He turned those big brown eyes on me and I sighed (in my mind, because it is so unprofessional to sigh aloud!). Xavier was one good looking male--not that Skylar wasn't just as hot. I shook my head and tried to focus.
Xavier: I didn't think it'd be this way.
Astrid: What would be this way?
He ran his fingers through his hair, then threw his hands in the air.
Xavier: I don't know--this.
Astrid: I realize you're going through lots of things, but I'm kind of lost.
Xavier: Sorry, it's just I don't know exactly what's going on myself. Three months ago I find out my ma-boyfriend cheated on me, but now I want the person he cheated on me with...hell, I can't live without her.
Astrid: Aspen?
Xavier nods. I'm pretty much with the program at this point...Skylar and Xavier are mated and now Aspen has been thrown into the mix...somehow? It's starting to sound a lot like those romance novels I read too much of. Ah, who the hell am I kidding? You can never read too much romance-erotic or otherwise! I glance at my watch again...It's 7:50 p.m. and that means I've got--NO! NO! Focus!!!
Xavier: Yes. I just don't know what to do?
Astrid: What's upsetting you most?
He rests his head on his hands and sighs.
Xavier: I'm not sure.
Astrid: Sure you are. What upsets you most? And don't think about it, just say something.
Xavier: That I'll be replaced.
I pat his shoulder. I sure wouldn't leave him if I were Aspen--or Skylar for that matter.
Astrid: What makes you feel like that?
Xavier: I don't know.
I sigh. We could do this all night, but I've really got to get some sleep so I can come back in the morning.
Astrid: Obviously you're not secure in your relationship with Skylar, so you feel like he'll leave you for her.
Xavier: Maybe.
Astrid: Look, he could've left you three months ago. He could've left you when he came to find Aspen....or whatever, but he didn't. You're right here with him. I think you'd both benefit if you'd sit down and talk with one another. Communication is an excellent tool.
Xavier nods but I can see he's got to work this out for himself before he'll even think about talking with Skylar. I've done what I could, and I'm pretty drained. I can only imagine how drained Xavier is. I stand and pat him on the shoulder.
Astrid: I've got this feeling, Xavier. I've got a feeling that everything will work out.
Xavier nods but I can tell he doesn't believe me. And quite frankly I'm not sure if I trust this feeling myself.
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