70 Sleep With Me (2/2)

I thought for a bit.

”Anything else that I need to do?” I asked tentatively.

”Do you live with anyone?” I shook my head.

”Is there anyone you can trust and ask to stay with you?” I thought about it for a moment even though the answer was obvious. I didn't know how I would even ask him to stay with me. ”I can see there is someone that you do trust but you are reluctant...”

Dr Knight paused. ”Okay, I was going to tell you to sleep in the same bed as them for a time, like a safety blanket of sorts, and to monitor you. Think about it. If you do manage, we'll continue with this method, or I'll tweak it to suit you. How does that sound?”

I had to smile. ”Perfect.”

Now, I just had to think if I could ask Sebastian or not. I took my leave shortly after booking my next appointment with him.

”How was it?” Sebastian asked when I came out of the door.

”It was fine,” I shrugged. Sebastian placed the magazine aside and stood up.

”Okay, let's go back, then.” His announcement was followed by him heading for the door. I followed behind without a sound. ”Something you need to tell me?” he asked after a while.

”So, you know,” I sighed.

”Your face is like an open book. I don't need to be a mind reader to know that you are in a dilemma and it has to do with me.” His voice was proud as usual. The man really did know everything.

”I was asked to make changes to my sleeping pattern,” I informed him. I bit my lip as I tried to say the next bit.

”Ah, so make a concrete routine and stick to it. It works very well,” he said. I looked at him surprised, suddenly realizing that he thought I needed reassurance or comfort from him. I had to smile at that.

”Yes. I also need your help.”

We had already reached the car. I slid in and watched him walk to the other side. I wondered if he had heard what I said.

”Ask away,” he finally said when he had bucked himself in.

I turned to him and with the blandest voice I could muster, spoke the next words.

”Sleep with me.”