Helena's POV"I'm still shocked about this John and Cassie thing, they always passed off such a perfect image." Sophie said as she stirred her coffee on that icy afternoon. I nodded and sipped my hot chocolate, immediately feeling it tear down my sore throat. "You really never know what's going on in someone's life." I commented in a raspy voice due to my stuffy nose and Sophie agreed. "How are you feeling about all this? She asked looking at me thoughtfully and I shrugged. " We're close, but... I don't know." I snorted rubbing my hands over my face." I am afraid of confusing our closeness and seeing signs where there is nothing, I am an expert at this kind of thing. He just ended a relationship, I was sad for him and.... Argh, I don't know!" I grunted and mimicked my earlier gesture, hearing Sophie laugh weakly."Be honest. You weren't even a little bit happy about this breakup?" I sighed and pondered my answer for a moment. "Happy isn't exactly the word. It's complicated. It's
" Doctor Elish is coming." I identified my mother's voice echoing in agony still somewhat distant.A strong smell of alcohol entered my nostrils and I frowned, opening my eyes with some difficulty. Extremely confused and weak, I identified Judith with a cloth positioned next to my nose. I was lying on my bed, and as soon as she noticed my awakening, my mother approached me in anguish, sitting on the edge of the mattress." Lena, thank God!" She exclaimed, studying me restlessly. Slowly I remembered what had happened, and was startled to learn that I had fainted. I'll get you a glass of water. She warned, getting up like a rocket, leaving the room.Judith said something to someone else who was also there and followed her out. I turned my head and couldn't help my
John's POVSitting on the couch in the living room with a glass of whiskey in hand, I was reflecting on the last few months and also trying to lower my adrenaline after the scare Helena had given me. Seeing her suddenly faint right in front of me put me in a state of immediate apprehension, and at that moment the only thing that crossed my mind was to run to her and lift her into my arms, not caring about the conversation with Thompson and Stenfield. Perhaps the guilt of having a share of responsibility for her current state had caused such anguish in me, a feeling that had not yet completely ceased. I heard footsteps approaching and lifted my head to see my father approaching and quietly pouring himself a shot of whiskey. He sat down in the armchair in front of me and stared at me."How's the girl?" He asked without really sho
"I was the photographer at the party and may have some useful material for you. Can we meet?" Otto suggested. Despite finding it all very strange, I decided to take a risk. I couldn't refuse anything that would work in my favor."Sure. Are you available to come to the office now?" I asked, too curious to schedule an appointment."I can, yes," he agreed. A wave of excitement washed over me, and even though the situation was too strange, I wanted to see how it played out."I'll be there in about half an hour." I furrowed my brow, not understanding how he had set a specific time."Otto, do you have the office address?""I believe everyone knows where the Carter's office is located," he replied as if I had said something extremely foolish."I live nearby, so I shouldn't take long. See you." Without giving me a chance to respond, he ended the call. I stared at the phone in my hands, frowning in pure suspicion and doubt, unsure if this guy really wanted to help me. I dialed the receptionist's
"I believe so," I glanced at my watch and realized I had to return to the office. "I need to go.""Alright.""See you later," I said, receiving a nod in response."Goodbye."I ended the conversation and leaned back in my chair with a wide smile on my face. Things seemed to be clearing up in the Zummack case, as Sandro's testimony would be crucial in obtaining valuable information for my client's defense. I gathered my belongings, locked my office, bid farewell to some people who were there, and headed towards the exit of the building, feeling incredibly tired but also very satisfied.I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket and answered without paying much attention to the screen."Hello, John. Did you miss me?" I abruptly stopped walking, a chilling coldness ran down my spine, freezing me completely. The robotic voice mocked on the other end of the call, and I quickly looked around in alert, with growing anger taking over me. I needed to regain my composure and stay calm."What do you wa
"I also found out recently, Russell, but I believe they will resolve it soon," I said. However, my father tried to ease the situation by giving me a stern look, and I raised my glass in a sarcastic gesture, shaking my head afterward, indicating that it wouldn't happen."I hope that happens. Business tends to thrive when everything else is going well, don't you think?" Russell spoke, and I narrowed my eyes. I wasn't sure who he thought he was since my family didn't need his for anything.I finished my drink and smiled politely at the two men. "I'm really exhausted. I'll go up to my room. Have a good night," I wished, cutting off any chance of continuing the conversation. "And it was a pleasure to see you, Mr. Privost," I concluded, hearing him reciprocate my words.I left the
"Psychological typology does not have the purpose, in itself quite useless, of dividing people into categories; rather, it signifies a critical psychology that makes possible the methodical investigation and ordering of empirical materials relating to the psyche. It is, first of all, a critical instrument for the researcher in psychology who needs certain points of view and guidelines to bring order to the almost chaotic profusion of individual experiences.*"I busied myself trying to read the material for next week's exam, however, I could not concentrate at all. I picked up the book and headed out the door to the place I liked best in the house: the garden where the rocking bench was. I hadn't been there for a few days and I already missed the peace that this environment exuded. The cold night was not an impediment for me to sit there, forgetting the world while I read or simply enjoyed the wonderful flowers spread all over the green area. As I approached my destination, I suddenly
Helena's POVThe chill in my stomach was overwhelming and the rapid beats of my euphoric heartbeat sounded like drums in my ears. I was totally stunned by what had just happened and John looked no different from me as we stared at each other inexpressively, still breathing somewhat erratically. As if awakened by something that restored his consciousness, he stared quickly at my lips one last time and withdrew his hands from me with a slowness that was almost contradictory to his action, which forced me to do the same and stop touching his face and the back of his neck, gathering my own hands. We moved apart a little until the space from which we were separated was considered normal, and John cut off our eye contact. I forced myself to look forward and, squinting, saw him prop his elbows on his knees and run a hand across his neck in a clear sign of confusion."I'm sorry, Helena. I... I don't know what happened. " John spoke up and I immediately looked at him, feeling as if I had taken