For those in need

Chapter 10 - Some serious talk (C)

"I'll leave my number here in case you'd ever need me."
Wow, he sounds like a little good lamb or faithful doggie that knows he did something bad and begs for forgiveness.
"There's no need Alastair. I don't want to see you again and if you ever enter this house I'm gonna make sure you'll never walk again."
He had to really piss her off. I don't know what this guy did but he must've screwed up majorly! Her voice is like an icy spear covered in hatred.

She threw at him his business card and pointed towards the door before she turned to me. Gosh! I never want to piss her of this much! I see she wasn't kidding saying she wasn't mad that time when I came home drunk and totally destroyed freshly renovated and painted living room... THIS is what she looks like when she's mad! Medusa's stair that could turn you into stone at place!

"Michael is sleeping peacefully. He was a very good boy and he even laughed from his sleep once. I was a good girl too! Please, don't kill me!!"
I'm glad he's here - that Alastair... interesting name. I'll have a witness if she kills me. Who am I kidding, she'll kill him first for threatening Michael and then me for not covering his shoulders with blanket!

Is that choking sound?? Is she choking that handsome guy? Nooo! She's coming for me then! I opened my eyes that I closed after asking her not to kill me and I see we're alone in the room.
"Pfffff.....Hahahaha!"
Ha ha ha! *ironic laugh with some fear of death remains* Very funny Nina! What made you laugh this way after spreading death full atmosphere all owner this town?!

"I'm sorry Cathy."
Now that's my Nina! Her sweet smile is ensuring me the MedusNINa is gone.
"What did. he do to deserve this?"
"Cathy, lets forget he ever entered our lives ok?"
That's harsh... and it's hard to forget I was kidnapped...but I'll try. She looks tired and sad... and drunk!

"Go to bed Nina... and please, don't breathe too much next to Michael so he doesn't get drunk too."
"So funny Cathy...but you might be right."
Good girl. I'm gonna get her a bottle of water from the cellar so she doesn't need to use stairs tonight.

"Cathy..."
"Yes Nina?"
"How did it go with Martin?"
"It was good, he left like 30 minutes ago. He has an important meeting tomorrow. His case is proceeding. I should say 'hi and thank you' to you from him."
"Did you guys kiss already?"
Ho ho ho... she wants some gossip right now?
"Hahaha, no I'm not giving it away on the second date." What a cute question, she's funny when she's drunk.

"I'm happy you're so comfortable talking about him. He's a good guy. I know you like him... don't let yourself being pushed... but at the same time think about whether it's your will or it's trauma holding you back dearie..."
Ok, she's not cute... she's depressed. But she has a point though.
"He tried to kiss me tonight and I told him the same I told you now."
"How did he react?"
"Good, he took it well, said he doesn't want to push but he thought I was expecting that."

"I think he should know your story when you'll be comfortable with sharing it..."
Ugh... I feel awful talking about it with anyone else than you. Even my therapist I can't open up to. What happened maybe wasn't my fault but how I dealt with it definitely was and my therapist never fails to remind me of that.
'You're responsible for your emotional responses... blah blah blah' thanks a lot not helping!

If it wasn't for you Nina I'd never understand the true meaning behind this line he was throwing my way at every session. All the progress is thanks to you! I would never laid a foot in campus again but you taking me for a walk with a stroller and being near me when I almost got panic attack seeing that building helped me overcome it. But I can't tell her that, can I? Nah... I'll play it cool as I'm a mature and stable persona.
"You're right...And thank you for your concern because I didn't payed enough attention to how it can really hide beneath and pretend it's my free will."

"I know it's weird offer but I'm drunk anyway so I can deny it in the morning..."
What are you up to Nina? It's funny so keep going.
"... but if it would help you I can be near when you decide to talk to him about that...just so you can feel safe..."
How she always knows what will help me? She should be psychologist! People would get rid of their trauma if they had this safe space she creates.

"I'd love that Nina... thank you."
"Goodnight Cathy."
"Goodnight"

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