Chapter Seventeen
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Lisa was awaking by Erica’s voice in the other room talking. It seemed like she was trying to whisper but the person on the other end was making her friend upset. Stretching from a well needed nap she gets up and runs some bath water. Maybe a hot bath would relax her some more. Easing into the water with her scented candles lit Lisa turned on the radio. As the music started to fill the room she begins to sing along. This is what she needed, why all her days couldn’t be like this. A hot soothing bath by candle lights just her and her music. She was in heaven. She was startled by a knocked at the door.
“Yes”
“Are you okay in there” Erica asking
“I’m fine just enjoying a bath what’s up? Are you okay?”
“I’m good honey, carry on” walking away from the door . Lisa relaxes in the water and begins to dose off into a dream. Waking up she was sweating and couldn’t breathe. She was terrified by what she had just seen in her dream. Quickly washing up and getting out. Putting on her robe. She headed to find Erica. She found her friend in the kitchen cooking something.
“What’s wrong” asked a puzzled Erica
“I had a dream or nightmare whatever you wanna call it about Aaron and Markat”
“When”
“When I was in the tub duh”
“What happened that’s got you so shaking up”
“I was at home with Markat all cuddled up and Aaron came in the house screaming and yelling to the top of his lungs about me disrespecting him. Then they started fighting. I tried to break it up but Aaron pulled out a gun and shot me. As he was shooting me he said “If I can’t have you no one will” then I woke up in the tub. It felt so real like I felt him shot me and everything. Am I crazy or something” looking terrified
“No honey! It was just a dream that’s all”
“But it scared the s**t out of me”
“You’ll be okay you’re still alive so just breathe honey. I’m cooking us some dinner. It should be ready in about half an hour”
“Okay I’ll go do some work or at least try. I’ll be in my office if you need me” walking toward her office not looking back in her friend’s direction. Sitting at her desk she opened her laptop and checked her emails. Lisa had got an email pertaining to the house Markat was purchasing for his mother. They had less than a month to have everything taking care of before her birthday or she had failed on her end. So she knew first thing in the morning she had to call and talk to someone about why the house was not on the market anymore. Writing down on her notepad her things she needed to do for tomorrow and checking the rest of her emails. Picking up her phone she dialed a number. “Hi you’ve reached Lena sorry I didn’t answer but please leave a brief message and I’ll try to return your call soon”
“Hi Lena this is Lisa I will be back at work tomorrow. I hope you enjoyed your day off. I'll see you in the morning” hanging up the phone and closing her laptop. She had done enough work for today plus it was to late to make calls to anyone. Which meant she had her work cut out for her tomorrow. Letting her nose lead the way she found herself in the kitchen were Erica was about to set the table.
“I can help”
“I know, but you were doing something a few minutes ago”
“I’m done what’s for dinner”
“Baked chicken with candy yams, corn, and corn bread”
“It smells good! I don’t remember when the last time I’ve cook in here hell. I’m so busy. I’ll grab something on the way home before I even think to touch a pot”
“You use to cook what happened”
“Yeah that was when me and Aaron were together. Hell after he messed up I started putting all my time into my business” holding back the tears that were trying to leak out her eyes
“But just cause he hurt you didn’t mean you had to turn your back against the world. I remember it was times were I had to show up at your office just to make sure you were still alive”
“I know, but I was so hurt I didn’t know what to do and how to handle it”
“So you decided to hide behind your work basically”
“Yeah and then your her ass was always trying to get me out”
“Hell it was hard doing that you are a very stubborn individual”
“You love me so shut up, but thanks for helping me get over that part and thanks for being here now”
“That what I’m here for. You my b***h and I got your back no matter what” getting up and hugging her friend. They talked and ate dinner. They cleaned up and got ready for their day tomorrow. When morning came Erica was up and about to head out the door when she heard Lisa crying in her room.
“Don’t cry Lisa it will be ok sweetheart” trying to comfort her friend
“How? Hell when?” she yelled still crying
“You have to take it day by day hun”
“I am, but I don’t see anything changing”
“It hasn’t been that long since his death it takes time, but you’ll get through it. Just think about the good times or just think about him being in a better place now”
“I do, but I’m so confused right now”
“About what” looking confused. What was she so confused about. Hell the man killed himself. Erica thought to herself.
“About life. Hell my life! I didn’t love him anymore, but I still cared a little. Then there’s my client and I feel different around him. It’s nothing I’ve ever felt before with a man. Not even with Aaron, but what does that mean. Can I move on and try dating when I just lost someone who was somewhat important to me at some point of time. What am I to do? I keep dreaming about both of them. Not just one but both of them and they’re always fighting over me. Can it be a sign? Does that mean that I should just keep it professional between me and Markat or is it just me reading into things wrong as usual?”
“I don’t know to be honest with you. All I can say is follow her heart. I want you to be happy and I’m here for you on whatever you decide, but don't think to hard about it okay” rubbing Lisa's shoulder
“Okay thanks. I don’t know what I’ll do if I didn’t have you as a friend”
“Be a a nut case!”
“Get out my house” pushing Erica and laughing
“Now that’s what I like to see. You have to live your life still Lisa. He would want that”
"Are you sure about that" looking sad
"Lisa Grant!“ Erica said looking at her friend with a serious face.
"I know! L know and I will” they hugged and said their goodbyes and Erica was out the door. Leaving Lisa to try to start her day in a better mood. As she grabbed her things. She stopped and looked up to the sky and thanked God for putting Erica in her life. She was beyond a blessing to her. Now off to work because she knew she could make it through anything with her bestie by her side. Oh and of course God!
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