Chapter 4- Appointment

I woke up to find myself suffocating. Or should I say someone was suffocating me. Oh my god! I'm gonna die today. I didn't want to die like this. My throat was dry, I was having hard time breathing. Bye-bye life. Life laughed at me. Wait! I knew this laugh. It was a very familiar laugh and I knew who it belonged. The pillow was lifted from my face and thrown to the other side of the bed. Okay that's it. I'm gonna murder someone right now.

"What the hell is wrong with you!? What were you even trying to do 'suffocate me to death'?!!" Iyelled at my beloved best friend. Note my sarcasm.

She held her index finger saying she need a minute to gain her breath from all the laughing. Oh so killing me is apparently funny for her. Nice!

"No actually you to tell me what the hell is wrong you? You ignored all of my call, you didn't replied to my messages. It's been more than a day you haven't showed you dirty face to me. I literally thought you were dead!" It was her turn to shout. Last but not least, she wasn't finished. She continued.

"After your breakdown on graduation day you just decided to what ignore me!?. I came to check on you and were gone somewhere. I left number of voicemails which I bet you haven't even listened. I didn't called back. You should have atleast left a message telling me you were alive!. I just live next door to you Su, how much it would have taken to just tell me you were fine huh!? I had to sneak in your room at 6 in the morning to see if you were breathing!". With heavy sigh she finished.

Wait! Did she just say 6 in the fucking morning!.

"You woke me up at fucking 6 in the morning. You should have atleast waited for few more hours!" I whisper shouted realizing others must still be sleeping.

"That's it. That all you got from everything I just said to you." She glared at me.

"Um, What! no, of course not James." She was still glaring. God this girl can be intimidating when she wants to be. "Okay fine sorry. I was busy. I went to office yesterday and Amy also had a breakdown so I was kinda busy with everything and didn't realized you called and message notification is on silent so yeah well I'm sorry." I rambled. Giving my best innocent look.

"Uh god Su, I was really worried about you and not just me, mom and Jake were also worried. Next time please pick up your phone or Imma kick your ass in the middle of the night." she threatened. Pointing a knowing finger in my chest.

"Of course. I'm sorry James. Love ya". I stretched my arms for a hug.

"Love you too idiot." she said accepting the hug.

We stayed there like that for few seconds in silent when she asked "So watcha doing today?". And after her question my mental list of the things I needed to do came crashing to me and I stood up abruptly.

"Oh my, thank you. I almost forgot the things I had to do today. I'm gonna be busy today so I should really go and get ready." After hearing my reply her smile flattened a little which made me feel bad. We haven't been able to spend time together like we used to. I have been quite busy for past few months.

"I'm so sorry James. I know you miss us spending time together and so do I, I'm sorry but I promise we're gonna chill this weekend together. Just us, like we used to be." I reassured her giving her a small smile.

"Yup okay. and you don't have to be sorry I understand. You have got two companies to look after of course you have got be busy." She said smiling. There is my understanding bestfriend.

Well yeah getting my Dad's part of the company and my Mum's half part of publishing company was something. Well publishing company has been going smoothly 'coz I love reading and writing myself, so publishing business was kinda my thing and since the other half of the company was of Beth's, helped a lot. I went to the bathroom to take a quick shower. I got some things to settle today.

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I was in the kitchen for breakfast. Well taking a shower makes you hungry I guess. I settled myself on one of the stool beside James.

"Monin Su" My little nephew greeted in his cute little voice. He was of two years and two months now. Due to everything his birthday couldn't be celebrated, actually because of me his birthday couldn't be celebrated. He was learning to speak words clearly and speak full sentences. But if I was being honest, I just love the way he speaks now. His little messed words and incomplete sentences just makes me love him even more(if that was even possible.)

"Morning pumpkin." I said leaning to his side to kiss his forehead. He giggled to that. He always do that. Whenever I kiss him on forehead he giggles in his adorable tiny voice. I see him more like my son than a nephew. I was shit scared that I wouldn't be able to take care of him. I mean I was not his parent but when he smiled at me one day when I was crying and wiped my tears, I promised myself to give him everything I could, everything his parents wanted for him. He was my responsibilities. And now he's just like my son.

Sienna's voice snapped me out of my thoughts.

"What are the things you got to finish today that Jaimi's talking about?" She asked.

"Well I have to meet Realtor for uncle John's house. And I got some 'business classes' which will be given by Mike. He's the second partner of the company and also Dad's friends. Him and Maggie are gonna be helping me with all the company stuff." I said enjoying my waffles.

"Okay, well have a good day dear and I hope you are gonna enjoy working once you learn how to manage things. Off you go now." Sienna said taking my now empty plate away.

"Uh-huh I'll try to learn and enjoy. But I still prefer going to Hollins publishing." I said grabbing my car keys. Hollins was the name Mum and Beth choose for their company. It was a mixture of both their last names- Collins and Houston. It's actually pretty good.

"Oh child trust me I know. But you also have to take care of the things of your father." Sienna replied trying to motivate me.

"Yeah, yeah. I'll see ya guys later. Bye. Have a good day at school Sweetpea." I said before sending a flying kiss to Amy's way.

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I was in the car driving to uncle John's house to meet the realtor. Office thingy went well. I learned about all the things our company was investing into and the things our company owns and where other branches were located of our company. And let me tell you, it was a lot. I knew my parents were rich but never knew they were millionaire rich. Our house was big, like huge but it wasn't a mansion like in the movies where millionaire people lives. My parents always wanted simple and peaceful things. Uncle John's house was bigger than ours and of course so was his family. After getting the custody of Amy and Ash, all their parents possession were transferred to them like I got my parent's. Amy finally made up her mind to sell the house and so I was meeting the realtor. And also I asked Maggs to fix my, and Amy's appointment with the therapist. I reached outside uncle John's house where I was meeting with the realtor.

"Hello, you must be Susan." Realtor said shaking my hand.

"Yes and you are...?"

"Oh my bad, I'm Hailey."

"Good to meet you Hailey."

"Same. Okay so I got customers for this house. They are shifting here in two days. And since you are selling the house with furniture they are keen to purchase. So...?"

"Um well yeah okay. You can do all the paper work with them and you can transfer the money in the account that is given to you."

"Don't you want to meet the family?"

"Actually I don't... I don't know!"

"Oh It's okay sweety. I take care of things. I'll call when the deal will be final. Yeah?"

"Perfect."

"Cool."

"Do you have any other thing to tell me or should I leave?"

"No. That's all for now. I'll call you if needed."

"Ok. I'll see you later. Bye."

"Bye."

Well that went okay I guess, I thought to myself.

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I was laying on my bad, watching 'The Notebook' with James. She has always been crazy about love stuff but still she doesn't have a boyfriend. Sometimes I don't understand, I mean she's hella beautiful and asked out on multiple dates but still she never commit to a serious relationship. She believes in love but scared of commitment. She looks upto her mother's relationship which unfortunately didn't work. There was something which was nagging me, forcing me to ask her and so I did.

"Why you don't have a serious relationship?". I asked in the middle of the movie. She stared at me than returned back to watching the movie.

"Hey, I asked you something!" I said pausing the movie.

"What the hell, Why did you pause the movie?" She whined.

"Come on, just answer my question." I insist.

"You know the answer Su." She replied, sadness in her eyes.

"No James, you can't hold on to something forever. Just because your parents didn't work out doesn't mean you wouldn't work out either. My parents worked out and they loved each other, always there for each other." I explained softly squeezing her hand.

"Yeah I know and it's just, I don't think I'm ready for commitment Su, I don't know if My relationship will work out. And besides I love going out on different dates. And Puh-lease you never had a boyfriend so you don't get to lecture me on relationship thing." She said with a pointed look at my direction. Well here we go.

"You know me." I shrugged.

"No literally Su, you don't even go on dates let alone committing." She huffed.

"Well I don't go on dates because I didn't feel for the boys who asked me on dates so far. I'm waiting for someone who's meant for me." I explained solemnly.

"How do you know who is meant for you if you don't even give anyone a chance?" She asked with interest in her eyes. Jeez what's wrong with this girl.

"Well If I'll meet the person who is meant for me, I'll obviously feel something for him." I replied in a duh-tone. She huffed.

"Well can we please now finish watching our movie!" And we were back to watching.

We were disturbed when my phone rang. "Can you please shut your phone, god I can't watch a movie in peace." James complained. I rolled my at her and went outside of my room to attend the call. It was Maggs. And I know why she called.

"Hey Maggs. Got the appointment?"

"Yup. First session will be on next saturday. Therapy will continue for at least six months. Same day every week. I'll text you the rest of the information." She informed.

"Okaiii, Thank you so much." I replied, grateful of her help.

"I'm happy you finally decided to get therapy, both of you needed it." She said. I could sense happiness in her voice.

"Thank you Maggs. Night." I smiled which she definitely couldn't see from the phone.

"Night kiddo."

All the things were set to their places now. All I have to do now was to fill college application and start college. I decided to go to Westwood university. It was about 40-45 minutes drive from my house. I couldn't go to the university I dreamed of 'coz it was far from our house and I didn't want to live in dorm leaving Amy and Ash. So Westwood was a good option and Jakes also go there and James also decided to go there. So I wouldn't be alone. What else you want when you have your bestfriend in college with you.

DING.

My phone chirped indicating Maggs text with all the information related to our therapy and therapist. Satisfied with everything I Went to my room only to find James sleeping. I wonder how long I have been out of my room thinking. It's been a month since I last checked my blog. I loved writing for people. And seeing that my words could help people meant the world to me. Hollins publishing's website really helped the readers connecting them with writers. Happy with how the day ended, I covered James with blanket and made myself comfortable under the covers beside her.