Breathe

Part 7: Recovering

I felt a strong pounding in my head like my head was getting bashed in with a sledgehammer. I woke up to a strong bright light shining into my eyes and instantly knew by the bright lights I was in a hospital. How did I get to a hospital? I thought to myself. Last thing I remember was my dad's hands around my throat and him trying to kill me. A nurse came into my room and by expression I can tell that she thought I was dead or something. "Well good morning! I am so super glad to see that you're awake. Your family just left for the night like maybe 10 minutes ago." I was shocked when she said that my family was here, maybe she meant Gab's parents. Then I remember Gab, a singular tear slid down my cheek. "I am going to go call them and let them know that you are now awake," the nurse said before leaving my room. I look over at the nightstand by my hospital bed to see flowers, cards, and balloons all saying get better soon or hope for a fast recovery. I decided to let myself rest instead of forcing myself to have to see Gab's family without him. So I close my eyes and all I can think about is Gab and Abby's safety. I don't even know how long I have been here at this hospital or if I am dying. I heard a little knock on my door which caused me to jump a little "Ma'am your family is here," I looked over and I saw her. I felt my eyes water and my heart fill up with joy. "ABBY!' I attempted to yell with excitement but I didn't get that far. She ran to me and gave me a hug. "You scared me, Mia. I thought you were dead." She said and I just hugged her tighter. " I thought you were dead." I said then she pulled out of the hug and looked at me like I was crazy. "You don't remember," she shook her head in confusion. "The guys in the mask that had guns," She looked towards the door like she wanted to go tell a nurse that I need to be put into a mental asylum. "The ones who kidnapped me and tried to kill me," then her face lit up like she had an idea. I looked at her with a confused look. "You have been in a coma for like a month and a half." I was confused. I know that I wasn't crazy. It happened, I know it did. "Dad's here to see you, believe it or not, he was scared that you were gone," Abby says like dad was a good guy. "I don't want to see him. He tried to kill me," I look at the wall pulling out of the hug. She took a step back, "What? Do you not understand that you were in a coma from your stroke?" I look back at her. "No, that can't be true. I lost feeling after he tried to choke me to death. Now that I thought about it I couldn't feel anything after he kidnapped me," What if she is right that this was all in my head, where is Gab and how did I have a stroke? "Where is Gab?" just saying that broke my heart. "He is on his way with his parents." I felt relief knowing that he was still alive.