Loving Annabelle

Chapter 10

Simone headed into Immaculata's office. Her heart was thumping loudly in her chest. She was afraid of Immaculata in a sense. Immaculata wasn't completely okay with her being gay. Frowning she wondered what it was about. What was so important? Simone knocked on Immaculata's door and waited for her response.

"Come in." Immaculata said.

Simone swallowed as she turned the knob slowly and walked in. "You were wanting to see me." Simone said.

"Took you long enough." Immaculata sighed.

"I had to shower and get dressed then pay the bill." Simone said.

"Fine but next time you need to be quicker." Immaculata groaned.

"Will do. So what's going on?" Simone asked.

"We didn't find any finger prints on the bomb that blew up your car. However we did find that Annabelle has a registered gun." Immaculata said.

"Really a gun?" Simone said.

"The gun that was in four different robberies." Immaculata said.

"So did you ever think it was this Cat person I was telling you about. Considering her and Annabelle shared the club together until Annabelle bought her out." Simone said.

"What if there's more to it?" Immaculata questioned.

"What do you mean?" Simone asked.

"This Cat person was an ex girlfriend's of Annabelle's. Let me guess she never told you that." Immaculata said.

"Now it's...." Simone sighed. "No she didn't." Was Annabelle lying to her?

"I told you not to trust her." Immaculata said. 

"Look I got to go." Simone turned to leave.

"Where are you going?" Immaculata asked.

"I got an appointment with my shrink." Simone sighed.

"Your still seeing her?" Immaculata asked.

"Yes I am." Simone said as she left slamming Immaculata's office door.

Walking down the block to Lara's office Simone sat down and waited her turn. She was conflicted. Was Annabelle lying to her about Cat? If she was what else could she be lying about? 

Lara's office door opened and another patient walked out. Simone stood up.

"Come on in Simone." Lara said.

Simone took a seat on the leather couch. She kept thinking about Annabelle. Lara took a seat at her desk.

"So what brings you in?" Lara asked Simone.

"It's a new case I'm working on." Simone sighed. 

"The Annabelle Tillman case?" Lara questioned.

"Yes that would be the one." Simone said.

"So what's going on?" Lara asked.

"I meant Annabelle and she's nothing like I have imagined." Simone smiled. "She's the complete opposite of what I have imagined. She's sweet."

"You like her?" Lara questioned.

"Yes I like her a lot. I'm afraid of liking her because I don't really know her. Plus I don't know if she's telling me the truth on certain things." Simone said. "I don't think that she's the criminal Immaculata is making her out to be."

"Does she know you like her?" Lara asked.

"I didn't really keep it hidden." Simone sighed. 

"So Annabelle knows that you like her? Does she like you?" Lara questioned.

"Yes she knows and yes she likes me." Simone said.

"Then what's the problem?" Lara raised her eyebrows.

"Immaculata is the problem. Every time I'm with Annabelle I have to tell Immaculata a lie." Simone looked down at her hands.

"So your worried about Immaculata and what she's going to say?" Lara said.

"I'm beyond worried. I'm petrified." Simone said.

"Why are you petrified? Did something already happen with you and Annabelle?" Lara smiled.

"Yes something already happen. The sex was amazing." Simone smiled. "It was intense. It was hot. It was passionate. I haven't felt that type of connection since Amanda."

"You didn't answer me on why you are petrified." Lara said.

"I'm petrified that if Immaculata finds out I could lose my job or worse." Simone sighed.

"But you and Annabelle are both adults." Lara said.

"Yes we are but Annabelle could possibly have a record and I'm suppose to bring her in. I don't want her to be that criminal and I guess I'm also petrified that she could be." Simone said.

"So you had sex with her. You enjoy being with her." Lara said. "I think that your afraid of commitment."

"I'm not afraid of commitment. I'm afraid that she's lying to me and I'm going to be hurt." Simone said. 

"You got to take the chance. If she makes you happy Simone then you need to take her up on that." Lara said.

"I want to. I'm fallen for her and the other night she said after we made love that she loved me. I think she thought I was sleeping. I mean it gave me chills and a warm feeling inside. We haven't discussed it though." Simone blurted it out.

"Do you love Annabelle?" Lara asked.

"I don't really know here but yes I feel like I do love her. That scares me too. If Immaculata finds out she's going to be pissed beyond hell." Simone said.

"I think you need to just enjoy the time you spend with Annabelle and whatever happens between you two just let it happen. To try to find a reason to push away your happiness." Lara spoke as she glanced up at the clock.

"I know time is up." Simone frowned. "I will be sure to enjoy the time I have with her but I'm still petrified of Immaculata."

"If you need me I'm just a phone call away." Lara said as she stood up.

"Thanks." Simone stood up and shook her hand.

"You're welcome." Lara said. 

Simone pulled out her phone and texted Annabelle. 

I'm ready. Pick me up at the corner past the precinct.

Simone put the phone back in her pocket. Lara was right she just needed to enjoy the time with Annabelle and whatever happens well she'll just cross that bridge when she comes to it. 

Soon Annabelle pulled up in the same truck. Simone's heart raced. Why did Annabelle have this effect on her?

"Hey." Annabelle said as Simone got in. "How was the meeting?" 

"Fine." Simone said. "Can I ask you something and I want you to be totally honest with me?"

"Of course." Annabelle said.

"Let's not do this here. We can discuss it at your place or mine." Simone said.

"Sounds good." Annabelle said.

Annabelle drove to Simone's place. Simone went in and grabbed a suitcase for her overnight stay. Annabelle sat in the car wondering what Simone wanting to talk to her about. Immaculata terrified Simone and Annabelle could see that. She was in love with Simone and didn't want lose her in anyway.