Chapter 3: Left Alone

After the introductions and Amelia coming to her senses, the three settled into the living room. They talked and the girls reminisced about some of the moments they had shared together. Delbert, however, knew that something was definitely off and felt that his beloved and her "friend" were leaving out certain details. He also couldn't help but notice that something was definitely wrong with Amelia.

The woman he fell in love with was sarcastic, loving, intelligent, sly, clever with a wicked sense of humor, and all together, a happy person who is sure of her life. At the moment, however, she seemed dazed, confused, and unsure of herself and her surroundings. She was talking, laughing, and apparently having a good time, but it seemed more like she was on autopilot.

Delbert gave her a look and she looked at him nervously. He grabbed her hand and kissed it, trying to tell her that he was there for her if she needed him. Her smiles then changed from nervous to grateful.

As Natalie saw this, her smile was pushed out of the way by a jealous scowl. She couldn't stand to her Amelia acting in such a way with another person … especially when that other person was a man! Amelia belonged to her and her alone. She casually leaned back and calmed herself. She knew that she would just have to remind Amelia about what truly happened in their past.

Delbert and Amelia turned their attention back to the blonde human. Amelia knew that she needed to talk with Natalie alone but she didn't want to hurt Delbert. Then it hit her.

"Delbert, dear, I don't know about you and Natalie, but I'm beginning to get hungry. Would you mind going out and getting something?" Delbert knew what Amelia was actually asking him and he agreed to go out and get them some food.

She walked him to the door, leaving Natalie in the living room. Before Delbert had a chance to leave, Amelia quickly grabbed his hand and said, "Thank you, darling. I need to speak with Natalie alone about something. I wish I could tell you … really, I do … but I don't want you getting mixed up in this more than you already have." He nodded and replied,

"I understand completely, but are you sure you're ok? Something seems off about you."

Amelia hesitated, thinking her answer through, before answering "Seeing Natalie again after so long really threw me off. We were … really close. Closer than you think and I need to explain a few things to her. I'm ok, love … truly."

Delbert didn't look convinced, but before he could make sure, Amelia pulled him into a deep kiss. As she pulled away, she whispered, "I love you more than you could ever know. I'll never know what I did to deserve you."

The Canid smiled, love shining in his eyes, and he kissed his wife's hand before exiting through the door to retrieve the requested food.

Amelia watched him leave then shut the door. She took a deep breath and turned back towards the living room. Now to face the other one she thought.

The Captain returned to her previous seat and tried to think of how to explain everything to Natalie. Before she had her thoughts in order, Natalie spoke.

"So, he seems nice." Amelia looked up. "Oh yes. He is," Amelia answered blankly.

Natalie got up slowly and walked seductively towards Amelia's chair. "It's a shame that he'll never be able to do what I do for you." Amelia got up, facing Natalie and began, "Natalie, look I -"

But she wasn't given the chance to finish because as soon as the Captain stood up, Natalie grabbed her and pushed her up against a wall. Immediately, there lips were pressed together and they kissed passionately. Natalie ran her hands through Amelia's hair pressed up against her harder. Amelia kissed her back and was surprised at how familiar this sensation felt. Natalie began to explore Amelia's body, remembering how everything felt.

Amelia almost lost control of herself when she saw Delbert's face in her mind. Instantly, Amelia pushed Natalie off of her. She gasped for breath and quickly regained her composure.

Natalie, also gasping for breath, furiously looked at Amelia as though she were insane. She knew exactly why her love had pushed her away, but she didn't understand one bit.

"It's him, isn't it?! So, you leave me three years ago to go on another stupid expedition, promising to return to me. Then, years later, I hear that you get married." She began to pace around in the area in front of Amelia. "So I figure, maybe she tried to find me and something happened. Everything will change once she sees me; when she sees how much I still love her. But no! Instead, I find you head-over-heels in love with somebody else … and not just any somebody, but a man!"

Amelia interrupted her saying, "Natalie, please just give me a chance to explain." Natalie looked even more enraged and hurt, "No! Whatever happened to 'forever and ever', babe? Huh? What happened to 'I'll never leave you. You're the one for me, no matter what anybody else says or thinks'?! You told me you loved me!! I gave up everything for you! My friends, my family, my boyfriend! I fell in love with you so I left Charlie. None of my friends and family ever forgave me for being with you … even after you left."

At this point, both women had tears in their eyes. Amelia tried again, "Natalie, I'm sorry … but - "

"NO!! I see how it is. You finished with me and found somebody better! I'm not good enough for the famous Captain Amelia Smollet …. Oh sorry. It's Doppler now isn't it?! Well, forgive me for ruining your perfect life with your perfect husband!" With that, the furious blonde rushed out of the house, slamming the door on her way.

Amelia couldn't believe what had happened. Everything had just rushed by she was still trying to grasp it all. She sunk to her knees and did something that she hardly ever did.

She cried.

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