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Roxy took a deep breath trying to calm herself. She hated the way being here made her feel. She hate feeling weak. She reminded herself that they just a few more hours. She pull her walls up. She needed to be strong just a little longer. Breakfast and lunch. They should be able to leave before dinner. She was sure that she could do this. She had survived before she could do it again. She flinched when Jess knocked on her door.

She opened the door for Jess. "I'm fine." She assured the empath. They both knew that was a lie but Roxy would never, especially here, admitted that she wasn't alright. She couldn't. It was too important that she be strong not only for herself but for Jess. The empath needed her to strength to protect her as much as possible. Especially here. The stress was going to batter the already strained bubble that was supposed to protect Jess from emotion. "Let's get this day over with."

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The next two weeks were about the same. They woke up in the morning had breakfast before going down to the shop. She slowly allow her business to return to normal. She watched Devika carefully to make sure that didn't get overwhelmed. Any time the empath looked like she was getting overwhelmed Roxy kicked everyone out of the shop. They didn't talk much. Roxy wasn't the social person. Most of her customers were decent people.

After a couple of weeks of quiet, Stewart showed up. The second Roxy spotted him. Anger and fear shot through her. "Bathroom now." She growled. She refused to talk to him in front of Devika. The empath was settling in well. She didn't want to mess that up.

She knew eventually she would introduce Devika to her father. Dealing with each others family and friends was part of their relationship. Even when their connection got stronger Devika would need to be part of her life. They would have to get together once a week or more to recharge the bubble that protected her.

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Do you think a week or two is enough? Devika doesn't have to be completely settled just enough for them to get out and do things. Maybe get together with their families.

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The night was rough for Roxy. Sleeping in her old room stirred up memories that she had shoved to the back of her mind. Like the nigh Maxwell had tried to force himself on her. It had been her sixteenth birthday. Her father had thrown a party. It wasn't the usual sweet sixteen other girls had. She hadn't really consider herself a girl at that time. The party guest had been her father's men bug she hadn't minded. She was closer to them then kids her age. There had been alcohol and she had gotten a buzz. She had only had a little. She hadn't wanted to lose control. It was a good thing that she hadn't drank more. If she had she might not have been able to fight Maxwell off.

She bolted awake at six. She hoped she hadn't woken Jess but she knew that she probably had. Her heart raced. She was glad that they would be able to leave today. She couldn't handle much of this.

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I'm thinking that this might be a good time to end the day. Maybe skip a few days. I think they need to do more to connect and they can't do that until Devika is more settled.

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At the end of the hour, Roxy was in a much better place emotionally and mentally. Her body was exhausted. She was pretty sure that she could get a decent night's sleep. "I'm ready to call it a night." She indicated that Jess that she was ready to get out before climbing out of the pool. She waited for Jess so she didn't accidentally put too much distance between them. Then headed to the changing room. She dried off before getting dressed. She was almost reluctant to get dressed since she would have to undress again when they reached the room.

Once Jess indicated that she was ready to go,Roxy headed to their rooms. It was going to be a long day tomorrow. One she wasn't looking forward to. It was only a little over twenty four more hours before they could leave. She would go back to her life. At least until they found a way to force Jess to work for them.

"Good night." She said before closed the door to her room. She stripped again and changed into her night clothes. Which consisted of a large black t-shirt that hung loss on her small from and a pair of comfortable shorts.