London Has Your Eyes

Chapter 78. Alex

Daniel has had surgery. He's been unconscious for 24 hours and they won't let us see him. That's why we're on duty in the hospital lobby.

The commotion on the street has subsided, Dany's fans have realised that they can't get inside, and there's more information on the internet than in the hospital. We exhaled.

It's more complicated with Liam. He took the hit and got hurt badly. Very badly. He needs blood and lots of it. And of course, Liam happens to be a carrier of the rarest group IV (-). It's not enough.

- We have to do something! - Stella is going crazy. I'd never seen her like that. And I've only just realized how much she loves him. She's just struggling with these feelings. Her eyes are swollen with tears, she doesn't wear makeup, and she looks different. More real or something, - what if he dies?

- We'll think of something, - Tyler says, running a hand through his dreadlocks, - we need to let people know, ask for help.

- Do you have the guys' stuff? - I ask, I got an idea.

- Yeah, - he answers.

- Give me Dany's phone, - I know what to do. Tyler gives me the phone, I type in the password and give it back to him, - I go on his social media. There's a few million people out there who love him. Go in and ask. I'm sure they'll help.

Tyler sighs deeply, nods silently, and turns on the recording.

- Hello, everyone. Many of you have already heard about the tragedy that happened to Daniel and our mutual friend Liam. Now they're both in hospital and one of their lives hangs in the balance. We need your help. We need blood type IV(-). If you have it, and you're willing to help, come on down. I'll leave the address of the transfusion point here, - he points down the screen, - make sure you tell them the blood is for Liam Hale. Thank you, friends.

He's posting the video and we're just waiting, what else is there to do? Dany's phone keeps ringing off the hook. People became active very quickly. They're answering, texting, supporting and ask for words of support for their loved ones.

- Guys, let's go to the cafeteria, my toddler is hungry. And don't you think my belly is unrealistically huge? I think I'm about to give birth to a giant, - Janine says, shifting uncomfortably from foot to foot, - well really, I'm going to starve to death. I'm always hungry.

Tyler and I grin, even Stella smiles as slightly as she can, and we go get something to eat. Now that the first emotions have subsided a little, my head has become clearer. I was incredibly relieved when the doctor told me that the operation was a success, that Daniel would wake up soon, and should quickly get better. I'm still very worried about Liam because we still don't know if he can survive.

I've been thinking about their accident over and over again, and I can't figure out exactly what happened there. I have to find out. The other people involved in the accident were also brought to this hospital. And I really want to see who almost took away my beloved man.

So after our friendly lunch, I walk down the corridor and look into the neighbouring wards. I carefully look through the slightly open doors until I find a familiar face. She's covered in tubes and bandages. The instruments seem to breathe for her. Puh-puh-puh-puh. These steady squeaks don't promise anything good. What the hell happened in there?

- Do you know this girl? - A low male voice comes from behind me. I shudder in surprise and slowly turn around. There is a policeman standing in front of me.

- Yes, - I answer, - she was stalking Daniel and threatening me.

The woman just behind the officer sighs loudly and snuggles into the shoulder of the man standing beside us, who keeps his eyes on us and listens intently to every word.