The Contract

Chapter 105-The Stay Over

PEARL'S P.O.V

You won't understand how fucking weird it was staying at Bella's place, this morning she gave me breakfast in bed. I really hated been a burden or being in need.

I haven't been able to leave the room and it was making her feel the need of keeping me entertained, she could act like a mother sometimes.

But on the bright side, I've gotten some work done on the Nelson's wedding. There was a knock on the door and I sighed, looking up from my laptop.

I'm sure it is Bella, she's prolly here to deliver another tray of pastries. "Come in" I called out and she popped in, "Hey Roomie, you've got visitors"

Moving out of the way, Kourtney and Bethany walked in. Oh boy!

"I'll get more cookies!" She chirped before hurrying out, shutting the door.

"Hey you guys, how was work?"

"Are you for real?" Kourtney began, "we've been calling you for a day now and you've not been picking up!" Bethany yelled.

"And after ghosting us for a day, this is what you ask us? How was work?!" Kourtney asked, "what is going on? Why are you here?"

"Guys... it's nothing serious" I slowly got up. "I...I just came for...a little break! Like a holiday" I made up.

"Would you stop lying and be honest for a second? Pearl, we are your friends. Can you just tell us the truth!" She yelled and I stared at them for a moment.

This wasn't like other times when they were concerned and I act bossy to get them off my back, I wasn't their bossy or their associates...I was their friend right now.

I had to be a friend. "I was in an accident yesterday" I confessed and watched as their expression softened. "Oh my gosh..." Bethany took a step closer.

"Travis suggested I stay here for safety, he's out of town and Bella's place is the right place to-" they both embraced me immediately.

I was taken aback by the gesture, "Are you okay?" They pulled out, checking me all over. "Yes, I'm fine. I surprisingly made it out without a scratch" I replied, chuckling lightly.

"This isn't funny, Pearl" they pulled me down to the bed. "What about Jeffrey?" Bethany asked.

"He got hurt bad, he's still at the hospital"

"Why didn't you call us? Why didn't you tell us?!" Kourtney bombered me with questions. "I didn't wanna get you guys worried "

"Then why are we friends? Are we supposed to be there only for the good times! We are literally not in your emergency contacts! What is this, Pearl?" She shouted.

"How could you keep something these serious from us? You were even about lying to our faces, what gives you the impression we won't be there?" She sighed and tilted her face upwards as tears clouded her eyes.

"I'm sorry" I whispered and Bethany rubbed my shoulder, wiping her eyes, she asked. "Are you sure you're okay?"

"Bella's taking care of me"

"How could Travis leave you at this crucial time when you need him the most?"

"It's not that serious -"

"Of course, it is! You were in an accident yesterday, the least he could do is to be here for you "

"I have to agree with her" Bethany spoke up. "I'm fine, that's why I'm here"

"But should you be here?" She asked back. "Well..."

"You should stay at mine" Bethany suggested. "No, come to mine " Kourtney interjected.