Destiny

Chapter 47 - Farewell

"I'm so sorry,Leah ." Maggie sobbed beside me . "It was my ineptitude and sloppiness that led to this - ."

My dry laugh cut her words ." Well, I should have pricked up my ears when you advised me to put on the fucking seatbelt !My head wouldn't be aching now if I had !"

"I should have taken you the hospital!" She mumbled frantically.

"That's fine, Meg .I heal faster ." I replied as she fumbled with first aid kit.

"I called Seth .He's on his way .I- I'm so sorry .I didn't mean to drive so recklessly!"

"It wasn't your fault ."I said for the umpteenth time.

She didn't buy it .Instead she went on and on about how it was entirely her fault for ramming the car to the tree.

"I think you should be more worried about the car ! " I said cutting her off in mid sentence. The black Mercedes that Seth gifted her on their anniversary was Maggie's favorite after all.

"The car ?" She asked exasperated. "Look at yourself!" She said shoving me in front of the mirror. The abrupt movement caused me to wince at the pain that shot at my left elbow. " You're literally covered in blood !Still think visiting the hospital would be a bad idea ?"

"Yes, I believe so." I replied offering my hand to let her continue dressing my wounds .

I knew by morning, the slashes would have long disappeared but the loss of blood made me tired and I wanted nothing but to throw myself on the bed.

"You're staying overnight !I'll inform Cami ." she continued knowing the maid was more like a family to me and would be perturbed at my absence.

I nodded and shut my eyes as I rested on the chair while she proceeded to the cut on my forehead.

"Did you call Renzo?" I asked after a few minutes of silence .

"Yes. It went to voicemail. Guess he's still at the football court with Theo ."

"Hmm...Probably .Are you done, Meg?"

"Almost. "With a sigh ,she stepped back and gave me a thorough look over .

I glanced back at the mirror to catch my reflection.

"Thanks ."Giving her a gratified smile without hurting my left cheek , I headed to the guest room where a comfy bed awaited me.

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At the sound of voices, I woke up . I waited until the numb feeling died away before dragging my body to sit upright.

Blinking, I looked around in the dark room confused .

Realization hit a few seconds later and I recalled the accident .Glancing at the clock, I noticed it was past midnight .Licking my dry lips ,I walked to the dressing mirror to inspect my wounds.

The tiny scratches in my face and around my shoulder were long gone but the wide gash on my forhead and my bloody elbow still hurt but none the less ,I could tell I was recovering...but not at the same pace .

This was not my first accident over the years but this was the first time I felt an unusual feeling dropping on me .

Shaking my head to clear my thoughts , I headed to the living room and was not so surprised to see Renzo drinking with Seth .

"Sorry, sis !" Seth started with a sheepish grin ." Didn't know we were loud ."

I rolled my eyes at him. "You're always loud!"

My eyes landed on Renzo for a brief second and it darted back to Seth who came up with a counter reply to tease me .

I didn't give an ear to it knowing this was my brother's way of dealing with worry.