The Boy Next Door

Chapter 20

A/N Okay so this chapter is jumping around like Tom is going through the motions. Sorry if you're not a fan of it like this but it was just how I wanted it to be so hope you enjoy anyways.

*Tom pov*

    It's been two days since the accident. Yesterday, the police informed us that we were hit by a drunk driver. I was up and walking around. Thankfully, I hadn't broken my leg, all it did was pop out of place. Other then that I had a few cuts and they stitched me up. Ella on the other hand, well they aren't sure when she'll wake up. It's hard not knowing, and hoping that maybe today will be the day, and when it's not it's even harder. They decided to move Ella to the house so that we wouldn't have to keep driving to and from the hospital. They said to go about our everyday lives and when it happens, it happens. I wasn't sure if I could go about my everyday life wondering when she'll open her beautiful green eyes.

     "Millie, I can't do this." She looked up from her spot on the downstairs couch.

     "What?" She moved to sit by me wrapping her arms around me.

    "Mil, what if- what if she never- you know." She turned my face to look at her.

     "Don't ever think that Tom she will wake up. I promise." I had to admit Millie was holding herself together a lot better than I was, probably to try and keep my spirits up. I could tell it was an act though because whenever she was alone or I was gone I'd find her crying in the bathroom. I knew she was hurt, I was hurt. All the doctor said we could do was hope.

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It has been four months, and day by day we still wait. But nothing, not even a stir. She's still there, laying hopeless. The past few months haven't been exciting at all. I had to do interviews and movies. I would put on a fake smile and do what I needed to do. Millie just stays at home, waiting. She doesn't get out much anymore, but Molly and the boys visit a lot. They bring flowers, lots of flowers. Molly tries to toss them when they're dying but I'm always to upset to let her. Now they sit withering away.

    I sat on the chair next to Ella listening to the heart monitor beep. I grabbed her hand and held it to my lips tears falling down my face. "God, if you're up there, please let my baby girl wake up. I don't want her to hurt anymore. She means the world to me. I love her so much." I leaned my head down squeezing my eyes shut. I felt Millie's hand on my shoulder as she sat next to me pulling me to her. I leaned my head on her chest and cried. It's what I do most days now.

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A year, It's been a year since the car accident. The doctors said they aren't sure how much longer they can keep this up. I lashed out at them when they told me this, Harrison had to hold me back. Days go by slowly and I fall into a more depressed state. I love her to much to let her go. Yesterday, the doctor prescribed antidepressants for me, all I did was pour them down the toilet. Millie frowned when she caught me doing so. "Tom I'm not big in medicine but, they may help you." I scoffed pushing passed her.

    "I don't need any bloody fuckin' pills Millie." I admit, Millie and I haven't been close for the past couple months. Lately, she seems to afraid to talk to me, probably because I'm bitter now. I feel bad, but at the same time I'm too hurt to care.

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Its been two years now and today is Ella's sixth birthday. I bought a cake, balloons and candles. Millie said it wasn't necessary doing so but I didn't care.

    "Tom come here." Millie motioned for me over to her spot on the bed. I was surprised as we didn't talk much anymore. I felt distant from her and to be honest I craved her love and caring more. I inched over to her as she held me tight, running her hands through my hair. After a couple minutes she finally spoke. "Tom, I feel like I'm living with a stranger..." she trailed off as she scooted away. I looked at her, her eyes watery and red.

    "I know, princess, I'm sorry. I've been so hurt that I didn't even bother to see if you're okay." It hit me like a brick, she was living with a stranger. We talked but not like we used too. I didn't even sleep in the same bed as her anymore. Most nights I'd drink and pass out on the couch.

    "Tom, I can't live with a stranger. If this is going to become a problem then I-" I cut her off kissing her gently. Something we haven't done in a very long time. I wrapped her right in my arms as she broke the kiss. Then she did something that normally I'd ignore and let her deal with on her own. She cried and I stayed, holding her, and loving her, because there was no way in hell we could get through this alone.

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The next morning I was woken abruptly by Millie shaking me. "Tom, Thomas wake up what is that?" It came from Ella's room, it was the heart monitor. I looked at Millie and she looked at me, our faces pale. We turned back to the door to in shock to move. Millie was the first to start slowly walking to the door but she froze. My heart skipped a beat, on the other end of the house we heard a soft call.

     "Auntie? Thomas?"

    Millie and I ran to Ella's room to see her sitting up in bed looking around confused. We both quickly ran to her side sitting down. I felt her face, it was warm and full of life, her hands no longer growing cold. "Thomas what happened?" I smiled a sad smile and kissed her forehead. "You were asleep for a long time princess." I said as tears fell down from my tired eyes. Millie dialed the number of the Doctor quickly and we took Ella in to be checked on. Thankfully, nothing was wrong and we got to go home. For a while there was a point where Millie and I weren't even sure if Ella would ever wake up. Millie was the only person keeping my hopes alive, even in the darkest times he could be so positive, and I loved her for that.

A/N
I'm sorry if it isn't good but I really try!! I really hope y'all enjoyed this sad but happy chapter. ❤️