Therapy Session

Following her to our usual room, I sit down, waiting for her to begin. Today is going to be a fun session.

“Okay, so let’s start off where we were last time. How are you getting on with the tasks I set you?”

Certainly, and it helped. I feel awkward talking about this with Marcus so close by.

“Yes, I am okay now. I have no issues with Jackson or anyone else touching me. It was actually a lot easier than I expected it to be.” My eyes keep looking towards the door, and she can tell.

“How are things with you and Jackson, any issues?”

I would say fine, but are they? Am I just fooling myself into believing that we are fine?

“I don’t know. I would like to say yes, but after everything, I just don’t know.”

She begins writing and looks up at me, smiling gently.

“Why would things not be okay, Alena?”

Do I have to tell her this? Can I just say something feels off, or would that be worse than telling the truth?

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