Queen

Chapter 28: Therapy

'The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.'
~ Hubert. H. Humphrey

NORA'S P.O.V:

"Hello?" I heard his voice from the other end of the line.

"Hey.. what happened?" I asked with concern.

I heard him sigh before speaking, "I just.. I forgot to do some of her errands yesterday and she lashed out on me. She said she's disappointed by me. I've always tried my best to please her Nora, I don't know what to do now. She started complaining about how dad's not here and I need to start being responsible and I kind of back answered her."

Before I could think the words flew out of my mouth, "Where is your dad?"

There was silence for a few moments. For a second, I thought he hung up but I checked the caller ID and the call was still going on.

"Hello? Logan?" I asked unsure of what to do.

"Yeah I'm right here." his voice cracked up at the end.

I opened my mouth to say something but he interrupted me, "My dad.. he died a few months ago. He was in the Navy. Their ship exploded."

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked." I said apologetically.

"No it's fine. It's not your fault. I just miss him a lot!"

"I know. I lost my parents in a car accident when I was eight."

"Are you serious?"

"Yes I am. Tom is my only family now."

"You dont have any siblings?" He asked.

My throat felt dry and I tried to speak but no words came out. It felt like the whole world was crashing down on me. What am I supposed to say. I cleared my throat and said, "You know what? Enough of the serious talk. Let's talk about... Your favourite song."

I heard him chuckle at the other end and I found myself smiling too. See? What did I say about him being the light in my life.

"What? Why are you laughing?"

"Out of everything, you thought about favourite songs?"

I rolled my eyes though he couldn't see me. "Oh come on! That's a great topic to talk about."

"So why don't you go first? Tell me what your favourite song is."

"It's I can't help falling in love with you by Elvis Presley. Now tell me about yours."

"Okay if you insist, it's Therapy by All Time Low."

"I haven't heard it." I said in a low voice. My eyes started to feel heavy and I even stiffled a yawn.

"Want me to sing it for you?" He asked slowly.

"You can sing too? What is it that you cannot do Logan Henderson?"

"Umm.. dance?" He said though it seemed more like a question rather than a statement.

I laughed a little and said, "I would really appreciate it if you sing for me."

I heard him take a deep breath before his melodious voice hit my ears.

My ship went down
In a sea of sound.
When I woke up alone I had everything:
A handful of moments I wished I could change
And a tongue like a nightmare that cut like a blade.

In a city of fools,
I was careful and cool,
But they tore me apart like a hurricane...
A handful of moments I wished I could change
But I was carried away.

Give me therapy.
I'm a walking travesty
But I'm smiling at everything.
Therapy...
You were never a friend to me
And you can keep all your misery.

My lungs gave out
As I faced the crowd.
I think that keeping this up could be dangerous.
I'm flesh and bone,
I'm a rolling stone
And the experts say I'm delirious.

Give me therapy.
I'm a walking travesty
But I'm smiling at everything.
Therapy...
You were never a friend to me
You can take back your misery.

Arrogant boy,
Love yourself so no one has to.
They're better off without you.
(They're better off without you.)

Arrogant boy,
'Cause a scene like you're supposed to.
They'll fall asleep without you.
You're lucky if your memory remains.

Give me therapy.
I'm a walking travesty
But I'm smiling at everything.
Therapy...
You were never a friend to me
you can take back your misery.

Therapy...
I'm a walking travesty
But I'm smiling at everything.
Therapy...
You were never a friend to me
And you can choke on your misery.

By the time he finished, I was already cocooned up under my blanket.

"That was beautiful.Thank you for singing that song." I said drowsily.

Logan sensing the change in my tone said, "You should go back to sleep. You sound tired."

"You're right. Thanks again. I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Sure. Bye."

"Bye" I said and hung up the call. I dropped my phone besides me and closed my eyes, instantly being pulled in deep slumber.

This time, I wasn't surrounded by darkness.

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