Chapter 42:
13th of Dec, 2020.
2:16pm.
April stands opposite to the building, the words Michael Bort, Woman's Mental Institution boldly shown above the glass door. She walks through.
From the front, the building seems fairly modern, with newly layered brick walls, and decorative features. Although, the interior shows signs of old age, the dry paint peeling, the old looking furniture.
She reaches the reception, and faces a nurse, who smiles vividly.
Her friendly approach calms April down.
"Hi, I'm here to see a friend"
"Did you book an appointment?"
She nods. "Yes. The ninth of July, at two-thirty"
"Ah, yes. And who are you here to see, today?"
"Fallon Johnston" She says. "She may go by the last name Fallon Richards, but it's the same person"
"Yes, Fallon. She's a handful, that one" The woman shakes her head, and they laugh. She brings the work phone to her ear. "Is Fallon Johnston available and ready for a visit? She has an appointment with-
She covers the mouth of the phone with the palm of her hand. "Who are you?" She whispers.
"Just say that I'm a close friend" April grins. She'll know who it is"
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Fallon's door suddenly unlocks, and a nurse flings it open.
Fallon frowns, it's too early for lunch, or hangout time.
"There's someone here to see you"
"Who is it?" A smile begins to play on her lips, assuming it's Alessio.
"It's a close friend. Apparently, you should already know"
Fallon grins. "Take me to them"
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Two nurses stand by either side of her, guiding her towards their visitors room, which is filled with patients, all connecting once again with their loved ones.
There's nurses standing by every corner of the square room, alongside Lucinda, who smiles proudly by the exit.
The room is full of energy and laughter.
Fallon grins, it's about time...
April stands by the left hand side of the room, her eyes searching for Fallon. Her fingers slightly tremble, but the nurse by her side holds her shoulder, providing reassurance.
Fallon stands by the other side, her body pleading to catch a glimpse of Alessio.
Eventually, they lock eyes.
And all hell breaks loose.
"No. No. No- I have nothing to say to her!" Fallon screams. She attempts to run, but the nurses pull her back. "Take me back! Take me back!" She screeches, stamping on the floor like a baby.
"Fallon, you're making a scene. Stop it"
She didn't even notice Mrs Bort make her way towards her, until she hisses in her ear. "Have a grip on yourself! Stop it!"
April stands still.
She can't even move.
She can't even speak.
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