-Do you think you are ready?
Mallory nervously fidgeted in her seat. This question has been on her mind for far too long already. She tried to block it, but it constantly crawls back on her daily musings.
-Well, court and agency thought so.
-Mallory, I didn't ask about their opinions.
-No… No, you didn't.
Why she even goes to a psychologist? He has a talent of annoying her and asks only irritating questions. Nevertheless, she must admit, he is a great specialist. If she hadn't got help from him,she wouldn't leave her house again after the 'accident'. 'Progress,'-he called it. 'Uncomfortable Necessities', –Mal usually mumbles.
-And to answer your question: I don't know. I still can't comprehend that it's really happened.
-Mall, we talked about this. Honesty is the reason our sessions can be effective.
-Ok-ok! I hate this. I am terrified. What if she'll get hurt? What if I can't help her or give things she deserves? What if I am going to fail, so after all she would have to go under Stephan's care? I can't do this to her. I just can't.
'In-out. In-out. Slowly. Mallory you can do it. Just in-out.'- She repeats her daily mantra until her heart starts beating normally again.
just waited. It was common reaction on their meetings.
-Mallory, it's ok to be scared. This situation is definitely unusual and twisted. But you have been going to me for past three years. And I can say that yes, there is a lot of work to do still, but you are capable of raising a child. You are capable of making her happy. You can also be happy yourself.
- I want to believe in it. I really do, . But somehow he finds his way to mess with my life every time, when I begin to feel better.
-The main idea is to show him that you are strong and he has no power over you, even if it's not completely true. He can't win.
-Yeah, you are right.
-And with this little girl maybe you will see new perspective in life, hm? I heard that they contacted to a social worker who will work on your case for a few months.
-Yeah. I hadn't met him yet. They said he is going to visit us during 6 month.
-It's a good thing. Do you know his name?
-I am not sure, but as I recall his name is Diaval.
-Oh! I know him. He is a good person, children love him. Give him a chance to help, ok? He can be weird sometimes and pushing, but he means well.
-I'll try. It is three o'clock. I should be going.
-Goodbye Mallory, till next time.
-Goodbye, .
'How I will do this all on my own?'- Mal was driving her car to the center, today she is going home with a little girl. She won't be alone anymore. Aurora and Mal are little family now.
Mal was more pale than usual, when she stopped her car near the orphanage.
It's my first fic ever oO I am sorry for a lot of mistakes. I don't have beta, also English is not my native language. Nevertheless, I hope that someone will be interested in my fic. Have a good day!