New Life

Chapter 32- Hospital

-Ian’s P.O.V-

Mia hadn’t been answering any of my calls, and I was starting to get worried! I know she said not to visit her home so that we wouldn’t get caught.. but I needed to know she was safe!!

I knocked frantically on her door, but there was no answer.. I tried the door.. it was open! She shouldn’t keep this unlocked or anyone could walk in!

My mouth went dry and I froze in the door frame as I saw the love of my life lying cold on the floor in a pool of her own blood.. I ran to her side, shaking her trying to get to respond. I couldn’t think properly as the only reason for my sanity was laying close to death in my arms!!

Ok concentrate Ian.. check her pulse… shit! Its so faint!! Next, call the ambulance!!

“Mia.. please be ok… please…”

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-Mia’s P.O.V-

My eyes fluttered open.. where was I?

I scanned the white and clean room to find medical equipment. I looked down to see tubes and needles attached to me everywhere.. what happened! I sat up, but fell back down instantly as my head pounded with pain… oh right Richard! But how did I get here…

I looked over to Ian asleep, his head resting on my hand. His stubble told me I had been here for a while.. had he stayed with me all this time! My heart melted.. and I felt tears filling my eyes.

A nurse burst into the room, flicking through her charts.. it took her a while to notice I was awake, but it was funny to see her stumble with shock when she did.

“Oh honey, you’re awake” From her words, Ian’s head shot up and his tired hazel eyes looked deeply into mine before he engulfed me into a hug.

“Oh Mia… I thought I lost you…”  His voice broke from the tears falling down his perfectly sculptured cheekbones. Even from the lack of care and hygiene.. he still looked like a super model!

“I…Ian….” My voice was too dry to talk “w….wat..er…” I pointed to the cool looking jug of water on the table next to me. Ian chuckled and poured me a cupful and in seconds I had chugged it down and held out the empty cup, wanting more!

“Steady yourself Miss Owens! You’ve only just come out of surgery…”

“SURGERY!”

“shhh, its ok now baby. Everything’s fine!” Ian smiled and instantly felt reassured.. as long as Ian was here I felt so safe and secure… even if it was his father that did this!

“Who did this to you baby?....” Ian shook with anger, his face turning red as he looked at my bandages.

“I… I don’t know… I think it might have been.. a robber… I can’t remember…” I looked away from Ian, unable to lie to his face, not anymore..

“Mia…” Ian questioned my response, not believing the answer I gave.

“Its understandable that you would forget due to the force struck to your head. Now would you please leave Mr Marsh while I talk with Mia” The nurse was strict but I appreciated that she stuck up for me and that she was asking Ian to give me some space for a while…

“NO! I’m not leaving her side… not again!” Ian’s hand tightened on mine as he became more protective.

“Are you a family member? Mia’s husband?”

“No, I’m her boyfriend!”

“Then I’m going to have to ask you to leave!” They were both staring at each other, neither of them backing down. I tugged on Ian’s arm until he broke off with the nurse and gently gazed into my eyes

“Please Ian… she only wanted to help…”

“That’s right Mr Marsh. I promise as soon as I’m done, you can come back in!”

In surrender Ian gently kissed my forehead before exiting the room.

“Now Mia, you took a tremendous force to your head and lost a lot of blood, but you’ll be happy to know that your baby is fine and healthy…” I blanked out to the rest… WHAT!! BABY!!!

“wait… what was that!” I looked at her confused and shock spread across my face.

“oh… you didn’t know.. yes you are around 5 weeks pregnant.. its still early but from what we can see, the baby is doing fine! But don’t worry, we get young parents a lot and we can provide help or we can look down the path of abortion.”

I’m pregnant! I’m only a baby myself!! I shouldn’t keep this baby should i? but I can’t kill what is part me and part Ian.. Ian, shit he dosen’t know… how will he take the news that he’s a father? What about Richard! If he finds out I’m pregnant, both me and the baby will be in danger…

“You don’t have to make a decision right away Mia, but if you’re going to abort.. the sooner the better because it will effect your body less.”

My eyes darted around the room, trying to think of anything.. what was I going to do?

“Miss…” The nurse brought my attention back and I focused on her…

“I’m keeping the baby!”