I Still Need You

Theo gently carried Cassie out of the shower, and she closed her eyes, unable to protest despite her racing heart. She remained silent as he placed her on the edge of the bathtub and handed her a towel.

"I'm going out. Get yourself together. We'll talk afterward," he calmly instructed.

Cassie nodded and stayed quiet, biting her bottom lip. After a while, she heard him sigh and exit the bathroom without a sound.

"Damn," she muttered weakly to herself, closing her eyes in disbelief.

What just happened?

She lightly slapped her forehead and stood up from the bathtub's edge. Carefully, she stepped onto her feet and made her way to the bathroom mirror at the sink.

She stared at her reflection, devoid of any emotion, and shook her head, recalling the earlier crying and shouting. "This is messed up," she whispered weakly, starting to fix herself. She used the towel to dry her wet face and let out another sigh.