You Left Me Stranded

Chapter 17

Austin's P.O.V

I couldn't breathe. Or think. Or do anything. It took me forever. "It's Ashlen. Some man attacked her." Those words kept playing over and over again. I knew who that man was, it was her dad. I should've been there. I should've protected her like I promised. I hate myself. Fuck.. She could be in some serious shit..

I got up from where I was sitting on the couch, and went to Veronika. "Honey, it's Ashlen. She got into an accident and now she's in the hospital. We need to head there." She nodded and then we left. I let her drive because I was too shaken up.

About 15 minutes later, we arrived at the hospital. I immediately got out, but waited for Veronika. As soon as we walked in, I saw Alan. I engulfed him into a hug and then introduced him to Veronika. We sat down and I pulled out my phone. I checked Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, everything, just so my mind could be clear. But nothing worked. I'm still thinking about Ashlen. I can't believe it.. I will find her dad, and I will fucking end him. I don't care if it's the last fucking thing I do.

Honestly, I'm in love with Ashlen, but I will never tell anyone. I can't. She doesn't love me, she will never love me. I mean, why would she? I'm ugly and stupid. The only reason I'm with Veronika is so I can try to get over her. But that's not working at all. Maybe I'll talk to her, when the time is right.

4 hours later

Alan's P.O.V
"Mr. Ashby?" I looked up to see an older guy with a clipboard. He seemed to be in his late 50s considering his appearance and his amount of grey hair. I stood up and walked towards him. "That's me. Is Ashlen okay?" He looked down at him clipboard then back up to me. "Mr. Ashby, it's seems that when we started evaluating Ashlen when we got her, she passed out, from what we assume starvation and stress. She's in a coma and we aren't sure how long it'll be before she wakes up. You guys can go see her if y'all would like." I stood there frozen for a moment then turned around to the rest of the band.

Phil was the first to me. "What happened, man? You look like you just saw a ghost." Evrryone came up to me then. "Ashlen's.. in a coma. They don't know when she'll wake up. He said we can go see her." Phil hugged me tightly, then said "Let's go."

We all made our way to her room. I didn't want to enter, but I had to.