-the butterfly chronicles pt.1

s e v e n

When times get tough just look for the brighter side

Sirens sounded closer by me. It's about damn time they came to collect her. I still can't believe she would do such , I admit I never knew she was this deep. I thought she was always happy with some downfalls during her life. All I know is I have to be here for her regardless of anything. In the distance I could finally see the ambulance making it come to a stop in front of me.

"What happened?" Asked the paramedic who seemed quite frazzled from what she saw in front of her.

"Um, Well. You see something happened at school where she ran out and I was in shock for a little while but I eventually searched out for her because I had a bad feeling something was going to happen. Then I ran all this way and from a distance I saw a figure jump off the bridge. I wasn't quite sure who it was so I went to go check who it was and I saw they had left their book bag only to find out it was a her. And that her was Hope Rivers. From then on I had jumped into the water  after and saved her but me explaining this is waiting time for you to save her." I said all in one breath.

"Nico , let's take her now. And Sir, come with us onto the van and contact her family. Thank you." She said in a stern yet concerned voice.

During the ride it was silent , besides the sound effects from the paramedic trying to save her.  I had called Nicole, one of the friends I think she still trusts, and told her to take her to Perseus Chase Memorial Hospital. She obviously stressed about the situation like everyone else , but it got me to think maybe that's the reason why she pushed people away you know. Trust issues I suppose.

We arrived and they quickly wheeled her into the hospital where a couple of doctors whee lined up outside to check here diagnosis and begin to see what they could do. Obviously they had to do something , they are doctors after all. After they had received the situation , they had taken her inside and that was the last time I saw her.

Time flies when you're having fun.
Now that is clearly an understatement because I'm not having fun here sitting and waiting for the results with her family who barely even knew I existed. I suppose it was reasonable for them to not know me ,but that is not the point.  The point is I'm here sitting here worried, stressed, heartbroken and quite sad because of this whole situation.  It's got me feeling mixed emotions I suppose. If ju-

"The Rivers family?" A stern voice had spoken.
From those words everyone had stood up including me.

"That's us , Doctor." Mr. Rivers had spoken up.
"Well your daughter is alright and we have drained her from all the water she had swallowed while drowming.  I apologize for not coming any sooner , but I had 2 surgeries after one another. But she has woken up since I have just checked her vitals. But she refuses to speak so please do not push her , it's vitally important for her to not go back to that stage."  The doctor explained.

"Can we go-" Mrs. Rivers had gotten cut off by the doctor again.

"Sorry to cut you off , but yes you may go see her but it may be a while for her to leave the hospital.  She had been out of her procedure earlier on today and once again I apologize for keeping you guys her till midnight for you to hear the news. You may go to room 172. Enjoy." He had said before dismissing all of us.

A couple of seconds had passed before we all had rushed to her room. Barging in we had startled her causing her to look at all of us with bewildered eyes and pale skin. Her lips had lost their colour including her whole body and face. Eyes that used to have a little sparkle in them had looked dull and broken.  Following with her body that looked numb and tattooed with cuts and bruises.

Observing all of that had left one word repeating itself in my mind . Why?.

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I felt numb. Meaning my plan had worked but why am I not floating in oblivion or anything like that. Oh yes because someone decided to save me . I do not know who it was but they are just to dumb to realise I didn't want to saved .

My body had been numb but that does not mean I do not feel it being touched or moved around. It seemed like I was put on a table of some sort. Allowing some of my senses to at least work to understand why I an still alive. I could hear some type of machines and clashing of metal against metal. Some shuffling and shouts of voices. And one particular voice, was near my ear. How I knew this?  Because of their breathing by my ear.

"Hey Hun. I'm gonna ask you to do ome thing for me okay? I need you to hang in strong. Just because your surname is Rivers it doesn't mean you get to also jump into something that resembles one. I need you to just hang on one last time. Think of all the people who need you here alright? Think about how amazing your future will be. We are gonna operate on you for a lil while. So don't worry when you feel us poking around in you. Rest up to wake up to see I'm here for you. Stay strong angel."

Words say a lot but actions speak louder but whoever that person that spoke to me said kept on replaying in my mind for a long while till I had just stopped thinking and did do something.

After what felt like an eternity , I decided to open my eyes and see what was out there for me regardless of my plan that has failed for years. I was gonna countdown to just enjoy the last few moments of silence by myself.

10.

9.

8.

7.

6.

5.

4.

3.

2.

1.

Attempt one of opening my eyes had surprisingly worked which made me angry spiking up my heart monitor. Just great now they fucking I'm awake. Two doctors and a resident had walked into my room. And me being that savage  , I had just stared at them blankly.

"Hello Hope,  I'm Dr. Grey and this is Dr.Sheperd. And Dr.Sheperd's resident in service for a certain time is Dr.Edwards."

Recieving that information I simply nodded. And realisation hit me when I saw that Dr.Grey was the person who was speaking to me to hang in strong for everyone. .

"You probably won't reply to us but you will be here for a while , and we will be the ones to keep you company and your occasional visits form family and friends.  Your vitals seem to be fine and we will now call your family. I will also tell a nurse to bring you water. Hope you have a good evening.  And see you later."

All I did was nod. And turned my body , that felt quite sore,  to face the other side. Juste enjoying the sounds of the outside traffic and the commotion that was happening in the halls. I had gotten startled by feet halting to a stop in my room. I turned around bewildered to see my family , My 'friends' I suppose and Theo.

Couldn't this day or whatever time it is get better.

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Hey :)

Thanks for staying till the end . Means a lot for your guys adding this book and reading it till this day. Sorry if there are any triggers for anyone else out there.

And once again sorry for the very late update, exams are hectic.
Till then see ya when I update again

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xxLiso :)