After the disastrous event that took place a year ago. Gia moved on with her life. New place, no one knows her or her back story. One thing she's keeping quiet about is her new baby.
Delano is still reaping from what he did to gia. He wants to make...
I was feeling like shit due to blaming myself for Salem's sudden panic attacks. She's way too young to be experiencing something like that. The first time I even had a panic attack I was eight. For some reason I got home from school and before I could open the door it came upon me. Being so scared not knowing if I was dying.
Ever since that time I've always had it. Over time I learned to manage it. Then Delano forced me to move in with him... then it started again. The embarrassment I felt knowing he witnessed it. But Salem... I hope this isn't a frequent thing. Last thing, I want is for her to go through what I went through.
"Salem come on!" I said. Turning off the car I grabbed my purse and got out. Salem unbuckled herself and got out as well. Today, she was in a better mood. Somewhat like herself. "Mommy why are we here?".
"Because dad and I think it'll be best if you spoke to someone on what's going on" I said. She shrugged and started skipping next to me.
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Walking into the building we took the elevator to the third floor. "Well hello again Gia" my therapist smiled. I waved "Umm... Salem here will be taking my spot today".
She looked at Salem who looked confused "oh okay! Come on in Salem". She turned back to me and looked a little nervous "mommy can you come with me?".
"I'll be right here when your done" I said. She put her head down and walked into the room. Seeing the door close I sighed. Hopefully she opens up to her. About fifteen minutes later the door opened and Salem came running out hugging me. "Well she didn't have much to say".
"Really?! She didn't say nothing?!" I asked.
"No, sorry. She was just quiet" she said. Dammit.
"Oh okay" I said. The therapist waved bye to Salem and she went back in her room. Great! Now what?!. At this point I didn't have any other solution to this pending problem. Salem was quiet on the car ride going back home.
When we actually got home. Kai was in the kitchen making himself something to eat. Salem walked up to him and just stared at him. It's like they had a secret way of communicating. Kai stopped everything and hugged her. Then an idea came to me. Waiting for her to go to her room. Kai was around the table eating.
"Kai, look I need a favor?" I asked.
"Okay?" He said.
"Salem won't open up about what's going on. So I need you to see if maybe you could get it out of her. She trust you a lot" I said.
He sighed "okay fine. But let me do it on my own timing".
I nodded "deal". Praying this works cause if not I don't know what I could do.
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KAI POV
I'm not blind or dumb. Salem has been acting not like herself lately. Actually after mom went off on Bria and took her out. She's been having nightmares and sleeping with mom and dad. I may be quiet most of the time but I observe what's going on.
Walking into my room I saw Salem on my bed laying down. She's always done this from ever since. Saying it makes her feel safe to be in my bed. I'll never understand it. Sitting down on the bed I looked at her "Salem talk to me".
She sat up a little bit "Kai if I tell you something can you promise me you won't tell mom or dad?".
"Salem it depends on what you are going to tell me. If it's something serious I'll have to tell them" I said.
"Then I'll get into trouble!" She partially yelled.
"Calm down! Just tell me what's going on" I said. She fiddled with her fingers. "Umm.." she looked at me like she was nervous. "Salem it's me Kai! You can trust me".
She took a deep breath "remember my old teacher? The one daddy switched me from?". I nodded "yeah?".
"He's been very weird with me" she said.
"Like? How weird?" I asked.
"The other day he pulled me into his classroom and was being very nice to me. Then he put his hand on my cheek and started touching my hair too. Telling me how pretty I am and how when I get older the boys will lined up to date me" she said. My mouth dropped wide open "Are you forreal?".
She nodded "then he told me not to tell anyone or he will kill mommy. I don't want anyone to get hurt. I already got Bria killed. So you can't say nothing!".
Staring at Salem I felt my anger rising. The only thing I could do is hug her. "Salem you didn't get Bria killed. She asked for that to happen".
"It was my fault. I told mommy she was in my room. If I stayed quiet no one would've gotten hurt" she whispered. I didn't say anything else. She eventually fell asleep. Removing myself and pulling my covers over her. Glancing at her before I walked out the room. Salem wasn't like Ryan and I. She was more sensitive. Harlow was leaning towards us. But Salem was the one we all had to watch.
