Coming Back To You

~Twenty~

Bella's POV

I wake up feeling groggy but somewhat awake. I go to the bathroom and wash my face with cold water to help wake me up.

I wasn't sure if Nick was still here or not because I usually hear the TV on downstairs when he is awake and here, but maybe he's still sleeping

I go to the closet and look through the clothes that fill the big walk in closet. I settle for simple high-wasted jeans and a white T-shirt. I finish the look with my white heeled boots and some jewelry

I walk downstairs and notice Nick's gone. I wonder where he went? Hm, it's not my business. I just hope he doesn't get hurt

I walk to the hospital as today is the day he gets discharged from the hospital and I couldn't be more excited. As I walked there, I had a little bounce in my step as my long brown hair bouncing with my walk

Once I got there, I tell the lady at the desk my father is supposed to be discharged today and I filled out the paperwork. I then visited him and helped him into a wheelchair and wheeled him down and out of the hospital. We walked home and he told all about his day so far and it was amazing to hear him talking again. It broke me to see his pale and fragile body just lying on the bed amd knowing I couldn't do anything other than talk to him pretending to have a conversation made it worse.

We got back to the penthouse and I had him in the room next to mine. I helped him get in the bed and under the sheets as I think he would be tired. I kissed his forehead before I left and go downstairs and watch TV

Nick eventually comes home and we don't talk at all to each other. We act as if the other doesn't exist

When Nick goes upstairs and to his room, I get a call from Sophia. She wanted to go to a club and celebrate my dad being discharged from the hospital. I guess one night wouldn't hurt. The problem is my father. Who will look after him when I'm gone? I guess there's only one choice.

I gather the courage to face him and knock on his door but he doesn't answer. I slowly open the door while letting him know it's me, but I hear the shower going, so I walk in and sit on the edge of his bed and wait until he's done.

Shortly after I sit down, the bathroom door opens and steam comes out as Nick walks out with a towel around his neck as he dries his hair with it and a towel that hangs low on his hips. I try not to stare, but it's hard not to look at his defined abs and toned chest. He also has multiple tattoos across his chest and I'm guessing on his back too. I was staring too long because his narcissistic self said, "Enjoying something?" I scoff and roll my eyes like I always do when he's being like this and stand up

"No, I just came here to ask you something." I say and walk up to him, leaving some distance between us

"What is it?" He asked sounding bored

"Sophia wants me to go with her somewhere so I was wondering if you could look after my father while I was gone?" I had hopeful eyes

"Where?" He demanded more than asked

"Just somewhere"

"Where." He demanded

"None of your business!" I say raising my voice just a smidge

"If you don't tell me, then no." He says and walks into his closet

"W-what?" I ask incredulously

"Simple. If. You. Don't. Tell. Me–" He says slower, the little jerk

"No! I mean why do I have to tell you where I go?!"

"Because I say so." He says casually

"That's so stupid! But fine! We're going to a club! I don't know which one so don't ask me which one!" I half yell throwing my hands in the air