Abuse // 5sos (Book 1 & 2)

Chapter 6: Good Bye

Luke's POV

She was groaning in pain as I held her stomach, a horrible attempt to hold the blood in.

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"What happened?" A red headed nurse questioned, analyzing Emerald's condition.

Nick interrupted me. "She tried to kill herself." What a nice way to put it...

Nikki was still sleeping a stroller and with her bright green eyes closed, she looked just like Emerald.

"Umm yeah, basically." I tried to get into the van but she placed her hands on my chest, stopping me.

"I'm really sorry, but I can't let both of you come. Hospital rules."

"Well, I'm her husband."

"And you?" the nurse looked at me apologetically. It was clear that I wasn't her brother because of how different we both look, and plus, the husband always wins.

"He's her no one." He taunted, winking at the nurse.

"I don't think she should come. It's not a good environment for a child." she tried to persuade, looking at Nikki. It was obvious that she didn't want him to come along. I mean, who does?

The nurse must have felt really bad for me. She smiled, "Maybe I can bend the rules this time."

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Edith's POV (The nurse)

"Really?" The blonde man's eyes lit up. I didn't know who they were, but I didn't have the heart to seperate them. 

The woman's husband frowned. "What kind of nurse are you? For someone that can break the rules so easily, I don't trust you."

I didn't reply. People like him weren't worth it. 

The blonde looked over at me. "Hey, I'm sorry about that." He then ran his fingers along his lower lip, as if the words were foreign to him. 

"Its fine," I spoke quietly. 

The man held her hand as her husband held their child on his lap.

I connected her body to the machine slowly. 

The woman's chest arched forward as she gasped for air, firmly grabbing the blonde man's arm.

It made me wonder how her husband could sit and watch his wife die and how some stranger could have such a strong place in her heart.

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Luke's POV

"Emerald, you'll be fine." I spoke to myself as she gripped my arms for support. 

"Daddy, what happened?" Nikki's innocent voice shattered what was left of my heart.

Nick started to speak but the nurse lied for us. 

"Your mom was making breakfast when she had a small accident."

"Is she dead?" She asked casually as if Emerald was sleeping. Maybe that's what kids think. That is Emerald dies, she can still get up the next day and make pancakes. If only...

"No sweetie," 

-- (time lapse to when Emerald is in the ER)

I stared into the rectangular window watching Emerald's still body. The silent beeping of the machine was all that gave me hope that she would open her eyes again.