind to her. The first man to respect her in a very, very long time. She really appreciated it. It made her attracted to him in some sort of way. She never had that with George or Normans father. Especially deputy Shelby. He was different. He has stood by her for a very long time. Even when she least expected it.

"Hey, Alex!", she called out. "Norman, Dylan, and Emma are going out to the fair tonight. It's what adolescents do these days. Haha. It would be nice to have a friend over! No takeout. I'll cook something fresh and we can binge watch "lost," watch a movie, or talk about the whole Bob Paris shenanigans. 7:00PM?"

She looked at him with her beautiful blue eyes. With her head tilted sideways like a puppy. Alex couldn't help but stare at her beautiful eyes. He couldn't resist. He remembered standing on this very porch taking to Norma for the first time. So much has changed since.

"How could I say no to your home cooked meals. Seven it is. Would you like me to bring anything?"

"Nope! Just you and your guyliner eyes." They both laughed simultaneously. Norma walked inside and closed the door behind her. She closed her eyes and smiled. As she started to walk towards the kitchen, she sees Norman standing by the staircase.