Changing the CEO

Crash Part II

Daniel's Point of View

Today is her birthday. She is 28 years old. It would have been a great day but she is asleep.
Rosalie's mom is reading her the daily newspaper. Charlie is out to pick up his boyfriend from the airport. They are going to stay for a long while to help Rosalie heal.
"So, how about some comic strips?" Mrs. Dixon asks.
Of course, Rosalie doesn't answer. She looks calm.
The door opens and it is a nurse.
"I'm here to check her signals," she says.
We both nod and move to the other side of the room.
"The doctor came by earlier, he told me that Rose might have some memory loss but he thinks it will be temporarily,"
"I just want her to wake up," I reply.
Mrs. Dixon agrees. "She is stubborn. She won't go without a fight."
The nurse excuses herself and leaves. Mrs. Dixon goes back to her daughter.
My phone rings. It is my uncle. "Hello?"
"Where are you? Still with Rose?"
"Yes sir. I can't focus at work. I just need her to wake up,"
"Daniel, she will be fine. I need you back to the company. The reveal of the application is in two weeks,"
"I know,"
"Son please, Luke left without notice. Nathan doesnt know much about handling this kind of work alone. You're my only hope,"
I sigh. I look at Rosalie. I need to go back. I need to finish the work to help her.
"Yes sir, I'm going,"
"Thank you," he hangs up.
"Mrs. Dixon?" I ask. She looks at me. "Yes?"
"I need to get to work but can you call me when she wakes up?"
She smiles. "Of course."
I pat her back and say goodbye.
***

Luke's Point of View

"Hey!" I jump. I have beer and drool on my shirt and face.
"It is closing time son," a big man comes by. I look around. I remember I'm in a bar. I check my watch and it is 3am.
"Sorry," I say. I put 200 dollars down and walk out. I hit my face on the floor.
"Shit! Get a taxi for him," the man yells. Fuck. I'm drunk.
...
"Sir?"
What the fuck?
"Mr. Newman," I hear girl's voice. My eyes feel sore. I open them slowly and look at lights.
"Mr. Newman sir, can you hear me?"
I look to the voice and see a beautiful girl. "Good, does your head hurt?"
I say no. "Wh-where are-am?" Okay now my head hurts. It feels like a brick hit my head.
"At the hospital, you weren't waking up so they called us," she answers. "I'm Dr. Holmes and you have a minor bruise on your head. You need to stay here."
I look at her. She looks like a Indian princess. Her long black hair is tied back, she has amazing cheekbones and her hazel eyes compliment her brown skin.
"Mr. Newman?" She asks.
I shake my head. "So what do I have?"
"You're still drunk. I recommend you stay here until the alcohol goes down. You can leave tomorrow. You're fine,"
I sigh. It has been a week that Rose left me. She hasnt called me. I haven't looked for her. She clearly needs time alone and not being with me anymore.
Suddenly Dr. Holmes gets my head. She cups my face into her small hands. "Sir? Are you feeling dizzy?"
I lightly smile. "No but you're gorgeous."
She chuckles and steps back. "See you tomorrow Mr. Newman." She leaves.
She is beautiful. My phone rings and it is Nathan.
"Where are you?!" He is almost yelling.
"At the hospital, hit my head," I say. I burp. I can taste the whiskey.
"Well Rose is also at the hospital,"
"What the hell? Why?" I stand but it makes me dizzy. I hold on to the bed for support. "W-wh-what hap-" I burp again.
"You're drunk," he says. "I'm going for you." He hangs up.
...
Nathan pushes me to the shower. The cold water hurts but it feels good. "Get sober up and we talk."
I nod.
I finish getting dressed and head to the living room. I am Nathan's place.
"Here some mineral water," he hands me a glass. I sit and drink.
"Tell me if she is okay," I say.
"Rose got ran over," he says.
I spit the water. What the fuck? Why didnt anyone call me? I stand. "I need to-"
Nathan stops me. "I saw Daniel at work today. I started bitching at him about giving me all the work load and I guess he got feed up and told me why he wasnt working. He told me Rose was running and she didnt look for cars while crossing the street and you know the rest," he says.
"Why didn't Daniel tell me?" I ask.
"Dude, you broke up with her remember? She told Daniel nothing happened between you two and she choose him. Of course he wasn't going to tell you,"
"Is she okay?"
"I don't know, I am olanning to go later," he says.
I
"I'm going too,"
"Nope, you are staying here. Rose might have told her mom and brother everything. They won't want you there."
Fuck, he's right. I need to see her though.
"I will go and tell you everything I get,"
"Fine but I go too. I will wait in the lobby,"
He nods. "Okay. Rest for a bit. You need it."
....
I am waiting for Nathan. It has been almost an hour. I go to the second floor. I see Dr. Holmes talking to a nurse. She turns and sees me. "Oh hello, you okay now?"
I nod and approach her. "Thank you."
"There's no cure for a hangover if you are gonna ask," she chuckles.
"I know,"
"Okay, well Mr. Newman, I need to check on a patient. Goodbye,"
"Wait,"
"Yes?"
"How many people do you see get ran over by a car? Do they survive?"
She frowns. "Is someone you know here because of that?"
I nod. "I just want to know the chance she has."
Dr. Holmes shrugs, "No one knows, the condition of the patient depends on so many factors. I can't tell you but if you want I can figure out her condition."
"No that's okay, it was a stupid question,"
"No it is not, I hope she gets better,"
I nod. "Bye. Oh and my name is Luke."
She smiles. "I'm Nayda."
"Nice name for a nice doctor,"
"Goodbye Luke." She leaves with the nurse.
I go back to the lobby and see Nathan. "Hey!"
"So Rose is awake," he says.
A ton has lifted off my shoulders. "And?"
"She has broken bones but she is fine. However, she doesn't want to see you."
"You talked to her?"
"No, Charlie saw me and told me that. He talked to rose for me and she said she didn't want to see you and that she doesnt think I can be relied on."
Shit.
"Charlie says you texted her from his phone. You saw him at the airport. Why were you there?"
I sigh. "I was gonna leave."
Nathan frowns. "You need help."
"For what? I cant travel?"
"Nothing, look, just give Rose space. She loves you. She won't just leave you without talking properly."
"Fuck off," suddenly I get pushed. It is Daniel.
"What?" I push him back.
"Rose doesnt need you. You told her to back off. So why don't you do that too? You jusg wanted to fuck her so you did. Now leave her,"
He knows everything.
"Hey all of you leave," a security woman comes by. "No need drama in here."
Nathan gets my arm. "Let's go."
"I did tell her to choose you. But I'll bet she doesnt love you at all."
"Stop," Nathan growls. "Come on."