Hurt | Michael Clifford

Part Ten

The Vamps were our next cover for the October Issue. They were natural. Like 5SOS. They were happy, cheerful, funny and kind lads. As they finished their ‘Acoustic Jamming' for us to post on our blog, we proceeded to the interview. The camera's rolling, a tape recorder on the table and a bunch of candy sprewn around the table.

“Your new single ‘Somebody To You’ is a really big fit. How do you guys feel?” Eve asked them as they flashed us their captivating smiles. “Oh, It was really great that they like our music and that what you’ve been working hard are there playing through Youtube, speakers, radio. We were electrified” Brad said. “It was the best feeling in the world that people, not just any other people but our beautiful fans, sing back your lyrics” Toby added. “And we love our wonderful fans so much” I wrote in down. It was fun but not the nicest thing to do for I am a photographer not a writer. I wanna take photos, not this. Jeez! This sucks!

  Ring

My head snapped up to the table. where my phone was vibrating and ringing like crazy. “Dani, Pick up your phone” Eve said and I shook my head no. “It is not important” They shrugged and continued the interview. My phone went off again and Eve glared at me. I rolled my eyes and answered the phone. “Hello?” “Is this Danielle Reacher?” A woman asked. “Yes” “Your child has been brought to the hospital - Danielle! I’m so sorry -” I ended the phone call, grabbing my bag as I sprinted out of the room. I was in the 3rd flor and the next thing I know was I am in my car hurling to the hospital. I didn’t give a shit just want to get there. Gladly, I did and in one piece. I called the first person on my dialled calls while rushing to the ER. 

"Hello, Dan?" Luke’s voice spoke. "Luke! Thank God! Chloe has been brought to the ER" I said. "What?! H-How?" He asked. "I don’t know" "Dan. Stay there, we’re on our way. She’ll be alright. We know she will" Luke mumbled and I ended the phone call, sitting on the dumb hospital chairs.

I put my hands on my face as I waited impatiently on the hospital chairs. She is still in the ER. I asked the nurses about the man who came in with Chloe and they said Zach disappeared after the incident. Tears were streaming down my face. I don’t want her die. She is wonderful and I love her. “Dani” I heard a familiar voice. Calum. I stood up and saw him with the rest of them running towards me with worry written all over their faces. Calum hugged me tightly then asked; “What happened?”. “She got hit by a over speeding car ” I sobbed on his chest as he patted my back. I hugged Ashton and Luke. Michael grabbed me lightly and hugged me. I wrapped my arms tightly around him and he pressed a kiss on my forehead. “She’ll be alright . She’s strong like you” My tears poured heavily because of what he said then he whispered calmly but I sensed his anger. “Who’s with her?” He asked and I looked up to him. “Zach-” “That fucking asshole” He wiggled out of my grasp but I hugged him tighter, calming him down. “I swear I’m gonna kill that guy” He gritted his teeth, hugging me tightly. “Ms. Danielle Reacher?” The doctor called my name while walking towards us. “Yes?” I mumbled. “She lost a ot of blood. We might need a donor and you’re her mother. Kindly proceed to E-22 for the blood testing. “How’s she doing?” Ashton asked. “We don’t know but we are trying ur best. She has three big cuts. On the top of her head, arm, chest. She also had a broken arm and a few ribs were broken. We don’t know if she’ll survive or no” The doctor walked back to the ER and I ran to E-22. Luke came in with me as I sat down on the chair where the nurse ask me to sit. She was holding a pen-like structure. She held my ring finger and pressed the thing on the top. She clicked on it and at the same time, I felt the pain. She removed the thing and pressed the glass lid on it. She wrapped a bandage on it and smiled. “We’re done”

I stood up and felt a little woozy. I want to sleep, I feel weak. I remember the time I vomited, the first morning sickness. The time I realized I’m late. I had a fear of needles. I remember crying when we need to sew clothes one time in Girl Scouts. This happened after my breakdown. I was athletic back then. I had 4 sports in line. Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball and Dodge ball. Then one time, because of all the training. My lungs broke down. 

I stumbled towards the hospital chairs and Michael held my hand, lacing our fingers. I looked at him, tears threaten my eyes and I struggled to swallow down all the emotions running through me. “Michael…” I trailed off, pulling my hand away from his. “I want to be alone, please?” I choked. He looked down on his lap, nodding slowly “I understand, Princess” He mumbled. He stood up and walked to the other boys. 

I feel numb. She means everything to me. I want to scream, destroy myself. I don’t know. Something is missing

-

I was thankful the boys mind their own business as I did mine. It’s been 5 hours. 5 fucking hours. Is she really that bad? I should have known Zach is an asshole, A TOTAL MOTHERFUCKER! I shouldn’t have trusted Zach. Urgh! I brought my knees to my chest, hugging it and sobbing on to it. 

I can’t lose her. Not her. God, Please. Not her.

"Ms. Reacher?" The doctor came out of the ER and I stood up, in a hurry."How’s she doing?" I asked, the other boys following. "I’m sorry, Ms. Reacher. It’s not a match" The doctor said and my eyes widened. "What the fuck?! How is that supposed to happen? I’m her fucking mother" "Calm down, Ms. Reacher. Maybe her dad is here. Can we call him?" The doctor suggested as if she was totally positive about it. The boys looked at Michael and I sighed. "I’m his father…" Michael trailed off. " Good, Sir. Kindly proceed to E-22" The doctor smiled before walking back to the room. Michael proceeded to E-22 and Calum sat beside me. "Tough fight, huh?" He laughed. "You have no idea"