I'm Alive

Chap 9: After everything

The doctor interrupted the silence, he told me that I was healthy and I was to stay here for 2 days and then I could go home and then exited the room again.

Not as briefly but you get the point.

My mother repeated herself and Flo looked at me and i gave him a look.

I guess the whole use of 'princess' and 'my baby' was to try and create this image of themselves, to make it seem like they care.I guess Flo can see right through them, he wasnt decieved by their false impression.

"I'm a very good friend" he says. HA! yes. VERY GOOD friend.

"Friend? What are you talking about, ha this bastard doesn't have any friends. she's a loser"

"Well I'm her friend" he clarified.

They looked a bit taken back by his replies.

"Why do you want to be friends with a fat, stupid and ugly girl?"

I looked down. Those words pierced right through to my heart. I knew they never liked me, but i always carried a small piece of hope.

"Don't you dare talk about her like that!" Flo stated trying to catch my attention.

He grabbed my hand and I started to chew on my bottom lip.

"And she's the best thing that ever happened to me" he trailed off. I smiled. It hurt to, but I did anyway.

My mother kept quiet, but then my father stepped in. This cant be good.

"I don't give 2 shits of who you are and wether your her friend or not, but no-one talks to my girlfriend like that! do you understand me!!!"

"Crystal! As long as you understand not to talk to my gir-my friend like that either! Do you understand me sir?"

"Where is your mother fucking respect for your elders?" My father mumbled.

"Woop-dee-fucking-do" Flo shrugged.

The atmosphere was almost suffocating. It was so awkward.

"WHO THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?"

Oh no, oh no!

I had had enough!

Just when Flo was about to retaliate, I placed my hand on his shoulder.

He looked at me with he's bagged and soft, sorry eyes. He didnt need to defend me not against my so-called-family, or at least anymore since they clearly weren't going to listen.

I turned my head away from him and turned my attention back to my parents, who were looking at me in disgust.

"We expect you home tomorrow"

"I-i-i- can't"

"WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?" he's voice grew cold.

"I'm sorry father but I -"

He started to ball up his fists and I could tell that a hit was coming my way. I flinched at the thought. He took a step forward and then took it back as Flo put his arm out to protect me. Surely he would want to carry out his violence on me in a public hospital and in front of Flo!

"She's being kept here for 2 more days and then she is allowed to go, so that's not going to happen" Flo stepped in.

"I don't like your tone boy"

"I don't care, I don't like you at all! Doctors orders"

"Son of a bitch, you better watch yourself"

"Or what?" And by this time Flo was on his feet.

Dead silence....

"You leave your daughter to lie on the fucking ground in her while she drips blood, you don't even go to pick her up you just left her there, and then you come striding in here pretending to care about her, and now you have the nerve to threaten me!" Flo not only broke the silence, but he was on a full on rant.

Before my father could say anything the nurse walks in.

"Everything alright?" her high pitched voice irritated my ears.

"Yes" my mother tried to smile sweetly and innocently at her, which the nurse returned. The nurse then looked at the rest of us.

"Fine" my father said, he wasn't even looking at the nurse, he was still glaring at Flo.

"Just peachy" Flow's voice was hard and he spoke through clenched teeth.

I decided not to say anything.

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I was going to leave the hospital today.

The 2 extra days i spent in the hospital was more relaxing, there were no parents and unfortunately no Flo either, he had meetings to attend to, but he came to see me for a 1 or 2 hours and then would go again. He told me that he was going to come and see me before i left the hospital.

I got dressed into the clothes that Flo had brought for me, as we both figured that i probably was not going to recieve any from my parents. It was quite hot, so I have shorts on. I left my room at about 11:00 am.

I went to the waiting area and found my parents and Flo standing in a circle. As i walked closer i noticed that they were arguing about something and Flo was skimming his hands through his hair.

I stood there awkwardly chewing on the inside of my cheek.

"No and that's final, we are her parents"

"No! she will decide" and with that Flo turned around probably to come find me.

When he saw me standing there I noticed that he was scanning me with his eyes and then they met mine.

I smiled and walked confidently towards them.

"Hey" he says pulling me into a hug.

"Hi" I couldn't help but smile widely.

"I prefer looking at you when you are not dripping blood" he said cheekily and winked.

"You do? I'll keep that in mind... So whats going on?"

"Baby, the doctor was asking us who you would go home with as it is essential for him to know, and an argument started to occur with your family.... I'm sorry"

Who should I go home with? I really want to go with Flo!!!

"Flo you know I have to go home with my parents"

"Ohh"

"I'm so sorry, I would love to go home with you.... everything is better when your near" I lift my hand up to caresses his tanned cheek.

"Its ok just as long as your happy I'm happy" he smiled at me and pulled me into a hug. He kissed the top of my head and I completely melted in his arms.

We stood there staring at each other, none of us daring to look away. we were trapped in the moment.

"Aahem" someone coughed.

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So she goes home with her family is this bad or good?

Should she have gone with Flo?

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