SPACES | 𝘯. 𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘯 (book 3) ✔

Chapter 136: Before You Go.

[Our every moment, I start to replay
But all I can think about is seeing that look on your face]

Niall's Pov:

     It's been three days. Emily hasn't woken up and her condition is the same as it was explained last time. There were a couple close calls where her breathing would stop, but then they would help and then she'd continue to breathe. But overall, she's been fine. Still sleeping peacefully with the oxygen tube in her mouth. Her heart rate at a normal beat. 

     It was around lunch time. I had fallen asleep with my elbow on the arm of the chair and my hand holding my head. The heart monitor began to beat quicker than before, making me jerk awake and look at Emily. Her brown eyes were opened lazily as she looked around her surrounding. "Em.. Emily?" I whispered. Her eyes looked over at me, her eyebrows furrowed in confusion. She motioned to the tube in her mouth, signaling that she wanted to talk. "Uh.. Right.. Hang on." I said quickly. 

     I got up, going out of the room, "Hey, I need a doctor? A nurse?" I called out before coming back in. Soon enough, a doctor and a couple nurses trailed behind. They checked Emily and tested her and she looked okay. 

     She then motioned to the tube again, making the doctor say something before he removed the tube. Emily's mouth closed, and then the nurse put the oxygen tubes that go into your nose on her. "Okay, sweetie. Take it easy. I'll get you some water." The doctor said. Emily nodded, the doctor and nurses left, leaving me and her alone. 

     "What happened? Why am I here?" Emily asked frantically, her voice still hoarse.

     "Calm down, Em. You're alright. You got into a car accident and got hurt." I explained softly, sitting back in my place.

     "What about Olivia? Is she alright? Was she in the car?"

     I shook my head, "No, she wasn't in the car with you. She's okay." Emily nods slowly, letting out a breath of relief and laid back on the bed.

     "What are you doing here, Niall?" She asked. "We're supposed to be broken up." 

     "And we are, Emily. But, I came because even if we are, I still care about you, you know." Emily sighed and avoided eye contact. 

     "Niall, if something worse is to happen, promise you'll take care of Via." She whispered, swallowing.

     I shook my head, "Don't talk like that, Emily. You're awake. You're going to be fine." 

     "You don't know that. They have to come back with the test results and then we can talk about that. But for now, just promise you'll take care of her." Emily pleaded, grabbing my hand. I swallowed, seeing my vision go blurry. I bit my lip and nodded, holding onto Emily's hand. 

     "I promise."

     Throughout the day, Emily's blood pressure and heart rate would go up and down and it was difficult to keep her awake. She ended up going back to critical condition and it got to the point where the doctors and nurses had tried everything to keep her well. I wanted to scream at them and tell them to make her better for me and Via, but for Emily's sake, I didn't. Instead, I brought in Via so that she could see Emily. She was super happy and excited that Emily was there. And Emily only smiled weakly and held tightly onto mine and Via's hands. 

     And then later that night, Emily would yawn uncontrollably. She'd rub her eye like she always did and get comfortable in the pillows. "I don't think I'm gonna make it, Niall." Emily said quietly and looking at me with tears in her eyes. "I'm so tired. And I know I have to stay awake, but I can't." 

     I shook my head, refusing to believe her. "Emily, stop. Just another hour and then you'll be able to be put into surgery, pet. And then you'll get better and you can go home." I told her.

     "Niall." She said sternly. "What if I don't make it? You have to accept the possibilities--"

     "No. I won't lose you again. Especially if it's permanent." 

     A tear slid down Emily's cheek as she removed the hand grabbing mine and put it at my cheek. She stroked it softly, smiling lightly. "I forgive you, Niall. I won't go without forgiving you." She whispered. 

     "Emily. Stop. You're going to make it--"

     "I love you and Via so much. I really didn't mean it when I said I hated you. I could never." She shook her head. I let out a small sob as she took Via and hugged her tightly. "I love you, my angel. You take care of Daddy." She placed a kiss on her head and let her lips linger as she closed her eyes and began to cry. 

     "Emily." I said. "You can't leave. Not now. I need you here with me."

     Emily looked at me with grief and continued to hold onto Via. "I'm sorry." She handed me back Via and then removed her necklace before placing it into my palm and closing it. I kneeled down, placing Via on the bed. I hugged Emily's waist while squashing Via in between us. Emily hugged back, running her hands though my hair and holding me and Via close to her.   

     I cried into her, trying to cherish the feeling of Emily's body being held in my arms. I leaned up and kissed her cheek, just before.

     Her actions stopped. And the beeping monitor went flat. 

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[Before You Go- Lewis Capaldi]

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A/N:

the rest of the book will be in niall's pov

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