Castle On The Hill

Chapter Twelve

Three days ago, I got dumped. I thought I would be okay. The truth is, I am not okay. I've been having difficulty breathing and speaking. My heart races and my hands shake. I can't keep food down. I'm sweating and I have the chills. Everything is a fuzzy blur. I am in a haze.

Today is Friday and my friends are starting to notice I'm not right. Parker has even been eyeing me, but keeping his distance. He has the nerve to text me every day! He is also the only person that comes in clear. Why is that?

I raised my hand, ran out of class and left campus, straight to the Emergency Room. Livingston County only has one hospital and this is it. I have been here countless times. I walked to the Emergency Room doors and collapsed on the floor.

I opened my eyes and noticed I was in a bed with an IV in my arm. I sighed. I found my phone on the table next to my bed, opened my messages and sent a text to Francesca letting her know I'm at the hospital. This is insane!

A nurse walked in the room and looked relieved to see me awake. "How are you doing, Tara?"

"I don't know." I replied.

"The doctor will be in soon."

I sighed and she left the room. I text Francesca and scrolled social media until I got annoyed with the slow Wi-Fi connection. A text then came in from Parker and I stared at it in disbelief.

Parker: it's wing night in Naples. Do you want to go?
Me: Idk, I guess it depends on if they let me out of the hospital or not
Parker: let me know.

I threw my phone on the bed and punched the mattress. He has some nerve to brush everything off like he didn't break my heart three days ago!

A doctor walked in the room and I looked at him in disbelief. I hope he didn't see that full fit! I'm not crazy.

"Good afternoon Tara." He greeted.

"Not so good. How long was I out?" I sighed.

"Only about an hour. Do you want to tell me what brought you running from school to the ER?"

"How did you know I came from there?"

"Unless pinning your ID badge to your belt loop is a new trend?"

I giggled. "No."

"What happened?"

I explained the symptoms and way I've been feeling the past three days, hand motions included. He stood there, nodding and rubbing his chin while asking questions. He then looked at my chart and noticed I'm a foster child.

"Are you in a home or do I need to call DSS?"

My eyes went wide. "Please don't. I'm in a good home. I don't want to move. This is because of my stupid ex, not my house."

"Okay. I'm going to talk to my colleagues, but I think I have my dragons."

"Okay."

He listened to my heart and lungs then left the room. I text Shane abd Francesca and we all made plans to go with Parker to get wings. Francesca and I both admitted to not wanting to go, but we all want to see where his head is at or better yet, what he was so confused about to cause him to dump me. Tammy was in the class I ran out of, so she ended up getting roped into the plans to go to Naples with Parker. Looks like he will have to borrow his dad's SUV this time.

The doctor walked back in the room. "Hey there, we believe you differed from a panic attack. Have you had one before?"

"No. I take stuff for depression, but never had that happen."

"Did something tragic happen?"

I snorted. "I wouldn't call it tragic, but my boyfriend dumped me."

He nodded. "That was what set you off then. I'm going to give you something for panic attacks then send you home."