Barely Above A Whisper

Chapter 6

Picture of the house above.

Vera's POV:

Today is the day that I'm finally getting discharged from the hospital, Adrian has been constantly hovering making sure I'm comfortable, getting me food, and forcing me to swallow and stomach my medication. It was sweet at first, but now it's honestly just annoying.

I was cut of from my train of thoughts by the door swinging open, and in walked the object of my thoughts in all his glory, "Hey, the doctor said that you're clear to go now". He said as he moved closer to me.

I struggled to sit up in the bed, groaning in pain as I did, causing Adrian to come closer as if to help me, but I stretched my hand out to stop him, I was tired of him treating me like an invalid.

I picked up the notebook he brought so he could communicate with me and I scribbled a few words to express my gratitude for everything he's done for me so far. He just shrugged off my appreciation and helped me pack my things instead.

"You're moving in with me, no questions asked", he said, leaving room for no questions, it wasn't like I was even in a place to object, I had nowhere to go, I was still a minor so I couldn't stay on my own, I just shrugged, "I have to warn you though, I don't live alone, I have three other roommates, they would've come to see you, but i didn't want anyone around you just yet, I didn't know how you'd feel about it". He explained sounding a bit....... nervous?? Why??

I picked up the notebook again and wrote ' it's not like I have anywhere else to go, I'm really grateful for this', I handed the book to him and I watched as his expression became serious, he looked up at me when he was done, "There's nothing to be grateful for, I want to do this". His words made me remember the time when he said that he was seeking retribution and I wondered what he possibly could have done that was so bad that he needed to seek retribution.

I shook the thoughts out of my head because I knew that I wouldn't be getting any answers anytime soon even if I voiced out my questions, the doctor walked in just then, "Hey Vera, how're you feeling?" He asked with a warm smile on his face, I just smiled back, hoping that I could convey that I was feeling okay. He seemed to understand the message because he smiled and nodded at me.

"You're free to go now, but you have to make sure you take your medications regularly and you come for your weekly checkups". He said to me and I was already inwardly gagged at the thought of having to take medications. "Don't worry doc, I'll make sure she doesn't miss any medicine or checkup". Adrian replied him, probably after sensing the look on my face. Oh well.

The doctor left the room after that and Adrian came to my side to help me up. Luckily for me, he had already pack the little I had with me in the hospital. He led me out of the hospital and to his car. I glared at him when he buckled the seatbelt for me but he just laughed like my glare couldn't affect him.

The ride back to his place was filled with comfortable silence, only broken when he asked me intermittently how I was feeling and if I was comfortable enough to which I always replied in the positive. I was about to drag my hair out of my head after he asked how I was feeling for why I could swear was the millionth time when he pulled into a driveway, the house at the end of the driveway was beautiful, not mansion or fairytale beautiful, but just beautiful, it was painted a nice cream colour and it had stairs, I can't describe it enough to do it justice, I was in awe as Adrian led me up the stairs and to the front door, he unlocked the door and we stepped into a house full of smoke and girl and a boy about my age with food in their hair and all over them and a sheepish grin on their faces.

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Hey guyssssssss 🤭

I am so so sorry about the late updates, I'm kinda in a writer's slump right now, and I'm not gonna promise regular updates but I have promised myself to see this book to the end and that's what I'm going to do.

Once again, I'm so so so so sorry and I'll try my best to update. Anyways see y'all later, love you guyssssssss 😚

PS: I know this chapter was short sorry😭😭