Ecstasy :: Bruno Mars (Sequel To Insecure)

16.

Richard POV

I sit and watch the TMZ with Rebecca. A whole half an hour has been dedicated to Scar and Bruno. "And now into trouble in the Mars household. We've been told this morning that a couple of days ago Scarlett was rushed to the hospital after cutting an artery in her thigh." Harvey says. "Was it an accident ?" One of his co host asks. "No apparently she's been cutting herself ever since that video came out of the unknown guy raping her." The guilt has eaten me alive. I can't believe I did that to her. She was fine without me and I was fine without her. Another co host responds. "Did they ever find the guy who raped her ?" Harvey asks. "Well new advancements have been made and apparently a suspect by the name of Brandon James was taken into custody this morning." I glance at the screen confused as they show a video of a guy who resembles me in heigh and stature is taken into the court. How the fuck ? "Oh I'm relieved. I felt terrible that whoever did that to her was walking free." Rebecca says to me and holds my arm tighter. I down my whole bottle of beer and shake my head afterwards. "Woah calm down babe. What's up ?" I look at her not wanting to tell her what happened. "I'm just mad that that happened to her. Even though we broke up a while ago, we ended on good terms and I wouldn't wish that on anyone." I said lying quickly. "Aww baby you're so sweet. Yea it sucks. I'm happy that we don't have to try and split her and Bruno up anymore. I couldn't live with myself." She says and I gulp. "Yea baby me too." I say with uncertainty in my voice. I never actually told Bri I wanted out. I turn my attention back to the Tv. "Her and Bruno were seen leaving the hospital yesterday and they looked really bad. You can tell this is really hard for both of them." Harvey says as pictures of them leaving the hospital flash on the screen. They both have bags under their eyes like they haven't been getting much sleep. Bruno's eyes are also red like he's been crying. I feel terrible and I fucking hate myself. I should've never done what that demon asked me to. I'm causing them so much pain and I can barely live with myself. "Baby. I'll be back okay. I have to fix something." I say and she nods. "Okay. Do you mind bringing me some food back?"
"No problem." I say throwing on my jacket. I have to go tell her what she's doing is wrong. I have to fix this.

Bruno POV

I sit in Scar's first session of therapy as the therapist begins asking her questions. She wanted to go alone but the doctors suggested that I go with her for emotional support. "So Scarlett when did you first realize you were depressed?" She looks around obviously not wanting to answer the question. "After I realized that I had been raped." She says in a sarcastic, apathetic tone. "Can you describe exactly how you felt ?" She rolls her eyes. We knew therapy was gonna be uncomfortable but not like this. "I felt like I wanted to die." I feel my eyes welling up knowing that she felt like after a situation she had no control over. I put my arm around her and rub her shoulder. The rest of the session goes on and Scar continues giving short, apathetic answers. After the session Scar acts the same way she did before which was expected but the progress was that she talked about it even if they were short answers. "Bruno can I see you outside in the hallway?" The therapist asks me and I nod as I kiss Scar's cheek and get up to leave. "She's in deep." She says and I nod. "Yea. But this is the most she's spoken about it before."
"Well Bruno, I brought you out here to tell you that our goal is to get her to cry." I cock my head to the side and give her a look. "I know it sounds weird but crying will let us know that she's still there. This apathetic attitude is a sign that she's given up, if she cries then it will signal that her emotions are coming back. You can fake smile and fake laugh but crying is the only sincere action that you can't fake." She says. "I understand. But in the meantime is there any way for me to try and bring her emotions back or any advice on how to care for her?"
"You're doing fine right now. Don't make her talk about anything to serious at home and watch her at all times. We don't want another scare like last time." I nod my hand as she sticks her hand out for me to shake. After our conversation I make my way back into the room and see Scar looking down at her hands. "You ready to go mama ?" I ask as I reach my hand out for hers. She stands up and reluctantly grabs my hand as we walk out the center and get swarmed by paparazzi again. "Scarlett what was the hospital trip for ?"
"Was this a suicide attempt?"
"Did you call it rape just to cover up the fact that you cheated on Bruno ?" I turn around and land look at him. "If I were you I'd get away from my car right now." I say and he stops filming. I let Scar into the car and then make my way around to the other side. "I fucking hate the paparazzi." I say as I'm starting up the car. "They're just doing their job. And they got a rise out of you." She responds looking out the window. "Are you okay?" I respond. She nods unconvincingly and shrugs. Don't force anything out of her, I remember the therapist telling me so I end out conversation there but I grab her hand and kiss it. "I love you" I say as I wait for a response. "... I love you too." She says nonchalantly. I sigh and kiss her hand again as we drive away.

Bri POV

I roll my eyes as Richard tells me all about how selfish and stupid I am for trying to split Scarlett and Bruno apart. "Bri I can't do this"
"So you've said for the thousandth time." I respond and he chuckles. "Do you know what you're doing to her ? I heard she just got admitted to the hospital for cutting herself and hitting an artery"
"Cry me a river."
"You don't feel one ounce of regret ? How evil could you possibly be ?" I laugh at him. "Oh Richard, you don't even know. And you're welcome by the way for not getting you put in jail. Besides Scar's just a drama queen. You should know this. She's not actually gonna kill herself-"
"But what if she does? And you're to blame."
I roll my eyes again. "Then goody for me. Then Scar's out of the picture on her own terms and Bruno will come running to me to mourn her." He stares at me shocked and chuckles. "You're a fucking psycho you know that? I want out. Beat me, kill me do whatever. But I refuse to keep causing harm to her." He says as he begins walking out the room. "It won't be necessary. I'm getting out soon due to good behavior. And besides I should've never sent you to do my work for me." I chuckle as he looks back at me. He slams the door and I sit in silence and isolation. If you want something done right you have to do it yourself.

I am soooo sorry omg. I didn't expect to be gone that long. I had some stupid stuff to do and I've just been busy. Short chapter I know but I promise I won't make y'all wait too long for the next one 😭