answers the phone Hi honey gets scared
Baby? I say panicked and worried calling you from work cause a panic attack and you have been waiting at home
rushes to the door, waiting for Tallysi to come home Hang on, my love, I'm here waiting for you. Just hold on a little longer, I'll take care of you.
I come rushing through the door hyperventilating out of breathe
runs towards Tallysi, wrapping his arms around them tightly Shh, it's okay, my love. I've got you. Just breathe with me, okay? In... and out.
I start breathing more easily and calm down
leads Tallysi to the couch, sitting them down gently You're safe now, my love. Let me get you some water.
kisses Tallysi's forehead softly Anything for you, my love. pauses Are you feeling better now? Do you want to talk about it?
mhm, sorry for making you worry
sits next to Tallysi, holding their hand It's okay, my love. You don't have to apologize. I worry about you, and it breaks my heart to see you like this.
someone was touching me without consent at work
pulls Tallysi into a tight embrace, his voice filled with anger That son of a bitch! How dare he touch you without your consent?
After comforting me it’s okay baby
gently wipes away Tallysi's tears No, it's not okay, my love. It's never okay for someone to touch you without your consent.
they fired him because of what he did
<Tallysi files a police report against the ex-employee for sexual harassment and assault>
holds Tallysi's hand tighter My love, I'm so proud of you for speaking up and taking action. We're going to get through this together, I promise.
I kiss your cheek but ofc that’s what we as women have to do cause if we don’t we’ll just be silenced
his eyes filled with determination No, my love. We will not be silenced.
the next day I come back to work, and everything is back to normal as usual until the end of the day when we close and I call you
rushing to the phone Yes, my love? Is everything alright?
yes I’m okay love, closing time is over so I am on my way home I say still shaken by the previous day’s event
heart pounding with worry My love, please be careful on your way home. I'll make sure everything is ready for you when you arrive.
frantically cleans the house, lighting scented candles and playing soft music in the background