Whatever It Takes

Is this safe?

Whatever It Takes

14

CAMILA

5 minutes was all it took to reach to hospital. They wheeled Luna to the emergency room. Lauren and I were instructed to stay in the waiting room as Lauren held on my hand like it would be the last time she'll do it. This is the second time this has happened to us since they both came back here, and still, we're back in the same position, in a different state, and a different hospital.

All the guests should have guessed what Luna had, and seeing how Lauren acted towards her daughter would show how much Lauren changed the past couple years she left. They probably figured everything out, knowing the guests were all of Lauren's closest friends. If they know Lauren that much, they'd understand how Lauren loves her daughter.

A couple of minutes later, Lucy and Carlos ran to our side, Lauren letting go of my hand and running to Carlos' arms. Lucy looked at me, walking to the chair beside me.

"We need to get Nick." She whispered to my ear as I nodded my head and grabbing her hand, pulling her to the door.

We're in Lucy's car, on our way to Nick's house. We're not sure if Nick's there, but were taking our chances.

"We should tell the girls." Lucy said circling the block. She said we're about 10 minutes away from Nick's.

"Lucy. If we do, they'll stop us." Lucy understood what I was saying so she just nodded her head.

When we knocked on Nick's front door, his dad says he flew back to New York a couple of hours ago. Fuck. We need to fly to New York. I don't think it's safe to be flying too much while being pregnant.

"Okay. I already called the Pilot, they're ready for us, and we'll be there in about 2 hours." Lucy said typing on her phone.

"Okay. Shawn called. They're bringing Luna to Houston. Her doctors are all there. They're all riding choppers, courtesy of your dad."

"Okay. After NY, we're headed to Houston." Lucy said as I nodded my head.

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We arrived Manhattan at 2 in the morning, and Lucy was calling Nick's phone. I really think he's already asleep, but this is a fucking emergency.

I've been feeling light headed, maybe 'cause I'm hungry and the last meal I had was 9 hours ago. The plane had food, but I didn't like tuna sandwich. It made my stomach turn. I'm not good with seafood, and sometimes dairy. Thinking about it's making my stomach turn.

We walked in an apartment complex near the University where Nick's parents lead us. Lucy clearly wanted to get this over with, running to the door and knocking immediately. I on the other hand, is trying to take things slow. I'm really not feeling well right now, and my head feels like it's spinning.

"Nick. Oh my god. I need you to come with Camila and I." Lucy said fast as Nick looked at him confused.

"What? Why? Where are you taking me?" He asked defensively.

"Nick. I will tell you when we're in a plane. Do you trust me?" Lucy said as Nick shook his head.

"No. I'm not going in a plane with you two until you tell me what's wrong." He said crossing his arms.

"Nick. I'm Camila. And Lauren is in the hospital in Houston. She needs you. Wants to see you. Please come with us. I am begging you." I said as I walked closer to him.

He looked convinced, and worried, as he went inside his apartment to grab his coat and everything he possibly needs.

This is it. We have him, just like that.