Healing through pain || shivian story

Chapter 23:

30 minutes had passed and Vivian had clocked out, checked in with Jamie who stayed with Stephan overnight and was ready to do Siobhan's check up. She walks into the Room where Siobhan was still sleeping silently, the groups whispers filling the room.

V: I'm just going to do her check ups, she might want privacy but I'll wake her up first, she might be confused to see you

She whispers as she gently nudges Siobhan's sleeping body. Siobhan slowly stirring awake sitting up slowly, her hand resting on her head. Her head pounding and her heart still racing too.

V: head hurting? Do you want any painkillers?

Siobhan nodded slightly before shaking her head, she didn't even want to look at any pills. Her eyes flickering open to see Vivian checking her vitals and blood pressure, something catches Siobhan eyes, more like someone. 'Oh god what were they doing here' she thought to herself

Mi: hey shibby!

Charlotte nudges her as Majorie says

M: you feeling ok?

Siobhan was silent, confusion filling her eyes as her other hand covers herself slightly

S: which one of you brought me here? That's why your here isn't it.

R: we all did, we were walking home and found you

S: fuck sake.

C: how are you feeling?

S: fine

M: we aren't judging Siobhan, don't worry.

Siobhan looks up from her hands. 'I have been so horrible to everyone and they continue to be kind to me. I don't deserve it' she thinks silently.

S: wait does Roger know I'm here? Oh go-

R: yes he does but he isn't coming anywhere near here. Don't worry.

M: we do need to talk about what happened though, if you are ready

S: you already know.

Siobhan looks childlike, the group watches as she slowly brings her knees to her chest sitting on the hospital bed. Anger filling her fragile body. Vivian slowly sits next to her on the bed.

S: I heard you talking a few days ago. I was too angry and frankly tired to confront you guys.

A: we weren't judging you. We are here for you

A voice coming from the door, autumn slowly walking in with flowers and winter behind her smiling awkwardly.

S: glad to know everyone is clued up on it and in my business. You know, you guys are just wasting your time. You know what Roger is like and he won't be taken down easily, I'm too exhausted.

V: Bon we want to help. We need to, what he is doing is abuse! Your scarred, bruised, beaten and-

S: it's my business and I don't need help. Just leave.

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Time skip: It has been a week since Siobhan's incident

Siobhan was being discharged today. Vivian had been in lots since she was her nurse but Siobhan kept a stern attitude towards her, she wasn't mad, just frightened.

Roger had called her lots too, he wasn't allowed into the hospital but would constantly ring her. He would threaten her, feign concern, feign kindness and compassion.

Siobhan didn't care, she was trapped now. Forever. This attempt at freedom didn't work and she knew deep down it never would. Her expression grew colder by the day. She was empty, no energy to try again, no energy to fight with Roger. Nothing.

The only thing growing was her love for Vivian, forbidden love. She could never have her, so only wanted to push her away.

V: morning Bon, you need help packing your stuff up?

S: no, thanks.

Siobhan mumbles facing away from her.

V: ok.. I need to talk to you though.

S: fine, go ahead

V: as a nurse I feel obliged to report your situation and-

S: Don't you dare. You're getting mixed with something you can't control, you won't win. It's better to just comply.

V: please, I need to. I just need your support-

S: the answer is no

She hissed walking out of the hospital room with her stuff and down to reception to sign out. She met Roger's distant stare, she slowly walked over into his arms, an instant embrace, tight and dominating. This was it. Her expression was emotionless as Roger faked concern and sighs

R: oh Siobhan. I have missed you.

'You missed controlling me.' She thought to herself. This is it now. Trapped forever. Vivian watches the couple from afar as her heart breaks.