It's been a couple hours since we brought Raul to the hospital. Right when we got in he went straight into surgery. All we were asked we a couple questions regarding the wounds and of course we had to lie. That's basically all we've heard from nurses. It is now past 2am and they haven't told us anything about how he's doing besides that he's still in surgery.
Diablo informed Raul's mom, Lorena, and his sister, Renata, the only family he has, and they arrived immediately. I felt horrible seeing his mother cry hysterically asking for her son. Diablo and Gustavo had to grab her to keep her from fainting. I had to step outside until she could calm down it was just so terrible.
Now I'm finding myself pacing back and forth anxious to find out what the hell is going on with Raul. I look up for a split second and see Melissa still sitting in the corner sobbing. She's been like that since she got here.
"How are you feeling?" It was a pretty dumb question to ask at the moment but it was all I could come up with.
She shrugs her shoulders, "my heart has never hurt this much Ronnie. The doctors are taking too long it's starting to feel like he's gone."
"No lisa don't say that," I said almost wanting to start crying again. "Raul is one of the toughest dudes I know. He won't leave, he won't leave you."
"I hope so," she sobs. "What is Diablo gonna do about those mother-fuckers that shot him?"
I look over at Diablo who was on the side his sitting on his own head down.
"The most important thing right now is Raul. I'm sure as hell that there will be revenge, Melissa. Don't worry about that," I promised I hugged her for a minute before letting go to go see Diablo but before I could go any further I hear a doctor call out Raul's name.
We all quickly rushed to hear answers.
"How is my son doctor!" Lorena cries.
By the look of the doctors face I could tell it was no good news.
He clears his throat, "I'm sorry to have to tell you this but Raul Gonzalez passed away. A bullet pierced his lungs causing severe internal bleeding. We tried everything we could to revive him but nothing seemed to work. I'm sorry ma'am he's gone."
The screams of Lorena, Renata, and Melissa filled the entire hospital as the three of them dropped to the ground crying hysterically.
The feeling of shock took over my body. It felt like all my feels were not functioning. I couldn't feel, I couldn't cry. I just can't believe what's going on right now.
I see Diablo storm outside and I quickly go follow him.
"Diablo!" I call out as we passed the parking lot of the hospital. "Baby wait!"
We get to Gustavos car when he punches the car window with so much force it glass shattered everywhere.
"Diablo stop!" I yell.
"Veronica fucking walk away right now!" he yells clearly angry and hurt.
"Everything is going to be okay," I whisper trying to get closer to see his bleeding hand.
"Nothing is okay! Raul is fucking dead! It's all my fucking fault!"
"No it's not Lorenzo! It's mine! Montana was after me! Oh my god!" tears finally forming in my eyes as I realized that it IS all my fault this is happening.
"Bullshit! Montana was going to attack either way! We're in war with them Ronnie! It's always been my fault since the beginning. I convinced him to join the gang I brought him into this lifestyle. If I couldn't save him tonight what makes you think I could save you in another situation like this?" he said.
