Chapter 09: A Strange Reaction

[ PHILIPE ]

I haven't seen Cassandra for several days and besides, I haven't heard from her. The last time we spoke, I gave her my business card and I asked her to contact me but she hasn't done it yet. The mistake I made that night we spoke was that I didn't insist on taking her number. If I had, I would have called her already to find out how she was doing. Maybe I should visit her today because I'm free all day.

However, whenever I think of her, I always remember how I felt the first time I saw her. Besides, my instinct forces me to see her again to find out if she's in trouble. Unfortunately, the situation that Antoine is going through today puts me in doubt because I know that I should not approach humans at the moment but, I admit that I really need to get out of our jungle to meet Cassandra . From another point of view, I already have a girlfriend and I normally have to focus on her, but the feelings I had for this girlfriend disappeared the day I met Cassandra. Yet I know that it is impossible for me to be in love with two woman at the same time. It's like my heart is asking me to give up my girlfriend to be with Cassandra.

Indeed, I was thinking of a better way to get out of the werewolf jungle without being noticed when suddenly Inès arrived at my apartment. She looked sad and said she wanted to talk to me. I didn't want to talk to her because she disgusted me. I just wanted her to leave me alone.

« What are you doing here Inès? » I asked

« Apparently, you're not happy to see me » she replied.

« Whether I'm happy or not isn't the issue. I have too much to do right now. » I added

« Don't worry Philippe. I know you don't want to talk to me right now. I also know you're mad at me and you have every right to be. I was a bad person betraying my own older brother. I know all this but please don't avoid me. I haven't had anyone to talk to these past few days and I feel very lonely. » she said.

« Do you really feel alone? I have nothing to reproach you Inès. And know that you did what seemed right to you so you must assume the consequences of your actions. I have no right to judge you and if you feel guilty about what happened to Antoine, then go see him and apologize to him. I can't do anything for you Inès. I'm sorry » I added

After my statements , she stared at me for a long time without saying anything. She felt really bad. She no longer knew what to do to repair the harm she had done to her brother Antoine. She confessed to me that she was overwhelmed by the turn of events and that she would like to do something to save Antoine but that things did not depend on her. Having no more time to speak with her, I pushed her away without hesitation. I no longer wanted to see her again. Our friendship has taken a serious hit since her betrayal against Antoine and I wasn't ready to forget that yet. Besides, I didn't want her to realize that I was about to go see Cassandra.

[ CASSANDRA ]

Today, my father Fulbert is a year older and I really want us to celebrate his birthday.

However, I wouldn't like to sit idly by even if I don't have enough cash on me. I really want to give him something and I was thinking about that when I remembered Philippe. I quickly searched my bag and found his business card. It occurred to me to contact him but I hesitated. Suddenly, my cell phone rang. It was my psychologist Morgane. I quickly picked up.

« Hello Morgane ! »

« Hello my darling! How are you ? » Asked Morgane

« I'm very well and you? » I answered

« I'm doing very well too. But I've been in Montpellier for two weeks and you haven't even thought of visiting me. You also didn't think of coming to see me at the clinic. I am very disappointed Cassandra. » said Morgane.

 « You're right to be upset Morgane. Forgive me please. I've been a bit busy lately, that's why I haven't come to see you yet. But keep quiet, I'll come see you at the end of the week. » I answered

This is how we were talking calmly when suddenly I hear behind me:

« Give me that phone. »

I turn hastily and I noticed that it was my father. He looked at me strangely and he was furious. I wanted to answer him violently but I hesitated because I knew him very well and I knew what he was capable of. However, I ignored him, by refusing to hand over the phone. Immediately, he snatches the phone and slaps me. I was very angry. Without saying anything, I went straight to my room.

« Come back here Cassandra.» he said violently.

I didn't answer him and closed my bedroom door as soon as I got inside. I didn't understand what had just happened. For a few days, however, everything was going well between us. We lived so well that I had made the commitment to do everything to ensure the continuity of this happiness. But this morning, I hadn't really understood my father's reaction. Sadly he acted like this on his birthday. I immediately asked myself enough questions. Not knowing what to do, I decided to wait for mum to come in order to talk about it with her. It's so strange.