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satisfaction. I think it has finally set me free.’
    ‘What’s that?’ she was curious.
    He looked around the room. There were only two other people with them deep in their own conversation. He encouraged her to draw closer with his finger so he could whisper in her ear. Feeling a little naughty she moved in close until his mouth touched her ear. Freya felt a tingle run through her body she’d not felt in a long time.
    ‘I killed…my…father,’ he whispered and withdrew. He looked at her and waited for the horror on her face, but none appeared.
    ‘Really?’ She doubted him.
    ‘Yes.’
    ‘And the police? You could get arrested.’
    ‘I won’t. I know people.’
    She bit her lower lip. Why was this fascinating her instead of frightening her?
    ‘Best therapy. The man deserved it,’ he said in a low tone smiling mischievously.
    Freya smiled back. This was extremely interesting.
    ‘I see,’ she said finally. ‘I think I better get back to bed.’ She didn’t believe him one bit.
    ‘Can I take you out for dinner sometime?’
    ‘I don’t think so.’ She got up.
    ‘Why not?’
    ‘I just don’t want to. I’m not really interested in dating right now.’
    ‘Is it the confession.’
    ‘No. I don’t really believe you anyway.’
    He laughed. ‘Suit yourself. It’s true though.’
    ‘Whatever makes you feel like a man.’ she started for the door.
    ‘I’ll take you out at some point. I guarantee that.’
    ‘Good luck with that. I’m a nightmare. My goal is to end my life, so I don’t know why you’d fancy someone who wants that.’
    ‘I love a challenge.’
    ‘You’re delusional.’
    ‘Very.’ He smiled.
    ‘Goodbye.’ She headed out without looking back. She wasn’t in the mood to deal with other people’s shit.
    Ferguson loved everything about her. He wouldn’t let this one out of his sight. He’d make sure he got to the bottom of what was causing her the distress and help her fix it once and for all. He smiled at the thought before heading out. Their paths would surely meet again.
    Chapter Three
    A week later Freya was discharged from the hospital. She was well enough to pursue her life again as long as she continued therapy and taking her medication. It was the same as always. She promised, left the hospital and hit the bar as soon as she could.
    ‘Thanks for meeting me girls,’ she gave her friends a hug.
    ‘Is this right? I mean you’ve just been discharged,’ said Loretta, her closest friend. She’d been the last one she’d been with before the jump off the bridge.
    ‘Of course. You know me, I don’t need the hospital.’
    ‘Yes you do, you almost died!’ said Tasmin. She’d heard the details of what had happened from Amanda.
    ‘That’s past tense. C’mon, lets order drinks.’
    The two looked at each other.
    ‘If you don’t want to be with me just say so. I don’t need judgement right now.’
    ‘We love you, we’re just worried about you. You have to take it easy, plus you’ve got your AA meeting.’
    ‘I know all this. I can handle it.’ She clicked for the waiter to come over and serve them. Freya ordered a double vodka with coke and the other two ordered a glass of wine each. ‘There, was that so hard! It’s on me by the way, so don’t worry your pretty little heads about the bill tonight.’
    They were silent.
    ‘Oh cheer up. Be happy that I’m feeling better.’
    ‘We are, just making sure you’re okay.’
    ‘I’m fab, just fabulous,’ she smiled from ear to ear. She pulled her mobile from her handbag and sent a message.
    ‘Who are you texting?’ asked Loretta.
    ‘That would be none of your business.’ She giggled.
    Her friends couldn’t control her and they didn’t want to abandon her either. They had to accept her for who she was rather than what they wanted her to be. It was a hard pill to swallow, but they knew they couldn’t control the strong and stubborn Freya.
    The drinks arrived, and Freya took it down in one gulp, while she