Faithful Sinner

Chapter Nineteen

Chapter Nineteen

Annalise and I spent the whole afternoon watching romance movies, eating popcorn, snacking on pretty much whatever we could find in the kitchen while she poured her eyes out all over my T-shirt because she missed Adam.

"Annalise, maybe it's not a bad idea to take a break from Adam. He seemed to become violent when you guys would argue or when you wanted to leave." I told her as she laid her head in my lap sniffling every minute or so.

"He wasn't violent, he just didn't want to break up with me." She responded.

"He punches walls and kicks your things breaking them, Annalise. I'd call that domestic violence. I'm afraid it's not going to be the wall that he punches next time, I don't know what I'd do if something were to happen to you." I pleaded with her hoping she's getting the concept of this.

"I'm afraid too." And she said no more after that. Has he been hitting her and she's not telling me? Surely she wouldn't keep something like that from me, I'm her best friend. Maybe he threatened her. I will keep an eye out that's for sure. I don't trust him, he's always came across as an oddball to me anyways. 

"Don't be afraid. I'd never let anything bad happen to you. Bates wouldn't either." I hugged her wanting her to know that I'm here for her. That I always would be no matter what. She quickly fell asleep with her head on my shoulder. After a few minutes, I eased up slowly hoping not to disturb her and placed the blanket on top of her. 

I couldn't wait for Bates to get off of work so I could see him, I've been literally missing his face all day. After our movies were finished, Annalise said that I could raid her closet to pick out something to wear for tonight. I have approximately two hours left if I want to be ready by ten.

After piling my hair on top of my head in a messy bun, I started with my makeup. Blending the foundation in on my face, I noticed that I seemed to glow. Since I've been talking with Bates, my face is more fuller, my cheeks are rosier and my eyes stand out.

I decided to go with the smoky eye look but nothing too dark. I chose a golden brown eye shadow then applied my first layer of mascara on both eyes then slowly raked it on top of my lashes dragging out the length of them then repeated underneath.

I lightly lined my eyes with Kohl's eyeliner then smudged it a bit at the corners giving it the faded look. Finally, I applied a bit of lip gloss then stood back and observed my work.

It's not the best but it will have to do.

I took my hair out of my loose bun and let it fall around my shoulders trying to decide how to wear it tonight. Ahh, I'll just straighten it.

After forty minutes of straightening my hair, I made my way to Annalise's closet. Bates didn't mention what we were doing tonight so I really had no clue what to wear. I decided on black skinny jeans with a grey tank with a leather jacket to go over it. Nothing too classy or dressy.

Black leather knee-high boots to top it off and finally I'm done.

I pick up my phone to check the time and it's 9:30, I have thirty minutes left before Bates will be here so I go to my closet to decide on a small black choker necklace to go with my outfit.

Rummaging through all of my purses and handbags to find one to complete my outfit, I hear my cell start ringing, It must be Bates!  I thought excitedly hurrying to it before it goes to voicemail. I didn't even check the screen before I answered, I just couldn't wait to see his handsome face and be wrapped in those massive arms.

"Hello?" I answered out of breath from rushing.

"Miss Quinn Alexander?" The person on the other end replied.

"...yes....this is Quinn." I answered the man. Who would be calling me at almost ten o'clock at night?

"This is Dr. Ramerro. Bates Ramirez was involved in a car accident tonight and we tried to reach out to his family members but he insisted on contacting you." He said calmly.

I gasped. "Oh my God, is he alright? Is he hurt and when may I see him?" I asked him all in one breath.

"Miss Alexander, what relationship is Bates to you?" He asked. What do I say? I could say friend but they may not let me in considering visiting hours are probably over. Here it goes...

"I'm his girlfriend." Well it felt right when I said it. Like that's what I was supposed to say if that makes any sense.

"You can come see him, he just regained consciousness and he needs his rest so the sooner you can get here, the better." Dr Ramerro said.

"Consciousness? How bad is he hurt?" My heart began to flutter inside of my chest, I just can't picture Bates lying in a hospital bed hurt. I literally feel as if I'm crushing on the inside.

"Someone made an illegal turn and hit him on the driver's side which broke two ribs and broke his left collarbone, he's banged up pretty good on the inside and out. We're still running tests to make sure there's no internal bleeding."

My breath hitched in my throat, "I- I'm on my way, thank you, Dr. Ramerro." I quickly hung up the phone. Should I get a taxi or take Annalise's car? Yes, that would be faster. Annalise overheard my conversation and came rushing into my room. 

"Oh my God, Quinn is he okay?" She asked. "I hope so,  the doctor said two broken ribs and a broken collarbone but he was knocked unconscious. Can I take your car? I won't be long." I replied worriedly.

"Sure, take all of the time that you need. Please be careful. Wait, do you have your phone?"

"I will." I reached in my bag to make sure that I had it.... "Yes, I have it."

"Good. Keep me posted, Quinn." She said as she pulled me in for a hug. 

"I will. And please keep the door locked. I don't trust Adam as far as I can throw him. Call me if anything happens." I hugged her and turned for the door.

"Okay." She replied.

All kinds of negative thoughts rush to me as I put the car in reverse. What if he has to have emergency surgery or something? Or worse, what if he has bleeding on his brain?  I floor it still not getting there fast enough as I silently pray that Bates will be fine. 

A/N: Oh my gosh, not Bates! I bet you guys could wring my neck, right? You guys let me know what y'all think about his car accident and how you think the outcome will be! As always, thank you for reading and for your support! Happy late Valentine's day.  ♡