Chapter 10
Slender sat at his desk, gin in hand. Before long, he would hear the news of Zoe's passing. And then what? What would happen then? What would they do with her body? He sighed leaning back in his chair, and felt the buzz carrying on throughout his skull. He wanted, needed his wife there. He reached over to the phone, about to dial in their number, till his office door was almost busted down by E.J. He was panting and smiling,
"SHE'S AWAKE!" He called. And Slender sat there for a moment or two frozen. He didn't know what to say.
The glass was placed down on the desk, he nodded slowly. E.J looked at his boss, and saw how much older he looked in the short amount of time.
"How long does she need to heal?" He asked, leaning back. E.J shook his head slowly, raking a hand through his unruly hair. He had to think about it medically he needed to do tests, EKG's, MRI's etc., etc.…just to make sure her insides are stable, and to make sure her brain wasn't too damaged in her act.
"Well…a few weeks minimum." He replied standing, feeling uneasy.
Slender raised a brow, and nodded slowly.
"I can do that…" He let out a light breath.
"However, we must keep the shields down, that way Clockwork has easy access to the mansion." He replied, E.J nodded. Before he turned to leave, Slender cleared his throat.
"L.J was very worried about her…he seemed to have gotten attached to her…just as much as we all have." He leaned back, letting out a sigh.
"We must keep her unknown from the outside pasta's for as long as we can…till then, she will start her shadowing. We must, allow her time to heal…" He ran his hands over his face.
"I'm positive that Natalie will love her just as much as we all have. I keep forgetting she's nothing like Jane…she's more civil then her. I just…" E.J nodded knowing what was coming next.
"I don't want a replay of what happened six years ago. That was too much…and if he looses her…Zalgo help up us all." He sighed.
"Sir…" He started to say.
"She's only Human. She can only take so much…till she had enough, and she might do this act again." He turned around, facing the beautiful glass.
"I'll make sure she gets the right treatment. I promise sir…" E.J bowed his head, knowing he didn't see him.
This girl means more to everyone else, then what they knew.
…
"OH MY GOD! ROSIE! I HAVEN'T SEEN YOU IN AGES!" A beautiful brown haired, medium length woman strormed through the door. Arms wide open as he wrapped them around the cooking Roslind who just laughed. She was cooking a huge meal, consisting of eggs, bacon, pancakes, and sausage and of course, coffee, chocolate milk, and orange juice.
There was one side; however, none of the pasta's ate.
A fresh fruit yogurt parfait. Clockwork's one green eye flashed for a moment. She tilted her head, wondering, pondering. Roslind shook her head.
"Before you ask…something…has been happening here the last month that…well…" She was stumbling over her words. Unable to pick out the right ones to use.
"What is it Roslind? We've known each other for years now…you're part of the family." Fear flashed across her face.
"Is it Tobi? What happened?" She was alarmed. Her mouth moved, pulling at the stitches. Roslind turned, flipping a pancake.
"Well…" She started.
"CLOCKWORK!" A young screech.
Both women turned around to see Sally running into the kitchen and jumping into Clockwork's arms. She laughed, burring her face into the woman's semi-large breasts. She looked down at her.
"Sally love, what's been going on?" She asked, holding the little girl, whose own eyes darkened.
"A new friend tried to hurt herself. She's staying in a spear bedroom. E.J is helping her." Clockwork raised her brows at 'she' and 'her'.
"A New female pasta?" She asked Roslind, she shook her head slowly.
"No…" Suddenly, realizing the situation.
"A human?" She asked, putting the little girl down.
"May I please see her?" Clockwork asked a small smile, and honest eyes.
"Don't hurt my new friend Nattie. Please?" Sally begged, pulling at the hem of Clockwork's green jacket. She offered the child a smile.
"I wouldn't do that love. I promise." She giggled, leaning down placing a kiss to her head.
Roslind felt fear boil up in her stomach.
"Wait till Masky or Hoodie gets-" She was once again interrupted.
"Oh shit! I knew I heard someone!" Ben laughed, smacking Clockwork's shoulder. Roslind huffed. Getting annoyed at being constantly intruppted.
"Hellooooooo?! I was trying to talk to Nattie here about…about…" She sighed, shaking her head.
"I was talking to her about Zoe. Now please, Sally, stay here with Ben. And Ben, continue cooking while I take her to go see Zoe and Tobi alright?" She snapped. She rubbed her temple lightly, all three shocked at her sudden un-like her reaction.
Letting out a sigh, she smiled to Clockwork taking her hand.
"Come, ready to meet the new family member?" She asked. Clockwork gave a light smile, and a nod.
"Of course! I can't wait to meet her!" She replied.
…
Tobi watched Zoe chug down another glass of water. She was dehydrated. At least that's what E.J had said. She needed water, and food. Lots of both. He smiled, offering her another spoon of that fruity yogurt stuff that Roslind made for her. He was a meat and potato guy, but he actually loved watching her eat. It was rather interesting.
"So, how do you feel?" He asked, pushing a piece of hair away from her face. She smiled again and nodded.
"Better then last night. Much better." She replied with a giggle. She even looked better. Then, she gave a small thought.
"What's today?" She asked. He shrugged.
"Friday." Once he said it. His stomach dropped, and the light knock made his fear spiral out of control.