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.

sighed quietly, the smile on my face fading. "Weren't you the

Forget not having anyone to comfort you by your side, but do you think you can

anyone into this." I just did not want to get innocent people involved. Both Shannon and Marius had already gotten hurt because of me. How could

noted my determination. She looked at me, her gaze helpless. "But you're disappointing the people you love by pushing them away with your own

change my mind, Susan. I won't contact them until the crisis is over." My eyes

had made my decision, and no

she lowered her head. "I knew it would be like this. I just thought I'd

shook her head as she stood up.

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

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

be

alright, you should go," I said again without waiting for

shoulder. "If, and I mean if, you

in this apartment without worry. Stay as long as you like. Take care." Susan's

smiled. "Why are you so down? It's