Falling Again

Chapter 18

This is the LAST CHAPTER!

Jade's POV:

"Damn it!" I cursed under my breath for the third time that afternoon. We had been held back by a red light again. Every time, the car in front of us could go, but we couldn't. Every. Single. Time. It was driving me insane, like fate didn't want me to ever get to Perrie.

"Jade, calm yourself hun, Perrie isn't going anywhere," Jesy said from the backseat. "Yeah, calm down Jade," Leigh Anne echoed from her seat next to Jesy. "Shut up, both of you," I growled. "I have been out of my mind with worry for the past day and a half, not knowing if my girlfriend is going to live because she fell off a cliff, so by all means, I'll calm down!" 

"Woah, woah!" Jesy held up her hands. "Please Jade, calm down. We've been worried too, and now Perrie's okay. You'll get to the hospital eventually, but getting a car crash and killing us because you're speeding will not get us to the hospital," Leigh Anne said. 

I let out a slow breath. "Okay, I'll calm down," I said. "Thank you Jadey," Leigh Anne said with obvious relief. "To be honest, you're kind of scary when you're mad," Jesy said. "Well I should hope so," I replied smugly.

"Oh shut your mouth and focus on driving Thirlwall," Jesy said. I laughed, and continued driving, Perrie not leaving my thoughts once. 

When we finally pulled into the parking lot, I jumped out of the car, slamming my door behind me. "Jade!" Jesy yelled. "Not now Jesminda, I'm kinda going to see Perrie," I called over my shoulder. "Your phone and your keys!" Jesy yelled. I skidded to a stop, and turned to grab my stuff from Jesy. "Thanks," I said, and took off again. 

The hospital doors opened for me, and I was hit with a blast of warm air. I quickly scanned the waiting room, my eyes landing on Alexander and Debbie Edwards sitting in a couple of chairs facing me. Their eyes were closed, and Debbie's mouth was moving. It looked like she was praying.

I ran over to them. "Debbie! Alexander!" I said. They both opened their eyes, and big smiles appeared on their faces. "Jade Thirlwall, it has been too long!" Alexander stood, and engulfed me in one of his famous bear hugs. Debbie stood as well, and joined us in the hug. 

"I've missed you guys," I said, a tear falling. "Oh dear don't cry, we're here now. We're so happy to see you," Debbie laughed softly. "Yeah, I'm really happy to see you guys as well," I smiled. "You dyed your hair," Alexander said, holding a lock of my hair up to look at it. "Oh! You did, it looks wonderful!" Debbie smiled. "Thank you," I laughed.

"By the way Jade, how are Norma and James doing?" Debbie asked. "They're well, I had a lovely phone call with them about a week ago. They joined a 90's style dancing club not too long ago actually," I replied. "That's wonderful," Debbie said. 

"Jade!" I heard Leigh Anne call. I turned to see them running toward me. "We lost you at the entrance," Jesy panted. "You ran too fast! Remember that not everyone is in as good shape as you," Leigh Anne scolded. I rolled my eyes. "Oh please, don't play that game with me Leigh. Is it not you and Jesy who go on a run together almost every morning before work?" I replied. "Whatever," Leigh Anne said. 

"Jade, you going to introduce me to your friends?" Alexander said. "Oh! Yeah, Alexander, Debbie, these are my friends, Jesy and Leigh Anne. Jes, Leigh, these are Perrie's parents, and my second set of parents," I said. "Nice to meet you," Jesy smiled, holding out her hand to shake. "Same here," Leigh Anne said, holding out her hand.

"The pleasure's all mine," Debbie smiled, and she and Alexander shook hands with Jesy and Leigh Anne. "Do you both know our daughter?" Debbie asked. "Yeah, Perrie is actually all of our boss," I laughed. "Really, you all work at Techrider Incorporated?" Alexander asked. "Yeah, I'm her assistant," I replied. 

"I always knew you and Perrie would stay close forever," Debbie smiled. "Yeah, they're closer than ever," Jesy smirked. My cheeks burned bright red. "Jesminda! Shut up!" I exclaimed, swatting her. "Is there something I don't know?" Alexander asked.

"Um yeah, Perrie and I are actually dating," I said, scratching the back of my neck. Debbie turned to her husband with a smirk. "You owe me 100 dollars!" She said triumphantly. "I also have to call Norma, and tell her we won the bet," she mused. My jaw dropped open.

"You guys bet on Perrie and me too?" I asked incredulously. "Who else did?" Debbie asked. Jesy and Leigh Anne raised their hands. "I won," Jesy added. "Good for you," Debbie said. "We are the smart ones."

"Are you guys the friends and family of Perrie Edwards?" A nurse asked. "Yes," I replied, heartbeat speeding up. "You are all allowed to see her now, she is fully conscious," the nurse replied. "Which room?" I asked. 

"Room 321 but-" the nurse began, but I already had pushed past her, and sprinted down the hall to Perrie's room. "Jade!" I heard Leigh Anne call, but I didn't turn around. I threw open the door, and saw Perrie sitting upright, many pillows stacked behind her. Her wide eyes scanned over my body. 

"Perrie," I breathed, coming closer. "Um hi," Perrie said, looking kind of confused. "I've been so worried about you," I said, coming to sit down in the chair beside her bed. "Well, I'm okay now," Perrie said. She opened her mouth to say something else, but at that moment Debbie burst through the door, followed by Alexander. 

"Oh Perrie, you're okay!" Debbie cried, coming over to hug Perrie. "Hi mom, I'm fine," Perrie laughed, then winced. "Ow, sore chest," she said, putting a hand over her chest. "I'm so glad you're okay," Alexander said. "Well dad, I'm glad to see you, I've missed you both," Perrie smiled. "We've missed you too," Debbie said.

"I have a question," Perrie said loudly. "Okay, ask away," I said. Perrie looked at me strangely. "Who the hell are you?" She said, and all talking stopped. Perrie looked around at everyone.

"And where is my boyfriend?"

Sooooo that's the end of Falling Again! This book has been an incredible journey, and I can't thank you guys enough! Let's get this book to 10.8k reads for a sequel! I know you guys can do it! Love you all!