Carol's worry
Inside the clinic
After watching the retreated figure of Zoey, Jaiden cleared his throat to get the attention of the man who seemed pissed out "You seem to know her well but I don't remember you mentioning about Miss .Eden or is my memory not good enough to keep it in my brain"
"You're memory is perfectly fine, she didn't do anything worth mentioning" Nyle said with a poker face and started moving to the entrance.
"Is she the one who you accidently locked in your house"Jaiden's question earned him a death glare from Nyle .He corrected himself saying "who barged inside your house". "YES" Nyle answered.
"Just now we discussed about it but still you stick to your understanding Nyle . Why can't you accept the truth as she said the mistake was partially in your side as well". The always fun loving Jaiden let out a sigh when he didn't got a word back from his friend he continued further "You make me feel like a failure" He returned to his cabin and Nyle to his home.
Meantime in LivLif
I made myself engulf in work "Zoey do you need anything" Carol asked me with concern in her eyes. "Nothing "hearing my affectless reply Carol started again "Why don't you forget that"
I bursted in anger " It's easy said than done Carol, how do you expect me to react when a stranger keeps on taunting you ,it's so annoying."
"I can understand babe, let's do something to distract you" pretending to think she offered to spend our time tonight which I gladly accept. It's hard to say NO when someone offers kindness to you ,it would be more difficult if it's your nothing but good friend.
"Bring Lucus along if he's free " I said "HMM okay". I could see her smile fading but didn't intrude. To lighten up the mood I brought the topic of food which is favorite to both of us "Fine sharp 8 how about some pasta and wine " As my intention I did elevate the mood she nodded happily "Done"
Carol, she's more like my family than friend to me. We shared our middle and high school time together, then her parent's got transferred to Alaska leaving me all for myself after that. I made myself comfortable with my college friends but I restrain certain topics to disclose with them, there's always a distance between us which I never feel around Carol. Life was also thinking the same for us I met her in a workshop, we connected instantly though we lost contact few years back.
I got to know that her parents are no more, her mother died in chronic illness followed by her father in depression. She's taking care of her brother I felt sad for her. We talked all night and concluded to set up our future together. Now it has been a year she joined LivLif as administrative assistant. Thanks to my dad who helped her to get that job.
As promised she came to my place
We talked about random things that came to our mind while watching a series we had dinner. I brought the talk about Lucus ."So how's he doing" a sad reply "Good" now I'm assured that something is not good between them "Is everything okay" "Hmm" again a single word reply which is not her thing.
"answer looking at my eye" I made her look up 'tears' welled up in her eyes " OHH Carol what's wrong" It was always me who show emotion quickly she's the sensible one ,she rarely shed tears either thinking about her parents or 'traitor' that's what she called her ex boyfriend.
"Nothing is right Zoey, NOTHING" with a pause she continued "I don't know what to do I.....I"
"Tell me Carol what happened" thinking it's something serious I inquired again. "He...He has changed .... a lot. "I can't get you" It's confusing now.