Desperation

Char walked back into the nursery after her appointment feeling so drained from talking about her issues with someone other than her friends and colleagues at The Knight Nursery. She needed to see Mia to apologise. She was so desperate. Char was frantic. But she couldn't find Mia.

Marjorie had caught Char in the moment and was deeply concerned to see Char with black streaks down her face where her mascara had run from crying so much. Char's eyes were puffy and stained from all the tears. Marjorie knew it was Charlottes first session of therapy today and she wondered what had gone on, what had been said and if Charlotte was okay.

M- Marjorie

C- Charlotte

"Charlotte, My Love, what's wrong?" M said with a deep and understanding tone.

"Mia! I need to see Mia."- Char said with a frantic, voice gasping for breath and stuttering her words. She couldn't get out what she really wanted to say.

"My love she's gone to work from home. Is there anything I—" Marjorie couldn't finish off what she was saying before Charlotte ran off and out through the nursery door back to her car.

How was Charlotte going to talk to Mia? Charlotte didn't know where Mia live to tell her how deeply sorry she was, or how much she knew Mia cared for her. She felt incredibly guilty, she couldn't work without telling Mia how sorry she was neither could she stop crying.

Marjorie was deeply concerned with how Charlotte was reacting and behaving. She knew she'd be short staffed if she sent Charlotte home but knew that Charlotte was in no state to work. This therapy session really rocked her and Marjorie knew that this was out of character for her. She sent a compassionate text:

"My love I know therapy has really affected you, just know we are all here for you when you are ready to talk. Please go home and get some rest. I love you like I would if you were my daughter. Please take care my love. Message or call me if you need anything."

Marjorie remembered Charlotte was asking and looking for Mia. She knew this was something only Mia could sort but she knew how much Charlotte disliked Mia. But thought why would she be asking for Mia if she didn't want to speak to her. Marjorie called Mia:

"Marjorie, I told you I'm working from home—"- Mia

"Quit it Mia, Charlotte needs you. She's frantic. I've never seen her like this before. Please go to her." - Marjorie

"Marjorie I don't even know where she lives so how can I help her. And anyway I know she doesn't like me so why would I be making her any better."- Mia

"Look Mia she was asking for you and I'm really concerned. I'm not supposed to do this but for Charlotte I'll risk my job. Go to 45 cherry tree drive just round the corner from the nursery."- Marjorie

"Right I'll go now"- Mia

"Perfect. Mia... thank you"- Marjorie

"K"- Mia

A/N:

I hope you are all enjoying this story. I'm loving writing this. What do you think will happen next chapter and do you think Mia and Charlotte will become friends? Let me know what you think 😊