Author's notes:
First of all. Sorry for the late update. To be honest, I struggled a lot on this chapter. MASSIVE writer's block. Sorry if this chapter is not that good for you guys. I really did struggled. Anyway, happy reading!
A special thank you to IceDragoness1 for the review. I'll try to do better in this chapter and take your advice!
That night, after the meeting has ended. Tim went back to his apartment and sat at his desk with his labtop in front of him. His mind was confused like after everything that had happened. He was confused about his feelings. Was it regret? Was it remorse? All these things were in his mind. He shouldn't have these feelings about anyone especially Abby. He typed an email to SkullGirl13, sent it and head straight towards the showers.
Meanwhile at the same time, Abby was also in her apartment laying in her coffin with her labtop in fronr of her. She was still fuming with the whole Timothy McGee incident at the meeting. She opened her email and a smile can be seen on her face as she saw the email from her favorite online friend bookwiz125. She reads the email quietly
Dear SkullGirl13,
Sorry if I had interrupted you or anything tonight but I just wanna talk to you if that's alright.
Lately, I've noticed that my behavior towards others is not that i thought to be. I never felt guilty before but I do feel it now. Have you ever felt something in your chest like a sense of guilt after you done something that you know is wrong? Maybe it is not guilt but has something to do with age.
Do you ever fell you become the worst version of yourself?
Abby stopped for a while smiling. I just did she thought with a chuckle.
That's a Pandora's box of all the hateful parts- your arrogance-your spite-your condescension-had sprung open. Someone decides to provoke you, instead of just moving on, you zap them. Hello, it's Mr. Nasty all over again. Even if that person deserved it, there should be a limit. I'm sometimes blind enough that I don't see the limit. Not until I crossed it and it was too late. The damage is done and you can't do anything about it. Anyway, that's all I have to say. You must be confused of all of this.
Your friend,
bookwiz125
After she finished reading the email. She just sat there staring at the screen silently. She knew what bookwiz125 was talking about. She confronted Timothy McGee head on but still her tongue was tied. She began typing a reply for bookwiz125
Dear bookwiz125
Truth is I know what you're talking about and I envy you so much. When I am confronted or vice versa, I somehow get tongue-tied every time. My mind just went blank... Especially to the person that I want to hurt the most. I just can't think of anything.. Then I spend all night tossing and rolling around thinking of the things that I should have said. Maybe you could teach me some of your tricks? Till the next time we chat.
Your friend,
SkullGirl13
She hit send and instantly logged out. She took a quick bath before going to bed.
Next morning, Abby was up early as she wanted to open the store before McGee's books can open theirs. She looked at the mirror and said some encouraging words to herself.
"You can do this Abby. You can't let the store close" she said as she went out from her apartment in high spirits. She wore a short black dress with a skull print on it. Her perfume can be smelt but it was mild. Her black hair was tied as a ponytail which kinda looked cute on her. She got a few glance from guys that were passing her. She just blushed and walked away from there quickly.
She bought her usual coffee and breakfast and head towards the book store where she worked. She decided to walk through the park. She smiled as she looked at the beautiful scenery of the park. She could see all the leaves dropping slowly from trees and the gush of wind blowing softly. She felt at peace for once. She reached the bookstore with a smile on her face. Ginny certainly noticed this and she just stared at her suspiciously.
"Is there something on my face Ginny?" Abby asked her as she opened up the store. She opened the door and turned on the lights. It was the usual routine for her.
"You're looking really happy. Did something happen? Is it a guy?" Ginny asked with a giggle as she closed the door. Abby just shook her head as she placed her bag on the counter
"Or is it a girl? I won't judge I swear" Ginny said with a chuckle again looking at her
"I'm not a lesbian!" Abby exclaimed and that made Ginny laugh even more.
"Then what is it? Tell me," Ginny said in a more persisting tone. She gave Abby a look that says tell me or suffer the wrath of Ginny Peterson. Abby noticed this and chuckled before sitting down on the chair
"Alright. I am meeting someone." Abby admitted and Ginny giggled even more
"Techinically I only known this guy online so I don't exactly known what he looks like" Abby added and Ginny just stared at her
"Do you like this guy?" Ginny asked and Abby looked , she didn't know what she was feeling. She has like this feeling of liking the guy but not liking this guy. Maybe it's because she doesn't know him personally.
"Well he told me all these good things about him which I really like but I don't know him personally. We agreed on not telling each other specifics. One thing I'm certain is he's MUCH better then Timothy McGee" Abby said emphasising the last part.
Hours has passed and before they knew it, outside was already night time and everyone already went back home. Abby was the last one in the store. She closed the store and heads back home. On the way there. She stop by the Supermarket to buy some foods.
"Better restock for next month, " she said to herself as she pulled out a cart. The second she look up, she was looking directly at someone that she doesn't even want to meet. Her archrival and probably the person that she hates the most. Timothy McGee.
"Damn my luck" she muttered as she tried to walk away with her cart
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