Heather was able to get her father's medical payments made by the insurance company, and she was also able to get him a temporary apartment to stay in as he was being treated properly. Finally, everything was seeming great. With all that settled, she was also able to see through her brother's accounts, passport, and housings as he left for Jordan. To make things seem even better for her, she hadn't talked to Marcus for quite some time, and his absence was turning into a healthy process for her mentally. Her friends were quite supportive, including the guy friends who were trying to play the girlfriend's part, which was hilarious for sure. With all that seeming to go better, she had also worked on her recent psychology sessions with her customers, and she was doing a great job. As she was congratulating herself, she received a call from Felisha.
Morning love.
Morning.
Are you free today?
Not exactly, why is there something that you need?
Well, of late you have been busy like a clock sailing on seconds, so I want us to spend some quality time together, maybe a lunch meal together.
Oh, sorry, I won't be able to make it happen; I have a client coming up toward that time, and you know
Felisha, this has got to be a lie!
You're not. That you actually met someone and want to impress them. You would've been telling me sooner if that was the case.
I'll make it to your birthday party at the beach house for your birthday. Can we please meet up today? I can try to meet up with you after I'm done with lunch. And I promise there won't be any strippers there this time.
That's ok, I don't have much to do at the boutique, so that's perfect. See you then, love.
Ok, bye now.
Once she was off the phone, her secretary walked in informing her that Marcus had called to check if she was still in and her next client had arrived. Hearing that Marcus had called, Heather's heart didn't react to the sound. Instead, the pit in her stomach increased. Why was he still calling her? What did he want from her? She pulled out her notebook and wrote down how she felt. Her client was led in by the secretary.
Good afternoon, Miss Miller.
Oh, call me Cecilia.
Please have a seat, Cecilia. How can I help you today?
Well, most has been written in my file.
I've read the report, but I'd like you to explain the situation in your own words.
I'm having problems in my marriage. I don't know what's going on, but things seem to be slipping away from me. It is something that has been happening over a short period of time, but it has already put a crack in our relationship. I don't know what's going on, but this is really bothering me. It makes me feel like something bad is about to happen to me and I am losing the best part of my life. I don't know how to bring it up to him without starting a huge fight.
Why don't you try setting up a special date night and tell him everything that has been going on? Is there something I can help you with?
Why not?
Well, I can't explain it. We've been together for so long that sometimes I see him like a sibling, so saying such sweet words doesn't seem appropriate to the situation.
Why not?
Well, I can't explain it. We have lived together for so long that sometimes I see him like a sibling so saying such sweet words doesn't seem to apply to the situation.
Cecilia, have you yet thought that even if you have been with him for so long, you don't have to neglect that he is still your husband.
Well, if you put it that way, then that's different. But still, his stale attention toward me, what could take it away?
Let's start with small tactics to gain back his attention, what if you try to recreate the small sweet moments that you too have shared , please don't stop trying to get his attention... Cling !!!!!!!
The bell went off which meant that their session was done ,
Oops!! That means our time is done but I'll still personally contact you with more so we can go further with this .
Oh thank you, darling; this is why I love you, by the way. I crossed paths with Marcus.
Oh, you did. Her throat felt dry after hearing this.
Yeah, I didn't, and he was with some girl younger than him. She seems to be all over him, and he wasn't bothered by it. If you need help, we can put the hard on him.
Cough cough. Heather cleared her throat.
Love, don't forget that you are so much more than what anyone can make you or say about you. Always put yourself first, okay?
For a therapist, these words were expected to always be at her fingertips, but due to circumstances, they slipped away. She thanked Mrs. Miller for the kind reminder and gifted her a book that would help to get back the sexual tension in her marriage. She felt her energy return. She then collected her stuff and headed out for her lunch meet up with Felisha. She informed her assistant about her departure, texted Felisha that she was on her way. Felisha sent the restaurant where they would be meeting up.
I don't think I'm in the right room, or I'm not sure I'm at the right restaurant, I'm going to need to leave. Or did my friend forget to tell me where to meet her? Oh wait, here she is!
Oh am sorry ... " she said as she was heading out but was stopped by Felisha , Heather we here , she turned back and that's when she saw Felisha , " Oh my i hadn't seen you there ." its ok anyway am glad you were able to make it . i was worried that you were too busy ." Heather came close to Felisha and embraced her in a tight hug , once they were done , Felisha turned and introduced Heather to the gentleman that she was sitting with
Heather this is Max , my big brother . Max this is Heather the one i have been telling you about .
So your my partner , he said and his voice was deep which made Heather's heart flustered ,
Yah , i guess so . she said as Max pulled her in for a side hug .
Heather didn't know what to do or how to talk, she was anxious because it wasn't normal for her to be around someone new. Felisha noticed that Heather wasn't comfortable, and her friend took hold of Heather's hand and squeezed it firmly as if to say everything is going to be ok. Max noticed that Heather was uncomfortable and asked how she handled being around someone new. Heather joined in with Felisha who had taken offense to Max's words, and the three began joking and laughing. In no time they all had to go back to work.
I can't wait to see Heather again. I still can't believe that meeting her felt so good. I never thought that a dream could come true, but I guess you can never say never.
"She's cute and loveable like a baby doll," Max asks, "but why did you insist on me meeting up with her?"
"Because I'm tired of you being single. You're wasting all this beauty on work, and I don't like seeing my brother single," Max chuckles as they walk away.
Heather feels thrilled about their meeting. She returns to her apartment with a face full of glee.