Choices of Love (MxMxMxBxB)

Chapter 9: Hospital

Mmm, Update. . .

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The sound of sirens filled the air as the ambulance finally arrived on scene.

I was slipping in and out of consciousness as Chase explained the situation to the EMTs, His hands being replaced by the gloved ones of a medical professional as the EMTs set to work getting me on a stretcher.

Soon enough, My mind slipped past consciousness and into the dark void of unconsciousness.

- - - - - - - - -

Dark grey clouds filled the once soft blue grey sky, The fluffy puffs making a solid blanket across the sky in the distance, Hiding the blue that had been shining through mere moments ago.

The air smelled of building electricity.

I shivered slightly as the wind continued to pick up, The once gentle breeze now tugging roughly at my hair and clothes, Making the swing set somewhere below me rattle as the swings swayed violently in the wind, The chains connecting the seats to the bars above them were clanking loudly.

My eyes closed as I let out a sigh, It was cold up here on top of the playground's roof.

It was also dangerous up here as the fall would end in me hitting my head on the many metal pieces of the playground.

The semi silence of the empty playground was pretty soothing in an eerie way.

Although, That silence was eventually broken, Like always.

The sound of tires on gravel caught my attention.

Despite that, I kept my eyes closed as the sound of a car door slammed shut.

Footsteps approached the playground equipment I was sitting on before going silent right below me.

''Thought I'd find you here'' My dad whispered, Now slowly trying to climb up on top of the metal playground to sit with me on the roof.

I didn't make this any easier on him, Refusing to move down even so much as an inch.

''You sure know how to hide'' He said hesitantly, Finally pulling himself up onto the roof with me, Panting slightly now, Exhausted.

I let out a glum little  grumble, Hugging my knees closer to my chest.

''. . .Why'd she leave. . .Did. . .Was I not good enough?'' I questioned, My voice wobbling as tears burned at my eyes.

I could see my dad grimace slightly beside me, Not knowing what to say to that.

''And why would she come back now? Why now. . .And why would she come back just to leave again?'' I whispered, Staring down at my shaky hands through tearful eyes.

Dad sighed, Dragging a hand down his face.

''She came back because she wanted me to give her new child. . .Your half sister, Money, To set away money for her future'' Dad muttered, Sounding bitter as he spoke.

I stared at him through tear blurred eyes, My six year old brain unable to understand the audacity of her request of my dad.

''As to why she left. . .She didn't leave because of you. . .'' He started before I butted in.

''But. . .She left as soon as I was born, The man who visited with her told me that much. . .She didn't leave before I was born. . .'' I muttered, My voice cracking with a sob.

Dad sighed, Wrapping an arm around me and pulling me close to his chest, Letting his shirt absorb my tears as I quietly sobbed, Feeling the guilt of ruining their relationship pressing down on my small six year old shoulders.

''She didn't leave because of you, Ashy, It's not even remotely your fault'' Dad whispered as he rubbed gently at my back.

''She left because she's a shallow, Self absorbed person who refuses to stray from her fantasy of what she wants her life to be. Not because of you'' Dad murmured as my tears started to settle down.

''But. . .Why wouldn't she take me with her if she didn't hate me?'' I asked quietly, My voice wobbling.

''You're carrying way too much blame on such small shoulders'' Dad muttered, Dodging my question.

Sighing, I turned my attention down to the metal roof underneath me.

''. . .Ashton. . .Look. . .I know you're sensitive, And other people's opinions and feelings matter a lot to you. . .But, You can't please every one. . .Some people just. . .Refuse to try and be happy with their situation and who they're with, They're just too caught up in their ideal fantasy'' Dad started, Hugging me closer as his voice took on an ever so slight sorrowful tone to it.

I could feel my heart clenching in sympathy for him, My own worries slowly being forgotten.

''You'll just get hurt in the end. . .Trust me when I say. . .Sometimes it's better to not stop those who are bound and determined to leave'' He murmured, Wiping the tears from my face.

''. . .Are. . .You gonna leave?'' I hiccupped out, My tears settling down as I sniffled a few times.

''Oh Ashton. . .Ashy'' He whispered quietly, Hugging me tightly to his chest as he spoke, Rubbing soothing circles into my shoulders.

''No, No I won't, I'm never gonna leave you. . .I'll be right beside you through it all'' Dad whispered as I pulled away.

''Promise?'' I asked, Scrubbing at my eyes as a small smile formed on my dad's tired face.

''Pinkie promise'' He muttered, Making me giggle as he and I locked pinkies together.

''Now, Let's get down from here before god smites us'' Dad said, Picking me up as he climbed down, Thunder rumbling in the distance.

- - - Awake - - -

I slowly peeled my heavy feeling eyelids open, The quiet and steady sound of beeping filling the room I was in.

My limbs felt like they were weighed down and my mouth felt as dry as the desert.

When I went to move my arm, I was surprised to feel brief and slight resistance.

Glancing over to the side of the hospital bed I was in, My eyes landed on my dad, Passed out in the uncomfortable hospital chair, His hand holding loosely onto mine.

Based upon the dim light seeping in through the curtains, He was going to be late for work.

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Ashton survived! Also brief blood loss induced memory!

Anyways! Like always, Have a good day/night and find a better book! - fallen