Chapter 57

*Demi's POV*

"Come in, sweetie" I said. Emma was standing by the door. She didn't move.

"Are you alright?" I asked.

"I'm so confused" she said.

"Come here" I said, spreading out my arms for her. She came in and I hugged her tightly.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"I don't know"

"What do you mean? How did it go?"

"We talked. He said he really loves her and has no intention of hurting her, or anyone in the family" she said.

"That's a good thing, right?"

"Yeah" she said, uncertain.

"So, what's the problem?" I asked.

"I don't know. I'm so confused" she whispered.

"About what, baby?"

"Him. He was so convincing and I want to believe him so badly, but something's holding me back"

"Something, like what?"

"I'm not sure. I think he reminds me of someone"

"Someone bad?"

"Kinda"

"Who?"

"Some guy that once visited us. A very long time ago"

"Wanna tell me about it?"

"There was this guy and he came to our town, but didn't have a place to stay. We had an extra room, so he stayed by us. He was a really nice and fun person. We all liked him a lot. Then, about a day before he left, he made a move on my mom, when dad wasn't home. He was married, though. Mom got so scared, she started screaming. I had no idea what was going on, but I called my dad and he came right away. This guy said he was sorry and didn't mean to do anything wrong. I don't know, it was a weird story. I never really got it and it was a really long time ago"

"What does that have to do with Aaron?"

"Aaron reminds me of him. I totally forgot about him, till Aaron came in the picture. I guess I'm scared"

"Scared of what, honey?"

"I'm afraid, that if I'll get close to him, maybe he'll make a move on me. Maybe he'll hurt Maddie. Maybe I'll hurt her. I don't want that"

"If you, for example, would see him in the street and he had no connection to you, whatsoever. Would you want to date him?" I asked.

"No, not really. I mean, he's cute, but not my type"

"So what makes you think you'll want to, now?"

"I don't know. Love has weird ways. Sometimes you love someone, you thought you hated. Sometimes you hate someone, you thought you loved. What if I start getting feelings for him? I don't want that. I don't want him, at all. I'm scared, that if we get close, something will go wrong"

"I think it's very brave of you to tell me this. I wouldn't be able to do that" I said, honestly.

"Thank you, mama. But it doesn't help the situation"

"I know, I know. Want me to talk to him?"

"And say what? That I'm scared we'll end up hurting Maddie? He'll think I'm crazy" she said.

"I won't say it in that way. I'll talk around it, like give him examples. He'll never know it's you that I'm talking about"

"Okay, I guess" she said.

"Very good. Thank you for telling me. I'm sure Maddie appreciates it. Now, go to bed, it's late" I said.

"Good night, mama. I love you"

"I love you too, tiger" I said. We hugged and she left the room. I also went to sleep.

"You look like crap, babe" Wilmer said, as I entered the kitchen the next morning.

"Good morning to you, too" I said, sarcastically.

"Morning. Are you okay?" he asked, "You really don't look good"

"Thanks. Aren't we being nice today, giving out compliments" I chuckled.

"Seriously Demi, I'm not kidding. Are you okay?"

"Nah, actually I feel like shit"

"Want me to make you some breakfast?"

"Not hungry"

"Something to drink?"

"Not thirsty"

"You gotta eat something, though. Get something in your stomach"

"I can't get anything through my throat, right now"

"Should we go to the doctor?"

"No, I think I'm fine. I just have a huge headache and I'm kinda dizzy"

"That's not good. Last time it didn't end up well, when you had that. Sit down, before you collapse" Wilmer said.

Toria started crying and Wilmer went to get her. She needed to eat, so he handed her to me. I stated nursing her, but started feeling lightheaded. Uh oh, this is not good.

"Babe, take her. I think it's happening again. It's worse this time, though" I whispered. I stared seeing black dots and my vision got blurry. Wilmer took Toria out of my hands and handed me a glass of water.

"Drink it. It'll help" he said. He sounded worried. I took it, in my shaking hands and tried to drink, but I couldn't. My eyes started to close.

"Stay with me, babe. I'm calling 911" Wilmer said, stressed.

"Please, stay with me. Try to open your eyes" he said. He splashed some water on my face and I opened them a little. I could hear him on the phone, but then, all went black.

-----Next update: Tuesday

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