He Did This To Me

Chapter 19

Chapter 19

***Colton's POV***

I woke up on a hospital bed. My head was throbbing and I felt sick to my stomach. Never had I felt so physically sick. Only emotionally. And I couldn't remember how I got here. I felt way out of place.

"Colton! You're awake." a young nurse said. She was pretty, probably around the age of thirty. Her face was one of a model's with no bags under her eyes and a caring smile. Her beauty was natural, though, not painted on with makeup.

"What happened?" I whispered, giving my neck a rub. I was really sore.

"You fainted and your head hit a chair on your way down. Wasn't a nice sight if you know what I mean."

I nodded. "Who brought me here? Adrianna?" I asked. My head was hurting badly and I wanted her to take me home so I could sleep. Heck, I didn't care where I was as long as I got to sleep!

"Um...no." she said hesitantly. "What's the last thing you remember before you got knocked out. Think hard."

I thought back. My mind went to the moment that I waited in the lobby with Adrianna while Ella did her cancer treatments. Anything after that and I drew a blank. I described the memory to the nurse, who only pursed her lips. Sadness clouded her eyes.

"A lot has happened since then." she mumbled, avoiding looking me in the eyes. She looked sad, and nervous.

"Yeah, well, my wife can explain everything that I've missed. I just want to go home."

She shook her head sadly. "I'm afraid your wife won't be explaining anything for a while."

Now I was confused. "Wait, what?" I asked. Her eyes were filling with tears. That's when she told me about everything that's happened since then. When she got to the part about Adrianna being in a coma, I wanted to curl up and die. This was real, not a dream.

No wonder I fainted. The only woman I ever loved will be trapped inside herself.

***Brayden's POV***

Where is Colton? He was up there so why hasn't he come to let me go yet? I'm dying here! It's been over a day and it's freaking hot out here.

But what if Adrianna escaped and fell off the ledge? The answers simple - I would do the same to myself so I could suffer the way she suffered. I love her too much to let her go. Why did I kidnap her? That answer's simple too. Because I've gone insane.

She was my first love, and she will be my last. I haven't given up on her because I know that deep down she hadn't given up on me. I only know this because of the saddened look she had when I talked to her.

I loved her blue eyes, frizzy blond hair that always was in her eyes. I loved how it went dark in the winter and near white in the summer. I loved her laugh, even though she hated it. I loved her through her kidnapping, and through everything else.

Yet Colton still won her heart. All he did was listen. I always listened, and I fought for her heart. Heck! I'm chained to a tree because I fought for her...

If anything happened to Adrianna because of me, I would die. No one would have to worry about me anymore. I loved her too much. My father wouldn't approve of me falling for a girl and throwing my best friend away over her. He believed in the saying "Bros before hoes."

I hated that saying. After I met Adrianna, every time he said it I wanted to slap him. That's how much I loved her...

***Colton's POV***

They led me down to Adrianna's room. Her head lay limp on her pillow, and her eyes were shut. Only, she wasn't alone in the room.

One head turned to look at me. It was Kelsee. "Colton! I'm so sorry!" she whispered, then she pulled me in for a hug. "I'm glad the both of you are okay! It's been nearly a week! I was worried."

I gave her a quick kiss on cheek. "I don't even remember what happened. All I know is what the nurse told me. I feel like it's my fault. I feel terrible!"

"No it wasn't your fault. Not at all! We still don't know how she got up there, or how you knew. But it doesn't matter. When you get better you can explain.

I walk over to Adrianna and press my lips against hers. "Love you Adri. Don't ever forget that. Ever!" I say to her.

Kelsee wraps her hand into Adrianna's. "It's been hard on everyone. Especially the kids. You should go see them soon. They're worried. Go. She's a fighter, she'll be fine."

I agree. She is a fighter. And my kids need me.

*****

"Daddy!" Ella called when I opened her hospital door. Her face glowed with happiness. "I missed you!"

I hugged her tightly and kissed her forehead. "Missed you to Ella Bell! How are you feeling?" Her cheeks were a lot more hollow then I remembered them. And her eyes looked tired.

"I'm okay! Always am!" Then she glanced behind me. "Where's Mommy?" She looked confused, and a little hurt. "It's been awhile since I last saw her."

I sighed. Then I sat on her bed and wrapped my arm around her. "Ella, your Mom is sick. She isn't able to come up and visit, but if she could, she would." I explained as best as I could. I didn't even understand.

"Mommy's sick? Is she okay?" Ella asked, concerned. She looked a little bit frightened.

"I think she'll be okay. She's just having... a really long nap." I tried. I didn't know exactly how to explain this to such a young child. I didn't want to scare her, especially not in her condition.

"Okay. Tell her I love her. I love you too Daddy!" she said. Then she hugged me again. She truly was a sweet kid. Now I just had to check on Melissa and Mike.