Torn

Chapter 18

Jamie's POV

I stirred around a bit, feeling pain shoot up my body. I couldn't remember a thing from last night. All I knew is that I was hurting.

I opened my eyes and saw nothing but white walls. I panick. I felt my breathing get raspy and my heart started to race. I let out a cry.

"Jamie?"

I heard a voice. I knew that voice.

"James?" I said weakly.

"It's me baby girl. Im right here."

"Why do I hurt?"

"Hun, do you not remember? You saved mine and Clifton's life last night."

I stared at him, mute.

My mind flashed to memories from the night before.

"Some birthday." I said shaky, tears pricking at my eyes.

"Jamie. Im sor-" James began to spoke but hushed when the doctor walked in.

"Jamie, it's nice to see you awake. I'm Dr. Lively. I will be the one taking care of you. Let me just say that you are one lucky girl. You could've died last night but thankfully you're injuries are not that serious. But yourleg is broken in 4 spots. The only way to fix it is surgery. And let me tell you the recovery can last up until a year. You will be in here for at least 3 to 4 months before being able to leave and go to rehab."

Doctor Lively stared at me with sadness in his eyes. But I knew what I had to do.

"I will do it." I said slowly, reaching and grabbing James' hand.

He smiled at me and I felt warm.

"Alright. We will schedule it for tomorrow since I'm booked today. Your leg is braced so it will be fine."

He left.

I looked down and the tears fell. I felt the comforting arms of James around me.

I looked up at him.

"Im so sorry." Is all I could say.

"Jamie, dont. You have nothing to be sorry for. Im just happy you are okay."

He was crying. I could hear it in his voice.

A knock interrupted our moment.

Ellie pushed the door opened and ran in.

"Holy shit you're alive. Nobody tell me shit. James just fucking jumped in the car with Cliff and left me all alone at your house."

I laughed at her comment.

"Good to see you too." I said through laughter.

She gave me a small smile.

"How you holding up?" She asked.

"I guess im okay. I will be stuck in here for a while though. I have to have surgery on my leg."

Another knock came suddenly.

The door slowly opened to reveal scared looking Clifton.

I tensed at the sight.

"Oh, Jamie. You're awake. I just came buy to give you these." Clifton said pulling flowers out from behind him. I will admit they were beautiful, but what was he trying to prove?

"Thanks." Is all I could say.

He places the flowers on the table next to my bed and looked at James.

James was clenching his fist but managed to keep a "smile".

"So Jamie, I know I have wronged you. And I knew you fell out of love with me. But please consider taking me back." Clifton said softly.

I looked up wide-eyed at him then my direction shot straight to James. He had the same expression I did.

"What the hell man? You told me to go for her and now you are trying. What the fuck is that?" James said rather calm.

"Well I thought of what you said and I realized that I still love her." Was all Clifton could say.

"I think you should leave." James said sternly.

"Sorry bro but you have no control over what is done here. Jamie does. If she says leave then I will."

James stared at me as if he was waiting for an answer. I started to stutter and I lost all my words.

"You want him to stay. Alright, I get it. I'm out of here." James said leaving and slamming the door.

I let out a cry. I knew that I didnt want him, so why didn't I tell him to leave.

"Everyone get out." I said lowly.

Ellie seemed surprised but did as told and Clifton quickly followed after giving me a sad look and shutting the door.

I was now alone.