Separated (COMPLETED)

Chapter Thirty Seven

My eyes opened slowly as I took in my surroundings, I was still in the damn hospital.

But...

There was a hooded figure beside the window!
Oh no, oh no. This is it.
This is the part when I'll get sedated and carried out in a black van at the alley.
I'm getting kidnapped!

I squeaked and the person frozed and turned slowly.

"Lucas??"

"I didn't think you'll get up... I.. I should go" he said.

"Wait, what are you doing here?"

"I came to see how you were doing, I..have been here a couple of times since the accident but didn't want any of your friends or mom to see me"

I shook my head in confusion "Why?"

"I couldn't stand the fact that it was my fault you got into the accident and I didn't know how to face you"

"Lucas, it wasn't your fault. You had to go do something" I say.

"It could've waited, I could've let you in. I feel terrible"

"It's okay, I'm fine"

He came closer "I'm really sorry I have been shutting you out lately, there really isn't a genuine reason"

I took a deep breath "I get it, I'm not mad"

There was an awkward silence before he broke it.
"Is Lena really your twin?"

"Yes" I nodded "Really bad right?"

He chuckled and sat beside me "No, not really"

"It still feels like a dream, a horrible nightmare"

"C'mon don't say that about your sister" he joked earning him a glare.

"It's so not funny. Everytime I think about it I wonder what is so alike in us, we are very different people"

"Yeah, yeah you are" he concluded.

****

I was extremely happy, I was finally getting discharged after two horrible weeks. I really hate the hospital and I don't know why.

My arm was still bandaged up and Emily was helping me pack my hair.
"I'm so glad you'll be back to school, I missed you a lot" she said

"I missed you too, Em, this hospital has been crap"

She laughed "Sure it has"
"How are things with you and Lucas" she asked

I shrugged "Just good I guess...he comes to see me everyday"

"Well that's a start" she said as she was done with my hair.

The door opened and Lena stepped in.
Emily folded her arms and glared at her.

"Uh, Lena what do you want?" I asked.

"I just.. I wanted to see if you need a ride, I mean, I know your mom won't be here"

"I'm already taking her home" Emily said quickly.

It's funny enough that we are all family.

"Oh. Okay" she said fiddling with her hands before turning to leave.
Whoever knew Lena can be nervous.

"You can come to the house later" I offered and she turned to me.

"No, she can't!" Em glared at me.

"It's alright, I got assignments to catch up with anyway...bye" she said and left.

Emily turned to me "What are you doing, don't tell me you're buying all her crap"

I sighed "I don't think she'll want to do anything to me again considering we are now family"

"Yeah but you can't just forget all she has done to you"

"I know I can't but I have to try"

She rolled her eyes "I can't believe you" she said before grabbing my things and heading out the door.

I sighed and followed her to the car.

*****

Few days later. I came downstairs and saw mom and David talking.

"Oh, honey you're up" mom came towards me and helped me to my chair beside David on the kitchen Island.

I smiled at her as she placed a plate of bacon and eggs in my front and I began eating.
There was an awkward silence and became worse when mom went upstairs.

"So how are you doing Serena?" David tried to make a conversation. His voice strong and thick.

"I'm great" I told him and continued with my food.

"I just want you to know, if you need anything I'm right here"

"Yayy, I totally forgot my dad is super rich and still abandoned his daughter" I said sarcastically rolling my eye.

"Serena.. I never abandoned you.."

"Oh so then you were here for me throughout the 17 years of my life. Are you that invisible.?"

I hate to admit how much of a bitch I sounded but I was really angry at this moment.

"I never meant to hurt you or your mom.... I love you"

"Don't! Just don't say those words when you don't mean it. Do you have any idea how mom and I have suffered, she works all day and night just to provide for everything, while you were out there doing nothing about it. I even had to get a job" Tears were in my eyes now.

I stood up "So just don't even tell me that bullshit"
My voice was shaky and there was sadness in his eyes.

Mom came downstairs and saw my face. I looked at her then at David again before running up to my room.

I heard mom call my name before I shut the door and locked it.
I sobbed quietly on my pillows.
No one can understand how I felt right now. It hurt so bad knowing my father was out there while we struggled in here.

There was a knock on my door.
"Serena can you please stop crying, it's not good for your health" I heard mom say.

I didn't answer.

"Please open the door baby"

I looked into the mirror beside my bed, my face was puffy and my eyes were red from so much crying, my hair was in a mess.
The cast on my hand was filled with signatures from my classmates that came to see me.
I looked like a mess. How was I gonna face school tomorrow?.

"Please Serena" I heard mom say again.

I stood up and unlocked the door, mom stood outside my room. Sadness washed through her.

I looked behind her towards the stairs.
"He left" she answered my obvious question.

I went to sit at the edge of the bed while she came in and sat beside me.
"I know how you feel Serena, but you don't have to go through this now, can you just try to get better"

I sniffed and rubbed my eyes.
"I've heard you mom"

"Does your arm still hurt?"

I nodded "But it's nothing I can't handle" I forced a smile.

She smiled too "I love you baby"

"I love you too"

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Thanks a lot for all your support by reading this book.
I appreciate!

Frances xx