Oedipus Complex

Chapter 3: Alone

     Alex shut the door behind him. "Umm.. sure," said Alex. He made his way up to her back and kept a safe distance between them.

He could not believe she actually asked him to do that. To be honest he did not think it was even appropriate, given their current relationship. They often had disagreements, but the next day they would usually go back to how they were as if nothing had happened. Right now, he thought they were in a good place; however, if he tells her that he killed Bob for her, would she take advantage of him or trust him more? He did want more though, but he did not know how she would feel. He didn't want her to love him just because he did something for her.

He tried to kiss her several times, but she avoided it. There were too many 'buts' with her. She was a difficult person he thought to himself. It made him more attracted to her.

He slowly put his hands on her prepossessing blonde hair and stroked it. He noticed a freckle that had the appearance of a heart. As he slowly pulled her zipper down, she spoke.

"Alex?" she said, almost as if she was whispering.

"Yeah?"

"I'm really glad you came. All of these things happening lately have been really scary."

Her breathing paced.

"IT is scaring me. I was..am scared and I..I could not have done any of it without you, so thanks... a lot! you really make us feel safe around here"

Alex froze. He didn't know what to say. He was really just doing his job, but he has always surpassed himself when it came to the Bates family. She needed someone right now and he wanted to be that person.

He took a step forward. Alex reached for her shoulders and carefully turned her fragile body so that she would be facing him.

He noticed that she had a tiny tear creeping out from her gorgeous, crystal orbs."

" Norma...you are my frien-"

"family friend," Norma interrupted and chuckled.

Alex let out a smile and nodded his head.

" yes, okay. A family friend and that is what we do. You have to trust me, okay"

She nodded and smiled.

Norma had a difficult time trusting others. He knew that. That's what got between them—Trust. It was that exact word that always led her to leave because no one seemed to be that important to have earned hers. Alex was different though. She loved Alex, but she couldn't let any man break through her armored walls

"It's nice to see a smile on that face of yours... I thought it was paralyzed, you know?"

Norma gave out an even bigger smile. "You're funny, Romero. I'm gonna get changed, so I can give you a quick lesson or two in cooking."

Alex stared and looked at her beautiful being as she turned and ran up the stairs.

He walked to the kitchen to drop off the groceries and walked towards the window. He could hear footsteps creeping up behind him.

" Norma you've got a great amount of space in the back. You could build more rooms or build an indoor pool with a gym. It could attract more customers."

"Yeah, I don't think mother and I could afford to waste money on that sort of stuff. It'll be a waste of energy and time."

Alex turned around. "Norman?! I...I didn't know you were here. I thought you left."

"No. Not yet. Dylan's picking up Emma first and I'll be heading out in a few. Can I ask what you are doing here?"

"I had to talk to your mom about some business stuff."

"What? You're gonna help re-design out motel now?" Norman was slowly become irritated.

Alex let out a short laugh. " No, Norman. We are just—"

That's when he was relieved from his awkward conversation with Norman. Norma finally walked into the room. She kissed Norman's cheek and gave the two of them a look of confusion.