Greyson (Lightening Series Book One)

Chapter Thirty Two

Two weeks had passed since the night in the park and a lot of changes had happened.

After speaking with Grey and deciding that practically living together was maybe contributing to the blurred lines, I decided to move in for a temporary period with Jase. Grey argued that he would barely be home with touring but I didn't want to disturb him from doing things in a home that was his.

Grey had been touring for the past 10 days, not that I was counting but since he texts me every day, I knew that he should be arriving home a few nights before Christmas.

Living with Jase had it's upsides, for starters he was never home and always seem to be out at nights which suited me fine. My nightmares had intensified beyond belief, I thought they would get better and they haven't. I find myself waking up in a hot sweat turning on every light in the house to make sure every door, window and latch is locked.

Jase wasn't home to hear or see it which I was glad for because he would lecture me into getting help. However, I didn't need him to lecture me because I did seek help. The route of medication didn't suit me, I was never one to take mediation unless I really needed to so I chose therapy.

I had my first session last week and it was brutal, I cried more than I talked but I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders even though we hadn't really got far.

I attended each day and after each session, I felt better. I was on a streak, until today. I headed over to my parents house for my breakfast every morning, my same routine each day for the past two weeks. Although this morning, a letter came addressed to me in the mail and my heart dropped. A court date was set for Charlie and I had to attend to give a statement which would lead to Charlie getting a sentence.

My therapist told me that some times we all need a break, relaxation to calm our minds and give them time to rest. If something is stressing you, step away from the situation and deal with it later and that became very clear to me this afternoon.

The whole plan of having a year away from work, wasn't healthy for me at all. I was missing my workload and missing writing and editing in general. My Dad offered me a few positions working from home but I didn't go through all of that effort to break away from the family company to go running back so quickly.

So I searched for positions and none was available in this town, neighbourhood or vicinity. I widened my search and came across a position in Alaska, the next state up from ours. I would be taking over from another writer on a popular weekly column and I would only have to work three days, which means I can still set up home here.

So taking a leap of faith with nothing holding me back, I applied and the result was positive. I had my interview the other day on video chat so I didn't need to travel and I got offered the position. I head out on the 22nd of December for my three induction days to ensure that I'm happy with the position and workplace and if all goes well, I'll have a new job.

Fortunately, I'm not going alone. Kate has always wanted to visit Alaska so she will be coming with me and since my induction days aren't long, we're going to make a small holiday of it. Something to look forward too.

At the moment, no one but Kate knows. I could go and hate the place so I want to ensure that it's right for me first before I break the news to my family.

How's things going back home? x
Grey.

I smiled at the incoming text while sipping my coffee, it was just after noon and I had nothing but time to kill at the moment.

Absolutely fine. How's the tour going? x
Emily.

It's going great. The fans last night were out of this world, you missed out x
Grey.