Lexi's pov;
I took a day off work to take care of Nelson.
Alex came to visit me at home.
" I'm sorry about yesterday, something came up and I had to leave". He had said.
" It's okay, thanks to Shawn,we were able to make it out alive". I really didn't care much. I was just scared something bad happened to him so I was glad to see him fine.
" I owe him a thanks then, I should repay him for taking care of you and Nelson".
" Uh, I don't think he would like that. He sees me as a friend and he thinks those are things friends do for each other,so, I doubt he will appreciate it if you insist on repaying him".
I wasn't blind to the kind of atmosphere between them, Shawn seems wary of him and Alex doesn't like Shawn either.
" He was the one you went to see a movie with, isn't that right?". He questioned.
" Yeah".
" I see. How's Nelson,is he very traumatized?".
" He's still considerably frightened but I think he'll be better". I sighed.
He actually is still very scared,he flinches anytime I open the door suddenly or when he sees me suddenly.
' I know it's still too early for him to recover completely, after all he went through yesterday'.
" That's good, can I go see him before I take my leave".
' absolutely not, I'm sure he doesn't want to see anyone right now. He'd freak out again. What happened when Mira went to see him in his room, I didn't want it to happen again.
He was so freaked out that it felt like he was reliving the kidnap. He wouldn't come out of his room since then, only I could still go there without incurring intense response from him.
Actually, when he first woke up and I saw him communicating so freely with Shawn, I thought the incident didn't leave so much trauma. But I was wrong,it was serious than I expected.
Why then was he able to talk to Shawn and even let him touch him? Maybe it's his body's instinct response due to the fact that Shawn rescued him.
I heard such people could get very attached to their savior that they would feel insecure if they are not by their side. So, I plan to see a psychologist and see what I can do to improve his condition'.
" Actually, he's still sleeping. Maybe some other time". I gave a small smile.
" Alright then, I'll take my leave now".
" Un".
Shortly after he left, I heard the door bell rang again, I thought he forgot something and came to pick it up but it turned out to be Jade.
" Wow, you came again so soon. I thought you said not to hang around us".
" What can I do? Nelson went through so much, I should come see him, ain't that right?". He smiled.
" Actually, I have something to tell you about Nelson".
" Is something else wrong with him?". He asked all panicky.
I explained everything to him and my hypothesis.
" So he's traumatized more than we expected but he's relaxed and carefree with Shawn. He's not guarded only towards him".
" Practically,yes. When I call his name,he flinches until he knows it's me, that's only when he'd relax".
" What do you think we should do now?". He asked.
" Although he seemed very relaxed and trustful of him, I'm afraid he'll grow too dependent on him and I'm not sure that's a good thing".
" That's right, why don't you go see a psychologist first as you said. We'll think about what to do then. I'll come see you again in three days".
" Do you think I should let Shawn visit him within those three days and see how he reacts?".
" You can. Of course".
" Talking about Shawn,he said he's your friend but I've never seen him with you guys".
" Uh, yeah. Hmm, that's because he's just my friend, not Drey's".
" Oh. And also, I feel he's really strange. I can swear I didn't tell him where the kitchen was but he went there and didn't even struggle to find the ingredients, you don't know how well I keep my ingredients.
You would have some trouble cooking in my kitchen for the first. I made it like that especially because of Nelson,so he doesn't mess with them. But he didn't have any trouble in the kitchen.
I also don't know if it's by some stroke of luck, but,he even served me with my own bowl. It's as though he's being in this house before.
Could he have been here before I was? But that doesn't measure up,the design and outline is very different from then. Do you think Max brought him in behind my back?". I ranted out all the doubts I've been keeping within me.
" I, I really don't know, it's plausible that Max brought him in behind your back. It's quite possible". He nodded repeatedly as if to convince me of that.
" But why would he do that? I confused".
" Don't think about those anymore. Where's Nelson now?".
" That's true, there's no use thinking about that. He's in his room,but I'm not sure if he would want to see you".
" I can just watch from the keyhole, I just want to see how he's doing".
" I guess that's ok".