4 weeks later *Alicia* "That's great work Alicia.. you should be really proud of yourself ... you have come very far". My main therapist Hella tells me after another long talk. I can't help smiling at her. "I am ... and I no longer feel bad about being it, thanks to you and the others here ... so thanks". "Oh sweetie, it's a pleasure ... truly". She smiles warmly at me. "Better hurry before they take lunch off the table; both mind and body needs to stay healthy". "It sure does ... see you tomorrow". I hurry towards the door, there is no way I am going to miss out on lunch, becouse the food here is delicious. I walk into the dining room, greeting the other people there, before going to pick up my food, thanking our sweet chef Magda, telling her it looks amazing as always. Then I sit down by the window and eat. I like looking outside when I eat. To be honest I love being here, it's like an oasis ... relaxed and calm. I spend my days doing yoga, meditating and figuring out myself.
6 months later *Alicia* "So how are you really feeling princess ?" I watch as Theo looks at Cassidy with that gaze I know means he is looking right through you to your soul. Cassidy sighs and I know how she feels, it's not easy hiding things from Theo. "I am fine Theo, just fine, no problems to speak of". "I call you bullshit on that, do you really think you can fool me ? You lost weight again". He looks her over, then he looks at me. "Help me out baby". And yeah he's right ... She has lost a bit of weight. "Cass ... you are not okay". "Damn you Theo ... why can't you just be like most men and not notice ?" Cassidy glares at him. "Why do you have to be so freaking attentive ?" Theo is just watching her. I love that he is like this and that he cares for my sister like a big brother would ... or a father. "Is it still about him ? You never have gotten over him, have you, princess ?" My sister closes her eyes, and I know she can see him with her inner eye. I know that she can't f
*Cassidy* "You look beyond amazing princess ... are you ready for this ?" We are in the back of a limousine and Theo looks at my sister, who sits opposite us. I smile at him, even though it's a bit of a strained smile. "I don't think I will ever be ready.. I am just happy if I don't faint or throw up". "It is gonna be fine ... Byron is probably gonna be a bit surprised when he sees you, so you might have to give him a couple of minutes to recover". He reaches over and takes my hand, squeezing it reassuringly. I nod, trying to focus.. To be honest I am afraid I could like faint or something when I see him. I watch as my sister reaches out to straighten Theo's butterfly, smiling ever so lovingly at him. "You look very handsome tonight my love, I guess I forgot to tell you". "Thank you baby ... you look ... so beautiful words fail me". He turns to give me a small smile. "Uhm listen Cass, there is something I need to tell you … this might be the time to get a clean slate, let you st
*Byron* "Excuse me, I did what ?" I am feeling rather confused here ... is she talking about her sister ? I mean I know that was a really shitty thing to do, but we weren't together so cheating is not really the right word. She crosses her arms on her chest glaring up at me ... damn she looks so sexy all pissed off and that dress ... wow ... I can feel an erection stirring and I try to think about everything else not to embarrass myself here. Her eyes bore into mine like a dentist drill. "You cheated on the game ... you fixed it so you would get my sister and the kissing note ... trying to make me jealous. Chris told Theo". I groan and roll my eyes, making a mental note to have a serious talk with Chris about keeping that big mouth shut ... especially when talking to Theo. "Oh you didn't just roll your eyes at me young man". She scolds and I might have gasped in surprise. Did she just tell me off ? Like a misbehaving kid and right here on the red carpet in full publicity. I sho
*Cassidy* When the car stops outside Byron's house, he jumps out of the car and comes to open my door. I get out and he looks at me pleadingly. "May I be allowed to hold your arm ?" "When you ask so politely ... then yes Byron". I can't help but smile. Right about now I am pretty sure he would do just about anything I ask of him. I hadn't planned for it to go like this ... actually I had expected pretty much the opposite scenario. I don't know what got into me, but right now I am enjoying the power. He gently takes my arm in his and walks me toward the house. I can't wait for us to be alone ... this is bound to be enjoyable. Byron unlocks the door and I slowly walk inside. He closes and locks the door behind us, then I feel his arm snaking around my waist ... tightening ... oh no, he isn't going to get the control back ... not yet. I turn to look at him, his eyes almost black with desire and he looks about ready to jump me right here and now. "Remember Byron ... I am in charge a
*Cassidy* "And now we need to talk, Byron". I roll onto my stomach and prop myself up on my elbows looking at him ... the immediate needs are taken care of ... now to the hard part.Byron puts his hands behind his head and looks up at me with calm resolution in his eyes. "Okay darling..what do you want to talk about ?" "What happened Byron.. all of it … we can't just pretend the last year hasn't happened ... we can't pretend like you didn't fuck my sister ... or that you did not spin out of control". I look at him for a reaction. He sits up and pulls the duvet over his legs and crotch as he nods slowly. "I wish we could. No, I wish I could turn back time and make the right choice from the beginning, you know, do right to you and get the help I needed". "But you can't Byron, you really broke my heart back then ... and my sister ... seriously ?" I am looking down at my hands. He moves closer, so he can catch my eyes with his. "I am truly sorry about what I did with Alli. I panicked
*Cassidy* "What the hell Luke ? Ever heard about knocking ?" Byron flies off the bed, as the bedroom door is unceremoniously slammed open and a man, who apparently is Luke, walks in. It has been two weeks since we got back together and I haven't had the pleasure of meeting Luke in person before this moment ... I hadn't really hoped our first meeting would have me naked with Byron's head between my thighs. But okay I am pretty happy we were not doing something much worse, which could easily have been the case. I instantly pull the blanket all the way up, and hide myself in shame ... while Byron, who doesn't seem to care that Luke sees him naked, is now putting on a pair of worn out black jeans ... his voice is annoyed. "I didn't give you the key so you could barge in here when I am home. I have the right to privacy you know". Luke just looks at him with his arms crossed on his chest. "And have you heard about doing fucked up stupid things that ruins your career when the bitch goes
*Cassidy* "Cassidy what do you think of those rumours and the picture ?" Someone is shouting at me, as I try to get from the car to Byron's house. I ignore them ... the paps ... they have been camping outside Byron's house for the last three days ... ever since the story broke ... ever since that snake woman decided to ruin him. Another one shouts. "How can you as a woman stand by him after this ?" "Is he beating you to Cassidy ? Are you afraid to leave him ?" Someone yells from behind me, making me flinch … which they will probably totally misread. This is too much ... they are nothing but vultures, wanting to pick at the carcasses of Byron's life and career. Byron hasn't left the house since it happened, he is totally heartbroken and doesn't know what to do. I had chosen to go out and get a few things, so we don't have to put even more onto Luke's shoulders ... the poor guy is already working day and night to try and control this. But I regret going outside right now. It see