Chapter 52: Rehab

The addict and the teacherWords: 3331

Amelia kept her word she picked up Charlie and made there way to the rehab centre. Charlie was scared. She held onto Amelia's hand the whole way there. As they pulled up Amelia could see the panic in Charlie's face so she grabbed her face and kissed her softly. 'I know you're scared but you need this, I will be right here to pick you up in a month I promise you Charlie'. She wasn't just scared of going to rehab she was scared of loosing Amelia. She loved her so much and the last month she has put her through hell. Before Charlie left she pulled her back in for a kiss 'I'm so proud of you I hope you know that' Charlie smiled and kissed her for head then headed towards to the door.

Charlie hated it at first. She thought it was pointless. She stayed in her room for the first few days refusing to eat anything and constantly feeling low. But deep down she knew she had to hit rock bottom to get back to how she was. After the first week she started to become more open. Accepting her addiction and accepting help. She slowly started to feel a bit better about herself. She loved the days when Amelia came and visited she loved seeing her face and knowing she still cared.

It was the second week of Charlie being in rehab and Amelia tried visit once a week. She made her way to the entrance and walked in asking to see Charlie. She was made to wait. She was starting to grow impatient as she was there for half an hour. Finally Charlie's therapist walked out. But she had a stressed look on her face. 'I'm sorry Amelia, but you can't see Charlie today, she's not doing very well, and we don't want you to see her like this'. Amelia's face grew confused. 'I thought you said she was doing better, what's wrong with her? What's happening?' Amelia asks starting to panic.

'Please stay calm Amelia, there's nothing to worry about she is safe here, we are looking after her. She's had a difficult life. Every bad thing that had happened to her she turned to drugs and alcohol, being without that and without her family is going to be tough. She has done so well so far, but bad days are also going to happen, it doesn't mean she's taken a step back. She's just facing demons that she has pushed down her whole life'. 'Please can I just see here for 5 minutes I promise I won't cause any stress' Amelia pleads. The therapist didn't want Amelia to see Charlie like this but she also knew Amelia was one stubborn person.

'Okay but don't say I didn't warn you'. They headed down to Charlie's room knocked then entered. 'She had to have a bit of sedation as she started to hurt herself and became very angry. But like I said it's completely normal especially now all the drugs are out of her system'. Amelia slowly walked over to Charlie crouching down in-front of her as Charlie was just staring out the window. Her knuckles were all bloody and bruised there were scram marks on her neck where she had been itching to much.

'Hey baby' Amelia spoke softly. Charlie turned her head and smiled widely seeing Amelia infront of her. She quickly turned around and hugged her tightly. 'I love you so much Amelia'. 'I love you to Charlie, I am so proud of you doing this okay please remember that. I can't stay for long but just know that I love you and will be here for you when you get out' Charlie smiled and hugged Amelia before she left.