94. Anonymous

Charlotte drags another puff of her cigarette before putting it out in the nearest bin when she saw Lexie walking towards her. It was three days after their impromptu meet in front of the convenience store that Lexie had invited her for one of the sharing sessions held at the town's public library.

"So, how are you today?" Lexie asked with a kind smile as they walk towards the building.

"I'm still hanging in there." She said not wanting to overshare with Lexie.

"I hope you feel better after tonight."

"I hope so too."

There was a small group of people already gathering in the open space in the library. Charlotte saw chairs lined already, not in a circular shape but like in a traditional classroom. She already knew that she was going to take the back seat and just listen. Charlotte was feeling better already because earlier she was not sure about visibly exposing herself in front of strangers.

Three chairs were in front. On the side of the room was a long table with drinks and snack