Martinez Twins Fanfiction

Chapter 24

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So many thoughts start racing through my mind.

Why? How? My dad? In the hospital?

"What . . . what happened?" I ask reluctantly.

"Over intoxication," Jake says, gulping. "He's unconscious."

The words hit me like a slap to the face.

"Oh my god," I say, trying to comprehend what I heard.

I told him. He promised he would take care of himself.

Ivan walks over to me slowly and hugs me. "It's all going to be okay," he assures me, kissing me on the forehead.

I lean on Ivan and let the tears roll down my face. "I think I should go see him," I say with a scratchy voice.

"Okay, we'll get you a flight for tonight. Don't worry about anything, just go pack."

I nod, afraid if I try to speak again, more tears will come out.

Ivan lets go and I slowly make my way up the stairs, a heavy feeling pushing down on me.

I pull a duffel bag out of my closet and try to find matching clothes through blurry eyes. Soon, I get frustrated and thrown the bag on the floor. At the same time, there's a knock on my door.

"Laina?" A voice says.

I don't answer.

"It's Tessa. Can I come in?"

"Yea," I reply, my voice cracking.

She opens the door and runs up to me. "You poor thing," she says, wiping the tears from my eyes. Then, she wraps her arms around me and pulls me close. "Don't worry, we're all here for you."

"Thank you," I whisper.

"Do you want Ivan to go with you, you know, so you're not alone?"

"Actually, I think that's more of a job for a best friend," I tell her. "Can you come?"

She nods. "Of course, let me pack a bag and tell them to book another seat." She looks at my bag and clothes thrown on the floor. "And don't stress so much."

With that, she leaves me and I try to continue packing. I turn on my phone and play Zac Brown Band, which helps me calm down.

Two hours later, Tessa and I are standing by the door, our bags in hand. She is saying goodbye to Chance.

"Are you going to be okay?" Ivan asks.

I nod. "I should be fine. That's why I got her," I say motioning to Tessa.

He gives me one last hug. "I'll see you soon, okay? Keep me updated."

"I will." I give him a kiss and turn to Tessa. "Ready?"

She nods. "Jake's waiting outside to drive us to the airport."

We walk out to his Tesla and put our bags in the trunk. When we get to the airport, we say goodbye to Jake and go inside.

On the plane, I prepare myself for what is ahead of me. How am I ever going to be able to go back to L.A. knowing that my dad can't take care of himself?

I try not to think about that, because it stresses me too much. Instead, I put my headphones in and watch ASMR to relax me, and soon I'm asleep on the way back to my home.

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why am i so bad at updating this lmao so sorry

also chessa still lives in this story because CHESSA FOR LIFE AYE

whoops this was the boringest chapter i've ever written lol i fell asleep writing this

ok....anyways next chapter will be better i promise

Sandra's coming back😏

welp here comes another week of waiting sorry😬

i'll try to update tmrw but we all know that ain't happening

ok peace out