From Broken Hearted To A New Beginning

Chapter 29

Selena

"Well Ms. Carmon, we got your tests back earlier today and everything seems to be looking good." Doctor Taylor said smiling at me. "So that means I can get out of here right?" I said trying not to sound too rude. Doctor Taylor chuckled to himself then looked at me and said,"Yes, that means you can leave today. BUT you still will have a little pain-as you probably already know." I shook my head 'yes' to show him that I understood what he was saying, then turned my head to face Trey. I was so grateful for him and his parents. If it weren't for them, St. Elizabeth hospital would've became my new home.

After Doctor Taylor left the room, two nurses came in to unhook me from the I.V connected to the ECG machine. When they were finished, I thanked them then watched them leave the room. "Trey?" I said startling him. "Oh. They're done with everything?" he replied back after catching his breath. I let out a slight laugh then told him 'yeah'. Trey handed me my bag of clothes then told me to hurry up and change so we can both get the hell out of here. I looked at him with the 'I know you just didn't' face and scoffed. Trey bursted out laughing then walked back over to me to help me walk to the bathroom to change.

"My dad's on his way, he said he should be here in about 20 minutes." Trey said while helping me out of the bathroom and into a chair. Even though I felt a whole lot better than I did yesterday, I was still incredible weak. I could barely move my hand and walking was even more of a challenge. "Ok great. Just one question." I said while watching Trey place our bags by the door. "Wassup?" "How am I going to get out of here? I can barely walk." After I had said that a smile spread across Trey's face and I knew he was trying hard not to laugh. "What's funny? I'm serious." I said getting a little frustrated. The smile that was once on his face had disappeared and was replaced with a straight face. He sighed then opened the door to the room and asked the nurse for a wheelchair. She politely gave him one and helped him help me into it. "Thank you." he told the nurse before she left. "No problem it's my job." she replied then exited the room.

The car ride to Trey's house was a little-awkward. His dad wouldn't stop asking me questions about my parents and if I wanted to charge them with anything. As much as I wanted to answer his questions I just couldn't. I wasn't ready. The whole time he was asking them I just stared out the backseat window holding back tears. I knew that Trey could tell that I was getting upset and as soon as he realized it, he made his dad stop talking.

"Welcome to your new home sweetheart." Trey's mom said greeting and helping me through the front door. She walked me to the couch and helped me sit down.

"Thank you so much Mrs. Thomas. And you too Mr. Thomas." I said after we were all in the house. "I'm truly thankful that you guys would allow me to stay at y'all house after...." "It's ok sweetie. We understand." Mrs. Thomas said embracing me into a soft but genuine hug.

I placed my head on her shoulder and cried. I had never-in my 18 years that I've been on this earth-felt this loved by anyone before. Trey's parents provided me with the love that a child needed to feel safe and protected-a love that my parents never gave me. I finally felt like I belonged to a real family.

I lifted my head from Mrs. Thomas's shoulder and wiped away my tears with the back of my hand. "I'm sorry." I said sniffing. "It's ok, there's nothing for you to be sorry about ok?" I nodded my head and she gave me another hug. "Um...Lena can we talk?" Trey asked. "We'll leave you two alone." Mr. Thomas said before walking out of the living room pulling Mrs. Thomas along with him.

Trey walked over, sat right next to me, and grabbed my hand. I immediately felt butterflies enter my stomach. "Selena I broke up with Angela." My mouth dropped to the floor by the words that came out of his mouth. Yeah I didn't want them together, but that didn't mean I wanted him to break up with her. Angela was still my best friend and I didn't want to ruin her relationship with him because of me. "Trey why??" I finally got myself to blurt out. "She wasn't in love with me anymore..." My face instantly turned from guilt to confusion. "She's in love with James now. And you know what else?" Trey said taking in a deep breath then letting it out. "What?" I forced myself to ask. Again, Trey took a deep breath and exhaled then said,"I don't think I was ever truly in love with Angela either-well after the first year anyway. When her and James started to get closer that made me realize that I was missing out on an important factor of my life. And that factor was you." My heart started racing at 100 beats per minute at the thought of Trey actually liking me. "Ar-are you s-serious?" I tried to ask while still in shock. "Very." I couldn't say anything back to him; I was speechless. All I could do was look at him and wonder how did this all happen. While still stuck in my thoughts, I felt something touch my lips and before I could have a reaction, Trey pulled away. "Sorry, I couldn't help it." he said looking down at our joined hands. "Aye." I whispered softly but loud enough for him to hear. "Yeah?" he said lifting his head half way up. "Come here." I said with a smile. And within 3 seconds Trey's lips were connected with mine again.