Broken Pieces

Broken Pieces Part 13

Broken Pieces

Part 13

*Justin's POV*

I was awoken writing early by a loud knock on the door. I debated with myself for a while before slumping out of bed and slouching down the stairs. I swung open our big wooden door to see Kate smiling to bright at me.

"Kate, do you realize what time it is? No one, I repeat, no one should be up this early," I said turning away from them walking towards the living room.

"I'm so glad to see you too, Justin. Nice outfit," she smirked motioning to me.

That's when I realized I was wearing only my Calvin Kleins. My eyes suddenly got wide.

"Oh, Jay, calm down. It's not like I haven't seen it all before," she said nonchalantly as she sat on the sofa.

I turned to Emma who was wondering around the living room like a lost puppy, "Why don't you go up to you're room and play?" She smiled and ran off. "As for you, you may have been familiar with this years ago, but its not yours anymore. I am engaged, remember?"

She looked away from me and nodded her head, "Anyway, I was wondering if Emma and I could stay here for a few days. Our house flooded last night and they are working on getting it cleaned up, but we have no where to stay."

I bit my lip, thinking about what Selena would want. "I don't think that Selena would like-"

"Didn't you say she's not here? You said she was gone for the week. We will be out of here in two days tops. Selena won't even have to know," she said looking at me with her glossy green eyes.

I sighed and shook my head. I knew that I shouldn't let her stay, especially after our, almost, kiss and what had happened at dinner last night. "Well, let me at least ask Selena," I grabbed my phone and called her.

Kate started shaking her head and whipering, "Don't do it."

I ignored her and listen to the phone ringing. It rang once, twice, three times and then it went to voicemail.

I looked over at the clock on the oven. Selena was usually up by this time. She had been an early riser ever since we met.

Maybe she had a rough night last night and didn't go to bed till late.

"I think that's a sign," Kate said watching me as I put my phone on the coffee table.

"Fine you can stay. But if you try anything, anything at all, you're out, understand?"

Her face lit up and she threw herself into my arms. "Thank you, Justin," she said and placed a quick kiss on my lips.

"Kate..." I said and she started to blush.

"Sorry, old habits die hard. I'll be good from now on, I promise," she smiled at me innocently and scooted away on the sofa.

"I should, um, check on Emma, and get dressed," I said remember I was in my underwear.

I got up off the sofa and ran up the stairs to check on Emma.

*Selena's POV*

After getting out of the warm, relaxing water, I quickly threw on some clothes. I grabbed my phone off the nightstand, and noticed I had a missed call from Justin but no voicemail. I figured if it was important he would leave a voicemail. I was kind of in a rush to get back to the hospital to see my grandma so I just decided it would be best to text him.

Hey babe. I miss you. Is everything okay?

I got into my rental car and drove with the windows down letting the wind flow through my hair.

I got to the hospital quicker than I thought I would and I got out locking up the car. Suddently my phone buzzed in my hand and I smiled.

Everything is ok. I just miss u

I stopped in my tracks and studied at the text. He was acting really weird. Justin, like me, always spelt out you in a text and okay. And on top of that, what was he doing up so early? It was not like Justin at all to get up early, willingly.

I decided to ignore it and pretend like everything was normal.

I know, I miss you too. I'll be home soon.

I hurried into the building going straight to the elevators, pushing the bright button that had 4 on it.

I stood there waiting by myself in the elevator, when my phone buzzed again.

When will u be back again?

I didn't have time to reply because the door to elevator had flung open. I dropped my phone in my bag and exited the elevator. I walked down the familiar hallway looking for the room that my grandma was staying in.

It ached my heart to see her lying so helpless in a hospital bed. "How are you feeling today, abuelita? Any better?"

She nodded her head faintly. I sighed knowing that wasn't a good sign.

My grandma was the kind that had something to say about everything. There was never a short of conversation with her, but ever since she got sick she hasn't been saying much at all.

I sat in the empty chair in the corner wondering where everyone was.

As I sat in the chair and watched as my grandmother drifted off into sleep. I didn't know how much time I had left with her and that hurt me really bad. After my parent's separation, and moving to California, I hadn't been able to spend as much time as I'd like to with my grandma. I knew that she loved me and she knew that I loved her but I wish I was able to spend more time with her.

It was times like this when I wished I had Justin with me, holding me and telling me that it would be okay. That everything would work out in the end.