What happens in London

Chapter 20: Waking Up

Paige’s POV

I woke up with a very bad headache and a very dry throat. This wasn’t a very good feeling to have. Well, I did get into a car accident. I felt like I just died and was brought back to life by some miracle. Wait, I think that’s what really happened. I mean it was a very bad car accident. My little angel saved me. Thank you so much my little princess, Penelope. Even though it was sad to let her go after meeting her for the first time I couldn’t be apart from Niall and I know she will always be looking down at us keeping us safe from harm. I looked around me to see white ceilings and white walls. I was in the hospital. I shifted my gaze to the chair beside me. It was Claire sleeping heavily with light snores. I examined her features and she didn’t look so good. It looked like she hasn’t gotten sleep for a while with the bags under her eyes. She was a great friend; I bet she stayed by me with the boys. Where are the boys? Where are my parents? I couldn’t really talk because my throat was so dry so I let out a small groan to wake her up. Her eyes fluttered open and when she saw me awake I could tell she was so relieved. “I can’t believe you’re awake. Finally I can hear you and I just missed you.” Claire hugged me. “Water.” I stated simply before I could talk any further. “Of course.” She grabbed a water bottle and handed it to me. I drank most of it and I felt a lot better than I did. “Thank you.” I smiled. “How are you feeling?” She asked. “I’m feeling a lot better. Where’s Niall?” I asked. “He’s in the other room. The boys are waiting for him to wake up as well. I should go get them to tell them you’re awake and alive. They will be so thrilled. They were worried sick about you and Niall. They never left the hospital unless they really needed to leave. Other than that they’ve been watching you and Niall waiting for the both of you to wake up.” She said walking out of the room.

Niall still wasn’t awake, which worried me a little bit. What if he’s not going to wake up? What am I thinking about? Why am I thinking such things? Niall is a fighter. He won’t give up. He will fight. My thoughts were interrupted when my four favorite boys came through the door. “You’re awake. I can’t believe this. I’ve missed you so much.” Harry said hugging me. The boys each gave me a hug, which I was so glad that they have missed me. “How’s Niall?” I asked. “He’s stable and the doctor said that he will also wake up soon just like you. So don’t you worry you two will reunite again soon in each others’ arms.” Liam explained. I smiled knowing that Niall will be okay. “You two are very lucky. That was a very bad accident that you guys got into, but we all knew that both of you were strong enough to over come the tragedy and wake up alive.” Zayn said stroking my hair. “We have a guardian angel watching over us.” I said smiling and everyone looked at me weirdly. “It’s a long story. I’ll tell you guys when Niall is awake and we’re back home. It’s not really comfortable here in the hospital.” I said and they all nodded.

We were all lazily lounged around in my room doing nothing but talk when the doctor knocked on the door. “Oh I see Paige is doing a lot better now.” The doctor said smiling at me. I happily nodded and smiled back at him showing my appreciation. “So we’re just going to keep you here for one more day to observe you and then you can go home tomorrow and if Niall wakes up today he can also go home tomorrow as well.” The doctor said. “Thank you doctor.” We all said and waved the doctor goodbye. “Finally I’m getting out of this miserable place. It feels so depressing and dull to be here. Hospitals are not my favorite places in the world.” I joked and everyone laughed and agreed. My parents suddenly came in the door with wide grins and teary eyes. “How are you sweetheart?” Dad said. “I’m feeling a lot better now.” I said smiling at them. “We’re so glad that you’re okay.” My mom hugged me. “I’ve missed you guys so much.” I said hugging them both. “You got us worried sick princess. How’s Niall?” Dad asked. “The doctor said that he will wake up anytime soon and if he does we can both go home tomorrow.” I said smiling. “Well, I think after this you all should come to Hawaii for a vacation before you get back to your jobs. You all need a break from all this chaos.” My dad suggested. We all cheered and agreed that we did need a vacation. “I think we should go to Niall’s room.” Louis suggested. Liam and Zayn got me a wheelchair and helped me to get on it. We got into his room and I just felt tears coming down. I felt like I haven’t seen Niall in a very long time and all I wanted was to hear his angelic voice again. I miss him so much and seeing him lying on a hospital bed wasn’t a good feeling. It pained me to see him like this, but like the doctor said he will wake up any minute now right? Suddenly we all heard that angelic voice that I have missed so much. The one I have been dying to hear. I heard the voice of my fiancé, Niall James Horan.

Niall’s POV

“Paige?” I said with a cracking voice since my throat was so dry. It was so hard to speak right now with my throat so dry, but at least I got her attention. She suddenly laid her eyes on me and the biggest smile appeared on her face, which I missed so much. I could tell she was relieved that I had woken up just by the way she looked at me. I was relieved as well that we were both okay and survived that terrible accident. I couldn’t help but remember my daughter’s face and how she was the most amazing little girl I have ever laid my eyes on. She looked so much like her mother except for her piercing blue eyes that held so much innocence in them. I already miss her, but I knew letting her go was the right thing to do and as much as I wanted to be with her I knew Paige needed me to stay alive. I know she will always be there watching over Paige and me. She is our little angel in heaven.

“Can anyone get me water?” I said softly. “Sure mate I’ll get that for you.” Liam handed me a cup of water and I gladly drank it. My throat felt so much better and I decided to give talking another try. “I’m so glad you’re okay princess.” I said holding out my hand to take hers and feel her skin against mine. Just feeling her touch calmed me and made me feel so much better. “I’m so glad you’re awake now Niall. We made it out alive.” She said tears coming down her face. “Don’t cry princess. We’re always going to be together and nothing can bring us apart. I love you so much. Can’t you see that we’re destined to be together for a long time? We survived the accident for a reason and that reason is to be together and love each other as long as we both shall live.” I said calming her. “I love you Niall. I love you always and forever” She said smiling and kissing me on my forehead. I wonder if she also had the chance to see Penelope. I hope she did because maybe she would want to give having a baby another try.

It’s been a week since I have woken up and today Paige and I will finally be able to get out of this hospital and finally go home to our flat. I just wanted to spend some alone time with her since we haven’t had proper alone time for a while now. After everything that had happened it has given me more reason to appreciate life and every blessing that I have and not take things for granted. “I can’t wait to go home to our flat and have alone time with you.” I said. “I can’t either Niall. I’m just excited to get home and be with you.” She said kissing me. We both headed out the door and walked to the car where Paul was driving us to our flat since we were advised not to drive yet. “I am glad that you two are okay. We’ve missed you so much.” Paul greeted us. Paige hugged him and he hugged her back. “We’re glad too and we miss you as well.” I smiled and gave him a hug. “So we’re going to your flat then Simon hired a nurse for you guys until you recover from your injuries and she will be coming in tomorrow.” Paul explained to us and we both agreed. “Do you know for how long he has hired the nurse for?” I asked. “A week to two weeks depending on how fast the both of you recover. Why are you asking?” He asked me. “Well, we just wanted to spend time alone and having a nurse around wasn’t how I pictured being alone was.” I explained and Paul just laughed. “She will be out of sight unless you both call for her so don’t worry about it.” He chuckled and we all laughed. We finally arrived our flat and we both said goodbye to Paul.

“I’ve been wanting to ask you something since I have woken up. I just wanted to talk to you when we were alone.” I said holding her hand. “Well, we’re alone now Niall. Ask me whatever you want.” She said with concern on her face. “Well, when we were still in the hospital and I was unconscious I met someone very special.” I said smiling. I studied her face and tears were building up in her eyes. “You met her too?” She asked. I slowly nodded as I wiped her tears away. “Don’t cry baby.” I cooed. “Isn’t she precious? I didn’t want to let her go.” She said trying to hold back her tears. “She’s amazing. She looks just like you.” I said holding her hand tightly. “Except her eyes.” She added and we both chuckled. “I’m glad we both saw her and now she can finally move on without worrying about us. She always watch over us baby.” I reassured her. “Our princess.” She smiled looking up. I kissed her and she kissed me back. It’s been a while since we had a moment like this and I wanted it to last forever.