Millie's Boots by Tina-Marie Miller

Author:Tina-Marie Miller
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Addiction, Health and wellbeing, Drug abuse, Cross dressing, Scandal, Confronting stigma, Friendship, Illicit affairs, New beginnings, Love and marriage
Publisher: Tina-Marie Miller
Published: 2021-02-08T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

India Edmonds’ stay at the private rehabilitation clinic organised by Valentin was now coming to an end, and she was pleased to say that she’d received the utmost care and attention from the owner, Louisa Duval, and her team; they had provided a safe and non-judgemental environment in which she could detox and undergo behavioural therapy to help her stay clean and sober. Whilst India hadn’t necessarily considered herself to have a drink and drugs problem per se, her stint there had shown her otherwise.

‘Salut ma chére,’ greeted Louisa as she swept in carrying a tray filled with morning pastries and fresh coffee. ‘I wanted to share one more breakfast with you before you leave today.’

India greeted her warmly and then led the way outside to the small patio situated through the open French doors. They took up their seats at an ornate, rustic, circular iron table set beneath the shade of a fig tree and Louisa poured them a welcome beverage.

‘I spoke to Valentin this morning and he told me he’s arranged a car to pick you up at midday,’ Louisa informed her. ‘How are you feeling about returning to the château?’

India took a sip from her cup, relishing the first taste of the sweet coffee. ‘I’m really looking forward to it, actually,’ she said, returning the cup to its saucer and helping herself to a croissant, ‘another week or so and then I’ll feel able to take on the whole world again!’ She laughed, bolstered by the return of her feisty spirit. ‘And I’ve got you to thank for that,’ she told Louisa, smiling warmly. ‘I didn’t think I’d be able to face anyone ever again after what happened.’

‘Nonsense,’ Louisa replied, ‘you’re the one who’s done all the hard work, believe me. Just remember how far you’ve come, and don’t forget: I’m always on the end of the telephone, any time – day or night.’

India metaphorically hugged herself. Despite everything that had happened – and there was indeed much she wasn’t proud of – she’d grown up a lot during the short time she’d been in France. And, although she hadn’t been too happy at being sent away initially, she now had a lot to thank her parents for too.

‘Actually, there’s a call I’d like to make before I leave, if that’s okay?’ India asked, Louisa nodding in response. ‘It’s about time I spoke to my father.’

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