The Piano Room

Chapter Four: Pain

When I woke up, I was shocked to see that I had eight text messages and five missed calls. I opened the messages and felt a tear run down my cheek.

Andrew: us <3

Andrew: Irene?

Andrew: Irene?

Andrew: Did you fall asleep?

Andrew: I thought you'd stay up with me :/

Andrew: if you were sleepy you could've told me instead of sleeping on me after you just said you'd stay up with me!

Andrew: Damn it, Irene! Don't you hear your phone? I'm calling! or you just won't answer it!

Andrew: Good morning.

Me: I am so sorry, Andrew. I didn't mean to sleep on you like that. It's never gonna happen again. I promise.

please break up with me. I pleaded in my mind as I waited for his reply.

Then it vibrated.

Andrew: Irene, this is Andrews mom. I know the whole story but I'm not mad at you. Andrews in the Emergency Room of Saint Peters Hospital. It would really be nice if you could visit him right now. See you later.

The third time. I stared at my phone sadly. when can I finally rest in peace. Another tear ran down my cheek. and another. and another and-

"What's wrong?"

I looked at Erika. Her expression was full of concern which made it even worse. I buried my face on her chest and flooded it with tears. I felt her soft hands rubbing my back as she comforted me.

"Tell me what's wrong, girl."

I pulled away from her quickly and wiped my tears.

"My friend is at the hospital." I replied as I stood up and walked to the door. "Please tell the teachers that." I added trying not to look at her. I wasn't ready to tell anyone yet.

I walked to room 316 and opened the door without even knocking. I stared at Jake and Nicole with a blank expression on my face. They couldn't talk. They both had the same shocked expression.