Met with Morgan this past Tuesday. Lunch was great and she kept to herself this time. I don't know if that was a good thing or a bad thing. Ivan is still in a coma but still making small movements. It's been almost 2 weeks now and it's been the longest hardest 2 weeks of my life. I've decided to go back to school today and Tuesday I'll go back to work. My life has felt pretty empty since Ivan's been in the hospital. I talk to Nancy every other day to keep her updated. The hospital has been doing rehabilitation to keep his muscles moving. The doctors have hopes of him waking up, just don't know when.
My professors have been amazing since I've been out. They've sent me the assignments and presentations. I'm keeping up just time to get back into the live environment. Sliding my books into my messenger bag I close the flap and sling the strap over my shoulder when I step into the hall I look to see if Courtney's door is open and it is. I find her in the kitchen.
"Good morning sunshine!" She greets me.
"Hey, whatcha doing?"
"Just ate some cereal and was washing my bowl." She answered. "Heading to class today?"
"Yeah it's time. Although all my homework's done and I've comprehended the presentation, I can probably teach myself from now on." I chuckle.
"You probably could!" Courtney says agreeing. "Soooooo I have something to tell you!"
"Don't tell me you are pregnant too!" I say joking.
"Nooooo, ha you have me beat there." She laughs and flings her hand out revealing the giant rock on her finger.
"Oh Courtney I'm so happy for you!" I say hugging her. "Did you set a date?"
"Not yet. We are waiting a bit, hoping Ivan comes out of his coma so you both can be in the wedding and maybe even wait till that little ones born so we can have a flower girl or ring bearer. I know Morgan told you a little girl but hey she could be wrong!"
"Awe that's sweet! Well today I'm officially a month pregnant!"
"Wow before we know it the baby will be here! Ivan better wake his ass up!"
I sigh. The thought of Ivan being in the hospital in a coma is killing me. I want him to experience the pregnancy with me and be here for when the babies born. But what if he doesn't want to be a dad? A look of shear panic crosses my face and Courtney is shaking my arm.
"What's wrong Ella?"
"What if Ivan doesn't wake up? What if he does and wants nothing to do with the baby or me?"
"Calm down. He will wake up, have some faith in that. And if he wants nothing to do with you after he got you pregnant then he's not a real man. If he doesn't step up...you have me and Brad. Besides Brad wouldn't let him be a total asshole."
"I suppose you are right. One day at a time!" I glance at my watch. "Crap I need to go! See you after class!" I yell running out the door.
*ding ding*
Nancy: Hi Ella! I just wanted to wish you good luck in class today. I'm heading in to see Ivan now. I'll be sure to tell him hello.
Me: hi Nancy! Thank you so much! Could you manage a hug for me too?
Nancy: of coarse darling. Have a good day!
Nancy must have taken the day off today. I hope it makes Ivan happy that I get along so well with her. I head into class and take my usual seat. It feels so strange being back. A guy comes toward me and sits one seat down. He's tall, he has red wavy hair and blue eyes. He looks over and smiles. He has a gorgeous smile and freckles that line under his eyes across the bridge of his nose. He removes his hoodie and that revealed his arms. They are covered in full tattoo'd sleeves. I can't help but admire him the tattoos everything.
"Hi I'm Zack" he says with that perfect smile of his.
"Hi I'm Ella. Are you new?" I ask.
"Yes I started about a week ago. I was going to ask you the same thing."
"No I've been out for 2 weeks."
"Oh? How come?"
"My boyfriends crazy ex girlfriend attacked us. She sliced my arm and I had to have stitches and stabbed me in the side. It wasn't that deep I only need stitches there too. Ivan was stabbed in his back. She went through his kidney and spleen. She also broke his nose and is also now in coma." I explained.
He stares at me for a while not saying anything. Then he says. "Wow that's too bad. I don't know what's worse what happened to you or that you have a boyfriend." He smirks.
Professor Adams walks into the room just in time and begins class. He glances up at me and smiles and says welcome back. Of coarse everyone turns around to look at me and I blush and try to manage a smile everyone claps and joins in on the welcome back! Class was dragging on and I forgot how long classes were. I kept catching Zack staring at me. It was making me feel uneasy. Glancing at the clock there is only 15 minutes left. Professor Adams goes on and on and Zack keeps staring and staring. I just so badly want to tell him to stop. But he doesn't seem bothered by how uneasy he makes me feel. I think he's doing it on purpose. Finally the bell rings and I quickly get up to leave.
He blocks my path. "So where are you going Ella?"
"I'm just heading to my next class. Nice meeting you Zack, see you Wednesday."
I manage to move past him and head to my English class. I stopped to talk to Derek. He gave me a giant hug and welcomed me back. When I pulled away I look and see Zack standing there staring at me. Derek whispers in my ear "who's the pet?" I shrug letting him know that I had no clue and that I didn't like it. I wave goodbye telling him I need to get to class now. A few seconds later Derek is at my side.
"Dudes following you. I'll walk you to class. Once you are in class I'll take care of him."
I put my hand up to his chest to stop and turn to Zack. "What's your deal? Why are you following me."
"You want to know what my deal is? My deal is that you and your asshole boyfriend put my girl Amy in jail!" He screams.
"Your girl? She was chasing after me because I'm with Ivan and he left her! She deserves to be in jail!" I scream.
Derek steps in front of me. "Dude your girl landed my friend and her boyfriend in the hospital! Your girl stabbed them both and Ivan, you may as well say is on his deathbed because he won't wake the fuck up! Your girl fucked up dude! It's no ones fault but her own so you better leave Ella the fuck alone!"
I've never seen Derek so mad, his face is beat red and he's shaking. I see Courtney running down the hall and she stops at me placing her hands on my shoulders asking if I'm alright. I'm about to answer when Derek is knocked backwards from a blow to the face. Zack was now on top of him throwing punch after punch. Bill a line backer for our college is now pulling Zack off of Derek and pushing him to the wall holding him there while Sam helps Derek up handing him a rag to put on his nose. The security guard arrives and hauls Zack away. I help Derek to the nurses office after he thanks Bill and Sam for helping him.
"I'm so sorry Derek." I apologize.
"Don't be sorry. You've already been through enough. You don't need that bullshit Ella." He says. "The one who should be sorry is him."
We arrive at the nurses office and Derek starts to walk in. He turns to me and says Ella I'd take a bullet for you a punch to the face is nothing. He winks and walks in. I turn back around and head to my English class. After English has ended I head home and so thankful to finally be home. Not the way I wanted my first day back to go. I go into my room throw my bag down and curl into a ball crying myself to sleep.
