Chapter 10
Sylvia awoke the next morning with a gnawing empty hole in her heart. Her dreams had been full of replays of James' death. No matter what she did now there was nothing that would be able to dislodge the knowledge that he wasn't coming back now or ever. The radio played still, louder now to drown out the cries of her heart. Slowly she got out of bed and walked into the bathroom. She took a shower without even bothering to look in the mirror. She knew what she'd see. She'd see herself covered in James' blood. She closed her eyes tight and washed away what she thought was the last of her only love. As she glanced into the mirror, she listened to the music that came to her.
You don't remember me
But I remember you
I lie awake and try so hard
Not to think of you
But who can decide what they dream?
And dream I do…
I believe in you
I'll give up everything just to find you
I have to be with you to live to breathe
You're taking over me
Have you forgotten all I know
And all we had?
You saw me mourning my love for you
And touched my hand
I knew you loved me then
I believe in you
I'll give up everything just to find you
I have to be with you to live to breathe
You're taking over me
I look in the mirror and see your face
If I look deep enough
So many things inside that are
Just like you are taking over (Taking Over Me)
She looked into the mirror and thought that she could indeed see James for a moment. Fresh tears coursed down her face and she ran from the room, flinging herself down upon her bed, wanting desperately to escape this life. But then she realized that more than that, she wanted to make her father pay for what he had done. She needed to see him pay. Then she would leave this life behind to be with James. Walking over to the end table she picked up Sue's business card and called the number on it.
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