Always by Sharon
Chapter Four
A couple of weeks later...
Jessica and Cristian walk into Llanfair and Viki wraps her arms around her daughter.
Viki: I didn't think I'd ever see you again. Are you ok, baby?
Jess: I am now. (She then looks over at her sister.) Natalie, what's going on? Why do you look like you hate me?
Natalie: Like you don't know?
Jessica looks at Cristian and then back at Natalie.
Jess: Cristian?
Nat: Yeah, Cristian. How does it feel dear sister knowing that you stole the man I love?
Jess: You don't understand any of this. You don't know what I've been through. Jessica runs away in tears and Cristian turns to Natalie.
Cris: Damn it Natalie. Why couldn't you just have left it alone?
Nat: Why should I? You said you were going to marry her.
Viki: Cristian, what happened with Jessie? Can you tell us that much without breaking her trust?
Cris: I shouldn't. I promised her I wouldn't. But the truth is that it will come out soon enough though. (pauses) She was raped.
Viki: Oh, dear god. She must be a wreck.
Cris: She is, Mrs. Davidson. I found her in the park the night it happened. I've never seen her so lost. She didn't want to face either one of you, so it was my job to keep her safe. I would have given anything for that sweet woman who would never did anything to hurt anyone to be able to feel like she mattered to someone. Thats why I married her. I was afraid she was going to do something stupid. And the bottom line is I don't want to live my life without her. She's my best friend and she has been in years. And despite everything, shes never let me down. I won't let her down this time. I won't. The most important thing to me is that your daughter gets the help she needs.
Viki: Thank you, Cristian. My daughter needs someone like you right now. (She turns to Natalie)
I'm sorry Natalie.
Nat:You know for once I agree with you.I have no idea what my sister is going through, I haven't been there. And I'm not going to insult her by saying I understand.I love her. I want whats best for her.My moms right, you are whats best for her right now. Just tell me the truth this time, ok?
Cris: I'll try.
Nat: Did you mean it when you said you didn't love me?This time I swear I'll believe whatever you tell me.
Cris: It doesn't matter, Natalie. I'm married to your sister now. And she's been through way too much to go through any more pain.
Nat: Ok. Thats good enough for me. I'll give you up for my sister. she needs you more than I do right now.
Cris: Thank you.
Nat: Don't mention it. Family is stronger than anything, right?
Cris: Right.
They go upstairs and join Jessica who has collasped in Viki's arms.
Nat: Hey Jess?
She looks up at her.
Nat: I'm sorry. Obviously, the best woman has won. Cristian loves you now. I can see it when he looks at you. But you and I are sisters, shouldn't we try to get along?
Jess: I'd like that. Thank you, Natalie.
They hug.
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