Her Thirties Part 94
Marilyn was in the hospital, safe and recovering from the trauma of having recalled her mother’s murder and knowing that her stalker was her own uncle.
How she was able to process all that horror and carry on was beyond me—I couldn’t even wrap my mind around my relationship with her and the mystery of how we have always been connected—back in the 1930’s and maybe even for all eternity for that matter.
Instead of comforting me, at times, the thought that Marilyn loved me in the past as someone else named Joey made me feel insecure, and I wondered if I measured up to who this Joey was and if she could ever love me the same way.
On the drive home, I fought the disquiet. I wanted to love the real Marilyn, not the Girl of My Dreams—I wanted her love me, not Joey—not a past lover who was dead.
If that made any sense to anyone else, I’d be surprised—but then, I couldn’t imagine anyone else being able to unwrap the conundrum our lives.
For that matter, I couldn’t either—I only knew that despite this existential angst and irrational jealousy I felt, in some strange way Marilyn completed and healed me, making me whole.
And maybe for now, that would have to be enough.
The phone was ringing as I got in the door; I grabbed it just before it went to voicemail.
“Hey Pal, just getting in?”
“Hey, Abe! Just got back from the hospital.”
“How’s Marilyn doing?”
“Good—talking my ear off.”
“Great, great.” Abe seemed distracted, “ Just wanted to let you know, we still haven’t located Charlie—but, he’ll turn up eventually.”
“You think he’s left the country?”
“Naw—he hasn’t made any large withdrawals from his accounts. He’s out there somewhere—and I’m guessing, sticking close to home.”
My heart sunk—it wasn’t what I wanted to hear.
“You don’t think he’ll make another attempt on Marilyn’s life, do you Abe?”
“I wish I could say no, but you never know with these crazies. There’s a reason why he hasn’t fled—but don’t worry, Pal—we’re watching.”
I hesitated a moment, and then finally blurted out:
“I was thinking of taking a leave of absence until this whole thing gets cleared up—what do you think?”
Abe’s voice grew somber. “I wouldn’t do that, Scott—stay with your routine—business as usual. You both need something to preoccupy you while this is going on. Putting your life on hold isn’t a very good idea.”
“I suppose you’re right.”
Picking up on my disappointment, he tried sounding cheerful. “The minute we get something, I’ll give you a call.”
He was right, of course—the cat and mouse game could go on for weeks—maybe even months.
We talked a few minutes longer—mostly small talk—and when he hung up, I went over to my living room window, and stared out at the city lights milky in the curtains.
Somewhere out there, in the darkness, Charlie was lurking. Whatever purpose he had in mind, was totally beyond me.
Why wouldn’t he run when he knew he was in danger? What could he possibly hope to gain?
The uncertainty made his threat even more terrifying—that, and knowing he wouldn’t give up.
I am anxious to meet this Charlie and still wondering how Dr. Lambert fits into this.
I wouldn't want to meet Charlie - Dr. Lambert's been very quiet lately
No it's okay. I know kung fu ... lol. Dr. Lamber has been quite:)
Money...that is why he doesn't run. I think he thinks Catherine is weak, but she is not. Interesting this Charlie is not traceable...no family or anything?
His type can go to ground fast and pop up when the heat is off - that's what makes him so dangerous
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I hope I'm wrong because it would break Scott's heart, but I still feel a little uneasy about Abe. There still feels like a connection that we don't know about yet...