Bitten By Love

Chapter 34

***Simone's POV***

My eyes fluttered open and I found myself lying on a bed with curious eyes peering down at me.

My head was pounding.

"Are you ok baby?" Ramon asked, concern written all over his face.

"What happened?" I tried sitting up but the pain in my head was excruciating.

"Relax Simone......you had a panic attack." He sighed. "Davia was just unfortunate to be there when you did."

A panic attack? I've never had one before.

"Where is she now?"

"The ambulance came for her about an hour ago. Josh went with her and everyone else went home." Ramon placed an ice pack on my forehead and I tried to relax.

Davia killed my sister!

My anger turned to pure hurt and tears started streaming down my face. Ramon held me in his arms until I drifted off to sleep.

*****
I visited Davia in the hospital the next day. Her eyes bulged when I entered her room.

"Simone!"

I looked at her lying there stringed up to the machine and I couldn't help but feel sorry for her. I was felt sorry for my sister's murderer. How pathetic is that!

"Simone.....you have to understand that I didn't mean to hurt her....I didn't mean for her to die. She was my best friend." She said as her tears flow freely.

My legs wouldn't let me stand any longer so I sat beside her. Could I forgive her for this?

"Wait. Why did Trey need so much money? You guys are rich."

Davia shook her head again and allowed her tears to flow freely. "Our family is going bankrupt since my dad lost his job and my mom cannot get employed since she has never worked before."

"Oh my. I'm so sorry Davia." I awkwardly placed my hand on her arm to comfort her.

She continued. "My family sold my BMW two days ago and they're using my college fund just to get by. All Trey wanted was for me to have a future. He did it all for me."

I sighed. "I won't forgive you right away.....but maybe I can."

"Oh my God! Thank you so much!" She wrapped her arms around my neck. "I owe you for life."

"I guess you do."

Josh walked into the hospital room that moment. "You guys are finally talking without going at each other's throat? That's wonderful!"

"Shut up!" Davia and I both said at the same time.

"Sim could you please not have any more panic attacks around my girlfriend. You almost killed her!"

"I'll try not to." I said, looking Davia in the eye. "I'm not a killer."

She flinched at my words and I instantly regretted saying it. I wonder if Josh would break up with her if he found out. I didn't tell him. Some things are better left unsaid.

I left them in the hospital room and went to find Ramon. I needed him to hold me in his arms and make this all go away. I need him to take away my pain.

"Sim." Josh stopped me before I left. "Forever and Always?" he asked.

I nodded. "Forever and Always."

Dear Samantha

Its being a full year since your death and I'm the only person who knows that your best friend is responsible for killing you. I haven't told anyone about Davia because I see the way Josh looks at her. It would really hurt him if he knew what she did.

Davia is now working at a fast food restaurant after school and I think poverty is making her realize what life is all about. She not so bitchy anymore and she even hangs out with us now.

Ramon and I are still a loving couple although he drives me nuts sometimes. He's obsessed with cooking, always wanting me to sample his recipes.

I wish you were still here to nag me about boys, makeup and all those girly stuff. I miss you Samantha. I hope you are resting in perfect peace.

Your sister,
Simone.