Modern day Sleeping Beauty

Chp 34

Chp 34

Trisha's POV

I picked Ella up at the airport, she had a big grin on her face as she walked towards me, wheeling her little case and carrying a duty free shopping bag full with stuff. She gave me a giant hug and I held her close, the tears threatened to over spill as I thought of what I had to tell her in a minute.

"Oh my god Trish, have you lost weight? You look amazing!" , Ella commented as we began to walk towards the car.

"Em I hadn't noticed to be honest! It's only been 2 days ! " I told her laughing as she shrugged.

"I can't wait to show you what I got for Sophia in duty free! I'm just looking forward to seeing her face when she see's them when she wakes up! That's gonna be soon right? I actually can't wait! I'm just so looking forward to seeing my baby! It feels like ages since I've been back here!...."

I let Ella blabber on happily, I couldn't ruin the moment for her. I couldn't tell her that the doctor rang me, I just couldn't bear to do it. She seemed so happy and thrilled to be back. I knew I shouldn't have been putting it off telling her but I couldn't help it. How the hell was I supposed to break that kind of news to my best friend about her only child, the only thing she had left in the world, and I would have to watch her crumble to pieces. I couldn't bear it.

We pulled up at the hospital 20 minutes later and I'd barely had time to park when Ella jumped out of the car, grabbing the duty free bag and tottering towards the hospital in her business black pencil skirt, white blouse and black heels, her hair in an elegant chignon. She always looked amazing, a yummy mummy I always slagged her.

"I'm just going to lay these out in Sophia's room and wait for her to wake up! Meet me in there?" Ella called from the hospital door, holding up the bag of presents to me, as I locked the car and started towards her.

"Yeah sure, go on ahead hun " I answered and she smiled at me before going inside. When she'd gone I stopped, took a deep breath and ran my fingers through my hair. I'd let her spend a few hours with Sophia before I broke the news to her. She deserved to spend Sophia's last few hours happy and by her side. After all ignorance is bliss.

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I made my way to that same waiting room that I'd become so accustomed to. As I pushed open the door, I noticed Damien and that girl Megan there. They were sitting very close to one another and as I entered they sprang apart, blushing.

"Did I interrupt something ?" I asked laughing to myself.

"N-no", Megan stuttered, giving Damien a dig in the ribs as he looked at the floor, obviously Embarrassed.

"you sure?", I grinned enjoying messing with them.

Damien squirmed, "n-no...I mean yes...I mean no... I mean.. I'm sorry Trish" he blurted as Melanie rolled her eyes and whacked him on the shoulder.

"Dumbass", she mumbled under her breath.

Teenage boys ! I thought to myself, useless the lot of them. I sobered up immediately as I realised Id have to tell them about Sophia. It was best to do it now, get it out of the way. That way theyd know if Scott would want to here it from his mother, me, or from his friends, them.

They saw my change in attitude and looked at me quizzically as I took a seat near them.

"Trish...is there something wrong?" Damien asked gently.

I couldn't look at him as I answered,"Yes Damien, something is very wrong" I spoke, my voice becoming wobbly.

I saw Megan grab Damien's hand in hers and hold it tightly, young love.

"What is it?, is it Sophia?" he questioned, the look on my face confirming the worst.

"Yes, I breathed out. The doctor...he rang me. They have to turn off the ventilator and life support. There's nothing they can do, I'm sorry" I blurted out, hiding my face in my hands as the tears flowed and sobs racked my body. She was so young, a whole life ahead of her, maybe children one day. Why now? Why her? Why Ella?

Megan flung herself into Damien's arms and burrowed her head into his chest, he cried on her shoulder, his eye lashes sticking together.

"D-does Scott know?" he asked tearfully, lifting his head from Megan's shoulder.

"No not yet. Where is he? Should I tell him or you? I don't know who he'd want to hear it from" I explained to them.

"He'll be back soon. I think he'd want to hear it from his mother. Scott's a brave guy but when it comes to Sophia...I just... I don't think he'd want us to see him cry thats all" Megan informed me quietly.

I nodded in response. "and Megan honey, she looked up at me as I spoke to her. None of this is your fault, you didn't do this to Sophia okay honey?" I told her watching the tears well up in her guilt etched eyes.

She fled the room, her hand over her trembling mouth. Damien came over and gave me a hug before going after her.

"I'm sorry" he mouthed as he left the room, rubbing his year stained cheeks.

"I know, I said aloud to the empty room as I raked my fingers through my hair, I am too".