"October's Horror"



Chapter Two




Early afternoon the next day Gabi had decided to use her lunch period to hang out with Mr.Zein. She knew for sure his lunch period was her lunch period that day and that he would be having lunch out. Probably she could just well go with him. Gabi had decided that maybe breaking it off didn’t have to happen. Maybe October was completely wrong and all she needed was to talk to Zee.

Zee was Gabi’s nickname for the teacher. In the course of two months they had become very close. She had learned about his family and why he choose his career. He had shared with her how college was and even told her about the embarrassing things he had done out of dares. She had also returned the favor by telling him about every detail in her life. She loved talking to him. He was like her own diary.

Not only did Gabi enjoy talking to him she loved his looks and his hugs, his kisses and his gorgeous hazel eyes. All her life Gabi had never once met a good looking Teacher. Until about two months ago. It was early September and Gabi was checking out the school before it actually was time to return. The building was quiet and she had walked in on him decorating his class room. Offering to help the sexy man she grew to like him and looked forward to school. Now it seemed to her she was dating him and it was the best thing ever.

Gabi was currently standing in front of Zee’s car waiting for him to exit the school and head to his car in the parking lot a block away from the school in search of food. She was wearing a jean skirt with out stockings and a pair of sneakers. She had on a tank top and a sweater she always carried with her just incase. Her book bag lie on the ground and her hair tied into a pony tail.

Just as Gabi looked down to glance at her watch a strong hand landed on her shoulder. Startled Gabi jumped and closed her eyes. “Calm down baby. It’s me Zee”

Gabi turned to see just who he had said he was. He stood tall and strong his frame looking even more built then usual. It fascinated her how out of all the girls who adored him in the school she was lucky enough to actually have him. Gabi smiled at him only to have him kiss her in return.

“Hungry?” He said pulling back and walking to the driver’s side of the car.

“Extremely” she responded getting into the car.

Gabi leaned down in her seat as they drove out of the parking lot and pass the school. She stood completely ducked till they were at least five blocks from the school and it was safe for her too sit up straight. She wondered where they were going today. She knew that either way it would be far from the school and maybe even out of town. Time spent with him was never time spent near her home or school or his home. Time spent with him meant more hiding and more ducking. More acting like nothing was going on and they didn’t love each other till they were far enough to be safe to express their feelings.

Gabi sighed and decided maybe now wasn’t the time to talk to him. She wanted it all to be perfect. “Where are we going?” she asked Zee.

“I was expecting you... So I have a picnic basket in the car trunk. We are going to the park at bridge water.”

“Sweet” she said grabbing his hand and holding it. It was completely sweet.
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October was in the middle of a session with Eric Marsh when the secretary buzzed at the intercom. “Excuse me for a second Eric”

“Ok, but don’t go to long. I don’t like being alone in here.” Said the forty year old man who had issues with being alone period since his wife had left him.

“I’ll be back soon trust me.” She said smile on her face fury in her words from the anger the interruption brought her.

Instead of using the intercom she trotted out of her office and headed to the secretary’s desk. Making it to her desk she slammed her hand on the desk and said “What?! Can’t I have a quiet session with my client with no interruptions?”

“It’s just that this man…” Sarah the secretary was interrupted by October yelling “My gosh! Every one else demands you to get there coffee and get their laundry practically and all I ask for is that you leave me alone and you can’t do that? What could possibly be worth interrupting me?!”

“I would” said a male voice from behind October.

October turned around to become face to face with the gorgeous Kristian Carter. The sight of him had her completely jittery. All her life she wasn’t ever guy crazy. She was mostly focused on the task at hand and never distracted by the guys but this guy caught her attention.

Kristian Carter was a 5 foot 7 inch blue eyed piece of heaven. He was built perfectly and had a tanned skin complexion. His hair was brown and his smile killed. The more she dwelled on his appearance the more her mind wondered about the man. Fortunately right now she didn’t have time to wonder about the man. He was standing in front of her demanding her attention.

“Carter, how are you? Kind of nice to see you” she said extending her hand and shaking his.

“My name is Kristian and I’m pretty good. “He said letting go of her hand and placing it into his pocket.

“Well, how can I help you?” she said.

“I really just stopped by to quickly apologize for Gabi interrupting you and your husband. I also wanted to tell you that I will be dropping Gabi off and picking her up for her appointments so I’ll need a schedule for her session times”

Confused she laughed at Kristian. “Husband?”

“yes, I thought you were married”

“No! I’m utterly single.” She said shaking her head.

“Child?”

“Nope”

“Dog?”

“Not even” she said “What makes you ask anyway?”

“Your apartment… It was really big.” He said sounding stunned.

“Well nope. I’m not any of them.”

She said large smile in her face. Quickly the smile disappeared when she remembered Eric. “Well I have really got to get back to my client. Talk to you some other time Kristian”

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Gabi sat on the curb with her chin nestled in her hands. Zee’s response had disappointed her. She thought that he would understand and help her to come up with a way to resume seeing each other. Instead he had yelled at her with eyes of furry and demanded she undo what she had done. He told her that she had betrayed him and unless she found a way to make October believe she had lied that he would end there relationship for good and silence October his own ways.

Gabi had long questioned what he meant by “silence” October in his own ways. Of course her first thought was that it was a threat, but knowing the man that she had come to love she knew it just couldn’t possibly.

In her heart Gabi knew that this relationship just wasn’t meant to be. She knew that an older man wasn’t the one she wanted to end up with. When she truly thought about it she realized that she wouldn’t be able to have a child with Zee for a while and that once she would finally have a child with him he wouldn’t be able to do the things he could now due to old age. Yet, in the end her heart still held on to him. Her heart demanded they stay together and that she adjust her life for him.

Only she pondered… thought about how much she could actually adjust for him until she finally snapped. Gabi had never once thought of herself as the type to adjust for a man, never once considered changing what and who she was for a man. Never. Yet, here she was… Considering a new life... Just for him.

Shaking her head she changed her train of thought onto the problem at hand. Erasing October’s memory of what she had said. Her relationship with Zee wasn’t the major problem right now because she knew that could be put on hold. What needed to be dealt with now was October.

October held vital information that she needed not to be told to any one. And although she knew that October swore to never tell any one she knew that that wouldn’t be enough for Zee.

This was all just a huge dilemma… Gabi had no idea how to deal with it but she knew it would be dealt with.

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Some how once again Kristian found himself at the office of October Bennet. It seemed once he had found out she was single he became extremely interested. Now, here he was once again with no reason as to why he was there. Just as he had finally decided to pull away from her office a woman popped out of the building baring October’s beauty. The woman perfectly match his memory of October so he quickly jumped out of his car and whistled. Gaining her attention he smiled and walked over to her.

Quickly Kristian’s mind worked to think up a reason for talking to October. His mind worked hard as he took his last couple steps till finally reaching her. October has a smile on her face when he finally reached her. “Kristian” she said in her sweet voice “What are you doing here so late at night?”

“Well…” he said glancing from side to side then wiping a bead of sweat from his forehead. “I was thinking...” Nervous still he wondered what he was going to say. Finally the thought jumped at him and he blurted it out! “I just thought I would invite you to barbeque at Gabi’s parents’ home! I figure what better way for you to get closer to her then through socializing?” he smiled and hoped he didn’t sound too eager.

October let out a half laugh and added “Well, I don’t normally socialize with clients. But I guess I could make an exception for Gabi. When is this barbeque?”

I have no idea, Kristian thought to himself. “How about… Saturday?”

“Saturday is good” She said nodding her head.

“Well… Then it’s settled. You can bring a friend if you wish. Door is open to all.” He said then turning around and walking back to his car.

Great, now all I have to do is tell Debra about the barbeque she is having on Saturday, kristian thought shaking his head at his stupidity.

"October's Horror"



Chapter One:


October glanced at her watch as she waited for her next client. Fifteen year old Gabi was late for her appointment by ten minutes and October had a feeling this would be another one of those days. October had grown used to Gabi’s smart remarks and her complete refusal that she needed counseling. Gabi’s parents actually thought different. They had explained over the course of a year they had noticed how their daughter was changing. This fact didn’t surprise October but what interested her was when the parents confessed their long term fear that there daughter was dating a teacher.

In the hopes that she would confess to October and October would be able to convince her that it isn’t safe the parents hired her. The only problem with this fact was that October couldn’t really do anything about it if Gabi never showed up for her appointment.

Sighing October picked up the phone and dialed Gabi’s cell number. Three rings passed and then Gabi’s voicemail kicked in. “Hi! This is Gabi and I hope you realize I missed your call. So please do leave a message!”

October sighed into the phone and said “Gabi, its 6 15 you are now fifteen minutes late for your appointment. You know doing this only gets you in further trouble with your parents. I only hope to see you with in the Next 45 minutes. I’m leaving at 7 Gabi. I’m serious.” With those last words October hung up the phone.

Giving into the call of nature she got up from her desk and left her office. She rounded the corner and went straight into the ladies bathroom. In the office she worked in there were four therapists and one secretary. The building was only two floors high and only had about thirty people tops in it at one time. So why on earth did it have separate bathrooms and multiple stalls? October had no clue.

October entered the ladies room and headed for the first stall. She did her business and was out within a minute. Heading to wash her hands she stood in front of the large mirrors. Looking at her reflection she realized that her long jet black hair had fallen out of its tie and the mascara that surrounded her dark green eyes had long worn off. Maybe it was the fact that her clients stressed her out so much that she rubbed her eyes a lot and scratched her head a lot that had her looking like this at the end of the day, but either way it was never good for her business woman appeal.

October began fixing her hair when she realized she was only wearing one earring. Sighing she gave up on the hair and decided maybe today just wasn’t her day. October glanced at her watch to only be disappointed that about ten more minutes had passed. Giving up on all of it she returned to her office and retrieved her jacket and purse.

She went straight into the elevator and straight to the parking lot. She found her sleek black Porsche and jumped right in. Probably leaving early wasn’t a good idea but October cared less. She knew for a fact almost that Gabi wouldn’t show up and she was just plain tired.

With in Twenty minutes she was home and settled. The light on her machine was blinking furiously so she hit play. “You have two unheard messages”

Following the answering machine’s voice was Jonah. “October, October, October tomorrow is October 1 October!” October smiled at the voice mail.

Jonah was October’s younger brother. Jonah was a special child and October held him close to her heart. She had been there nights when he was scared and had seen him grow each year. Jonah was now 21 still living with her parents and still baring the intelligence of a 10 year old. Sometimes it hurt October to watch him struggle for things he should be able to do and learn but other times she adored how much he still tried his best. Jonah was October’s only reason to enjoy September 30th and October 1st. His calls were her cause for smiling.

The second voicemail was from Myracle. “October! October! Why aren’t you home? I’ll be calling later you better answer!” October rolled her eyes at her sister’s message and began taking off her shoes when her door bell sounded. *Buzz, Buzz*

Walking to the intercom she pressed talk and uttered “Who??”

There was a minute silence and then a response that wasn’t very loud but was very clear. “Gabi”

Confused she opened the door for Gabi and waited for her to enter her floor in the elevator. October lived in a flat that occupied most of the floor. There was two Flats in each other floors and five floors. Her flat was among one of the biggest and she was the only tenant that didn’t have a family or a husband. This fact she carried high with herself. She wasn’t ashamed of being very single and successful. She wasn’t ashamed of being able to afford a flat big enough for a family all by herself.

The elevator doors opened up and Gabi stepped out with a hand bag in her hands and a sweater in the other. Gabi was wearing her usual jeans and a T-shirt. Her hair was distorted and messy which caught October’s attention because last she saw hair like that was when she went on a double date with her sister to the movies and at the end of the movie because her sister had made out the entire time she had hair just like that.

Gabi saw her and dropped everything she held in her hands and hugged her. She hugged her tight and began crying. October completely confused just stood there holding Gabi waiting for her to gather herself together and start explaining what was going on. Standing there for two minutes finally Gabi pulled away and wiped her face. She picked up her things and headed for October’s condo flat.

October followed her and closed the door. She let Gabi settle into the living room while she retrieved some hot coco. The coco was done with in five minutes and October handed it to Gabi while holding her own cup.

“So, tell me Gabi, why you are here?” October said voice calm.

“If I tell you something you are sworn by law to not tell a soul right? I mean its like something you have to do right?” Gabi said completely concerned.

“Yes.”

“Ok , so if I tell you something you wont tell anyone? Not even my parents?”

“Yes Gabi now tell me what you want to”

“Ok…” There was a minute where Gabi stared at her coco then said “I’m sort of dating my teacher… At first it was amazing because he’s a great guy. Only today… He went up my shirt. I don’t know how I feel about it. I’m so confused.”

“Gabi you do know that you aren’t supposed to be dating your teacher right? It’s against the law. How old is your teacher? If he touched you and you didn’t like it that’s called molestation.”

“No, no, no. I didn’t tell him not to I was just surprised so I didn’t say anything… I’m just so confused. Guys never touched me there. I know but you can’t tell any one and I like him I do and he doesn’t act like other guys and he’s sweet. Oh, I just don’t know.”

“Want to know what I think?” October asked Gabi.

Gabi nodded her head. “I think that you know exactly what you are feeling. I think you know exactly why you cried outside. Just admit it. I’m here to listen and you can say anything to me because I won’t judge you. I’ll only tell you what I think and what I think you should do. Now Gabi… Why are you so worried?”

Gabi’s lip trembled for a second until finally she batted out “I’m not ready for sex! I’m not ready for sex and what if next time he won’t feel me he’ll want sex?? What do I do?!” Gabi cried holding her face in her hands.

“Gabi have you ever considered that maybe this is why you aren’t supposed to date older guys? Older guys are way more mature then girl and they demand different things. Possibly he might want more next time; possibly you won’t be able to do anything about it because he will just take it as he pleases. Either way Gabi you need to understand the dangers of dating some one so much older then yourself. As he is a teacher he could loose his job for this. Break off the relationship Gabi. It’s the best thing to do.” October told her hoping her words would reach her.

“But I love him.”

“It’s not love you aren’t going to find again Gabi.” She said meaning every word she uttered.

Of course she had once had a crush on her own teacher and of course she herself had experienced young love. So of course she had also learned how hypnotizing it could be but first and foremost she had learned how fake it was and how replaceable it could be. Gabi nodded her head and stayed quiet. Together they sat there for a minute or two just dwelling on October’s words.

“Well,” October finally said. “I have to call your parents now. I am sure they are sickly worried.”

October got up and called her parents. She heard there sigh of relief when she had told them that Gabi was there and heard their frustration when they said they’d be there to get her soon.
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Kristian Carter couldn’t believe what his niece was doing. Gabi was causing so many problems. She was only fifteen and already she was implanting grey hairs in her thirty-two-year-old mother. Jumping out of the elevator he stepped into the hall way glancing from door to door. He looked for the numbers on the door that implied which one was flat number 3b. After a minute of pondering, one of the doors swung open and a woman dressed in slacks and a button up dress shirt stepped out of the doorway. Her hair was as black as night and her eyes seemed of furious green. Knowing the look of frustration probably had been caused by Gabi he nodded his head at her and stepped closer the door way that led to the flat.

Holding out his hand he said “Kristian Carter. I’m here to pick up Gabi”

The woman shook his hand and said “Nice to meet you. I’m October, October Bennet. I’m Gabi’s therapist.” She let go of his hand and signaled for him to come in.

Kristian walked in slowly taking in the surroundings. The condo seemed extremely big and the home its self felt cold. The lighting was dim and the walls were colored and dark boring white. Looking side to side he quickly assessed the kitchen as a regular kitchen with nothing out of the ordinary and moved onto the living room. The living room on the other hand looked as thought it had been used. There were two cups on the table and playing cards scattered. As he began studying other parts of the living room his train of thought was interrupted by October. Who had closed the door behind him and was watching him.

“She’s right, you do have that whole cop-glare thing going on.” She told him pointing at his face.

“Yeah, well it comes with the job I’m sorry.” He said.

“No reason to be sorry. There are times where I catch myself with this look of complete
cold solid nothingness. I know I’m not doing it on purpose... It’s just most times that’s the look I must put on so that when my clients tell me something my looks don’t show any emotions they misinterpret for what I am actually thinking…” Kristian nodded his head. “But anyway, Gabi is in the bathroom. She won’t come out… Once you said it was Kristian on the intercom she flew into some kind of fit and ran into the bathroom. Guess she’s scared of you”

As the man of little words that he was he nodded his head and said “She’s not the first to be scared of me… Where’s the bathroom?”

October pointed toward a small hall where there stood a streak of light at the bottom of the doorway illuminating the floor. He walked to the door and knocked. Knocked again and waited two seconds. Finally he knocked on the door and said “Gabi, it would probably be best if you just open up the door and we go home now. Don’t make this hard”

After two seconds past Gabi opened the door and stepped out starring at the floor, her head bowed down in shame. Kristian watched as Gabi collected her things and walked toward the door. She simply waved at October then walked out of the apartment.

“Thanks a lot” He said shaking October’s hand. “She could have been out some where dangerous but she wasn’t so thanks.”

October smiled and followed him to the door. As soon as he stepped out the door closed behind him and he stood in front of the elevators with Gabi. Tension was in the air and Kristian had not thought of a way to begin the talk he promised he’d have with Gabi.

Truly he trusted Gabi and didn’t feel the need to meddle in her problems. Only because of the amount of worry and stress it had brought John and Debra he now felt responsible for talking to Gabi and taking the lead uncle role.

With in ten minutes Gabi and Kristian were completely set to take off toward Gabi’s parents’ house. The drive was slow and the car was quiet, this time seeming the best to question Gabi.

“So Gabi, Mind telling me what is going on in your life?” Kristian said making a turns and tightening his grip on the steering wheel.

“I knew it! I knew that they called on you to talk to me. Ugh, they know I can’t lie to you! Uncle Kristian I love you I really do but I don’t want to talk about it. If there is anyone I least want to talk to about it is with you. I’ve got a therapist… I’m fine”

“Actually according to the grey hairs on your father’s mustache you haven’t been going to your appointments. “ Kristian said.

“I know but things are going to be different I swear” Gabi said her body completely turned toward Kristian. Her voice was demanding and it seemed to also be pleading with him. It was a voice he had some what grown used to. When you arrest someone they tend to plead with you.

“Ok well you haven’t proved to be responsible enough to go on your own. So your parents and I have agreed to me taking you and picking you up from your appointments ok?”

“NO!” she said slamming her hand on the desk. Kristian didn’t approve of her slamming and screaming no so he gave her a warning glare. “I’m sorry” she said “and I’m fine with you picking me up and carrying me away.” Kristian ignored the last part partially because he wasn’t in the mood to argue and also because she mumbled it.

Kristian kept quiet the rest of the drive. He really didn’t feel the need to talk anymore and he was looking forward to ending the long night. Today had been a crazy day for him. He had been at a bank withdrawing money when a robber had stepped in. In the middle of trying to control the situation Kristian had taken a hard knock to the rib cage with a gun. His body ached and all he wanted was the night to be over.

Kristian pulled his car into the long drive way at his sister’s house and turned off the car. He looked at Gabi shrugged and opened the car door. He got out and waited for Gabi to come around the car. Once she rounded the corner of the car Kristian was on his way toward the door.

Before he could ring the bell the door flew open and Debra came running out to greet Gabi. “My God Child! Are you trying to give me a heart attack?!” Debra said hugging Gabi. “Don’t let this hug fool you because I am VERY angry at you I’m just glad that you are ok”

Kristian shook his head cleared his throat catching Debra’s attention. “Look,” he said “It’s been a hard day and I’d love to stick around but I am honestly too tired.”

“Oh, well that’s fine. Thanks for the help Kris” Kristian nodded his head at his sister’s words and headed back for his car. He jumped in and turned on the ignition. Finally the night would come to an end.

Once in the car, settled and on his way home he began thinking about Gabi’s therapist. She was extremely beautiful and looked intelligent. The flat she owned was huge so he guessed that she was married. Thinking more about it he thought about how angry October probably had been when Gabi had came waltzing into her home interrupting their night. Deciding it was probably a smart thing to do he told himself that he would apologize the next day.