Cyrus's POV
I was sitting in the waiting room, patiently waiting for my turn. This morning I got a call from Emma. I was so surprised and happy to hear that Zayn is awake. I quickly drove over here. Mikey is currently inside and everyone has already seen him except me. Mikey offered me to go first but I was scared. I don't know how to face him. I know he doesn't blame. He is too good to do that. And I think I should tell him about Charlie too. He deserves to know. He almost died.
"Cyrus" Emma shook my shoulder, snapping me out of my thoughts
"Huh?"
"You can go now" Mikey said
"ohh... Okay" I said as I got up and made my way to his room.
I hesitantly push the handle and enter the room. It breaks my heart how ashen and fragile he looks. His eyes were half open as he looked at me and gave me a sweet smile that I was dying to see. Tears prick up in my eyes, blurring my vision. I can't define how happy I am. I really thought he wouldn't survive. I blinked a few times to get rid of these tears. I don't want to break now. I slowly went and sat down on a stool beside him.
"How are you feeling?" I asked softly
"Fine, I guess" he said softly, more like whispered
"I am sorry" I said
"Why are you.... saying sorry?" he asked
"The accident. I am sorry. It was my fault" I quickly wiped my cheek as a tear roll down
"Hey, don't cry please. I... can't hold you or wipe your tears now" he said
"I am sorry"
"The accident. It wasn't your fault. No one blames you Cyrus. Most importantly I don't" he said
"I know you don't blame me. But you know, you are too good for your own good" I said
"That means you like good guys. Feels good to know" he chuckled. I couldn't help but chuckle too
"Hey Cyrus" he called
"Yeah?"
"Am I going to die?" he asked
"What the fucking dog shit are you saying? You are alive and you aren't going to die. Don't ever say that again" I yelled at him
"Sorry. They all look so depressed so I thought I was going to die" he smiled sheepishly
"they were just worried about you" I said
"Yeah" he mumbled
"You sounds tired. Do you want to sleep now?" I asked
"Nah, I don't want you to leave yet" he said
"But you should sleep if you are tired" I said with concern
"I am not. Please just don't leave yet. I want to see you for a little longer" he said
"okay"
"Okay"
"Umm... I have to tell you something" I said nervously
"Go ahead. And Don't be nervous with me" he said
"The accident. That truck collided with our car on purpose. Charlie bribed the truck driver to kill you" I sniffed
"who is Charlie? I don't remember anyone with that name" he said
"He is my ex boyfriend" I said, keeping my graze down on my hands
I was too guilty and ashamed to look at him in eyes.
"Ex boyfriend?" he repeated
"I know you are confused, I will explain from starting" I said and took a deep breath to put my emotions at bay
"You don't have to. You don't look ready" he said
"Let me. I owe you this explanation" I said
"You don't owe me anything Cyrus. I don't want to hear it unless you are really ready to talk about it and trust me enough to talk about him. I am gonna give you a flying kick if you say anything you are not mentally ready and prepared to say" he said, scolding me
Those words were enough to make me sob. How can he still worry about me when he is lying on the hospital bed with a really bad head injury? I look up in his eyes, still sobbing. He gave me a faint smile and grabbed my hand that was resting in bed beside his hand. He gave my hand a light squeeze for comfort.
"Why did you protect me? In car, you shielded my body and head with yours. This is so stupid. Why did you do that?" I sobbed, putting my head on the edge of bed
"I am not stupid. And I can't explain it to you why I did that. But one day, you will understand" he said, stroking my hair gently
I grab his hand, stopping him from doing that and hold his in mine. I sat up straight again. And look in his eyes seriously.
"I trust you so let me tell you" I said, gaining confidence again
"Fine but stop if you feel uneasy or difficult to talk about it" he said and I nodded
I wiped my tears and took a deep breath. I trust him enough to open my whole life in front of him like an open book . I know I would never regret trusting him.
"Three years ago......
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