LUCY
My eyes are closed, but I hear his voice.
Is this yet another dream?
Hope it isn't like the last one, that's for sure. No, not my faceless man one. The nightmare one that came afterwards.
"Jackson?" Exhausted lids peel apart slowly....and there he is.
"Here's our little girl. See Etta? No need to fuss, she's gonna be just fine now!"
Jackson is sitting on the edge of my bed holding my hand. While Etta lay beside me, wiping my forehead with a damp towel. Looks of absolute relief are plastered all over their faces.
"I don't understand. What's happening? Did I get sick or something?" I'm truly confused.
Try to sit up and prop myself against the bedhead. This causes a flurry of panic and they both make to settle me back into the pillows.
When Etta moved....I saw him.
Leaning against the far wall. Dressed in a tee and a pair of sweat pants. Gnawing on his nails.
Realising I was about to make another escape attempt, he straightened and started towards me.
"No....nnnno....no....no...." I chant softly as my terror returns with full strength.
Attempt to heave myself away from the gentle hands holding me in place.
"Honey, it's Ok....you're safe! Mr Norman isn't going to hurt you, I swear. It's all been one huge and horrible misunderstanding. Stay still, baby....he'll never hurt you."
Jackson's voice soothes me. Yet I never take my eyes off the stranger as he keeps inching towards the bed. And then he perches himself on the edge of the mattress.
He looks worried, concerned....and beyond bone-tired.
Mr Norman?
Jackson said that name before....didn't he? On our way home from the airport.
My big snuggle-bear waves a hand towards him.
"Lucy? This is Norman Reedus. Mr Norman....this is Lucy Ashton. Our little angel."
Our eyes don't stray from each other. But his crinkle slightly at the edges when he gives me a tiny smile.
Why the hell is my tummy flipping again? It feels like my heart is going to jump out of my chest as well. Am I having a panic attack?
"We've ummmm met before, but not officially. I mean....not under the best of circumstances I suppose. Though I gotta admit, it was one helluva...." He stammered.
Is he blushing?
Oh, Oh....of course. He....I....we....OHMYGOSH!
"Why were you in my bed?"
What was fear and embarrassment before is now swirling into anger. Jackson recognised it starting up and cut in.
"Now Lucy, as I said before....there's been a huge misunderstanding. Mr Norman is going to tell you a story and you're going to listen. I know you're dealing with a lot right now, little one. But none of what's happened is of his doing."
"You mind me now and let the man speak."
I nod at Jackson contritely. Mind him and listen as 'Mr Norman' begins talking.
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OH....MY....!!!!
"But I never gave approvals to anyone. I'd never....THIS IS MY HOME! "
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The Odd Couple - A Norman Reedus Fanfic Romance
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