Chapter 23: Repressed Memories, Or Just A Dream?
Liz
Zander came walking into the kitchen just as Rosa was finishing up. He walks straight over to me and kisses me. “Sorry, I took so long,” he says. “It’s okay, work is work.” I say, and I see
Rosa smiling out of the corner of my eye.
“Well, I am off. Enjoy your evening love birds. I will see you in the morning,” she says and
disappears. Zander chuckles and I shake my head. “I think she is even more excited that we
are together, than we are.” Zander says chuckling. “What are our plans, Zander? I am officially
divorced now, so what does that mean for us?” I asked.
“I thought I made my feelings perfectly clear. But let me give you a refresher. I want to be with
you. I have been in love with you since the first day of law school. You came in and sat close
to me, and you greeted me with that sweet smile of yours.
That night, when I closed my eyes to sleep, I could still see that sweet smile of yours. I will
make sure that you stay madly in love with me. I plan on spending the rest of my life making you happy.” He says and pulls me into his arms.
“Wow, that was a mouthful, but exactly what I needed to hear. Who says your plan will work?” I
said and gave him a look with one eyebrow raised. “I know it will. I can be very persuasive and charming.” He says. “Well, don’t waste your time.” I say, and he frowns.
“Why? Have you changed your mind about us?” he asks. “No silly, I am already madly in lover with you. You know I have been in love with you since then too. I just gave up hope and then Kyle showed up and…” I said, but didn’t get to finish because he kissed me. He deepens the
kiss and I let him.
When we break apart, he gives me a big smile. “There, all sorted. You love me and I love you, and we will be together forever.” He says simply, and I just chuckle and shake my head. “I wanted to speak to you about you staying here.” He says and I nod. “I will find a place as soon as I get my money.” I say.
“No, that’s not what I want. I want you to live here with me,” he says. “Are you sure? Shacking up is a big step.” I say and he chuckles. “We have been shacking up for weeks, Liz,” he says. It’s not the same thing. Before, I needed a place to crash and you helped me out. We were just
roommates. Now we are in a relationship,” I said.
“I don’t care about semantics and logistics. I want you here and that’s all I care about. I want.
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to fall asleep with you in my arms and wake up to you still there.” He says and I smile. “You know, you are a really sweet man.” I say. “And I can’t wait to just slide my c**k right…” he says,
but I don’t let him finish.
“I take it back, you are an ass.” I said and hit his arm and he chuckled. I can’t help but chuckle with him. I love his sense of humor, and he knows I am easy to tease. “Help me set the table, you ass.” I say, and he slaps my behind and takes one of the dishes. “I would much rather talk. about your ass.” He says with a wink and I roll my eyes but smile.
We enjoyed our dinner and it really was so delicious. I have only ever made Paella with seafood or chicken, but I think Rosa’s is the best I have ever had. After dinner, we sat out on the patio and Zander told me what happened earlier today with Tiffany.
“She was at the house too? How does she even know where you live?” I asked. “I have no idea, it isn’t listed,” he said. “Do you think she knows I am staying here?” I asked him. “I don’t think so, and she can’t get inside the property. You are safe here,” he said.
“I am not afraid of her. On the contrary, I look forward to some payback if she does try something again. I just don’t want my problems to disrupt your life.” I say. “You are my life Liz, your problems are mine.” He says and I can’t help but smile. “How did I get so lucky? First the winning numbers and now the man of my dreams.” I say, and he chuckles and kisses my
forehead.
“Are you excited for tomorrow?” he asks me. “I am, I just wish this cast was off too.” I say.” Just two more days. As soon as the cast is off, we are going on our vacation.” Zander says and I smile. “Can’t wait,” I say. We chat and snuggle until he sees me yawning.
We then went inside, and I got straight into bed and fell asleep quickly. I awoke sometime during the night from a dream and I couldn’t help the tears that escaped my eyes. I hardly ever remember my dreams, but this one messed with me a bit. Zander came running into the room
and switched on the lights.
“Are you okay?” he asks before checking the bathroom, the closet and the window. He must’ve thought there was someone in the room. He comes over to me and sits down and pulls me into his arms. “What’s wrong Liz?” he asks. “Did I scream?” I ask and he nods. “I thought someone was in the room.” He says.
“I
“I am sorry for waking you, it was just a dream.” I say and he smiles and wipes my tears. “It’s okay, do you want to tell me about it?” he asks. “I never remember my dreams, either that or I don’t dream. This dream was of the day my parents died. I was with them in the car.
I don’t really remember what happened, and this dream was different. In the dream, they were
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arguing about my aunt. My dad kept saying he didn’t want me around her and Tiffany, but my
mom kept trying to assure him that it was an accident, and she would never purposefully harm me. I don’t remember that ever happening. All I remember of that day is being excited about our road trip, then opening my eyes, and seeing my parents bleeding.
A police officer took me out of the car, and when I woke up again, I was in the hospital and my grandparents were there. They told me my parents died in that car crash, and I was the only one that survived. I couldn’t remember anything and the doctor said that I suppressed the
memory,” I said.
“I am so sorry Liz, I didn’t know you were with them in the car.” Zander says, stroking my back
while he holds me. “It’s okay, I really don’t remember much. But this dream felt somewhat
familiar, it was very weird. When I woke, I could still feel the emotions too.” I said.
“You are safe, that’s all that matters. You need to get some sleep, you have a big day later.
Rest, I will stay with you.” He says and I nod. He lies down, and I rest my head on his chest. He
I I
kisses the top of my head and I close my eyes and fall asleep quickly.
Zander
I was so panicked when I heard Liz scream. I thought someone had gotten in and wanted to
hurt her. I am a little worried about this dream. What if it is her memory of that day surfacing?
Maybe the stress of what happened this past month brought this on.
I think she needs to see someone, but now Isn’t the time to bring it up. I need to do some
digging first and find out what really happened to her parents. After what Tiffany did to her, I
wonder if her parents‘ death really was an accident. It seems like these people would do
anything for money.
I don’t think it’s a coincidence, and Tiffany did say that Liz stole her inheritance. Maybe
everything she is doing to Liz is fueled by the fact that she feels wronged. I honestly don’t
know, I am definitely not a psychologist. But I will find a way to help Liz get the closure she
needs.
When I know she is fast asleep, I get up slowly so I don’t wake her. It’s after 2am, so I know Chris, the Pl we use, is sleeping, but I don’t expect him to answer anyway. I went to get my
phone and send him a quick message to do some digging on the accident. Once I know more,
I will speak to Liz about seeing someone to help with her repressed memories.
I get back into bed, and she snuggles up next to me. Even in her sleep, she gravitates towards me. I have never believed in fate and destiny and all that mambo jumbo. But I really believe running into Robyn that day at the hotel was meant to happen.
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arms is
She set me right on Liz’s path again, and I am so grateful for that. This woman in my a
the most important thing in my life and I won’t lose her. I kissed the top of her head and settled back and closed my eyes.
When I opened my eyes and smiled, because Liz was still in my arms. She is still fast asleep and looking so cute. I look at the time and see it’s already after 6am. We will need to get up if we want to be at the lottery office at 8am. I move slightly so I could kiss her pouty lips.
“Morning beautiful, it’s time to get up.” I said softly. She scrunches her nose and shuts her eyes even tighter. “You have to get up if you want to be in time for your makeover.” I say, and she opens her eyes and looks at me and smiles. “Morning handsome, how much time do we
have?” she asks.
“Not much, if you still want to shower and have breakfast,” I said. She sits up and kisses my lips before she gets up. “Then let’s get ready. Who doesn’t like to be pampered?” she says and
I chuckle. “Do you need help in the shower?” I ask her, wiggling my eyebrows.
“No, but you can join me anyway,” she says with a wink. “I don’t think that’s a good idea. I don’t
know if I can behave myself, and we are pressed for time.” I say, and she giggles and goes in
the bathroom. “I will come help you get dressed,” I yell after her as I get up.
“Okay thanks, I will need help with my zipper and my shoes.” She yells back. I smile at the fact that we are acting like an old married couple. Its comical, but it feels so great. I checked my
phone and saw a reply from Chris saying that he would have some feedback for me later.
Good, I need answers.
Nats
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