The Woman From Hell

My mind felt like it was mush when I exited the coffee shop.

Just what was going on these days?

I drove back to the apartment and heard someone calling my name behind me before I even entered, "Wanda." The voice was faint, but I was very familiar with it.

I turned around and smiled slightly. "Susan."

After inviting Susan into the apartment, I poured her a cup of tea. "It's so sudden. You should have informed me."

After accepting the tea, Susan put the cup down on the table. She looked up slightly and glanced at me. "If I had called in advance, I might not have been able to see you." Susan's response stunned me.

I pursed my lips, my voice soft. "So, you know about it too."

"How could I not? Not only have you rejected help from your friends, but you even rejected your brother. Why are you so cruel to yourself?"

I could hear the complaint and affection in Susan's tone.

the smile on my face fading. "Weren't you the same? You left to another

Forget not having anyone to comfort you by your side, but do you think you can avoid all the danger lurking around you?"

as well that there are dangers everywhere. I can't drag anyone into this." I just did not want to get innocent people involved. Both Shannon and Marius

her gaze helpless. "But you're disappointing the people you

change my mind, Susan. I won't contact them until the crisis

and no one would

knew it would be like this. I just thought

as she stood

a little longer?" Truthfully, it was addictive interacting with

with Susan just now made me feel like I was not alone. The loneliness in my heart had also receded so

be

I said again without waiting for Susan to

glanced at me before stepping forward and laying a hand on my shoulder. "If, and I mean if, you really can't carry on anymore, come home anytime."

apartment without worry. Stay as

smiled. "Why are you so down?