Chapter 341 - Give Steve a chance (2) (1/2)

”Biddy, I feel like I'm forcing you to be with me, and you are not willing...” Steve's voice trailed off. He looked at Bridgette who stared at the coffee table. With each passing second, he felt his heart crumbling. After what seemed like forever he stood up and said in a quiet voice. ”If you don't want to talk to me, I don't know what else to do.” Steve looked at her for few seconds and walked slowly toward the front door feeling completely defeated.

Just as he reached for the doorknob, he felt a light tug on the back of his shirt. He turned around and saw Bridgette standing behind him. He didn't hear her footsteps, but he was so out of it, that he could miss hearing a steam engine roaring next to him.

”Don't go...” She said weakly. She was looking up at him, and her face showed that she is troubled.

He sighed and steeled his resolve. This is obviously not working. So, either she snaps out of it, or there is no point of him trying. Steve is aware that something happened with Bridgette after Felix's visit, but he does not know what is going on in her mind. And she does not want to share that with him. The only way this will work out, is if he stays firm. He looked her in the eyes and spoke: ”What is the point of me staying if you don't want to talk to me?”

”I don't know what to say.” Bridgette looked down, not daring to look him in the eyes.

”Tell me what is going on... Why are you avoiding me?... What are you thinking right now?”

”I don't want you to go. That is what I'm thinking.” Bridgette admitted.

”That is one question answered. I need to know what is going on in your head.”

Bridgette gave a small nod, took his hand and led the way back into the living room. They sat on the sofa, facing each other.

Bridgette lifted her gaze and looked at him for some time reluctantly, as if she is having an internal fight. ”I like you. I really, really like you. So much that I'm afraid that you will hurt me, and I won't even know what hit me. Because of that, I became overly-cautious. Everything you do or say, my mind twists around, and signals me that you will hurt me.”

Seeing that she finished talking, Steve spread his hands helplessly, ”I don't know how to respond to this. Is there something I can do? Or is this something you need to untangle by yourself?”

Bridgette sighed, ”The problem is within me.”

Steve's expression was solemn. 'If she is telling the truth or not, I don't know. Maybe she just wants to break up and does not know how to say it.' He feared that something like this will happen. ”In that case, I will give you space.” He stood up. ”Call me when you resolve your issues.”

Steve made a step to go out, but Bridgette held his hand. ”The problem is within me, but I need your help to resolve it.”

Steve's face brightened up. She is holding his hand and said that she needs him. Finally, a progress. He sat back on the sofa and held her hand in his. ”How can I help?”, his voice was deep and soft. Bridgette found it very soothing.