Never Let Me Go

In Da' Club

Arianna and Maya didn't think it possible for so many horrible things to go wrong in just one day. Yet, here they were contemplating if this was actually happening or just a deplorable nightmare they had yet to wake from.

Aria threw up three times, each one brought on by just thinking about the incest she had committed. Albeit, she had no idea that she and Kendall were cousins, it still didn't take away the disgust she felt with herself.

Maya was just so taken back at how one woman could be so cruel. The murder of her mother and the sight of her mutilated body was something she still hadn't gotten over. All of this information was just salt on a very old, but raw wound.

Catalina watched her daughter and niece closely. The two girls have remained quiet since leaving the witch across the way condominium. Raymond tried to comfort his former lover while she was strictly concerned with the two young women across from them.

"I can't imagine what you girls must be feeling right now," Cat shakes her head, wiping at her eyes. "I just hope you know that-"

"I think we just need some time," Arianna cuts her off, her voice void of emotion.

Maya turns to look at her best friend, "Aria?"

"I always dreamed about this moment," she wipes at her eyes. "Finally being reunited with my mother, finding my father, meeting my family. But this?" She shakes her head. "This is too much."

"Arianna-"

"I understand," Cat cuts off Raymond, who flashes her a questioning look. "I just found you Arianna," she looks at Maya. "Both of you, and last thing I want to do is lose you again." She rises up off the sofa and walks up to them. "I'll give you girls as much time as you need. "Just know that I love both of you and when you're ready...I'm here."

Maya and Arianna both rise as well to give Cat a hug, the one between mother and daughter lasting longer for obvious reasons.

"Thank you," Arianna whisper, walking over to Raymond as he pulls her into a tight embrace.

"I'm so sorry," he whispers, kissing the top of her head.

"Me too," Aria is able to muster a sad smile. She turns to look at her mother as Raymond hugs Maya as well. "He can give you my number. Text me or call me so I can save it in my phone and when I'm ready to talk, I'll call you."

Cat nods, reaching out to cup her daughters' cheek before both of the elders quietly make their way out of the condo.

"You okay?" Maya feels stupid asking that, but it's the only thing she can think of.

"I thought they'd never leave," Aria chuckles, with an exasperated sigh.

Maya's mouth drops, "What?"

"Let's go out tonight," Aria smiles mischievously, walking into the kitchen and grabbing a bottle of water out of the fridge.

Maya, still with her mouth ajar, repeats her same statement. "What?"

Aria rolls her eyes and saunters back into the kitchen, plopping down on the sofa next to her best friend.

"Let's go out tonight," she enunciates each word slowly and clearly.

All Maya can do is stare in shock at the complete 360 in Arianna's disposition. Not even five minutes, she was sure the both of them were probably going to have to be admitted. Now? The girl wants to go fucking clubbing!

"Are you..." she trails off. Starring into Arianna's large, brown eyes - she sees it. She could kick herself for how she could miss it. Her disorder is kicking in. Only someone with Borderline Personality Disorder or anything of the sort could easily shift moods so fast. Deep down, Maya can see Arianna is an emotional wreck, but is pushing away her hurt, and pain and trying to mask it with impulsiveness.