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Chapter 51: Carol

CHAPTER 51CAROL"Hey, I’m here now." And with that, I break down completely, again. "Come, let’s go inside. I think you have a lot to explain because I don't understand a thing."Pulling away from her, I nodded several times... I don’t remember walking to the bedroom, but I found myself sitting there, crying in Susan’s arms. I took a few breaths to calm down and speak to her; I knew perfectly well that all of this was worrying her."I’m sorry.""I don't want you to apologize. I just want you to tell me what’s going on. Why are you here and not with my father?"Her last words bring me back to reality. Looking her straight in the eye, I realize I don’t feel comfortable telling her about my problems with her father. How foolish could I keep being? My subconscious pokes its ugly head out and tells me that Susan has proven to be very mature regarding this subject."You see...""Come on, Carol, we’re more than friends. And if the fact that you’re here has anything to do with Will,

Chapter 52: Carol

CHAPTER 52CAROL"No. I only found out I’d spent the afternoon with the wrong man when I saw him walk into the restaurant wearing the black suit he told me he’d bought that same afternoon. By then, I was already upset with your father.""Wow!" She smiles, but when she notices how serious I am, her smile vanishes. "I wouldn't want to be in your shoes.""Whatever." I didn't want to be in them either, but I kept that to myself. "We already know how volatile, irrational, and neurotic he can be...""Ugh... he can be such a pain about that.""What I didn't know is how obsessive he is.""What? Carol, Dad can be many things, but not that...""He has an entire wall in his study at home covered in photographs of me," I interrupt her."What? I don't believe you. Will isn't some sickly madman." Her expression is one of pure disbelief."Do you think I’m lying? I’m not, Susan. And if you didn't know about it either, it only feeds my fears more.""I...""He has photos from a couple of da

Chapter 53; Carol

CHAPTER 53CAROLI open my eyes, noticing the sun’s rays streaming through the bedroom window—finally, some light after days of rain. I stare at the ceiling, somewhat confused; for an instant, I don’t know where I am. It takes me a moment to realize I had just been dreaming again. I stretch, rolling onto my side, and decide it’s time to get up.Even though the sun had come out, a dense, dark black cloud still hung over my heart, overshadowing everything and turning me into a hollow zombie wandering aimlessly through this house. But I felt today would be different; a sensation that something would happen, whether good or bad. And if it didn't happen, I would make it happen.A week and a half has passed since the last time I saw Will. He didn't call or come looking for me again. I know I asked for time, but not for him to forget about me! God, why can’t men understand us? Is it really that hard to comprehend us? I don’t think so.The last I heard of him was from Susan, when she men

Chapter 54: Carol

CHAPTER 54CAROL"No!" I exclaim aloud, earning myself a few strange looks. I won't let that happen.I finish my breakfast, deciding to relax...I spend the afternoon walking through the park; watching others distracted me more than thinking about what I'm about to do. I don't want to overthink it, or I’ll end up regretting it. I pull out my phone and dial her number, desperately needing to hear a familiar voice."Darling!" my mother's warm voice wraps around me. I close my eyes, and I can almost feel her by my side."Hi, Mom." My own voice sounds strange to me as it cracks."Carol, honey, what's wrong?" I didn't want to worry her with my problems."Nothing, I just missed hearing your voice. I miss you so much." And it was true."Oh, my girl, I miss you too. Are you sure everything is okay?""As okay as it can be.""What is that supposed to mean?""Fine. How’s Dad?""There you go, changing the subject." She never beat around the bush. "Working, honey—it's the only thing he knows how t

Chapter 55: Will

CHAPTER 55 WILL "I have to see her!" I exclaim. Gideon shakes his head in refusal. I look at Mario, who has remained silent until now. "She asked you for time, man. You have to give it to her," the former says. "Gideon, I’ve given her nearly two damn weeks. What more do you want? That’s enough; I’m not giving her any more." "Let’s calm down a bit, guys. We’re not getting anywhere like this," Mario interjects. I run my hands through my hair, frustrated and anxious, pacing back and forth in the office of the restaurant where I’m Mario’s partner. I look at the three men with me, and I hate seeing the pity in their expressions. "Stop looking at me like that!" I finish my glass of whiskey. "I’m not some woman who needs your pity." "Will, friend, why don't you calm down and stop seeing things where there are none? We’re your friends and we worry about you, that’s all." Mario knew better than anyone what it felt like to love someone. I take a deep breath and do as he

Chapter 56: Will

CHAPTER 56 WILL "You’re lying!" I scream at her. She flinches. "Don’t do this, Susan. Don’t take sides in this." "I... I’m not lying, Dad." Her eyes were starting to redden. Henry appeared then, pulling on a black T-shirt; the coldness in his expression told me he was ready for a fight if necessary. "Will." His voice was hard as he said my name. Good, I thought. "Just one thing: Do. Not. Shout. At. Susan. She and I already told you that Carol isn't here." "Bullshit!" I push past both of them into the apartment like a goddamn desperate man. "Carol! Come out, I want to talk to you!" I shout, pacing back and forth in the living room. "Will! Man, calm down. This wasn't the plan. If Susan tells you she isn't here, it's because she isn't." Mario puts a hand on my shoulder, but I shake it off. "Why can't she just come out and talk to me? Why?" "Because she isn't here." Gideon steps into my line of sight, but before I can say anything, my daughter’s voice makes me turn around; she has

Chapter 57: Will

CHAPTER 57WILLI didn't want to have to let her go. Even against my will, I lower her carefully and, when I’m sure of her footing, I release her. She keeps looking at me. How the hell did I last so many days without her? And as if she could hear my thoughts, she speaks:"You knew I needed space and I thank you for giving it to me, but don’t ever let me walk away again.""You don't have to tell me twice." I wrap my arm around her waist, pulling her toward me with force; with my other hand, I tilt her chin, bringing her lips close to mine, letting myself be caressed by her breath. "Rest assured, this is the last time you ever distance yourself from me. Nothing and no one will ever separate us again, understood?" She doesn’t give me an answer, and I don’t like that one bit; she’s hesitating. I tighten my grip on her face slightly, without hurting her. "I’ve allowed myself to love you too much to lose you now.""I love you." She kisses my lips and pulls away from me. She grabs her s

Chapter 58: Will

CHAPTER 58WILL"At first, I was overwhelmed by so many 'ME’s' all over the place; other than that, I like it. Of course, until I saw the new ones—those scandalized me a bit, and I didn't know what to think. In the end, I reached the conclusion that you wouldn't let anyone else see them."I sigh, relieved that this time she’s taking things more calmly."You’re right to think I won’t let anyone see what is mine. Never doubt that.""I would never distrust you."My heart swells so much that my chest rises and falls with deep inhalations. We look at each other, our feet caressing under the water; she smiles and her cheeks flush. What could she be thinking?I observe her closely as she lathers her body with slow movements—every gesture, every feature of her face, every inch of her. I love her to the bone.She lifts her gaze and looks at me."Your turn. Turn around." I do as she asks with a foolish smile on my face. She passes her small hands and the soap-filled sponge across my b

Chapter 59: Will

CHAPTER 59WILL"She thought I was dead and ran away; the woman who was with me called the ambulance on Dylan's orders. That’s why I couldn't go after her. The last thing I remember is waking up in the hospital room. My parents were with me, but the expression on their gaunt faces told me something was wrong. My first thought was Susan, since they were supposed to be looking after her. When I asked them, they told me they’d left her at home with Sonia, the housekeeper. After that, once the doctor confirmed I was okay, my parents told me about the accident, and my only thought was... I killed her.""No, darling, of course you didn't kill her! She—""I killed her, Carol. She’s dead because of me," I raise my voice, annoyed. This is harder than I thought. "I’m sorry."I get up and step out of the Jacuzzi, grabbing a towel to dry myself."When I woke up this morning and made the decision to look for you and apologize, it was my doing, because I wanted to. I didn't ask you to tell me

Chapter 60: Will

CHAPTER 60WILI roll onto my side, pulling out of her and lying on my back, staring at the ceiling. Our breathing is ragged as we try to return to normal."That... that was, Wow!" Carol smiles and looks at me. "I love you, Heaven.""I love you more." I pull her into my arms and we huddle together, falling asleep.(####)"Tell me why, Emily, why?!" We were in the living room of the old house where we used to live. Emi won't stop crying; she won't look me in the face. I feel such a strong urge to grab her by the neck and strangle her, but I hold back only because she’s a woman, and I’ve never hit a woman in my life. And she won't be the first, even though she deserves it. I pace back and forth, trying to calm down."He hates me, that’s why he did it!""Shut up, Emily! This isn't about him; it’s about you, about me, and this whole goddamn lie!" I scream at her."Ple-please, Will, let's talk." She tries to touch me, but I dodge her, looking at her with loathing."Do. Not. Touch

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