Chapter 27

Freshia Ava’s POV

I thought again about whether I should do the hypnosis method suggested by Dr. George at yesterday's consultation. To be honest, I'm starting to feel very tired from what has happened to me lately and I feel like I can no longer hold it in.

I'm confused as to why lately my life is like we're riding a roller coaster. Suddenly my peace was disturbed until I felt someone had entered my room and was always stalking me. I don't feel like I did anything to deserve this kind of treatment.

At the same time, my thoughts returned to my previous suspicions which had suddenly crossed my mind when Eros hugged me yesterday. His scent and low voice disturbed me so much that I felt the strangeness of the coincidence again. My heart again questioned whether Eros was someone I could really trust or if was it the opposite.

Then the feeling of unease started to come over me again. Actually, what was Eros's purpose all this time for being kind to me and always trying to get close to me? Is it true that he likes me too? Or does he really mean something to me? I thought to myself.

A sudden dizziness hit my head. At times like this, I miss my grandmother and I really feel very lonely. I just want to calm down and be free from the problems that I feel have been coming to me in a row lately. But somehow I felt I had to investigate everything myself. I have to know who I can trust or not.

Suddenly the determination within me emerged to return my life to the way it was before. I decided to start by stopping taking sedatives which I thought were making my condition worse.

I also felt that the use of the medication I was taking to help me heal made me even more confused and my anxiety became uncontrollable. So, I have to judge for myself whether the drugs really help me or if I will be fine without them.

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Eros Robinson's POV

At that time I was in the CCTV room in my apartment unit. My gaze focused on Freshia who was sitting silently on her bed. Her face looked very serious as if she was thinking about something. What was she really thinking now? I said to myself. Not long after, my cell phone rang indicating an incoming call. George's name appeared on the screen and I immediately picked it up.

"What's wrong with calling me, George?" I said when the call connected.

"Eros, I want to tell you about Freshia's current situation."

I was silent for a moment, then invited George to speak.

“The results of the examination to date have not shown any significant changes. Her mental condition is getting worse and I'm afraid that she will do something we don't expect. Therefore, I want to remind you not to do anything that could add trauma and disturbance to Eros's psyche. Currently, Freshia is very fragile. I remind her of this as her friend and doctor.” George said explaining to me.

“George, I know that I have fallen in love with her. I'm afraid that I can't make her reciprocate my feelings. I also can't wait to melt her heart. All this time, I have shown kindness to her, but she still goes with other men and that makes me very frustrated. Every time I find out that she is with a man other than me, I can't control my emotions, and my feelings for her grow bigger. Therefore, I think that what I am doing right now is the most appropriate way to keep her by my side. She must realize that I am the only person who is close to her and can be relied on. That way he will depend on me.”

“What if that method actually takes her away from you? There are times when a patient who over time faces repeated incidents in her life will actually withdraw from the surrounding environment. Distrust of others would slowly grow in one's heart and when one reached that stage, they would become even more difficult to deal with. Do you want to meet the figure of Freshia who is the opposite of her figure who now seems to trust you more?”

I fell silent. Of course, I don't want that to happen, and everything I'm currently doing and planning to just fall apart. "Then what should I do?"

"At least give her space so she can organize her life again to return to her peaceful life like before, Eros. Don't let a bad incident happen to her again. She is so fragile right now and your treatment that will arouse her trauma will actually destroy her even more. She must recover first. That way, you can get closer to her and your relationship will also be smoother in the future."

I listened to George but that doesn't mean I took his advice. I don't think I can just give up Freshia's freedom. My fear would also be great if I felt that Freshia was not in my grasp. But I can't deny that George's words keep coming back to me. Is it true that I should give her space first?

The next morning when I was going to the office, just leaving my apartment unit, I found Freshia who had also just come out of her apartment unit. But unlike usual, I saw her a little lethargic.

Just about to greet her, she suddenly turned towards me and our gazes met. That gaze looked sad, making my heart tremble. She looked so tired. Have I gone too far with her? I said to myself. Without saying anything, she just smiled and bowed her head to me.

“Freshia, are you okay?” I asked.

“Yeah, I'm just feeling a little tired. Are you going to the office too, Eros?"

"Yes. Then let me take you to the White Stone first, Freshia. You look a little out of shape.”

"No need. I do not want to burden you. I can order a taxi online, Eros."

“Please let me take you, Freshia. I'm worried you'll get caught on the road."

"It's fine if it doesn't bother you. Thank you in advance, Eros.”

We immediately went down to the basement floor, where my car was parked. After we got into the car, I asked her again, "Have you had breakfast, Freshia?"

She seemed to shake her head. “But I can buy bread at the cafe in the office lobby. I did intend to stop by the cafe first before I went to my room."

"In that case, okay," I said, which was the end of our conversation that morning. Until my car entered the White Stone lobby yard, there was only silence between us. But in the end, Freshia thanked me before she got out of the car.

“Thanks for the ride, Eros. Be careful on the road and have a nice day.” She said while smiling. But her smile looked weak.

"You too. Don't forget that you can contact me at any time if anything happens, Freshia.” I said that finally ended our meeting that morning. Freshia looked away and I left the White Stone lobby.

Maybe I should give her a little freedom so ehe can recover first. Besides, I also have to be patient and finalize my plans for her. Of course, I have to be prepared if I want to catch a bigger catch, I said to myself and without realizing it I smiled, looking forward to it.