New chapter, guys! I'm glad for the follows and the review. Special thanks to the girls on Tumblr for the support! xx
Also, I'm already thinking of a sequel to the story (even if don't know when I'm gonna end this one) 'cause many scenes pop up into my mind.
I hope you'll like the chapter – it's a bit dark.
I'm looking forward to watching season 5! :D
''I had sex last night with Healy'', Red kept repeating herself over and over and she couldn't help but giggle like a stupid school girl. It was almost 5 a.m. and she was in the kitchen preparing breakfast. Diaz girl, Dayanara, was around, helping her with cooking and stuff. The other inmates were still sleeping.
Red soon noted that she couldn't get him out of her mind. The recent events were really troubling her as she couldn't imagine anything like this ever happening between them when they first met at Litchfield. Now that they have been romantically involved, she didn't know exactly how to handle it.
She thought that she was so different back then. She used to be a timid and anxious woman with trust issues and the first time Healy saw her, he noticed that. So despite the changes in her personality over the years, he has been treating her with kindness and affection since then. He was a good man, but she wasn't.
The latina girl interrupted her thoughts.
"You look happy today'', she exclaimed.
"Well, I think I woke up gratified", Red said cheerfully.
"Lucky you!", Daya sighed, "I can't even remember the last time I was truly happy. Probably, when my baby was born."
Red gave her a cautious look.
''The things have been difficult for you lately – I know."
''Yes'', Daya exhaled, ''I mean… well, I think I regret many of the things I've done and I feel constantly so stupid.''
Red looked around, making sure that they were still alone. ''Is this about Bennett?''
''Mainly, yes. I'm sure he will never come back. Obviously, he doesn't care about us and this is why I feel dumb. I mean… what did I expect? It could never work. He was an officer and I am an inmate. He never loved me anyway", Daya said coldly
"Oh, don't think like that. I don't believe that he didn't love you, but you had to deal with a difficult situation. You got pregnant and he is so young… he got terrified and this is why he left you – you and your baby."
''I was terrified too Red, but I couldn't do anything. You know what? They are all the same; they don't have respect for us at all. They only love the power they have over us and want to take advantage of us."
Red's head was spinning and she felt her hands tremble. Diaz girl was probably right but she refused to believe that they were all the same.
Red couldn't imagine –and didn't want to- that Healy would try to take advantage of her somehow.
''I should have killed Humphrey when I had the chance. They're all bastards'', Daya continued.
Red forgot her concern and scoffed. "Are you serious? Why would you do that? To end up in max and never see your daughter again? Don't be ridiculous'', she hissed.
"I don't even know where my baby is right now!'', Daya exclaimed.
''So, you have one good reason to get out of here as soon as possible'', Red muttered. ''You have a life, Diaz. Don't fuck everything up. They don't deserve your rage.''
''And… what about our plans?'', Daya asked in a low voice.
''Oh'', Red giggled, ''Well, I'm planning to go into Piscatella's office and do a little research'', Red whispered and gave the younger girl a cheeky smile.
''Aren't you afraid of him?'', Daya asked with an eyebrow raised.
''No'', Red hissed, ''I have unresolved issues with him and I have to ruin his life'', she said in a scheming tone.
''Whatever'', Daya sighed.
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In the afternoon, Red met Healy as she walked down the corridor.
"Healy", she greeted him with a nod.
''Good afternoon, Red'', he said distantly.
The most inmates were busy at work at the time, so the place wasn't crowded. However, both of them had in mind that anyone could see them at any time.
When she saw that the corridor was empty, her gaze softened. ''Are you okay, Sam?'', she asked him in a low voice.
"I'm fine. What about you, sweetheart?"
She chuckled softly as she heard his endearment. ''Good, but I didn't sleep all night.''
He looked concerned now. ''Why? Did something happen?''
''Well, yes. I've been thinking of you and how great would it be if we lived together. I would cook for you and we could fuck all day'', she said huskily.
He looked at her, amused. ''I think that you're falling in love with me and you don't even know It'', he said.
"Don't get too excited, Healy'', she said in a sharp voice and put her hand on the small of her back. ''I have to go now, I'm already late'', she continued and turned to leave.
''Hey, wait. Am I gonna to see you later?'', he whispered.
She raised her eyebrows and gave him a flawless smile.
''Let me miss you, Healy and I'll come to find you'', she whispered.
Healy watched her as she walked away like the queen of the place. He sighed and returned to his office – he had some work to do.
xXxXxXx
Red's plan was risky but her patience was gone. Late at night, when everyone would be in bed, she would try to break into Piscatella's office and make a thorough search of his drawers. If she didn't achieve something, she would return quietly in her cube. Healy didn't know anything because he could interfere with her plans and Red didn't want it - at all. She was afraid he could get in trouble.
The plan went terribly wrong. As she was walking towards his office, a familiar voice interrupted her. It was Humphrey.
''You're out of bounds, inmate'', he said with irritation.
B'lyad, she thought.
When he approached and distinguished her, he clinched his teeth and displayed a sarcastic smile.
"Reznikov'', he exclaimed, ''couldn't sleep?''
''Oh yes'', she said firmly, ''Yes. I'm feeling very nervous… you know, I'm old and my back hurts…''
''So… why aren't you in your bed?''
''Oh!'', she scoffed, ''walking helps'', she said sharply.
Humphrey got mad at her. It wasn't her words, it was her smart-ass attitude. She seemed to be kind and respectful but the truth is that she was sarcastic and cheeky.
He looked her up and down and then he said, ''Let's see what we can do now.''
Red flinched. ''What do you mean? Give me a shot and we're done. It's no big deal.''
''Oh, I don't think so'', he said with a cruel smile. ''I could tell Piscatella that you have been wandering around but I think that he wouldn't be very happy to know this. He really dislikes you – you know it, right?"
''So, what do you suggest doing, officer?'', Red asked steadily.
Humphrey looked around. The corridor looked empty. Suddenly, he pushed up her against the wall and Red let out a pained sigh. He came even closer and she could feel his breath on her neck.
''I don't know if I like you, Reznikov'', he whispered, ''you're feisty and shade and you walk around like you own the place. But now? You can't do anything, Reznikov and I can do whatever I want'', he said and ran a finger down her cheek. ''I have the power to hit you, to fuck you, to kill you… but you have nothing'', he said and lowered his hand, resting it on her upper thigh.
Red stilled and narrowed her eyes. ''Let me go or you'll regret it'', she hissed through her teeth and Humphrey scoffed.
''How? You gonna tell Caputo? Nobody cares, inmate.''
She was ready to punch him in the face despite the coincidences, when a sound of quick steps broke the silence. Humphrey immediately broke away from her and Red sighed with relief.
Then, they saw Ruiz.
''Where the fuck are you going, inmate?", Humphrey yelled.
"Whoa, whoa! I'm just going to the toilet. What's your problem?!"
''The lights are out, inmates. You should sleep. Go to your cubes, immediately'', he shouted and turned to leave.
As the two women were leaving, Red looked up at her.
"How did you know?''
"Diaz told me. Jesus, Red. It was a stupid plan. You used to be more scheming.''
''You're right, but I have no patience anymore.''
''We have to think better of it. Until then… I saved your ass tonight, chica.''
''I know'', Red sighed ''but I think I could handle it.''
''And you would end up in max'', Ruiz said in a cold voice.
''Probably'', Red agreed.
''You know, you should tell someone.''
''Who?'', Red scoffed, ''Caputo or Piscatella?''
She thought for a while and then she said, ''Talk to Healy. You are close and he will understand. Maybe, he can do something with it.''
Red glanced at her legs and blushed. ''I am not… I am not sure.''
''Hey! You don't have to feel ashamed! Humphrey should. "
''I know but It's not very easy to talk about stuff like this to a man'', Red growled.
''You're right'', Ruiz sighed, ''but it's a possible solution and Healy is our best choice right now. Think of it.''
''I will'', Red promised.