Never Let Go

Chapter 11

I walk out, but Imra traces me down. I try to avoid this conversation that I know is coming, but I can't without being rude.  She talks about her journey here and how I have influenced her life. I didn't feel like caring and listen, so I nodded trying to block out everything. I didn't mean to be disrespectful, but I couldn't talk to her knowing Monel and she were together.

After 5 minutes of her being caring, supportive, and sweet. I decided it isn't her fault that I hate her being here, it's Mon-el's. I tell her a little about the DEO and she listened intensely. We didn't speak a word about anyone in particle just the team as a whole; I didn't need to open old wounds of when Monel worked with us. It was probably best since I prayed, she wouldn't ask a word of Monel nor speak a word of her relationship with Mon-el.

I felt like no matter what their relationship was, it was going to make me feel worse than I already felt when I saw them together. I tried to like her, I really did, but I just couldn't.

I saw Alex out of the corner of my eye. She was coming closer and prayed she would somehow get me out of this conversation that I felt was more awkward on my end than hers.

"Kara, can I talk to you for a minute?" She said pulling me a side and away from Imra. I showed her with my eyes, my appreciation.

"We'll talk later." Imra said to me as she walked back upstairs. She was probably going to see Mon-el and it got me upset all over again.

"I had a feeling you needed a rescue." Alex said laughing.

"Thank you!" I said about to walk away from her as well.

"Hey, hey, we should talk." She said grabbing my arm and pulling me back, "I think it will help." Alex said concerned.

"There's nothing to talk about." I tried to say it positively and nonchalantly.

"Kara," She said looking down at me, knowing I was lying.

"Alex," I said joking with her.  After us having a 5-minute laugh banter, Alex turned serious again and her face melted to concern.

"No seriously, you know where to find me when you're ready."

"I will." She was not quite convicted, so I added, "I promise"

I ended up finally escaping and going home. I opened the door to my apartment and immediately sat on the couch. It wasn't that I was sad or upset. I was just tired with the all the emotions that were played out throughout the day. I turned on the tv and saw a political debate occurring.

"Ek" I said turning the channel. I flipped on a tv show and ended up watching it. It was called Quantico, and these seemed to be reruns, but the show was so intriguing! I couldn't change the channel, I just needed to watch the next one.

I sat on the couch fighting to stay awake. I felt my phone buzz, but I didn't feel like answering it. My eye lids refused to stay awake any longer, so I gave in.