A Little Mad

Chapter 60

"I gave her an extra special dose. She'll keep having visions and nightmares. There is an antidote that will stop it, but only I know it. She will have no choice,  but to come crawling back to me. We no longer need to chase her. We sit and wait Mr. Tech."

Jervis smiled wickedly at the doctor. The doctor laughed.

"And not even her precious Valeska twins will save her." 

Jerome opened his eyes. He reached to his side, and the bed was empty. He sighed. He was missing Mercedes. He wanted her to come home. He set up on the edge of his bed. TaTyana cleared her throat. Jerome almost jumped. She sighed.

"I know what you're thinking.... I wanted to go look for her too... but we can't... We don't want to push her away anymore... She'll come back Jerome... despite what you do.. Mercedes loves you." 

TaTyana turned to leave when Jerome spoke her name. She returned her gaze to him questioning what he wanted. Jerome swallowed hard. He sighed.

"I'm sorry... I don't want to be at war with you... You're her best friend and I'm thankful she has you.. I don't deserve her... I know you don't think so.."

TaTyana smiled. She walked over to Jerome. 

"You're right. I don't think you deserve her, but I won't think anyone deserves her. She's my best friend. I'm supposed to be that way. She loves you with everything she has. You have done some horrible things and to her, but.... I have never seen someone who loved her as much as you do... Jerome... I can tell you love her... I know you do... She'll come back."

TaTyana turned to leave the room again. 

"Thank you..."

She paused and smiled to herself. 

"You're welcome." 

Mercedes slowly opened her eyes and yawned. The grey t-shirt in front of her smelt like bourbon and peppermint. She slowly lifted her gaze and Jeremiah seemed to still be asleep. He wasn't Jerome, but he was trying to take care of her. She studied his face. She smiled. The Valeska twins were truly handsome. She gently ran her fingers down his cheek. Jeremiah's lips slowly curled into a smile. His eyes opened and he blinked twice. Mercedes pulled her hand away.

"You're still here...."

Jeremiah frowned.

"Are you used to waking up alone...?"

Mercedes laughed and set up.

"No. I just figured you'd wake up and It would have scared you being so close to me."

Jeremiah set up just a few inches taller than her. He raised his eyebrows and laugh.

"Now miss Helleman. You are the least scary person I know."

Mercedes sprung to her knees and grabbed Jeremiah's throat. She pulled him close. His breath hitched as he watched the darkness in her eyes. Her grip tightened.

"Wanna test that theory?"

Jeremiah smiled.

"I don't need to. You've proven yourself."