The Unusal Librarian

6

A/n: Gonna be doing a POV change in this chapter to start it off then switching back to Estelle's POV.

Author's POV
The team steps out of hiding as Estelle gets out of sight and hearing range. "And you was listening weren't you?" Jenkins asks. "How long have you known something wasn't right?" Eve asks. He sighs. "This morning before you all showed she asked me to help her cancel all her appointments. Once we returned I was going to speak wiht her but Mr. Carsen was here. Then he left and you guys showed. You got sent on a job so I had to decide who to ask her. That is why I called you Colonel. When Cassandra left I talked to her. She had told me she was taken when she was three and got free when she was fifteen but that was all. It wasn't until now that I fully knew." He says. Eve walks over to him and puts her hand down on the table. "Why didn't you tell me? She is a Librarian and I'm supposed to be her protector like with the others." She says. He sighs. "Didn't you hear? She doesn't want anyone knowing. I will respect her wishes even if you lot snooped in our conversation." He says. Eve sighs and drops her head as he walks away. "Jenkins she is suffering from PTSD. It is something the ones around her needs to know." She says. "Colonel it is not my place to tell you. If Estelle wants to keep her past a secret let her. She has been through a great deal in her short life. Pretend none of you heard a single word of what she said. If she was to know that you had snooped and heard everything she'd never end up trusting you. She already has a hard time trusting others." He says. "We understand." Stone says. "Yes. We won't say anything!" Cassandra says. He nods and walks up the stairs. "Why don't you do whatever you normally do." He says. He walks off and the group share looks of worry. "I feel bad for her. She has been through so much." Cassandra sadly says. "I agree. Yet she tries to hide it." Stone says. "I don't understand. Why would anybody do that? What happened to her was beyond horrible." Ezekiel says. "Agreed. Only this world is a horrible one Ezekiel. There is plenty of people who would of whatever they can to harm others. Especially the innocent ones." Eve says. "Well she won't be harmed again." He says. "Yeah. I won't allow it." Stone says. "You heard Jenkins. No one is to reveal that they know about it. I know I have the no secrets policy but this is not something you share. No one tells Flynn either." Eve says. The three are shocked by this. "But Eve!" Ezekiel says. "No buts about it. You are to pretend you don't know. Do I make myself clear?" She asks. The group nods. "Of course." He says. She smiles slightly. "Good. Now go on and go do whatever." She says. The guys leave but Cassandra stays. Eve sits and starts going through different things at the desk. "Eve." Cassandra says. "What is it Cassandra? Is something wrong?" She asks. Cassandra rubs her arm. "How do you help someone with PTSD? I may be great with information but I'm completely lost on this one." She says. Eve stops doing what she is doing and sighs. "I'm not sure Cassandra. Even if I myself am going through PTSD I'm not sure how to help someone with it. It is hard on a person and makes us hard to deal with. Although having someone there for you is a big help." She tells her. Cassandra smiles and nods. "Okay! I'll continue to try and get close to Estelle. She seemed to trust me a little while at the hospital waiting go talk to that woman. Hopefully she will end up fully trusting me." She cheerfully says. Eve looks up smiling. "If anyone can do it, you can." She says. Cassandra is content with the answer and goes to leave. Only she spins around and walks back over. "Eve!" She says. "Yes?" She asks looking up once more. The red haired woman smiles happily but is nervous. "Do you think Estelle would be okay going somewhere wonderful like the mountains or something like that?" She asks. Eve thinks about it. "I'm not sure Cassandra. You will have to ask her when she comes from her room again." She says. Cassandra nods and walks ofd. "I will do just that!" She says. She leaves the room and Eve sighs. She looks where Cassandra left and smiles. "Let's hope she doesn't get hurt again. Either of them." She says. She then goes back to working.
Estelle next day
As I walk downstairs I rub my head. Last night was worse than normal. I wake up about ten or more times from nightmares of being back in that horrible place. "Good morning Estelle." Jenkins says. I look up to see him and Cassandra. "Good morning Jenkins, Cassandra." I say. "Good morning!" She cheerfully says. I walk over to them and Cassandra puts down a book she had. "So I had an idea." She says looking at me. "What is that?" I ask. She is over excited and I'm confused as to why. "We should go somewhere and relax." She says. I tilt my head. "What do you mean?" I ask confused. "Yesterday was a rough day so I figured we should go and relax for a bit." She says. I nod now understanding her. "Where?" I ask. "I was thinking the mountains or something like that." She says. "Okay sounds good. Where are the others?" I ask. She rubs her arm. "I didn't invite them. I figured just two of us would be better. That way the guys don't act stupid and cause trouble." She says. I nod. "Makes sense. How long are we staying?" I say. "A few days if that's okay with Jenkins." She says. I look at him worried some. "He doesn't even bother to look up from his work. "It is fine with me. Just be careful and if something happens call me. You both have phones." He says. "We will!" She cheerfully says and bounces around. "I'll go get some things I'll need." I say. I run up to my room and grab my backpack. I pack a few changes of clothes and other things I'd need. Jenkins has my medicine so I'll have to get it from him. I head back down and Cassandra now has a bag as well. "Before you go to with me Estelle." Jenkins says. I follow him and he leads me to another room. He grabs a pill box. "It has your medicine organized for when you need to take it. Don't forget to take it every morning, at noon, and night." He says. I nod. "I won't forget." I say. He nods. "Good. Medicine may be something I don't approve of but if you wasn't to take it then it could hurt you." He says. "I know." I say. He then hands me the medicine I have to take this morning. I grab it and he hands me water. I take the medicine and he nods. "Go have fun." He says. I put the pill box in my bag and go back to Cassandra. "I'm ready!" I say. She bounces some and we go to the door as Jenkins walks in and to the globe thing. "Where to?" He asks. Cassandra walks to him and whispers. He nods and the door opens. We walk through and once through I'm completely shocked by the beautiful view in front of me. "So beautiful!" I say. "You like it?" She asks. "It's beautiful!" I say amazed. She says happy with that. "It is the mountains in Mount Crescent, South Carolina." She says. I look at her happy. "You are a great friend for doing this with me." I say. Her eyes light up at that. "Well let's go!" She says happily. She leads me into the town that's near this spot and we walk down the sidewalk. Some guy walks up to us. "Welcome to Mount Crescent Ladies." He says. "Thank you!" Cassandra says. "If you need anything feel free to ask around." He says. "We will." She says. He smiles and dips his head. He walks off and we walk around. "So we should find a hotel or inn or someplace to stay at." She says. "Maybe a cabin?" I suggest. She claps. "Good idea. Let's go!" She says. We head through the small town and find a place that is named Crescent Cabins Office. Cassandra leads the way inside and a woman looks at us. "Welcome! How may I help you?" She asks. "Well we are having a girls get away and was wondering if there is a cabin we can book for a few days." Cassandra says. The woman types on computer. "Yes there is. It is only fifty dollars for two nights." She says. "Can we get it for four please?" She asks. I am shocked by that. She types and smiles. "Name?" She asks. "Cassandra Cillian." She says. The woman does something and nods. "That will be one hundred. You can pay now or whenever you go to leave. Your choice." Shs says. Cassandra goes through her bag and I grab my wallet. "I'll pay half." I say. Begore she can say anything i hand the woman gifty dollars. Cassandra sighs and pays the other fifty. "This is the route to your cabin. Here is two keys to both the front and back doors. Have a nice stay." She cheerfully says. "Thank you!" Cassandra says. We walk out and she hands me one set of keys. "You didn't have to pay." She says. "I'm staying too. There isn't any sense in you paying it all." I say. She sighs and looks at me. "Well let's get our things taken to the cabin and go have fun." She says. "Okay." I say. She leads the way and I follow behind her. We walk for a good bit before we make it to the cabin. She unlocks the door anf we walk in. "Cassandra." I say. She hums. "Yes." She says. "Thank you. No one has ever wanted to go somewhere random with me before. It's always been sticking to schedules." I say. She looks at me. "Didn't your parents ever take you places?" She asks. I look away and set my bag down on the couch. "No they didn't." I say. My voice low and showing hurt. "I'm sorry." She says. She grabs my hand and leads me to the door. "Well come on. I'll show you how to have a good time!" She cheerfully says. I am unsure at first but push it away. "Okay." I say. She locks the door and leads me back into town. "Okay so there is a lot we could do." She says. She looks to be thinking. Her face lights up and she squeals. "Let's go hiking!" She says. I laugh some. "Sounds good." I say. She claps and we head back out of the town. As we walk I can't buy notice how happy and carefree Cassandra is. I'm glad she wanted to actually be my friend and is being kind towards me. Hopefully it last and we stay friends. I've grown to trust her and Jenkins both. I'm not sure about the others quite yet. They still are a bit sketchy to me. "Estelle?" Cassandra asks. I look over at her. "Yes?" I ask. "Are you okay? You looked like you wasn't all here." She asks. I can hear worry in her voice and I give a smile. "Yes I'm alright. Just thinking about how lucky I am to have a friend like you." I say. Her eyes seem to brighten when I say that and the worry fades away. "Well I'll always be your friend. No matter what happens I'll be here." She says. I can't help but smile more and relax. It has been forever since I have been this relaxed and happy. Yes I was happy while at that museum but that was nothing compared to now. Now I have a true friend and someone to stick by my side.