Breaking Point

32. Closer

Gwen P.O.V.
I woke up to quiet beeping and a warm hand holding mine. I looked up at the white ceiling, confused. Then I remembered. Mali, being shot, whipped, everything. I waited for the pain to kick in but I didn't feel anything. I slowly looked over to see a red eyed Calum looking down at my hand as a tear rolled down his cheek.
"Cal..." I whispered, causing him to sit up and his eyes widened.
"You're awake!" He smiled, kissing me softly. I nodded and smiled. I looked down and realized that I forgot about something.
"Is the baby ok?" I asked worryingly.
"I don't know... The doctor said he'll discuss everything when you woke up." I nodded and sighed.
"What happened while I was a sleep?" He made small circles on my hands as he spoke.
"Well, Mali and the guy in black, Jackson, want to jail... And Kayla got released this morning." I nodded and looked around the room. There was a big penguin and teddy bear that said get well soon. I smiled and looked to Calum who was staring back at me. Before I could say anything, there was a light knock at the door. The doctor then walked in and smiled to me.
"Hello in Dr. Conrad." I smiled politely as he sat down on the chair beside me.
"Well, I understand that you've been through allot." I nodded and looked to Calum and back to the doctor.
"Your body is healing pretty easily so far. You should be able to head home by tomorrow morning. But you can have as many visitors as needed." I nodded for him to go on. "And another good thing is that the baby is perfectly fine." Me and Calum let out a sigh of relief and he squeezed my hand. I smiled to him.
"I just suggest not to do anything stressful the next few days for the baby's sake." I nodded and smiled.
"Ok, thank you." He nodded and got up. When he left I looked to Calum to see that his eyes were watering.
"Why are you crying?" I asked concerned.
"I thought I lost you both." Tears slipped down his face.
"I lost it the second that nurse said that your heart had started to stop." He was full on crying now. I took his head into my hands and wiped the tears.
"But you didn't loose us." Whispered, kissing him softly. I pulled him into I hug but he pulled away.
"What wrong?" I asked worried.
"I don't want to hurt you.." I nodded and leaned back down.
"Everything is numb anyways." I shrugged. I noticed that Lilo and Stitch was playing on the small TV in the corner. I looked away and tried to turn to Calum. The looked to see a huge gauze taped down to my shoulder.
"Well this sucks." I sighed, letting out a small laugh to lighten the mood. Before he could say anything, a little scream came from the doorway. I turned to see three tall giraffes and Kayla smushed into the small door frame. I laughed and motioned them in.
"Wellll since you can't feel anything..." Ashton started, and before I knew it, I was being suffocated my three bodies dog piling on top of me.
"Baby on board! Baby on board!" I yelled, pushing them off.
"Sorry!" Kayla squeaked, pulling the boys off. Michael squeezed me right before being pulled up. Kayla was left holding his hand and neither of them let go. Looked to them and smirked, moving my eyebrows up and down. The instantly pulled away from each other.
"I missed you!" Kayla whined, grabbing my hand.
"Girl. It's only been a day!" I teased her. Everyone went silent and stared at me. Then I noticed a little color to Mikeys died black hair. And Luke's quiff was cut. Everyone looked to Calum and he said nothing but shook his head.
"Stop the creepy silence and tell me what the fuck is happening!" I saw a few nods around the room.
"Well.... Uh.... It haven't been a day... It's been a..... Month." Michael said. My hands went to my stomach and my eyes widened.
"Holy. Shit. The baby is coming in 4 weeks." Everyone nodded and I felt my stomach such was incredibly bigger than last time I felt it. Kayla squeezed my hand and nodded. That's when I felt something metal and cool rub against my hand. I looked down to see a small diamond ring wrapped around her hand. I almost screamed.
"Uh, can me and Kayla talk alone for a second?" Everyone nodded and Calum kissed me on the head before walking out.
"UPDATE RIGHT NOW" I yelled, sitting up as the door shut. She sighed and smiled.
"There's the Gwen I know."

Well, apparently Michael and Kayla grew really really close while helping Calum and checking on me. And apparently I was in a comma. So that's interesting! And that ring was only a promise ring that Michael have to her. I almost cried when she described how he gave it to her. But.... MAYLA AF OK. There so cute together!!!!! Right now, Kayla is in his lap, as his arms are wrapped around her as he played some game on his phone. Typical Michael. Kayla then snuggled her head into his neck and Michael laid his head on hers. My heart melted.
"Mayla AF!" I yelled, ruining the moment. They both looked up and laughed. Honestly.... I'm kinda scared. The baby is so close... And I don't want to even think about the fact that here's a 50/50 chance I can.. Die. I shivered thinking about it. I feel so unprepared! I mean... We were making the guest room into the nursery but that was BEFORE I got put into a coma. Minutes later of watching a random movie on the small TV, there was a light knock at the door. I turned to see the doctor smiling. I waved for him to come. Luke got up to make room but nearly fell into the floor. My eyes watered as I held in my laugh.
"Well, we have great news!" He smiled. I nodded for him to go on.
"We've decided to let you out early! You can leave now if you wanted." I nearly jumped out of he bed since I had already gotten dressed under the dress.
"Thank you so much for everything Doc."
"No problem. Good luck with the little girly."
"Thank you." He smiled and nodded to everyone before going out of the room. I started to walk to my bag, well... Waddle, now.
"Guys. I don't like waddling. It's annoying." I heard Luke gasp and I couldn't help but laugh.
"Sorry. No offense Penguin." I patted his head and hugged him as he fake cried.
"Come here babe." Calum opened his arms and Luke waddled over to him. I rolled my eyes and grabbed my bag with the pain killers from the counter.
"Well then. I guess your pregnant wife will just go home will leave now." I dramatically stomped out of the room, flipping my hair. I made my way to the entrance until I realized that I didn't have the keys. I groaned and turned back around. I dragged my feet as I walked into the room, defeated. Being the little prick he is, Calum was twirling the keys on his finger and whistling.
"I hate you." I said, reaching for the keys. He raised them far above my head and I crossed my arms in front of my chest, pouting like a little kid.
"Give me a kiss first." He smirked. I rolled my eyes and kissed him hard before grabbing the keys out of his hands. I pulled away abruptly and smirked before turning to the door.
"You can't even drive babe." Calum said, I could practically hear the grin on his face. He took the keys out of my had and walked past me and I trudged behind him.

"You thought I was gone for good huh?" Mali hovered over my helpless body covered in bruises and blood.
"Well think again, cause I'm not leaving until you've suffered a long, painful death." She spat, kicking me in the side. I screamed out in pain as tears ran down my cheeks. I heard the familiar sound of a gun being pulled out and I pushed myself backwards against the alley wall.
"Bye bye princess. This time for good." She smiled, before I could answer, the gun went off.
I shot up from my sleep yelling and sweating. I was breathing heavy and tears were streaming down my face. I instantly felt warm arms wrap around me.
"Shhh.... It was just a dream." Calum hugged me to his chest and rubbed my back. I haven't realized that my whole body was shaking.
"It felt so real.." I whispered, looking up at him.
"Nothing will get to you. I promise." I nodded and laid back onto his chest.
"Want to talk abut it?" He whispered, playing with my hair.
"I died." I said as tears brimmed my eyes.
"But you didn't." He whispered.
"But I am." I felt the tears running down my cheeks. Calum stayed silent.
"You're a fighter. I know you're not going down without a fight. I guess he's right.. But in the end, everyone dies eventually.

AUTHORS NOTE: Welllllll let me just warn you guys now that this book is about to get crazy. Ok? Ok.