Walls

Chapter 29 part1

Jason's POV

Dani and I went back to my room.

I know she was tired so I forced her to sleep in the guest's bed inside my room.

I am staring at her as she sleeps. Even in her sleep, I can feel the burden she is carrying.

I wish I could take everything for her. I wish I could protect her forever from all the impending pain. But I know I can't. God planned for us to be here where we are. I know I cannot do anything greater than Him. So here I am, taking everything I could, just to make her feel she is not alone. That I will not leave her, never. I will always be here for her as long as she needs me.

"Jace.. please.."

I smiled bitterly as I moved through the wheelchair towards her. I brushed her hair behind her ears.

She is still thinking about Jace even at sleep.

I can't help but feel jealous. I wonder if I was the one in Jace's position, would she still worry about me like this?

Would she cry like she cried if I was the one in comatose?

I know it is damn wrong to feel and think this way but I cannot help it.

Here is the only girl I love, deeply in pain because of another guy.

I wish if she were only to choose me, I wouldn't let her feel any of this pain.

But, I am only human. My abilities are limited. I can only wish and pray but if it isn't how He wanted it will not happen.

"Jace.."

I trace Dani's lips which are frowning. A tear fell down from her closed eye.

Jace is so lucky to be able to have Dani.

"Hush.. Don't worry. I am here." I said as I pulled her to an embrace.

"I'll stay." I said as I felt my own tear slide through my cheek.

The next day has been good news for me. My doctors checked my leg and announced I can go home already. Dani and I were happy although I know she is not fully happy. My papers were fixed and were discharged from the hospital.

Dani insisted to let me stay in their apartment so that I wouldn't have to be alone.

Krissy agreed. I get to be watched over by them as I get to watch over Dani.

I accompany Dani from time to time as she visits Jace. She was advised to take a leave, which I was thankful for since she will get to rest instead of work in her free time.

Jace's parents arrived a couple of days after my discharge. Jace's mom was acting cold with Dani. She was blaming Dani for what had happened to Jace.

Dani was obviously hurt with the coldness Jace's mother was showing her. She prohibited Dani to visit Jace. Jace's father however convinced her not to cut the connection between Jace and Dani and in the end, Dani was only allowed to visit if the mother was not around.

"I'm sorry for what Theresa has shown you. I hope you would understand it has been really hard for both of us. It is hard especially on her side because she has liked you a lot for Jace. And this, this made her re-think if all of this is worth it. I'm sorry."

"I understand. I'm sorry too. I never wanted anything like this to happen, I swear. If I could just take everything back, I would. If I could take him from this, I would." She said crying.

"Stop it Dani." I said.

She has been blaming much if herself lately. She has been crying endlessly. I worry for her.

"But Jayson.. all of this is my fault. If I just gave in, it might have been less painful."

"I told you to stop! Listen Dani, you would give in? Let that stupid as$hle to get you? Then let my sacrifices be put into waste?" I lose control. I am pissed. She needs to toughen up.

"He is right Danielle. I knew Jace did what he did because he wanted you to be safe. Don't think that way." Jace's father.

"I-I'm sorry." She cried.

"Dani.. look at me. I'll be forever here for you. Jace and I fought for you to be safe. I'm sure if he's conscious he'll beat me to pieces if he will know that I let you feel sorry."

"All of us are having a hard time about this, hija. All of us too needed to be strong. It's no use to blame anyone. Let's just pray and be strong for Jace needs us."

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