"Charlotte, can you tell me about your childhood?" Doctor Blanche asked. He noticed a panic in her eyes but she kept her mouth shut.
"I don't remember my childhood." She said as Doctor Blanche nodded his head.
"You can also tell me anytime if you are ready." He said. "So, can we set up a session for thirty minutes every week? What do you say?"
"Every week?" She frowned.
"You don't have to worry about finances. I'm a Doctor at Mr. Donovan's hospital. Everything is free of charge including your therapy."
She was puzzled. Maybe it was because of Zoe. She doesn't have to go see a psychiatrist in whooping thousands of payments for every session she gets. Also, the meds are expensive.
"Charlotte," Doctor Blanche called but she didn't respond. "Charlotte."
"Hmm?" She looked up at him. "What do you think is Zoe's age?"
"Zoe's age is twenty." She answered.
"How about Autumn?"
She thought for a minute. "Forty."
Doctor Blanche was surprised but he took note of it. Their conversation was recorded and Charlotte was aware of it.
"Well, why did Autumn end up older but you and Zoe are in the same twenties?"
Charlotte was silent for a while as she shook her head.
"I don't know."
Doctor Blanche can sense that she's good at lying. Or was she lying? It was to determine but she's trying to conceal something. People that had DID dissociative identity disorder, or split personality usually had severe childhood trauma. He didn't know her background and the people investigating her background can't find out anything yet. She's not willing to tell.
"Why did you stop receiving treatment?"
"I can't afford it. I only get three sessions. I'm broke and it's useless for me."
Richard sighed and nodded his head. He put a calling card on the table.
"Here's my number. You better save it on your phone." He smiled. "Call me anytime you need. On your worst days, happy days… whatever time it was. Just call me."
She sipped on her tea as she looked down at it after she drank half of it.
"Why does Donovan force himself on me? I helped his sister and it was only once. He kept insisting and it made me confused, annoyed… It made me uncomfortable."
The timer went off.
"You should ask that to him." He said as he stood. "It is nice to finally meet you, Charlotte." He extended his hand for a handshake as she shook it with a little grip.
After he left, she put away the cup and closed the curtains and the balcony. She snuggled under the sheet that smelled of sex. She frowned as she tried to remember what happened but nothing came to mind. She slowly closed her eyes, feeling tired, mentally and physically. She remembered the shopping spree that Zoe did with Donovan's money. She sat up and went to the walk-in closet and found new bags. She then noticed a familiar duffel bag as she took it and rummaged through it. The pendant caught her attention as she held it and took it back to bed.
She sighed and felt comfortable and protected by just holding it. She didn't know what time it was to continue to sleep. She was in another nightmare again about her childhood. She was screaming out of her lungs while calling her mother and father. Their faces were blurred until a warm arm gently hugged her and comforted her. She slowly opened her eyes realizing that someone was indeed hugging her. Whoever it was saved her from that hellish nightmare. She sighed as she dozed off again.
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Donovan gives instructions not to let Charlotte out until he had approved her to leave. Lesley heard it and she started scolding him about prisoning Charlotte but he ignored her and went back to Charlotte's room. He was done giving out instructions and when he found her sleeping and clutching something on her hand, he lay behind her and hugged her. She was breathing heavily like she was struggling but upon holding her, her breathing turns normal.
He then stared at the camera on the nightstand. He planned to show how passionate their lovemaking was. He wanted to touch her breast and devour her but she was sick last night. He held her hands which were clutching a necklace. He planned to sleep with her until she woke up since she wore him out. But admiring her while she's asleep. Charlotte made him smirk. He somehow loves the feisty Charlotte and he will have her as he wished.
He didn't know how long he was sleeping but somehow it replenished his energy. Charlotte woke up and quickly moved away from him. He smiled and reached out.
"You don't have to act like that." He said and handed the camera to her. "You'll love it." He said. He checked the time. "It's almost dinner. I haven't slept for that long. What do you want for dinner? Any cravings? The chef is here."
She sighed as she slipped off the bed and went to the bathroom.
"Charlotte, darling." He called as he looked at the pendant on the bed. He picked it up as it looked oddly familiar. The pendant is in a heart shape in a pure gold. He checked the sides and noticed that it was a locket. He was about to open it but Charlotte came out and he lifted it. "Babe, is this yours?"
Upon seeing it, she panicked as she jumped on the bed and snatched it.
"Thanks,"
She quickly put it on her and hid it inside the pocket of her top. He slipped off of the bed and approached her as he led her outside. She looked okay now and when they arrived in the kitchen, the Chef showed the menu that they were having. Five dishes. She sat down as Lesley smiled at her.
"How are you feeling, Charlotte?"
"I'm~I'm fine, thank you."
"Do you have any special requests for the Chef?" Donovan asked.
"No. I'll eat anything." She said feeling uncomfortable from Donovan's stare. She uncomfortably shifted and Donovan noticed it.
"Charlotte, I was just thinking about our amazing night. You changed so fast and I was planning to take you out on a date."
Lesley tilted her chin down while glaring at her brother. She raised her eyebrows and was surprised about dating.
"Oh, it's fine. I'm not interested." Charlotte answered quickly.
"Oh!" Jace laughed along with Lesley as they raised their hands for a high five.
"Such a shame. But staying in bed all day was the best." Donovan's lopsided smile said everything.
"Ohh," Jace was in a big O shape expression as Charlotte flushed.
"Lesley, please tell your brother not to harass me like this."
"I am not harassing you, darling."
She shook her head as she continued eating. She asked for a small serving to finish fast but she was served again the same serving and she didn't know how to finish it and not waste it.
"Do you want more?" He asked.
"No. I am full and I am trying to finish this delicious dish." Charlotte didn't look him in the eye.
"Oh, yeah. We shopped yesterday and you bought the most adorable things for my brother." Lesley said.
"What?" She asked.
"Well, you bought more for my brother."
"Well, I won't use any of the things that I bought for myself. You can send it back."
"No." She frowned. "By the way, let's have a pool party later. Just the two of us!"
"J-just the two of us?" She frowned.
"We are gonna wear the hottest bikini!"
Charlotte frowned. The last time they had a pool party was around the afternoon and it wasn't hot in the pool area and it has a shed. Also, Donovan was at work so she wasn't shy but this time. She's sure that Donovan will be there and will tease her.
"No."
"Come on! The boys are excluded. Just the two of us."
"If there's just the two of us, I will agree to that. But someone's gonna watch us."
Lesley laughed.
"Darling, it's not like we haven't seen each other naked," Donovan mumbled as she frowned at him. He tilted his head, winning the argument again.
"Oh, please! Stop it, Brother! We are having a party. You already kept her by yourself."
After dinner, the two went to Charlotte's room. It was somehow fresh and clean with new sheets. Probably because it smells of sex a lot. She eyed the camera there and she thought that Zoe might say something on the camera as her message.
"I was still sore." She said. "Zoe and your brother had fun together."
Lesley laughed.
"Hey, don't worry. I got you. Let's get you some nice bikinis."
They went through the new bikini in the closet that Lesley set up for her.
"This pink one?" She lifted the pink bikini that has those strings on. She cringed and shook her head. She searched more and shook her head.
"Seriously? Why is everything so revealing?"
"It's because it's a swimsuit." Lesley laughed. "Just pick one. Don't worry. I think my brother will be busy. He has meetings."
"Great." She picked the red bikini as Lesley grinned.
"Perfect choice."