Helena sat there stunned by the revelation, she simply did not know to look or how in fact she should be feeling towards this beautiful young woman. She had often thought about what if they took their friendship further but every time these thoughts entered her mind they would be short lived and she would she the end before the beginning had even started.

“I actually don’t know what to say Tyler, believe me i’m flattered but I have to say this or I will regret it I don’t think i’m the right woman for you to be with. You could do much better than me and be with someone around your own age. You’re only young and I want so deeply for you to experience all the wonderful things this world has to offer you, I don’t want you to be tied down by me.” Helena couldn’t bear to gain eye contact with Tyler instead her eyes never lifted from the floor.

In a weird way Tyler had expected Helena to react in this way. But still it hurt, the pain was much worse than she thought it could ever be. She felt her eyes well up at the sight of Helena sitting across from her; she wanted to prove to her this was what she wanted from life. To love, to be loved and to have a career to be proud of. She knew age had a huge factor into Helena’s decision but for her it was nothing but a number. She had never met another woman like her, she knew Helena’s age and that did not bother her infact made her more determined to pursue her. Because it would not be like her past relationships that never lasted because her heart would be in this one.

Tyler slowly stood up, tugging at her clothes not knowing what to do with herself. Helena’s eyes were still fixed on the floor but as she saw Tyler rise from her seat her eye line followed her automatically. She noticed Tyler looked truly devastated, and her own heart broke a little to watch someone she cared about be upset because of her words.

Helena remained seated while Tyler walked towards her, Tyler got down n bended knees to look deep into Helena’s eyes.

“I know you’re scared because I feel the same way, but you should know I won’t hold this against you I just wanted you to know how I feel to get it out in the open. I will keep my distance if that will make you feel more comfortable around me from now on you just have to say the word. But Helena I want you to know this I will never stop being your friend I will always be here. Take care Helena. Thank you for letting me come over to talk to you.”

Tyler held back her tears and slowly got up from her knees and walked to the door. She quietly shut the door over. She rested her back on the door, while she sobbed quietly into her hands not knowing how she had remained so refrained until now. She hoped one day Helena would change her mind and that it would not be too late. As her feelings were true for her she had never been made to feel this way by anyone not even family.

Helena sat there for a few moments before she paced the room not knowing hot to feel or what to do. She made her way to the window to see Tyler still standing there crying her eyes out, it made her feel worse than she already did. It wasn’t that she didn’t care for her but she didn’t want to be the one to blame when Tyler’s life had passed her by and there would be nothing else for her to do. Other than to stay with Helena out of pity.

Helena in her own mind did not know why she never uttered a word to Tyler when she was leaving because she knew she wanted to stop her from leaving but it was easier said than done. The words would just not leave her lips. She climbed into bed and sobbed herself to sleep, for she knew at that moment she would regret what she had just done but also it was best all round if she did not overstep the working boundaries.

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Dana was now on the mend, she was getting there slowly but surely things looked promising. Dana felt better in herself and was glad Helena was there by her side every minute of the day. Helena had tried to persuade Dana to contact Alice on more than one occasion eventually today she had given in.

“Hi could I speak to Alice Pieszecki please”

“Who may I ask is calling?” Spoke the receptionist

“It’s Dana”

“Oh my God Dana are you ok? Alice has been on the warpath for the past 2weeks she has been worried sick. But Ophelia has been on her case about deadlines so she could not fly to London to she what had happened to you” She sounded sincere even though Dana had never met this women, she knew what Alice was like with announcing her declaration of love at the workplace.

“Erm thank you I know something happened I had an accident but I’m doing better now. I just didn’t want to worry Al you know how she can be at times, overreact is not the word.” Dana felt at ease talking to a woman she knew nothing about but she knew all about her.

“Oh I hope you’re on the mend, speak to you soon I will put you through to Alice’s office now take care Dana”

“Thank you”

The lined seemed as if it went dead while the call was transferring Dana had mixed emotions of how Alice would react most likely be angry mixed with relief.

“Hello Alice Pieszecki’s office”

“Hi Al, its Dana” She stumbled with her wording because she was nervous of what Alice’s reaction would be.

“Holy shit Dane. Where have you been I thought you was seriously hurt but Ophelia would not let me take time off because its so close to Christmas you know how she can be, are you okay? I’ve been worried sick about you, you have no idea what’s been running through my mind” Oh I should let you talk sorry Dane”. Alice was so shocked to hear Dana’s voice she could not help but ramble on.

“I’m okay I had a little accident but I’m okay now Al, I should be home within a couple of days. I hope you’re okay by the way I have the biggest surprise that will be waiting for you when you get back.” Look I’ve got to go I just wanted you to know i’m alive and well. I’ve missed you loads. I love you” Dana voice trembled she could not believe how hearing Alice’s voice on the other end of the phone how much she had actually missed her without even realising.

“I Love you too, be careful okay.” Alice’s mind had now been put to rest she knew Dana was safe and that is all she cared about she had never been so worried about something bad happening to her girlfriend before. So this was a first for her.