3 Trip to the pas (1/2)

The therapist stood up and walked to the Grandfather clock dragging her chair behind her. After taking a seat beside the grandfather clock she looked at Regan and urged her over.

Regan reluctantly took her chair and sat on it in front of the table in the middle of the room then she took 3 deep breaths and looked up to the therapist.

”My name is Mrs. Layla your therapist for today, nice to meet you Regan,” Mrs. Layla relayed a gentle smile towards Regan, ”today will be your first therapy session and hopefully last! There is no time limit with you today and I am hoping we can figure out this issue of yours ok?”

Regan nodded a yes.

”Ok, so let us begin with a backstory shall we? Do you mind telling me what happened or how this issue started?”

Regan laid back in her chair and let her memories flip through many files to find the correct one. One that was taken just a few weeks ago but incomplete like a book with multiple pages ripped out in the middle. Slowly she let her body slip back to the time… a nice warm sunday afternoon… flowing water… the taste of fish… blood.

It was finally the day that Regan got to spend time with her friend Ella had arrived. Ever since she went to another school, they never got the chance to see each other but their friendship bond was still unbreakable.

”You have everything?” Ella asked Regan as she loaded the booth up with luggage.

”Sunscreen, food, tents, clothes…” Regan read out loud as she goes through a checklist of items they needed for the camping trip, ”looks like we got everything.”

”Good!” Ella grinned as she slammed the booth of the car closed. Then loudly slapped her hands on the car, a signal for the person in the driver's seat, ”we're ready Damien.”

”Yes ma'am,” Damien replied with a chuckle.

”Let's go!” Ella yelled as she playfully slapped Regan across her back.

Regan laughed along with Damien. Though it was unfortunate Bella couldn't make it because of her musical practice, it was nice to spend time with Ella. The familiar feeling of happiness flowed through her as Ella shoved her into the backseat and jumped in after her, resting her head on her shoulder.

”I missed you,” Ella whispered.