sHELLy (on hold)

SAFE IN MY ARMS

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'I would like you to start today' The professor approached me.

'The internship?' I raised an eyebrow.

'Yes Ethan, you have great potential. You start today now go to the 5th room down the hallway.' The professor said.

I'm very excited for this psychologist internship, i'm very excited to get my mind off the drama.

I walked to the 5th room down the hall and saw Mrs.Wright, the school psychologist.

'Ah, you must be Ethan. I have a assigned a patient for you for your internship. Here's everything it is for you to know.

Mrs.Wright handed me a binder, I opened it and my jaw dropped.
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Patient's name : Shelly McCartney
Age : 18 years old
Case : Suffers from domestic violence, depression and anxiety. Single family, lives with dad

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'Now, Ethan, you might know Shelly, she's a psychology major too. There is something wrong with her lately, hence she was here during psychology lecture the past few days and it's only the start of the new semester. I hope you can help her.' Mrs.Wright said.

'No problem' I replied.

Mrs.Wright went out of the room and brought in Shelly.

Shelly's eyes widened, slightly frowned a bit.

'You're my psychologist?' Shelly asked with no expression.

'Yes I am.' I replied slightly confused why Shelly is so different from the first days.

'Okay Ethan, I'll leave her to you. I'm going to eat now, so starving from all of the paper works! Cheers!' Mrs.Wright said and left.

Shelly stood there, looking at everywhere but me, trying to avoid my eyes. But I could tell there's something wrong. Lanore didn't kept her anywhere then why was Lanore messing with me and my family?

'Hey Shelly. How are you?' I asked trying to make her have eye contact with me.

'I'm okay.' Shelly replied instantly, still trying to avoid my eyes.

'I know you're not okay Shelly. Was it your dad? Is he hurting you?' I said to Shelly, noticing her bruises and cuts on her arms.

'Yes I'm not okay.' Shelly looked at me, her eyes were filled with tears.

'Hey hey hey, tell me what's wrong.' I kneel down besides her and place my hands on her lap.

'It's my dad. Ever since my mom died, he had a serious drinking problem. And I became his punchtoy. He's really aggressive towards me Ethan, I don't know what to do. It's hopeless.' Shelly poured her heart out and she began crying.

I hold her in my arms tightly, I felt her sobbing in my arms. Poor Shelly. But this doesn't explain Lanore and why she was seeing her. Should I bring it up? Nah, it's too soon. I think I should wait for a better time to ask.

'Why didn't you say something before Shelly, I could have helped you.' I whispered in her ears.

'I can't Ethan, my dad is in a gang. If I got him in trouble, he's gang will kill me. You don't understand.' Shelly whispered back, looking me in the eyes.

'It's okay, you're safe here. Why don't you come live with us Shelly? Just for awhile till your dad calms down.' I offered.

'I'd love to Ethan, but I'll be nothing but trouble.' Shelly looked down to my hand.

'No you won't.' I hold her chin up to make her look me in the eyes.

'Oh thank you Ethan. But I need to make sure dad doesn't know.' Shelly replied.

She leaned closer and pecked a soft kiss on my lips. Her lips were cold but soft. In that kiss, I sense her sadness.

'You'll be safe with us.' I assured her.

But will she? Lanore seemed to know my every move, how's that? What will Lanore do if she found out I was keeping Shelly in my house.
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'Mom, this is Shelly. The girl I said who was going to live with us for a while.' I introduced Shelly to my mom.

My mother pulled Shelly in for a hug.

'Oh make yourself at home sweetheart.' My mom said.

Shelly smiled and we walked into the living room.

'Thank you Ethan, I appreciate what you're doing for me. My dad doesn't know I'm here, I told him I was going out for a few days and he didn't really care because he was drunk again.' Shelly said, looking at me then back down on the floor.

'It's alright Shelly. You're safe in my arms.'  I pecked her lips lightly.
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The rest of the night was me, my mom and Vic bonding with Shelly. They seemed to like her, especially Vic, they were acting like best friends even though they have just met.

I was sitting opposite to them when my phone buzzed, who is it texting me this late in the night?
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UNKNOWN NUMBER
oh Ethan, you shouldn't have called the cops. You know what? It's useless. You just made it worst. You think breaking into your house is bad? Just wait and see.
Love ya little bro!

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Why is Lanore doing this? She is serious about last time, what will happen now if she's serious this time?

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