'Till Death Do Us Part {Trilogy to TPL and LTF}

Chapter 27

Chapter 27

~ Niall ~
As I went to go change the song in my car, my phone started to ring, sending through the Bluetooth connected to my radio.
I looked on the screen to see Louis was calling me.
"Hey, Lou. What's up?"
"Niall, I just thought I'd inform you on something a little sensitive. Are you sitting down?"
Technically, I am.
I'm driving but I'm sitting.
Besides, what could he possibly tell me that I would need to sit down for?
And I'm on an empty back road.
"Yeah, go for it."
"Well, Nina had a little accident earlier and she's in the hospital. I just figured you should k-"
My eyes were wide as I slowly pressed down on the gas until I came to a stop in the middle of the road.
His voice faded out and I couldn't hear what he was saying.
All I know is that Nina is in the hospital.
What happened?
Is she dying?
No, no I can't think like that.
Turning my wheel all the way to the right, my tires screeched as I drove back to where I was coming from.
I've got to go see her.
If she's hurt, I need to know.
I hung up the phone and pressed a little harder on the gas petal.
No matter how hard I try, all the worst scenarios keep popping in my mind.
"Dammit." I muttered, slapping the side of my head.
She could be dying.
What if she got in a car accident?
She broke a bone.
She has amnesia like I do.
She's been shot.
She was hit by a car.
Oh, no.
I need to stop thinking this way.
After pressing down on the petal a little harder, I got to the hospital within 10 minutes.
I barely parked the ca before I jumped out and ran into the building.
"Nina Horan." I said to the lady at the desk, slightly panting from the sprint.
"I'm sorry, only family and friends." She said.
"I'm her husband. Please just tell me where she is."
It feels weird to say I'm her husband.
But if that's what the papers say I am, I am.
"Room 205, second level."
I said a quick thanks before I sped off to the stairs.
They'll be quicker.
I got up them at record speed and looked on the wall to see room 205 was to the left.
I don't know if I'll be able to take this.
What if she's really hurt and I won't be able to stop myself from crying?
Oh, well.
That's a price in willing to pay.
I knocked on the door twice, hearing a soft 'come in'.
I walked in and rushed over to Nina on the bed, quickly realizing that she was asleep.
I moved back a little and stood quietly, hoping I don't wake her.
She looks healthy.
She may look a little pale and tired, but not unhealthy.
I got myself worked up over nothing.
"Guys, what happened?" I asked, walking over to where they were all sitting.
"That's not my business to tell. Besides, I don't think its a good idea for you to listen to what happened with your situation." Louis said.
Are you serious?
They're not going to tell me?
After I just rushed over here, almost getting killed, they don't tell me why my wife is in the hospital.
"You have to be joking. This is my wife we're talking about. Tell me what happened."
The guys all shared a nervous look and fists started to form at my sides.
"No, Niall. Louis is right. Nina will tell you when she's comfortable." Zayn said.
I shook my head, puffing out some air.
"Why is she asleep? Is she in a coma?" I asked.
"No, she's not in a coma, just resting. She had quite a scare after she had surgery."
"She had surgery?! What did she have surgery for?!" I started to panic.
"Calm down." Louis said. "Sit down and we can wait for Nina to wake up, okay?"
I nodded and took a seat, next to Nina's bed.
I've never felt this protective over someone before.
I don't know if it's because everyone is telling me she's my wife and I believe them, and I'm just trying to act like a husband.
Or if it's because I really like her and want to protect her, even without knowing who she really is.
Either way, it's driving me insane.
I just need her to wake up and tell me what happened so I can comfort her, and I need this amnesia to go away so I can go back to being her husband.
I started to tap my foot heavily, out of anxiousness, and pulled the beanie off my head, starting to mess around with it.
"Stop it, Niall. You're worrying me." Liam said.
"I can't help it. I'm so damn worried myself about her. I've never felt so protective over someone before. I can't stand not knowing anything about her, really. It's killing me. If she's my wife, I need to act as her husband. This damn ring on my finger tells me that. I'm scared, guys. I know that I have to remember, but what if I don't? Nina would be heartbroken and I would feel empty. You don't understand. I know you think I'm fine and just trying my best, but I'm not. I feel sick every moment of the day because I don't remember her and I know she's depressed and I want to make her happy. I'm trying as hard as I can though. It breaks my heart to see her have a damn anxiety attack when she tries to help me remember. To see her crying her heart out as she struggles to catch her breath, and she needs to leave. It hurts."
The room was silent after I said that.
Just the light, steady beeping of the heart monitor.
All of what I said is true.
Every single piece of it.
I won't be able to live with myself if I keep doing this to her.
She deserves happiness and I'm just dragging her down.
I'm the reason she's depressed.
I'm probably the reason she's in the hospital right now.
"Louis, when I first got amnesia, you told me Nina does things she regrets and I wouldn't be there to help her change her mind. Is this what happened? Did she do something to herself?"
"No, Niall. I promise you she didn't do anything to herself."
So if it's not that, what is it?
It's just not adding up.
I looked around the room before my eyes landed on the foot of Nina's bed, seeing her clipboard there.
That clipboard could tell me everything.
I squinted my eyes, desperately trying to read it.
I couldn't.
My tapping increased and Nina stirred a little in her sleep.
Her eyes popped open and she looked around the room before her eyes landed on me.
"No, no, oh my god." She started to sob.
"What's wrong?" Louis and I both asked.
"I have to tell him. Please."
So she wants to tell me?
"No, Nina. Not yet."
"What the hell, Louis?! You said when Nina was comfortable she would tell me! She's asking to tell me and you're denying her!" I yelled at him.
Nina put her hands over her ears and closed her eyes tightly.
"Hey, hey, what's wrong?" I asked her.
She jumped when my fingertips brushed her soft skin.
"Don't yell."
"You don't like when I yell, do you? Especially when it's about you, right?"
She looked at me with her mouth agape.
"H-How did you know that?"
That was right?
I had no idea.
I just thought of it and hoped that it was correct.
"I don't know. It just popped in my mind."
She glanced over to Louis and I saw him smiling lightly.
I must be starting to remember.
I have to be.
"Has anything else popped into your mind?" Liam asked.
I thought for minute, focusing my gaze on Nina's hopeful face.
"No, not right now."
Nina's face lost all emotion as she lowered her head and wiped her tears.
"No, no, it's okay, Nina. I'll remember. I promise." I said, grabbing onto her hand.
She gasped and glanced at our connected hands before she pulled away quickly.
"Don't make promises you can't keep. Don't worry, Niall. I'm used to being abandoned. I know it's not your fault."
My heart shattered into thousands of pieces.
I feel so bad now.
I don't want her to feel abandoned.
"Nina, that's not what I want you to feel. I'm not abandoning you. Trust me on that."
"Niall, I think it's best you leave right now. Go home and get some rest or get some stuff done. We'll keep you updated." Louis said, placing a hand on my shoulder.
"No, I'm not leaving. I can't do that to her."
"Please. Now is not a good time."
I looked over to Nina, hoping to hear her say she doesn't want me to leave, but I don't.
She kept her head down, busying herself with her fingers.
"Fine. If you think it would be for the better, I'll leave."
Before I left, I kissed Nina's cheek softly, walking to the door and going out.
I looked in the window to see Nina bring her hand up to her cheek that I kissed.
Louis hugged her and I could hear her sobs through the walls.
I left before I could cause anymore damage.

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Hi, guys! I apologize for updates being so slow, I've got a few more chapters ready, though. I'm just trying to spread this out nicely because I know I don't have a lot of time to write because of midterms. Plus sports has played a big part in this, but they end Thursday, so I'll have a little extra time. I believe midterms should be done this week also, so then I can have more time from that. Thank you for understanding :)