Together forever

Chapter-18

Althea

June 2012.

If peace can be visualised, then this place would be exactly that.
Peace.

The chaos in sounds of water hitting the shore combined with orderly rhythm of winds howling across the sea resulted in a magical combination.

Sitting at a distance near enough to get to the kids if need arises and far enough to enjoy the peace, I let my mind wander.

Few days back, Aaron put this idea of vacation into Kayla's head, hoping it would take my mind off the incident. From then, she was persistent about it. She even talked to uncle Jake about it and he immediately saw it to happen.

He booked a vacation for me, Kayla, his wife Carol and their little trouble makers Annie and Ty at an island for one whole month during my summer break as a graduation gift.

I was reluctant in the begining but the offer, which included a cabin with private beach, several spa treatments and many more, was too good to say no and may be deeper down, even I was hoping for this trip to take the edge off me.

It's been almost a month since the assault but it's still fresh in my head. Kayla and the boys did everything to keep my head off it but nothing worked for long. At the end of day, I was always afraid of them finding a way to hurt me again.

I even talked Aaron into teaching me selfdefence. He wasnt happy with my request but when he understood my need to feel secure and well equipped if need comes, he finally gave in. We even had few sessions before my vacation.

It's been more than 3 weeks since I am here and I am missing home more than I thought was possible.

I wanted this trip. However, I planned on cutting it short. May be a week or two would have done the task but once we are here, the happiness in Kay's face made it impossible. I have rarely seen her this worry free and last month wore her out. She deserved everything this world could offer for every sacrifice she made for me and letting her enjoy this break without my constant whining is the least I could give to her. And so, I sucked it up.

Its not that I didnt like the place. I liked it. Infact, I loved the calm of this place but I missed Aaron and the boys. I missed having Ray a phone call away whenever my mind started to get busy making unwanted scenarios. I missed the safety Aaron's arms provided everynight keeping the demons away.

I brought his shirts with me afraid that my nightmares would be back now that he isnt with me to keep them away. Especially after the recent incidents, but thankfully they weren't. Its been more than an year since I had a nightmare and I wanted to keep it that way.

I wished even the boys were here but well, I think its too much to ask. This was supposed to be a girls trip and moreover Aaron said he had to go to his cousin's place to get things straight. He wouldn't say me much about it but promised to once its taken care of. What ever that 'thing' is, its keeping him quite busy.

However, he finds time everyday to call me and let me know how his day went and ask me about mine.

Being away from him with all this free time is messing up with ny head. I miss all the guys but the intensity with which I miss Aaron is starting to scare me. I mean, I guess its normal to miss your boyfriend but this, it almost borderlined the point of insanity. An unhealthy obsession as my therapist calls it.

"Allie! Look what I found," Annie, my 5-year old cousin shouted in my ear, holding a pretty blue stone in her hand and jumping into my arms breaking my train of thoughts which were going in a rather dangerous direction.

"Oh my god! You found a treasure. It's so pretty Anns..."Her enthusiasm was contagious which spreaded all around her like a wildfire.

"Come on. Lets find more. There are so many teasuuu over there." She pointed towards the sea.