The Only Girl In The World

Chapter Twenty-Seven

~Kaylee

Writing down the last few lines, I closed my journal and let out a sigh of relief. Years of therapy did nothing for me but it felt so refreshing writing down my thoughts, my feelings, and my day in my journal.

Getting off my bed, I grabbed my phone and car keys and made my way downstairs where Rick was talking with Sophie, his girlfriend, in the living room.

“Hi.” I greeted smiling slightly as I walked into the room.

I was a bit rude the last time I saw her so I figured I should apologize for the whole drama that day.

“Oh hello, you must be Kaylee.” She smiled up at me.

“Yeah, it’s nice to meet you.”

“And you too. Your uncle has told me so much about you!”

I laughed slightly. “And you as well. I’m sorry about that day…I let my emotions get the best of me and assumed the worst when I saw you guys. I’m really sorry.”

“It’s OK, Rick explained everything. I should be the one apologizing, I just wanted to be there for him but I didn’t realize that I might have been inconsiderate.”

I smiled warmly at her and we talked a little bit for a while, she was actually a really nice person. Although, I couldn’t help notice how Rick mostly stared at her with so much…adoration? Glow? Warmth? Love? In his eyes. I don’t know exactly what it was but it gave me flashbacks of when a certain pair of grey eyes would stare into mine like that.

I winced slightly as the unwanted memory resurfaced. I’d never seen Rick with a lady so I couldn’t tell if he’s ever stared at someone this way, but considering what he told me, maybe she was different. And I was happy for both of them.

“I should get going for my usual Friday sessions.” I said getting up and walking towards the door. “I’ll be home by dinner!”

Stepping outside, the cold evening air hit me making me shiver slightly. Thankfully, I was wearing my hoodie. Actually, there’s barely a time when I’m not wearing them. At least, it’s getting close to winter so I won’t get weird looks from random people.

Getting into my car, I turned it on and drove off. I was a little late when I got there, taking my usual seat I scanned the room for a certain huge ball of energy, Izzy. I frowned when I didn’t see her but I waved it off. Maybe she was late or just skipping like me, I’ve skipped like two or more sessions. I barely kept record at this point.

Turning my attention to the lady talking about her life, I decided for once to actually listen to the stories of others. At the end of it, I actually found myself enjoying it. I mean it was really inspiring, each person’s testimony and experiences was unique and special. I even shared a bit of mine after a lot of convincing and encouragement.

I really was seeing the positive side of things lately and I loved every moment of it. I was about going when someone came up to me. It was the tall blonde that hosted the sessions, Helen.

“That was really beautiful Kaylee. I love that you’ve finally come out of your shell.” She beamed at me.

“Yeah. I never realized it but this place feels like a safe place.”

“I’m glad, looking forward to more sessions with you and everyone else. Noticed you hadn’t really been coming for some time but what’s important is that you’re back. Also, I’ve noticed you’re close with Isabella.”

“Izzy? Yeah, she didn’t come today.”

“She hasn’t been coming for some time too now. I figured you might not have known, she’s been really sick.”