Save Me [A Norman Reedus fanfiction - Part 1 - COMPLETED]

Chapter Thirty-One - Save Me

It'd not been a big time since I'd lived with Eos and so far it was okay. I could have some sleep without crying on the second night. I missed the past more than I had thought I would and I had to admit, I even missed the time in Georgia. I was okay living with Eos but her apartment was in a size of a shoe box and the room she gave me was smaller than the bathroom in Norman's.

That's it when someone gets used to a wealthy lifestyle.

I wasn't afraid because I knew it was temporary. The process of getting my money had already started, Norman signed the papers to give my bank account back to me, with all the money I'd earned with my paintings. And it was a lot, fortunately.

˝You know you don't have to go, Reira.˝ Eos said, when she walked into my room, seeing my still unpacked suitcases. She knew my purpose.

˝You know that I have to. I'm 21 and only seen the dark side of the world. I need to see some light too.˝ It all sounded peachy but to be honest I had no idea where to go. So I just kept telling everyone I was about to leave, then changed the subject.

Anyway, everyone was about to organize the perfect party for my birthday, including Helena who offered me to take pictures to make memories. I really appreciated it.

˝Norman mentioned that he's in to let Mingus to the party.˝ She said to me while we were having a lunch before picking up Mingus from school. Her statement surprised me. ˝He also said he couldn't come due to his commitments.˝

So now he's lying to everyone... Better than telling them that his foster daughter made a move on him and he had to kick me out.

˝Sure... He's always busy.˝ I said shrugging like it's not a big deal.

˝Why do you two want to fool us?˝ She asked suddenly, looking at me with those eyes full of wisdom and I felt like she could look into my soul.

˝What are you talking about?˝ I tried to sound easy, like even the question was out of question... Helena sighed deeply then put her fork down, making me do the same.

˝I know exactly that something happened between the two of you. Something you all feel embarrassed of , and now you try to avoid each other. It's no solution, dearie.˝ She added, still looking deep into me. I knew she knew something, maybe not the fact that I loved his ex, the father of her only child but she suspected something. And somehow I felt like I couldn't lie to her.

˝It's not me who hurt the other.˝ I confessed and looked away.

˝But I'm sure you're not the one who try to make it better.˝

˝I'm tired of it. I need to focus on myself. The life what has just started to me. I have no energy looking after his feelings too.˝ I spat back offended.

How long should I care about Mr. Norman Reedus' feelings?

˝I don't know what happened but I'm sure you all should find the way back to each other. This situation kills everyone. I can see you cried your eyes out and trust me if I say, Norman looks shit as well.˝ This was the first time I ever heard Helena cussing and it made me giggle, but I only earned a scolding look.

˝Sorry. I didn't mean to laugh at you.˝

Why do I always feel like she's my mother for fuck's sake?

˝I'm serious, Reira. If not for each other, then for Mingus. He looks at you like a real sister and this change hurts him.˝

For Mingus, everything. But it just seemed to be too much to ask. Closing my eyes and pretending that nothing had happened? Not anymore... But there was no reason to argue with Helena so I simply nodded and finished my dish.