KARMEN (trixya)

Chapter 7 - The New

''Katya, it's been two days. You need to eat something, you need to go to work!'' Violet said, placing a hand on Katya's shoulder.
''I need to see her.''
''You know they won't let you.''

xxx

Friday, December 29th

Brooke was driving Katya's car, since she was too nervous to drive. They couldn't go too fast because of the intense rain, which was driving Katya insane at that point.

''Why does it take so long to get anywhere in this city, fuck!''
''Katya, you have to remain calm...''
''I can't! She could be fucking dying, I can't stop thinking about her...I bet you those monsters that manage her have something to do with this.''
''Look at the weather, Katya! Accidents tend to happen when it rains, it's normal...''
''But why her? Why does every bad thing have to happen to her?''

After about an hour and a half, they arrived at the hospital. There were several people from news channels at the front door of the ER. Katya ran past them and entered the hospital.

''Hi, I'm here to see Beatrice Mattel.''
''Are you related to the patient?'' the receptionist said.
''I'm a friend. My name is Katya.''
''I'm sorry, we can't allow anyone in right now, it's for Miss Mattel's safety.''
''Please, let me see her. Please...'' Katya started to cry, and Brooke wrapped her arms around her.
''There's nothing we can do now, Katya. She's too famous, they're not gonna let anyone in.''
''She doesn't have anyone else!'' Katya sobbed. ''I need to be there...''
''Don't be so hard on yourself. You did what you could. When she gets out, you'll see her.''

Katya turned back to the receptionist.

''Can you at least tell me how is she? Is she at risk? How bad was this accident?''
''I'm sorry, ma'am, I don't have that information. Those two are her managers, maybe they can give you an update, they just talked to the press.''
''Thank you.''

Katya furiously walked towards the two men standing next to the vending machine.

''Excuse me. I need to know if Trixie's okay.''
''I'm sorry, who are you?'' one of the men said, arrogantly.
''You know who I am, you saw me at the Pier.''
''I have no idea who you are.'' He mocked.
''I'm Katya. I'm her friend, and I need to know if she is okay.'' She stared deadly at the men.

The men looked at each other and finally, the other one spoke.

''We can't let you see her. But what the doctors have told us is that she is stable, she'll be fine. They contained her internal bleeding and they're observing her to see if she presents any sort of concussions or something...the rest is just bruises and injuries. She will be fine. Now, I'm gonna have to ask you to leave. Please.''
''Thanks.'' She said, turning around and leaving with Brooke.


xxx

''I got a text from her this morning, Violet. She needs me there.''
''You're unbelievable, Katya. How can you be so stupid?''
''Excuse me?''
''She is taking advantage of you! Every single time she calls you, you run to her like a fucking dog! It was the same thing on Christmas!''
''She has no one else! Besides, I'm going because I want to! I want to be there for her. You know what? I don't know why I'm explaining myself to you, this is none of your fucking business! Why are you being an asshole out of nowhere?''
''Because...'' Violet seemed like she didn't have the strength to continue shouting. ''I'm in love with you. And it kills me to see you going through all this shit for a girl who doesn't even love you back.'' Violet walked towards Katya. ''You and I...it would be easy. No drama, no managers, no quitting jobs...''
''Violet...''
''Please...''
''You're right. It would be so much easier. But I can't lie to you, or myself. I'm in love with someone else, and you know that.''
''I don't care!''
''But I do. I'm sorry. I'm just being honest with you.''
''Whatever. Good luck chasing after that bitch who doesn't give a fuck about you'' Violet took her bag and walked towards the door.
''Violet, you're being unreasonable!'' Katya shouted, but Violet was already gone.

Katya took a quick shower, put on her black jeans, a long sleeved black and white striped t-shirt and drove off to the hospital. Trixie had already told the nurses and the doctor to let Katya in, since her managers were away to spend the new year's eve with their families. Katya walked to Trixie's room, holding a little flower pot with lilies that she bought on the flower shop next to her building.

''Hi, Trix!'' Katya said in a low voice.
''Hey! I've missed you!''

Trixie had a bandage on her head and a bright red cut on her cheek that was already healing. Her arms were covered in dark bruises, a sight that broke Katya's heart to the point that she was nearly tearing up.

''I brought you these. Do you like flowers?''
''Oh I love them! Thank you so much, Katya!''
''I'm just gonna put them over there'' Katya said, putting the flower pot on a small table across the room. Then, she grabbed the armchair there was in the room and put it next to Trixie's bed. She sat down and took Trixie's hand. ''So, how are you feeling? What the hell happened?''
''Uhm...I was driving, I think I was at the Brooklyn bridge, when this car just appeared out of nowhere, cutting me. Anyways, I was caught by surprise, lost control and my car flipped.''
''Holy shit, Trixie!''
''I wasn't drunk or on drugs, I swear!''
''I believe you. How are you feeling now?''
''I'm in pain. Everything hurts but the painkillers are helping. I think karma has finally found me.''
''What do you mean?''
''Well, you were in my shoes almost a month ago, remember? Because of me.''
''Well, now we both have car trauma.'' Katya laughed.
''We sure do!'' Trixie also laughed, then they paused for a while. ''So, what are you doing today?''
''What's today?''
''New Year's Eve!''
''Oh, I was planning on staying here. With you.''
''Oh, no no no no. You're not spending the New Year at a hospital, Katya!''
''There's nowhere else I'd rather be.''
''Than at a hospital?''
''Than with you.''

Trixie smiled, her little brown eyes glowing at Katya. She gave Trixie's hand a smack and stood up from the chair.

''I'm gonna get something to eat, do you want anything?''
''Please bring be a vegetarian burger, I hate the food in here! I'm craving for fast food!''
''I'll be right back!''

Katya went to a burger place next to the hospital and got her and Trixie some meals. When she came back, Trixie was asleep. She put the meals on the table, next to the flowers and sat on the armchair. Even though Katya's heart was broken to see Trixie so bruised and fragile, she couldn't help but admiring her natural beauty through all that. Her long lashes, her rosy lips, her beautiful long golden hair. Katya held one of Trixie's hands and caressed it with her thumb, then stood up to eat her meal.


''Hey...'' Trixie said, with a sleepy voice.
''Oh, you're awake! I got you the veggie sandwich!''
''Thanks! I'll eat in a couple of minutes. God, I keep falling asleep, this place is so boring.''
''Trust me, I know. Hey, do you wanna watch a movie?''
''I don't think that this TV has many channels, but sure!''
''This hospital is pretty fancy, I wouldn't be surprised if they had Netflix on this TV.''

It actually did. The hospital was indeed fancy. The room Trixie was in looked like a hotel room, with a hospital bed instead of a regular one. They picked up a random movie and watched it together while eating their burgers.
Katya would've never thought that a day in a hospital could be so much fun; actually, a day with Trixie was always fun, it didn't matter where they were. The doctor that was taking care of Trixie was very surprised of how well she was recovering after that day; it almost looked like a miracle. Some may say it was, indeed, a miracle. A miracle called Katya. Or Karmen.

''Oh my God, Katya! It's already 11:50! Turn on the TV, I wanna see the countdown at Times Square!''
''Sure!'' Katya said, turning on the TV.
''Oh my God, I wish I was there! I really thought I would finally spend the New Years Eve at the Times...''
''I'm sorry to crush your dreams, but you would hate it, Trix.''
''How do you know?''
''I've spent one NYE there, it was awful! Too crowded, too cold, so uncomfortable.''
''Well, I've got special celebrity privileges. Maybe we can use them on next years NYE...''
''Next year?.'' It had never crossed Katya's mind to be around Trixie for so long. It sounded like heaven. ''Yeah. I'd love that.''
''11:59, come here!'' Trixie said, taking Katya by the hand and making her stand next to her bed.

5...4...3...2...1.

''Happy new year, Katya!''
''Happy new year!'' Katya turned to Trixie to hug her, but was caught by surprise with a kiss.
''I think I'm in love with you.''
''Really?''
''I think so...'' Trixie kissed her again, pulling her closer into the bed.

Katya was barely touching Trixie, because of all the injuries she had, so she was afraid of hurting her. Even though the circumstances weren't ideal, Katya's panties were soaking wet. The feeling of Trixie's touch, her lips on hers, it was like getting struck by lightning. This was everything she wanted.

''Trix, we need to...calm down...'' Katya parted them, breathing heavily.
''I can't wait to get out of here so I can...''
''Excuse me?'' The doctor walked in, which made Katya almost jump to the other side of the room. ''Happy New Year, miss Mattel! To you too, miss Zamo...lo...''
''Thanks!'' Katya said, smiling, still gasping.
''Thank you, doctor!'' Trixie said.

The doctor left the room, and as soon as she did, Trixie looked at Katya and winked, smiling. Katya knew very well what that meant. ''I'm in love with you too.''