Take me {Paul Zimmer}

Who is this guy?!

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•April's POV•

I open the door to see...
I tall guy standing on the porch with a tool belt in his hand and a black box in the other.

"Who are you?"
I ask nicely trying to cover the scratchy tone in my voice.
"Hi! I'm Tal, Tal Fishman." He shakes my hand.
He's tall and his name is Tal. This is too funny.
"I'm April." I laugh trying not to be rude.
"Hi April. Yeah I get it. I'm tall and my name is Tal. Go ahead laugh it out." He says smiling. "Anyway, I'm the contractor and Chloe's personal trainer. I'm here to fix the light fixtures in the master bedroom, surely Chloe told you?"
"She never told me anything. Um hold on real quick." I text Chloe.

Me: Tal is here?
Chloe💖: yeah let him go to my room he won't bother you he's really quiet. And BE NICE!
Me: okay✌🏼️

"May I come in?" He asks.
I nod and open the door wider for him to enter.
He walks straight up the stairs and I follow him to make sure he doesn't do anything bad.
"So you want anything to drink?" I ask awkwardly.
"No thanks." He replies as he sets his tools down beside the bed.
This is the first time I've been in their house and it's so pretty. Their bed is huge and the room is a crème color.
They haven't moved in fully yet but I know that the movers are supposed to be coming before they get back.
"Do you usually stare at people for long periods of time?" Tal asks snapping me out of my thoughts.
I shake my head and leave the room.
I walk to where Hunter is sleeping and I just look down at him.
I feel a tear slip out and run down my cheek.

How could Paul have done that?
I don't want Hunter to grow up without a Dad.
Can we overcome this?
I don't want Hunter to grow up hating one of his parents just like I did.
I can't do this alone.
I don't want to be a burden on Danny and Chloe.

I just want what is best for my child, IS THAT TOO MUCH?!

I walk to the bed and lay down. I grab a pillow and place it over my mouth trying to muffle the sobs. I lay in fetal position just letting the pain sink in.

All I did was love him and I still do.
Why do I feel this way?!

I feel my eyelids getting heavier and I feel my body get lighter by the second.
This is not me sleeping... What is this feeling?
I try to open my eyes but I can't. What the fuck?!
I try to cry for help but I can't catch my breath.
I can't do anything!
I feel the bed dip on the other side and I feel hands rub my back.
"Just breathe. You're going to be okay. Everything is okay."

I catch my breath and feel my body calming.
I open my eyes to see Tal hovering over me.

"You had an anxiety attack, are you okay?" He asks.
I wipe my tears and nod.
He sits up straight.

"How did you know I was having an anxiety attack?" I ask looking into his eyes.
"I have them all the time and I heard your breathing." He says placing a hand on my shoulder.
I get out of bed and ask what time it is.
"Um. Well you actually fell asleep and it's now 8:00am" he says. I grab my phone to see he's telling the truth.
I have 35 messages from Paul and a bunch of voicemails.
I have one text from Vic asking if I'm okay.
I unlock my pone and respond to Vic's text.
He asks if he can come over to see Hunter and I agree.

"I'm finished for the day. I made you breakfast to make sure you get the nutrients you need. I'll be back tomorrow to work on the main bath and to check up on you." He says gracing my cheek with his index finger.
I look into his eyes and step back.
He turns away and walks off.