10-31-2025, 08:11 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-31-2025, 08:21 PM by Rachel Shale.)
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Rachel gave the address to Cruz's driver. She watched the buildings pass as he drove. She remained silent, trying to focus, but then decided to text Elyse and see if she was awake.
Hey Elyse! Awake?
Not really...but awake enough to text - everything okay?
Everything good
I actually just met with Cruz. It was nice to catch up a bit. He wanted to check on me. He suggested asking Nox for someone to talk to about my issues. Going to meet him now.
Hayden?
Rachel smiled. Yeah - that's him. He knows me, but I don't remember D:
He's a good guy. Helped me a lot - especially when things started happening with my parents. Hey there's something I should tell you.
Rachel frowned. What? Something wrong?
Not at all. I just think you should know. Hayden and I have been intimate with each other in the past. I just don't want you to be blindsided or anything. I hope that it doesn't bother you or make you reconsider given how things are with us right now.
Rachel didn't answer for a bit. She hadn't expected that. It didn't exactly bother her. It wasn't like it happened yesterday - or that they were together. Doesn't bother me. Thanks for telling me though. Not exactly ethical for therapists to sleep with their patients - my professors would have had a hay day with that. You don't think he's gonna...with me do you?
No. And he's not really a therapist, but he's good at reading people and understanding what they need. That's what I needed at the time. I think he'd know that's the last thing you need right now. I just wanted you to know.
Rachel smiled. Thanks! Almost there! I'll text or call when done, and while I'm thinking about it. Thank you for being so patient with me. I care about you a lot.
It's okay! Take as long as you need hon. I care about you a lot too...and hey! Proud of you!
That felt good. It felt good that Elyse was willing to wait and not push for more. There was a spark between them. They both knew it, but Rachel knew she couldn't handle it right now. She had some fears with getting intimate with anyone.
The driver pulled up at the bar "Safe Harbour." Unnecessary "U" in the name made her think that Hayden was from England. Rachel thanked the driver and he reminded her that he would wait for ten minutes if she needed. She sent Cruz a message letting him know she had arrived, then opened the door to the bar.
Rachel gave the address to Cruz's driver. She watched the buildings pass as he drove. She remained silent, trying to focus, but then decided to text Elyse and see if she was awake.
Hey Elyse! Awake?
Not really...but awake enough to text - everything okay?
Everything good
I actually just met with Cruz. It was nice to catch up a bit. He wanted to check on me. He suggested asking Nox for someone to talk to about my issues. Going to meet him now.Hayden?
Rachel smiled. Yeah - that's him. He knows me, but I don't remember D:
He's a good guy. Helped me a lot - especially when things started happening with my parents. Hey there's something I should tell you.
Rachel frowned. What? Something wrong?
Not at all. I just think you should know. Hayden and I have been intimate with each other in the past. I just don't want you to be blindsided or anything. I hope that it doesn't bother you or make you reconsider given how things are with us right now.
Rachel didn't answer for a bit. She hadn't expected that. It didn't exactly bother her. It wasn't like it happened yesterday - or that they were together. Doesn't bother me. Thanks for telling me though. Not exactly ethical for therapists to sleep with their patients - my professors would have had a hay day with that. You don't think he's gonna...with me do you?
No. And he's not really a therapist, but he's good at reading people and understanding what they need. That's what I needed at the time. I think he'd know that's the last thing you need right now. I just wanted you to know.
Rachel smiled. Thanks! Almost there! I'll text or call when done, and while I'm thinking about it. Thank you for being so patient with me. I care about you a lot.
It's okay! Take as long as you need hon. I care about you a lot too...and hey! Proud of you!
That felt good. It felt good that Elyse was willing to wait and not push for more. There was a spark between them. They both knew it, but Rachel knew she couldn't handle it right now. She had some fears with getting intimate with anyone.
The driver pulled up at the bar "Safe Harbour." Unnecessary "U" in the name made her think that Hayden was from England. Rachel thanked the driver and he reminded her that he would wait for ten minutes if she needed. She sent Cruz a message letting him know she had arrived, then opened the door to the bar.