coffee shop | emilio martinez

Chapter Fourteen

Emilio's P.O.V.

I wake up, taking in my surroundings, the walls were white and boring.

I look up at Rose, seeing her peacefully sleeping; cuddling into our intertwined hands. The bed had little borders on each side, keeping her from falling off. Which I lowered so I can be closer to her.

I couldn't help but put a huge smile on my face, on how cute she was.

I look on the right side of her, and see a whole bunch of monitors and machines, measuring lots of things; like her heartbeat and such. I also noticed a couple bags filled with clear liquid, with small wires, running down and into a needle in Rose's arm, a small piece of tape holding the needle in place. I continue to look around the white walls, and inhaling the smell of hand sanitizer.

I can't believe I messed everything up with her, she was my everything. I didn't admit to myself before, but now I will without holding back. She made me feel a certain way, a way no one has ever made me feel before. What we had was special, and I knew it. So from now on I will take care of her and protect her at all costs. That is a promise I will most definitely keep.

I look at Rose, as she is fully asleep. I take this as my opportunity to go to the bathroom to freshen up.

As I walk in the small bathroom, I see a small sink right as you walk in; and a toilet not far from it.

Honestly, you could be taking a dump and brush your teeth at the same time.

I do my business in the bathroom, and then make my way to the sink and wash my hands. I look at my reflection in the mirror, taking in the features on my face.

I see dark circles forming under my eyes; I didn't quite get the best sleep last night. I slept in a chair, leaning my head against the bed, supporting my head, and my head would drop constantly.

I also see my hair a huge wild mess, not in it's normal free form. I quickly brush my teeth, making sure I get every tooth and spot.

After I finish all my business in the bathroom, I walk out, and sit down next to Rose, once again holding on to her hand.

I'm distracted from my thoughts when I feel Flor's hand twitch slightly in my hand.

I look up and see her opening her eyes, groaning. I quickly sit up, looking up at her as she awakens.

She finally fully opens her eyes, staring at me with her big brown orbs. I wait for her to say something, whether it was her yelling and screaming at me; I don't care, I deserve every bad word to come out of her mouth.

"Um, who are you?" She asks, a confused look on her innocent face, breaking my heart into millions of pieces.

I gather myself together, trying my best not to break down. "I-I'm Emilio, you're best friend? Remember?" I stutter, trying my best to keep myself calm.

She keeps her serious face on, then suddenly, I hear her laughing, coming out of her mouth; sounding like music to my ears. Confusion instantly flushes my whole face, not understanding. Was this some type of joke?

Her melodic laugh, rings through my ears. She noticed my confusion as she says, "I'm kidding Emilio, I remember you." She says giggling.

"Uh, why aren't you mad at me?" I ask, I'm confused? I thought she would be genuinely mad at me after what happened.

"Um, why would I be mad at you?" This time, she was actually serious, curiosity in her eyes.