chapter 14

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SATURDAY, 16 MARCH

I think I love him. I think I love him. I really think I do. What else could it be? How I feel about him makes me want to listen to that one song by Phora. Oh, what I would do for this man.

Stefan: it's rude to stare.
Me: not if I'm staring at what's mine.
Stefan: my goodness.

I walk towards him and give him a miss.

Me: you agree?
Stefan: mmm.

He is currently getting ready for work and I'm trying to convince him to not go. He is always at work.

Me: so you're going to stay?
Stefan: no.
Me: baby!
Stefan: my love, I need to work for us.
Me: I don't need that.

I say as I go and sulk on the bed.

Stefan: baby.
Me: just go, Stefan. abandon us like you always do.
Stefan: come on. that's not fair and you know it. I will be back early.
Me: promise?
Stefan: promise.

He leaves for work and Ivy and I go about our day because we are so lonely. Okay, I am lonely! Me!

After hours of him not returning, I get a call from Swarvoski telling me that I should come to their house and that it's urgent.

I get in one of his cars after strapping Ivy up safely in her carseat then one of the guards drives us there. After some time, we get there and Swarvoski leads me to a hallway in his house while Emily stays in the living room with Ivy.

Swarvo: I need to tell you something before I open this door. it was a mistake and he will be fine.
Me: what are you talking about?

He looks down and I get impatient so I open the door and barge in to find my man lying down and facing up, facing a bare ceiling. I walk to his shirtless self and find that the left side of his chest has been covered up. There is a mark of blood though.

Me: what happened to my man, Swarvo?
Swarvo: he got shot in the middle of a shoot out near his office. he failed to find cover in time.
Me: why isn't he in a hospital?
Swarvo: because the bullet didn't go far so the doctor removed it and gave him some antibiotics, medication for the pain and she sedated him. he just need some rest.
Me: okay, how long has he been like this?
Swarvo: since morning.
Me: so since he left the house?
Swarvo: I believe so.
Me: I told him to not go anywhere.

I say as tears escape my eyes.

Me: he should have just listened to me.

SUNDAY, 17 MARCH

02:00
I am woken up by a groan of pain coming from next to me. I open my eyes and find Stefan trying to sit up.

Me: I will help you.

I help him sit properly and place a pillow behind him. I then go downstairs and get him some water to drink with the pills. After taking the pills, he looks at me.

Stefan: why are we here?
Me: the Swarvoski's were by your side troughtout everything so they brought you here to nurse you. they thought it was only right to let us know so I came here because you're my man and I love you.
Stefan: I love you too. I am sorry because I should have listened to you.
Me: I agree.
Stefan: where is Ivy?
Me: she is sleeping.

I say as my voice cracks and I look down, only for the tears to drop on the bed spreads.

Stefan: baby.

I continue to look down, ignoring him.

Stefan: Angel, please look at me.

I do as asked of me.

Me: I don't want to lose you. I love you so much, Stefan. please don't do this to me. do not make me a young widow, I am begging you.
Stefan: I would never. I will stay safe for you and Ivy and our unborn children.
Me: oh wow.

I get back in back and snuggle next to him, on his left side where he is not hurt.

Stefan: I am not a die hard for nothing. I am not the type to die.

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