Star Crossed lovers

Chapter 3

Author's note: This will focus in on Estrella's perspective on the situation. It will follow a bit after they left Alejo at the hospital. 

Estrella's point of view:

What are we going to do? I mean I still feel worried about leaving Alejo back there alone at the hospital but they will take care of him so it should be okay. I think I should just get some rest for now since it's late and we have to get back to the campos soon. Plus, it's kind of late already in the afternoon. But-

"Estrella, we need to talk..." replied Perfecto in a dark voice.

I got a little nervous from the sound of Perfecto sounding more serious than usual; in his voice. "About what?" I asked.

"Well, it's about the little incident back at the clinic. We know that it could lead to something serious. I know you were doing it to help Alejo, since he needed all the help he could get; but you do realize the cost of your actions, right? 

I felt myself sweat a bullet as I remembered the event back in my mind, as I haven't been thinking about that too much; but maybe I should worry... "I know what I did back there, but I don't  think that lady would call the police on us, she seemed too scared to do anything back" I stated.

Perfecto frowned at my remark, "I don't know, what if she ended up calling them? Then the police will be out searching for us and would press charges for your "little incident" at the clinic. What will we do then?"

I am unsure of what to do. I know that I pulled a stunt that seemed dangerous, sort of losing myself back there. But I know in my heart I had to do it, for Alejo. How else would we have been able to get him to El Corazon hospital if we didn't have the gas money for it. We would not have been able to make it there without the money. "Okay, look can you just trust me and think about it, she didn't have any courage to pick up the phone and call them".

Perfecto is not convinced about Estrella's reasoning. "No, we can not believe that, if she ended up calling after we left, we will be in trouble for causing a panic to her and getting back that money. Then what do you think will happen to all of us if they catch us?" Perfecto's voice rising with conviction.

I don't know what to say at this point. My throat is dry, the words seem to caught in my throat, as I lose my train of thought. "Well, I-I....."

Then Petra cut in between the two, her words like a knife, "We are in trouble, I know this and we will have to leave town away from this place".

My heart dropped from hearing mama say those words to me. If we left los campos, then how would I be able to visit Alejo? I want to be able to see him and be there for him. I want to be there by his side and be ready to give him comfort and attention. I still haven't even told him that I love him.... "Mama no!! We can't go, we can't leave yet. I still want to stay here until Alejo feels better to be there for him and watch over him. I know he will get lonely and I want him to know I will be there when he needs me most. 

Mama looked at me with a sad smile. "Estrella, I know you love him but.... you know what happened back there. We know there is still a chance of her calling the police and pressing charges on us for you stealing the money with the crowbar".

I frown, and let my mother's words sink in as I try to think about what they are telling me. "I know that, but I still want to be by his side, I really don't want to leave him".

My mother sighs and tells me one last thing, "Okay look Estrella, we will head back to El Corazon hospital but after that we will leave Los Campos and we will start a new life somewhere else; it will be your last goodbye to Alejo".

So thirty minutes later the family arrive back at El Corazon hospital. As they slowly park at the parking lot near the hospital Petra calls out to Estrella 

"Remember only twenty minutes with him, the visiting hours close at media noche".

I smiled back at mama "Okay, I'll be back". 

I went over to the room he was in. It took me five minutes to remember where it was, but then I found it.  I walk inside and notice he is already asleep, resting his head on the pillow. I gaze upon his body as he still seems very pale and is likely going to need some time to get better again. 

"I wish I was able to talk to you a bit more like before, but it looks like you're already asleep. Well I guess I still have some time with you; so I can stay a bit longer." 

I watch the brilliant stars outside the dark sparkle as a shooting star passes by. I smile and make a silent wish that hopefully, maybe someday I will reunite with my love once again. Before I leave, I lean over and hug him close 

"I will miss you Alejo, please keep fighting so then one day we can meet each other once again and be together". 

I let him go, as I lean over and give him a soft kiss on his forehead, as I gently brush his hair. I blush as my lips leave his forehead and I start to go, wondering when I might see my love once again. I know he will be better soon, then one day we will be together again.

A/N: Okay, this is the end of Chapter 3. I would like some suggestions, is this an adequate amount for a chapter, since I try to make it a little long for extra content; but I think it would seem reasonable for people to decide too. Thank you for reading, and I hope to see you in the next chapter.