Crossroads

stupid heart

Chapter 9

I was walking down the block.
The scene of Tyler and Denise's fucking replaying itself in my head.

My face was all moist and I could feel the concerned stares people were giving to me.

I ignored everyone.

Why Tyler? And why now?

Its really funny how Tyler would stop me from dating because he doesn't want me getting hurt and then end up being the one to hurt me..even without knowing it.
I felt like I've lost my only ally in this fucked up world of mine cause like it or not, things will never go back to how they were.

Stupid heart! You had to fall for your best friend when he's not even into you like that.

The tears fell harder blocking my vision.. And then I heard the sound of screeching tyres and people yelling.. And everything went blank.

***
Oh Nessa! I heard someone sniffed. Clutching my hand.

I slowly opened my eyes and found Denise sitting beside me sobbing.

I tried to move to sit up but I felt this sickening pain on my head and I felt dizzy.

My effort even if failed must have alerted Denise cause she suddenly looked up and started Calling for the doctor.
"Nessa how do u feel?" She asked before the doctor and  nurses asked her to wait outside.

I'm in the hospital.. But who brought me here?

I couldn't speak even if I wanted to. 

The doctor smiled at me and I instantly recognized those lovely dimples.

It's d handsome stranger I met at the fun fair.

Derrick!

" hello Vanessa " He smiled.

Still couldn't talk.. I tried smiling instead but failed at that too and instead came out as a grimace.

"How do you feel dear?"
He asked
He must really have a good memory or he is just kind and sweet to all his patients.

As if reading my mind, he continued. 

" I didn't think our next meeting would be like this. But you're gonna be okay.
You just have a concussion cause you hit your head pretty hard."

Let's try talking again.. I said to myself
"W..who brought.." He nodded  seeing how much I struggled with my words.

"I did" He answered

What the.. He didn't run me over..did he?

A look of guilt was plastered on his face.

"Did you?" I managed to voice out.

"No" he answered quickly staring at his note pad.

He didn't.. So why the hell is he looking all suspicious?

He turned around and nodded at one of the  nurses  who nodded back and proceeded to inject some fluid into me.

I winced at the sight of the  needle but surprisingly felt no pain while she injected me with that deadly weapon as I've always seen it as.

The nurse smiled at me and left the room along with the other nurses.

I turned to look at Derrick and caught him staring intently at me.

I arched my brow. Or at least tried to do so. My body felt so numb right now..so out of my control.

"We'll talk when you're awake and feeling much better. I can tell you have a lot of questions" he spoke alas
" for now, you catch some sleep, the drug would help you sleep" he said pointing at d spot I just got injected at.

Soon after, My body felt light like i was floating. Things started spinning and I closed my eyes and fell asleep. 

***
"Tyler" I called.

Where could he be? And why has he left me alone here? I was standing in the middle of nowhere surrounded by thick trees and bushes.

"Tyler!!" This time I yelled even louder voice shaken with panic. I heard some sounds coming from a bush in the corner and I ran as fast as I could towards the bush. A ray of hope flashing through my eyes as I imagined Tyler being behind that bush.

I got there and nobody was there. Again I bursted into tears breaking down on the floor.

I've lost Tyler.. I've lost my best friend forever.

"at least you still have me"
A strange but oddly familiar voice answered.

I quickly looked up to find my dad. The bastard that took advantage of me as a child.

He chuckled seeing how petrified I looked as he closed the distance between us..

'Tyler!!! "
I yelled.

Jumping out of bed. I immediately felt strong arms pull me into a hug

"I'm right here babe" he rubbed my back as I cried  into his shoulder holding onto him like my life depended on it.

"I'll never leave you Nessa. Not for a minute" Tyler continued.