Chapter 205 - Did You Bring That Thing? (1/2)

”I'm disappointed in you,” Mia said as she closed the door and looked at the woman that was tied to the bed. ”I thought you were stronger than this.”

Jaclyn turned towards the familiar voice. As she watched the tall, angelic woman walk towards her, she began to cry, ”My head hurts and I feel so sick that I want to die. Please, Mia, Just give me one shot. I promise I'll quit after that. You've been through this before, you know how tough it is. I'm not as strong as you, I can't handle it. But now that I know what to expect, it will be easier on my second attempt. Please, I swear this will be the last time.”

Mia sat down beside the pitiful woman and shook her head.

”You're right, I've been through what you're experiencing now. But, that's exactly why I know the second attempt won't be easier. What's truly easier for you, is for you to get over this hurdle now. If you pull through these next few days, it will be easier for you to quit for good. I'm not as strong as you think. I've simply drowned out my cravings with alcohol,” Mia replied with a sigh.

Seeing Jaclyn like this, reminded her of herself, so deep down, she wasn't just disappointed in Jaclyn, she was also disappointed in herself.

Sure, she had quit heroin for good, but she had simply replaced it with another addiction. An addiction that she was so reluctant to quit that she even snuck into her brother's bar to satiate her cravings.

Mia looked at Jaclyn, placed her thumb against her cheek and gently wiped away her tears. ”You will be fine,” she said as her hands trembled a little.

It had almost been two days since she last had a drop of alcohol and she was struggling with her own cravings.

Jaclyn noticed Mia's shaky hands and her pale face. Now that she thought about it, Mia had stayed up all night with her and she never saw her drink any alcohol. Was she still addicted to alcohol? If she was, then was she also experiencing withdrawal symptoms?

Were they both going through a similar situation?

Jaclyn looked into Mia's eyes and felt her heart break as the woman's soft, caring hands brushed against her cheek. There were so many people concerned about her: Jackson, Halia, John, and Mia. But, who was showing concern towards Mia? Was she receiving help?

Jaclyn was there when Mia snuck into her brother's bar, but she never asked her why she had snuck in. Now that she thought about it, everything suddenly made sense. ”Was that why you were at Muller that day? Did you sneak into Muller to steal alcohol?” Jaclyn asked.

There was a trace of pain in Mia's eyes as she nodded her head in shame. She was embarrassed by her addiction, but she had become so reliant on the alcohol that she didn't feel like she could function without it.

”Does John and your brother know about your addiction?” Jaclyn continued to ask.

Mia nodded again as she tried to stop her trembling hands.

Jaclyn wanted to reach out her hands to comfort Mia, but they were tied to the bed. So, all she could do was stare into the woman's eyes, ”Don't worry, you will be fine too. Both of us will be fine.”

At that moment, there was a knock on the door. ”Dinner's ready!” John's voice called out as he stepped in with a tray of food.

Mia's eyes lit up as she saw the food, ”Wow, there's pork knuckle, bratwurst, and even pretzel. Your brother and sister-in-law sure know how to spoil you.”

Jaclyn glanced at the food and felt slightly moved. So many people cared about her, how could she disappoint them and give up so easily.