Don't Let Go.

The Voice Inside My Head

"Are you serious. Why do I need to go?" Violet asks as she looks down at her leg. Eric grabs Violet's hands gently and holds them tight. " Babe, I just think that you need to get some help. You're not crazy. I just think that you need someone to talk to professionally. You have kept all of the feelings from your childhood inside. It's not healthy..." Eric says as he looks deep into Violet's eyes, showing he cares. Violet looks back down at her leg as her face gets red. "Will you be there with me?" Violet says as she looks back up at Eric biting her lip nervously. " Of course. " Eric says as Violet squeezes his hand tight. " I know it's scary. I know you're scared, but I'll be there with you holding you're hand. " Eric says as he places his right hand on Violet's face. Violet looks down at Eric's lips. Violet leans in closer as she gently puts her hands around his shoulders and kisses him. His lips are so soft and warm. As Violet's are chapped and cold. 

Violet then puts her arms around Eric and hugs him as her face gets more emotional and tight. 

She has known Eric for years. And as every couple does, they have fought. But, after they had Lilly, they realized how important they were to each other, and thought fighting was pointless. It would only cause heartbreak, and destruction. Since Violet has been home, she blames herself for him working so hard. He truly loves her. However, it made Violet feel guilty. She didn't want him to work so hard trying to make her happy. " He should be having a simple life. He doesn't need to take care of a burden like me..." Violet thinks to herself. " He could be with anyone. Why me? I'm not that pretty. And I have lost a lot of weight since the crash. I'm practically skin and bone at this point. He could've been with that cheerleader in high school. Now, she's a professional business woman. She's so beautiful. " Violet thought to herself. 

Violet pulls away from Eric's hug and looks at his face in disbelief. Eric looks at Violet troubled. Eric gently takes Violet's hands and holds them. However, Violet lets go. "Vi? What's wrong?" Eric asks as he looks into her eyes. " I can't tell him. Why would he want to be with someone who can't even walk? Everything has changed. I'm not the same person I was before the accident. "  Violet says thinking to herself. Eric looks at Violet who is looking straight down at her leg. "Vi? What's wrong? You're worrying me. Are you okay?" Eric asks as a tear falls down Violet's face. "Why am I like this? I'm so emotional! Why am I so selfish? He has done so much for me. What have I done for him? I have done nothing to deserve this kind of love and treatment from him. All I have done is just hurt him, and make him worry about me. I'm so stupid! I gave him a fucking daughter! I'm too young for this. He deserves someone not like me! Someone who only makes him happy and not sad or worried. Why am I even saying this? What is this voice in my head suddenly? I haven't been like this since High School." Violet looks up at Eric as tears rush down her face. 

Violet jumps out of her chair onto Eric as he catches her and holds her. " I love you. I love you so much! Thank you for all you have done for me. Really, thank you for taking care of Lilly, and the paperwork. Thank you for taking care of me." Violet says as she tightly hugs Eric. As they pull apart from each other, Eric wipes Violet's tears from her face. " I love you too. And, you're welcome. I'll always be there for you. " Eric says as he kisses Violet's head. "It's getting late. Do you want to go to bed? "Eric asks. Violet nods her head as she holds out her arms. Eric gently picks her up and lays her on the bed, tucking her in. Eric turns off the lights leaving on a small night light for Violet as he climbs into bed with Violet. Violet turns over on her left side facing Eric as she kisses his lips gently. Eric opens his eyes and closes them kissing Violet as his hand combs through her hair. They then, let go of each others lips, as Eric puts his arm around Violet, holding on.