Cassie’s Guilt

Abigail was chatting with Cassie about everything that had happened in the mall with the greatest of details from getting out of the Cassie’s car to Sophie being dragged away to Lucy coming to the rescue. “I freezes up, Cassie…I didn’t know how to help Sophie when I saw her getting taken away…I…” Abigail said through her sobbing

Cassie put her hand on her shoulder and rubbed it before saying, “You did splendidly, Abbie. If you hadn’t found Lucy when you did that man might have taken you both away. The bigger group is why he decided to flee so you made the right call instead of trying to be hero. Sophie is an intelligent woman that understands that as well. Once you two can have a moment, you’ll see just how grateful she is.”

Abigail sniffled and rubbed the tears eyes as the adrenaline was beginning to dissipate and her mind was become sharper once more. She exhaled and said, “Sophie said you were always stoic and calm despite the tensest of situations. I wish I was like you.”

Cassie offered her hand and said, “Feel my palm…” Abigail grabbed her hand and felt the sweat that had accumulated. Cassie continued but held tightly onto Abigail’s hand, “I was terrified with everything you were saying and honestly I don’t think I could do what you or Sophie did with confronting this stranger. I am not as brave or confident as the other girls may make me seem. I just am really good at intel and information gathering since I spent six months of my life hiding from a monster until I found Mel. She is my foundation in all of this as are Lucy and Sophie. All of you now are part of that foundation as well too.”

Abigail wrapped her arm around and gave her hug saying, “You can depend on me just as much as the other girls. All of us are dependable even Lexie, even though she acts like she has gravel up her cooch.”

Both girls laughed and Cassie said, “That is one way to put that girl’s attitude. She feels like a hedgehog she has her quills out for most people but Mel gets the soft, cuddly tummy.”

They pulled into the mansion and saw Barbie had already arrived back but Chantelle’s car was no where in sight. Abigail quickly got out of the car to see if Sophie was inside with Barbie. Cassie was wondering why Chantelle wasn’t here yet but maybe she took a longer route so that all the cars hadn’t arrived at the same time. Cassie was inside shortly after Abigail and heard her say, “Wait! Maggie…where is Sophie?”

Barbie was getting a bottle of water for them and said, “Chantelle told me that we were switching spots as to not raise suspicion so I was assuming Cassie was getting Sophie since I got Maggie.” Cassie began to freak out a bit as Chantelle had not told her anything which is why she picked up Abbie.

(Shit! Chantelle was on her radar and they were now late. Barbie would not think too much about it since her right hand lady would do a lot of things in the shadows.)

Cassie was thinking when Barbie put the cold bottle on her neck and asked, “What’s wrong, darlin? It’s like you’ve seen a ghost.”

Cassie sighed and said, “Perceptive as usual, B. I will talk to you more about it once I have factual evidence. I don’t want to rouse suspicions until I know it for sure.”

Barbie brought her into her chest and whispered in a completely different tone, “You know who the rat is, don’t you? Give my chest a kiss for yes or do nothing for no.” Cassie gave her tit a kiss. “Keep working at it, Cassie. I have a bad feeling this will all fall down on top of me and I’m going to need you to save me.”

Cassie looked up from her boob pillow to a saddened Barbie with tears, “What do you mean?”

Barbie wiped her tears, “You know I made mistakes and lost close friends. It appears that I will be made into the rat by the end of today…”

Cassie stayed silent and felt the guilt that she might lose her own people too as Barbie was preparing for the same thing. Cassie finally spoke, “What can I do, Barbie? I don’t have solid evidence on this person and you are gonna fall on that sword for no reason.”

Barbie smiled and said, “I have a plan but you will need to act that I am the rat. You know who it is but don’t tell me. It will make this all more believable and get you the evidence you need to save all of the others that don’t believe. I’m thinking Lexie and Mel are dead set that I am the rat. It’s possible the rat had already made contact so the seeds of doubt are already in place.”

Cassie felt like she should have done more but she should stay with Barbie. Cassie said, “I want to stay with you, Barbie. I don’t want you to be alone.” She hugged her friend tightly as Barbie rubbed her head.

“I won’t be alone. I know one person who will for sure come with me as we are inseparable but most wouldn’t know it. Be strong and get that evidence,” Barbie said before returning to the other girls. “How about a celebratory drink to raise our spirits a bit?” Goofy Barbie was back to hide that she was indeed a brilliant woman.

Cassie collected herself in the hallway and headed back in with her smile. She approaches Abigail, “Barbie told me that Chantelle ran into a bit of problem but they should be back soon. Sophie is safe and sound with her.” Abigail let out a sigh of relief and held her hat close to her chest. Cassie’s chest was riddled with guilt for having to lie as she was had no clue where they were.