After eating breakfast, Amelia returned to her room and waited for the doctor's visit.
She couldn't even look at Alexander in bed without those messages coming back to her.She felt betrayed by him. He had no right to send someone to investigate her life. Not when she had just saved his.
Alexander moved around the bed, looking for Amelia who was sitting near the window. He smiled at the sight of her, but she didn't reciprocate when she realized he was awake.
"Good morning, Jones. " He spoke and Amelia approached, handing him a glass of water with a straw.It didn't take him long to realize that something was wrong, that she was angry. He could see the look in her eyes, even if her expressions tried to hide it."What's wrong? Why are you like this?" he asked innocently.Amelia turned away and walked over to the table, reaching for Alexander's cell phone and dropping it in his lap."You sent someone to investigate me. " She replied and when he tried to retort, she cut him off. "There's no point in lying, I saw the messages on your cell phone." Did you spy on my cell phone? " He asked, feeling invaded. " No, the messages were popping up on his screen. " Amelia explained. " But don't act like I'm the wrong one here. You had a private detective investigate me! Do you have any idea what this could cause me? She was so furious that Alexander couldn't understand why, his distrust taking shape more and more."Amelia, you showed up at my house out of the blue, you never talk about your life, you always avoid the subject..." he said, trying to justify himself. " He said, trying to justify himself."YOU HAD NO RIGHT TO DO THAT! " She shouted, her hands trembling.Amelia leaned on the armchair, feeling her vision blur."My personal life is my business! I am your nurse, your employee. What happened in my past does not concern you! " She spoke, pointing her finger at him."You've gone too far, Alexander! " Tears started to flow from Amelia's green eyes, it was noticeable that she was terrified."Amelia, what are you hiding? What are you so afraid of?" Alexander asked. He had noticed some time ago that she was hiding something, that maybe there was something in her past in her hometown that Amelia wanted to run away from."I... " Amelia was about to start speaking when she heard the knock on the bedroom door and then the doctor entered.
"Good morning. I have come to discharge the patient. " The doctor spoke, but then realized that he had disturbed something when he noticed that Amelia was crying.
"May I come back?" No, make yourself comfortable. " Amelia said, then went into the bathroom.As soon as she locked the door, Amelia rushed to turn on the sink faucet and then knelt on the toilet, vomiting her breakfast.
She leaned her hand on the wall, taking a deep breath and then flushing. Restless, she felt her stomach extremely upset, believing all that and the mention of her past to be the reason for her nausea.Making her way to the sink, Amelia washed her face and used some mouthwash. When she felt remotely calm, she left the bathroom in time to see the doctor examining Alexander.She couldn't look Alexander in the eye, she was visibly hurt and he knew it, as he tried to meet her gaze all the time.
"Well, Mr. Alderidge, I have recommended a psychiatrist to see you for the next few weeks. His address and phone number are on this prescription. " The doctor informed and before Alex could take it, Amelia stepped forward.
"Thank you, doctor. " She replied, smiling dryly."Well, you're discharged. " The doctor informed, turning to Amelia. " Can you sign here, please? As his guardian.Amelia signed the papers and as soon as the doctor left the room, she went to the wardrobe and took some clothes for the man." Amelia... " He tried to call her." I'll ask a nurse to come and help you with the bath. " She spoke as she cut him off." Amelia, listen to me. " He asked."Nothing you say to me will change what you have done. So please talk to me only what is indispensable. " She informed, a stern expression Alexander had never seen on her before. " I'll have Ron come get us. " She said, leaving the room afterwards.When they left the hospital, Amelia helped Alexander into the back seat of the car, but she didn't stay by his side. She took the back seat next to Ron, who soon realized that something was strange.
In the days that passed, Amelia spoke only the essentials with Alexander. All the stress of him investigating her life had made her stomach sensitive. And everyone in the house noticed it. Especially Alexander.
He tried in many ways to get closer to Amelia, a contact beyond the professional one that she imposed by treating him even with a certain coldness, when she refused to keep him company.The week had passed. Amelia was in her room when Helen told Amelia that Alexander wanted to see her in the office.
Amelia knocked twice before entering the office. Her dark hair was tied back in a long braid and her gaze was softer than the other times they had spoken.
"Helen said you wanted to talk to me." She spoke, crossing her arms as she stared at him seriously as he sat at the main desk."Here it is." Alexander placed a brown paper folder on the table, it looked sealed." And I'm supposed to know what this is? " Amelia asked in a sour tone."The information about you..." He answered, trying to remain calm and then threw the folder into the burning fireplace. "They are yours alone." Have you read it? " She asked, walking over to the table."No." Alexander spoke and noticed Amelia's shoulders relax. "Whatever you have done, which I hope is nothing criminal.... " It's not. I'm not a criminal. " Amelia replied immediately."Whatever you're hiding, I won't want to know unless you want to tell me." He replied. " He replied.Amelia was silent for a few seconds, watching the paste burn in the fire and everything disappear.
"Thank you. " She replied at last, and smiled.Alexander held her hand and his fingers made a gentle, circular caress there, which Amelia strangely liked. "I'm sorry, Amelia. " He asked, and she could see that there was sincerity in his gaze."You are excused, Mr. Alderidge. " Amelia replied, smiling at him."Call me Alexander, since the idea is for us to be friends. " He asked, and Amelia nodded in agreement."Right, Alexander. " Amelia replied, leaning against the table and then looking at the papers that were there."What is this? " She asked." Therapists that the doctor indicated. But I don't know." He was about to start talking when Amelia took the papers and sat down on the edge of the table. " You've made yourself quite at home, haven't you? " He commented in a tone of irony, but she ignored him."I like this one. I had already researched her work. She treats people with post war trauma. And her office is here in town. " Amelia commented, showing the psychologist's file."And why do you think I need a war veterans' psychologist?" He asked." Because you have a post traumatic disorder and you need help. " Amelia replied. " I will make an appointment for you with her." But I didn't even look at the others properly! " Alex commented a little surprised." And you don't have to. I'm your nurse and I'm recommending her. Doctor's orders. " Amelia said, reaching for the phone on the table and stepping away to make his first appointment." Good morning!!!" Amelia said as soon as she entered Alexander's room that morning, perky and smiling. She was carrying a breakfast tray and didn't wear her usual nursing pajamas, opting instead for brown booties and a floral dress that left a soft cleavage on her small breasts."Why the excitement? " Alexander asked as he stretched, already showered and wearing a sweatshirt." Because we're going for a walk. " She answered, going to his closet. "I don't know about you, but I'm a little tired of these walls. She returned with a button-down shirt and jeans, as well as a pair of white sneakers."Okay, no more sweatshirts." Amelia said, putting the pieces on the bed. " I like these walls. " Alexander replied as he took a sip of coffee." They'll be in the same place when we get back. " She replied, taking the glass of juice from him as she sat down facing him."What are you up to, Jones?" He narrowed his blue eyes in suspicion.'Nothing, Mr. Alderidge. We're just going for a walk and
Amelia arrived at the office five minutes later. He noticed as soon as he entered, Alexander a little tense as he was accompanied by the analyst."So? How did it go?" Amelia asked the analyst, then rested her hand on Alexander's shoulder."It was good for the first day. " Dr. Campbell replied as she smiled."It was interesting. " It was Alexander's turn to speak.Amelia watched the two of them, already imagining that she would not be able to get more out of them than that, not least because it was a secret consultation."Well, Mr. Alderidge, can we schedule the next appointment for next week?" Doctor Campbell asked and Alex agreed with a nod.Amelia and Alexander got into the car and started it. She turned the car radio back on while Alexander watched the path they were following, which was the complete opposite of the house. Suspicious, he noticed Amelia's mischievous little smile as she tapped her fingers on the steering wheel." We're not going home. " he commented."We're not. " A
"Have you known each other long enough?" Amelia asked as she walked Alex through the park. She was still carrying the stuffed penguin in her arms." Yes, he was Megan's friend. " Alex replied without much prompting. She realized that his expression was closed and irritated." Ah... " she let slip. " And you don't like each other very much it seems.... " Amelia commented, slowly investigating." Shall we change the subject? I'm hungry and would love a sausage with plenty of mustard. " He said, heading over to the sausage stand.Amelia agreed, but was not convinced and would get into that later. She followed Alexander and reached into her purse for her wallet afterwards."Two sausages and two soft drinks. " She asked the attendant, smiling at her." Aren't you going to let me pay? " Alex asked, crossing his arms." In theory, you're paying. I'm using your money. " Amelia commented as she winked at him." So if I'm paying, I want a beer. " He replied, looking at the attendant."You can'
"To what do I owe the pleasure of your early visit, Henry?" Amelia heard Alexander's voice as she stopped at the top of the stairs.Henry was standing in the doorway with a package in his hands while Alexander stared at him with his arms crossed."It's none of your business, Alderidge. I want to give it to Amelia. " Henry replied, Amelia could notice his look of disdain as he looked at Alex."Amelia is in no mood to receive your visit. " Alex replied, his tone of voice laced with anger."That is for her to say. " Henry retorted.Amelia hid between a pillar to listen to the two of them clash."What do you want? Tell her the truth. " Alex demanded. "To get close to Amelia to do the same thing you did to Megan? Forget it. You're not going to hurt Amelia the way you did Megan!Henry just smiled, stepping closer."The man who killed Megan and my son spoke. " Henry replied, all a grudge present in his voice." The baby wasn't yours. You fucking sadist!" Alex snarled. "You ran away at the fi
"Amelia?" The knocks on the door and Alexander's voice awakened Amelia from the instant of nausea as she lay in bed." It's open. " She informed him, not wanting to get up and continuing to lie upside down on the bed. She noticed the movement of the wheelchair as Alex opened the door and entered the room. The motor turned on making a soft noise as the wheels were dragged over to her. She smiled weakly, her green eyes locked onto his blue ones that looked down at her."You look kind of green..." Alex said, smiling at her."I feel green. " She replied, making no effort to get up and remain there."Are you still feeling nauseous?" He asked worriedly as he brought his hand to Amelia's pale face, stroking it gently." Yes, I think it's the tiredness. " she commented. "Looking after you is exhausting sometimes. " She replied as she picked on him." You should make an appointment. " He suggested." I will, at some point. " Amelia replied.She noticed him watching her room intently. Alex nev
Amelia forgot absolutely everything around her as she kissed Alexander. His tongue sought hers full of desire and eagerness. It happened slow and deep, between soft muffled moans as their tongues intertwined urgent and hot, as it should be.She had kissed other men before, but none of them had kissed her the way he had. With that feeling of belonging, the same feeling that Amelia wanted with all her might to deny and run away from. " Is everything alright?" Alexander's hoarse whisper sounded and Amelia opened her eyes.She met his blue gaze, feeling his fingers caress her cheek."Why do you ask?" she questioned."You're shaking, Amy. " He pondered and only at that moment did she realize it was true, she was trembling in his lap.She stared at him, sealing their lips once more. "It's okay, I swear. " She replied, brushing the tip of her nose against his. "I just didn't mean to, you know?" Intended what?" Alex asked, curious." To like you. " Amy confessed.Alexander couldn't hide hi
Amelia looked at her own vomit in the toilet, feeling even more nauseous. That week had been hellish, nothing would sit right in her stomach. And for a change, her period was late.All the emotions of the last few days were violently messing with her hormones. " Amelia, is everything all right? May I come in? " Mrs. Smith asked as she entered the room.Amelia came out of the bathroom, she was visibly nauseated."For God's sake, Amelia! You look pale! " Helena spoke as she supported her while Amelia walked to the bed. "I'm going to make an appointment with my doctor right now for you. " Helena said, reaching into her pocket for her cell phone and calling the doctor's office.Amelia watched from afar as Helena went to the window and spoke to the doctor's secretary on the phone.A few minutes later, Helena hung up and turned to her on the bed."Okay, they managed to fit you in this afternoon. Go and rest assured that I'll take care of Mr. Alderidge. " Helena reassured her, smiling at A
Amelia is startled by the knock on the car window, realizing it was Benjamin. He opens the car door and helps her out. As soon as he holds her hand, Amelia loses the strength of her legs and he supports her, holding her on his lap and putting her back on a bench in front of the beach. He hugs her and Amelia cries. She cries as she could not all those years. She cries as she remembers everything, all the times Barth hit her, broke her. How much he broke her soul and she was still trying to put all the pieces back together.Only now she was pregnant with his child. Pregnant with that monster's child.Some time passed before she stopped crying. Benjamin continued to hug her protectively."Amy, tell me everything. " He asked patiently, but she could see the hatred in his blue eyes.Amelia pondered for a few minutes before finally speaking. She was afraid of what Benjamin might do, and worse, what her family would do if they knew everything."You know the whole story. " She replied embarr