Step Dad

XIII

Chapter 13

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I sucked in a breath and looked over to Ray, who looked like he was about to faint. "We can do this." I said.

I walked ahead of Ray and opened the door. A man that could pass to be in his late twenties- early thirties stood next to Racheal bed with a clipboard, while assessing the machines beside her. She had a drip that was connected to her left hand, an ice pack wrapped to her forehead and her pale skin looked unbearable to look at. Overall she looks dead, but alive.

"Hey doc... how's she doing?" Ray said. His eyes are really bloodshot compared to how he looked a couple of hours ago. Poor Ray.

"Well assessing her overall status she will pull through. We need to keep her overnight to just give her a diagnosis." What? "Basically medication for her to take when she is released for her swelling. The only problem is that she doesn't have any family connected to her right now. Her mother and father seem to have disappeared off the face of the earth."

"That sounds like them. Assholes." I muttered the last word, but Ray caught on and nudged me. And giving me a disapproving look." What you know it's true Ray! They never once cared for her! She takes care of herself!" Ray just nodded and ushered the doctor to continue.

"Since her parents have gone MIA, we need a guardian to look after her when she is released."

"Well my mom is a nurse here and we could just ask her."

"I thought you looked familiar. Nurse Dwan's daughter right?"

"Correct."

"I'll contact her immediately about the situation." He started to walk out the room. "By the way, visiting hours end at 9!" He yelled to us before the door closed behind him.

I sat down on the couch, the was extremely comfortable compared to those blasted chairs we sat on before. Ray stood beside Racheal's bedside and smoothed down her wispy locks. They are so cute together. "You can make it through this. We're good. I love you Rach... we have a beautiful future together that we already planned for. We can still do this." He murmured. "Your captivating smile, never ending smell of fresh fruit every damned morning, your crazy eyes, your damned soft lips, my love for you will never die Rach. Please wake up so that I know we can continue our dreams together and if being with you ain't enough. I shall legally make you mine in less than five years. The government shall know that you're mine and no one else can have you. Rach my love for you is never ending please wake up." A tear escaped for his eyes and then another as some transpired with mine as well.

It was now 8.30 and my mom had texted me not to long ago to meet her at the reception at 8.45. "Ray?"

"Yes..."

"I'm going now. Do you need a lift?"

"No I have my car." He nodded and looked back down at Racheal. I will do whatever it takes to help my best friend pull through this.

"Bye." He nodded not even sparing me a glance and I walked out.

The car ride back home was silent, but it's not like it  mattered anyway. I stepped out of the car and walked towards the double doors to the house. "Cam." I turned around and looked at my mother. "About Rach...we cant do anything if Vince says no." I nodded and walked inside. I walked up the stairs and headed to my room. I started to took off my clothes and walked into my bathroom. I stared at the girl in the mirror. Her eyes were bloodshot, her hair in knots and makeup was smeared.

I grabbed my makeup wipes and started to clear my face. "I hate them so much." I muttered to myself while I turned on the hot water for a shower. I stepped in and immediately relaxed. I washed my hair and all the other things regular people do in the shower. Dried myself off and ten walked into my closet.

I walked to the brand Pink section. I chose grey sweatpants and a muscle tee. I walked out and headed down to the kitchen. The hallways seemed to go on and on. Continuously. I finally made it to the kitchen and Vince was sitting there sipping on his coffee. "Hey, 'daddy'." He chocked a bit and I smirked, as I walked towards the fridge.

I grabbed an apple from the bottom draw and turned around to face Vince. His eyes were wide and my lips were parted slightly. I chuckled and rolled my eyes. "You need to get used to that name. I'm your daughter. It's not like we are going to connect that way." I said in a whisper.

"We never know. And stop using that word against me!" He whined. And I smiled.

"Anyways...we need to get down to business." He raised an eyebrow. "Racheal is experiencing a traumatic experience right now and her parents have gone MIA on her. The doctor said that she needs a guardian to look after her. Well mainly a house to stay at. And since my moms a nurse this place is like five stars! Please will you help my best friend out?"

He pouted and looked down at his coffee. Took another sip and nodded. I squealed. And when I say i squealed, I meant it. I ran towards him and gave him a bone crushing hug. "You are literally the best dad I could ask for!" And I meant it, sincerely.

"Your welcome Cam."

I stepped out of the kitchen and ran up to my room. I grabbed my phone the same time I plummeted into my bed. I opened WhatsApp and opened a conversation with Ray, Blake, Racheal and I.

Me: Guess who fixed the whole situation?

Ray: You...?

Blake: What situation?

I totally forgot to tell Blake what happened. O well that's Ray's job now.

Me: Ray you tell him I don't feel like it.

Ray: Whatever.

Me: Rachael will be staying at my house! Vince agreed now all I have to do is set up a room for her!

Blake: That's awesome Cam!

Ray: Thank him for me please<3

Me: Will do:) ;)

I shut off my phone and began to plan out what I'm going to do for her room. I got off my bed and trudged through the hall that my room was in. Guess Bathroom. Closet. Closet. Washing room. Bedroom. I walked inside the bedroom. It was slightly smaller than mine, but it was beautiful. It had a bathroom identical to mine, but a smaller walk in closet. Perfect.

Me: Mom I found the perfect room for Racheal!

Mom: Ok. We just need to get her clothes from her house. We shall do that tomorrow. You're not going to school.

Me: That's fine with me:)

I walked out of the room and walked back to mine. I jumped into my bed and smiled. Sooner or later I let sleep take over me.

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I did it! I wrote this chapter today and posted it today!

1211 words!!

Love--- Magicalharm0