Healing through pain || shivian story

Chapter 22:

Sorry I haven't uploaded in the past couple days! Have been in London for the ball! It was incredible!!

Anyway enjoy!

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Chapter 22: tw etemaphobia

Vivian didn't get a wink of sleep that night. No one did. The others went to the nurseries and informed the staff of what happened last night and that agency management would be working there so they could handle the issue at hand.

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Siobhan slowly stirred in the hospital bed. Immediately tightens her eyes as all the memories flood into her mind. Vivian rushes over to her side, in her nurse uniform, she couldn't change, she was too scared to leave Siobhan's side.

V: Bon? Everything ok? Do you know where you are?

Siobhan groans and mumbles

S: yes..what I don't understand is why you are pestering me- wait..Viv?

V: yes Bon, I'm here, it's me.

S: Viv.. I'm sorry

She sniffles, tears begin to fall from her eyes.

V: no, no don't apologise. I'm here for you Bon, please just know i love-... care about you so much.

S: you're not mad?

V: of course not. Just please talk me when you feel strong enough

Siobhan slowly rolls over.

V: also I'm sorry, about many things but we a talk about later. But because of the amount of alcohol and medicine you consumed you have to drink this. It's chalky and will empty your stomach.

Siobhan drinks the vile liquid and her stomach cramping as she gags, covering her hand with her mouth. Vivian grabs a bowl next her and hands it to Siobhan

S: turn around..

Vivian did so, she didn't want to upset Siobhan or cause any unnecessary trauma and embarrassment. Not that there was anything to be embarrassed about.

'oh god' Siobhan groaned

Vivian slowly walks over rubbing the blondes back in circles

S:  I'm so sorry Viv

V: do not apologise. I'll leave you be as I know you might feel a bit embarrassed. Get some rest whilst I check on my other patients, click the red button next to you if you want to talk or an emergency. Ok?

'Mhm' Siobhan hummed, she was barely awake. Instantly falling back asleep.

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A few hours later, Siobhan felt strong enough to talk after getting some rest. Vivian was now in the corner reading a book.

S: uh Vivian?

V: yes bonbon, you need anything?

S: to talk maybe?

V: of course

S: what happened to me? It's all a blur

V: you had an overdose, you had some other injuries like your wrists and neck.

Siobhan's falls silent as she peers down at her wrists, swollen and wrapped in bandages. All the memories flew back to her.

S: I'm sor-

V: ah! What did I say?

S: mhm, viv... I can't marry Roger, I can't, please don't let him. Please. Wait oh my god does Roger know I'm here?

V: slow down. Trust me Bon, I won't let him come anywhere near you, ok? I don't know if he knows, and even if he does he isn't coming anywhere near you after what he did last night.
I wanted to ask, what tipped you last night? What happened?

S: I went to the bar and stayed there until they refused to serve me. I stumbled my way home and Roger...

She sniffled, Siobhan couldn't finish her sentence. It enraged her to think about.

S..it broke me because after everything he does and did, he moves on but won't let me leave. I chased after him and got too cocky and pushed him, you can guess what happened. I got too upset blinded by rage and a lot of alcohol
and grabbed whatever I could get and just ran..

V: oh Bon, I'm so sorry

She sobs, all she could do was cry.

'Why does he hate me Viv?'

'He just takes pleasure in pain, he is a vile man. You deserve better.'

She says kissing her head slightly, enough to show Siobhan she cares but not enough for her to really notice.
Siobhan winces as Vivian places her hand on her back.

V: oh god! Did that hurt?

S: no it's fine.

V: Siobhan. Please tell me if it does

Siobhan nods slightly.

V: could I look over you? make sure they are healing well?

Siobhan nods as she slowly takes off her shirt. Allowing Viv to see a big purple bruise left over her right shoulder blade, nail marks scarred into her skin and her ribs on display.

V: this isn't normal Bon. This might sting, tell me if it does ok?

Siobhan flinches as Vivian lines the border of these marks, checking the nerves behind them. It wasn't healing well but luckily no permanent damage to her system, just scarring.

V: I'll turn around so you can change, if you need help let me know.

Siobhan crouches down to grab some hospital joggers and her leg gives way. Her hips and ankle still sore and fragile

V: god I forgot about that, let me help you, tell me if you feel uncomfortable.

her thighs throbbing as her clothes slip on and off of her. Soon after she was changed she fell back asleep in Vivian's comforting embrace.

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An hour later visitors started arriving; Marjorie, Mia, Reece and Charlotte gently knock on the door and slowly opened it. Siobhan was sleeping facing away from the door and Vivian sat in a chair across from her, reading a book. She quietly invited them, In hushed voices they speak.

Mi: hey, how is she?

V: better, she is exhausted though

M: should we leave? Don't want to wake her up

V: it's fine she is completely out, besides she needs to be woken up soon for her checks.

R: you want company?

V: that would be great

C: how are you? You need us to do anything?

V: would you just keep an eye on her for me? I need to do my final checks in the ward then I can clock out and check up on Jamie, I'll be quick

C: take your time

Mi: she is safe with us

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