章節 44: 44. Chapter 44
Walking into Shorty’s, Nicole spots the woman she is looking for immediately and takes a seat at the stool behind her. When Rosita turns around, she startles at the redheads unexpected appearance. “Officer Haught! Damn, you scared me.”
Nicole nods in acknowledgement but doesn’t say anything, rather, she just studies the woman before her.
“Is there something I can do for you? Want a drink?” Rosita asks, looking cautious.
“No, I think you have done enough.” Nicole says, it is impassive and Rosita can’t tell what emotion Nicole is feeling. She is trying to figure out how much the officer knows and whether she should be getting ready for a beat down. “Actually, there is one thing you can do for me.”
“Stay away from your wife?” Rosita supplies.
Nicole chuckles humorlessly and shakes her head. “No. Although I would love to come in here and threaten you and tell you just that, I won’t. Waverly is an adult and you both made adult decisions that night. I am not my wife’s keeper. No, what I need from you is for you to tell me why.”
“Why what?” Rosita asks.
“Why you did it. Why you did something that is essentially destroying my marriage.” Nicole elaborates.
“I didn’t destroy your marriage Nicole. You did that all on your own.” Rosita accuses. “And what do you expect? She was forced to marry you. Hell, you and your father paid for her. How could you ever think she would actually love you? Maybe she said she did, maybe she even tried to show you that she did, but that is just what ‘good wives’ do. That is what you paid for. I didn’t destroy anything except the lie your money created.”
Nicole takes a deep breath and looks at the other woman. “Rosita, let’s be honest. You have been pining for my wife the moment you laid eyes on her. The fact the she was married didn’t turn you off like it normally would others. You just kept pushing. Now, one could make the argument that Waverly and I were not right, but you didn’t know that in the beginning and you stillwent after her. I am not trying to place blame solely on you Rosita. If I am being honest, I feel that I hold some blame as well as you and Waverly. But don’t pretend what you did wasn’t wrong. You set out to take Waverly. And if she wanted to go with you, be with you, I would have let her go. But she doesn’t. So, please just respect her and leave her be. If she wants to talk or see you, she will come to you and I have no problem with that.”
“Doesn’t want to be with me?” Rosita scoffs and looks at Nicole. “It didn’t sound like she wanted anyone else but me when she was moaning my name and ripping my clothes off.” Rosita sneers and actually chuckles. “Or when her hands touched my bare skin and I made her feel so good just with my mouth on her…”
Nicole grips the counter tightly, really holding back the urge to slap and punch the lies out of the woman in front of her.
“Rosita!” Shorty shouts, looking at her with angry eyes. “Get back to work while you still have a job! Now!”
Rosita gives Nicole a predatory smile. “Waverly only went back to you because you own her. She wants your money. Don’t be surprised if someday that isn’t enough for her.” Rosita grabs a rag. “Have a nice day Officer.” She says before walking away.
Shorty walks over and stands there. “You okay?”
“I need to get out of here.” Nicole says, standing from the bar stool. She looks at Shorty and tips her Stetson. “Have a good day Shorty.”
He doesn’t get a chance to respond before she is out the door.
Nicole leaves with Dolls that afternoon without saying goodbye to anyone. She doesn’t tell Waverly of her earlier encounter with Rosita and doesn’t plan on it anytime soon. Rosita said a lot of hurtful things, many of them lies, but that doesn’t mean Nicole doesn’t feel affected by them regardless. Nicole has to really think about things and she can’t do that with Waverly trying to reassure her that she wants this. So, she leaves with Dolls and decides it is what she needs right now.
As they drive towards the city, Nicole pulls out her phone and dials a number.
“Hi, Dr. Shults. My name is Nicole Haught and I am one of your former patients. You treated me about ten years ago while I was still going to school in the states.”
“Nicole, yes. I remember you. How are you doing?” The doctor asks on the other end of the call.
“Ha, well. Depends on the day. Thank you. But, I am actually calling to see if you could refer me to a therapist in the vicinity of my home town of Purgatory. I am actually going to be spending some time in the Calgary for a while if there is someone you can refer me to there.”
“Of course, dear. What kind of help are you looking for?”
“Marriage counseling.”
There is a pause and Nicole can hear the doctor flipping through pages or something. “Okay Nicole. There is an old friend of mine that specializes in marriage counseling. He is a good man and an even better therapist and councilor. Her is located in the city so it might be a bit of a drive from Purgatory, but he really is great. His practice is new to the city but I think you might like it there. Shall I give him a call and set things up?”
“Please. I would like to see him as soon as possible.” Nicole says, looking out the window. “Thank you, Dr. Shults.
Ward comes home and finds his two youngest daughters sitting in the living room together, eating take out from in town. He takes a seat and grabs his own food before looking between the girls. “What’s up?”
“Did Nic say goodbye to you this afternoon before she and Dolls left?” Waverly asks.
“No. She only stopped by the station to grab her stuff and check in with Nedley. She seemed to be in a mood. Shorty called me this afternoon and said Rosita and Nicole had a… disagreement.” Wards says carefully.
“A disagreement?” Waverly asks.
“You will have to ask Shorty for details, but it is my understanding that Rosita basically claimed you are only with Nicole out of obligation and for her money. Shorty says it was pretty ugly but Nicole kept her cool. He said he was surprised Nicole didn’t hit Rosita after all she said. But you really should talk to Shorty or Rosita or preferably Nicole.” Ward explains.
Waverly pulls out her phone, opens her messages with Nicole as she mutters threats of bodily harm towards Rosita and begins typing.
Waves (9:18pm): Hey, are you busy?
Nic (9:19pm): Just got settled into my hotel.
Waves (9:19pm): I know I probably shouldn’t say this, and I don’t deserve to say this but… I miss you.
Nic (9:22pm): I miss you too.
Nic (9:22pm): But I think maybe this time apart might be good for both of us. Time to heal and figure out what we really want.
Waves (9:23pm): I know what I want. I told you what I want. I don’t care what anyone else says. I can speak for myself.
Nic (9:25pm): I know you can. But I fear you are putting other people’s emotions and happiness in front of your own. I don’t want that. You deserve to be loved and to love. I deserve that too. Neither of us deserve a loveless or one-sided marriage.
Waves (9:29pm): I heard you talked to Rosita. Why didn’t you tell me? From what I heard, it was ugly.
Nic (9:29pm): Honestly… Because I was really pissed off and hurt and insecure and I didn’t want you to see me like that. I didn’t want to risk taking it out on you.
Waves (9:30pm): We are married Nicole. I know I am not in the best place to point that out right now but… you can come to me. Especially about this. I can’t imagine how hard this is for you. But let me help if I can. I want to be there for you. In the good times and in the bad. Even if it isn’t pretty. Please.
Nic (9:32pm): Okay. From now on, I will try to come to you more with… feelings.
Waves (9:34pm): Wow, you make it sound like torture ;)
Nic (9:34pm): Lol.
Waves (9:35pm): Is it wrong and selfish to tell you that I love you?
Nic (9:35pm): No.
Waves (9:36pm): I love you Nicole and I miss you already. Get some sleep. Talk tomorrow?
Nic (9:38pm): I love you too Waves, more than anything. Goodnight. I will text you when I can.
Waverly sits back and smiles, although a little sadly. She puts her phone down but quickly picks it back up and composes another text.
Little Earp (9:45pm): Watch out for her for me? Please make sure she is okay and stays safe.
Dolls (9:46pm): 10-4. I got her back. Always.
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