Hell Hath No Fury

🖤Chapter 17: I Love You🖤

Joe's P.O.V.

It has been three days since Vanessa got in the accident. She still hasn't woken up and it's killing me inside. She was telling the truth all along and I turned my back on her. I broke the one promise I had made and that was to never hurt her.

I'll admit, I did have sex with Eva, but I lied when I said she was better than Vanessa. She could never replace her in any way.

Maryse and Mike have been absolute wrecks. They come every day and the twins' mom to see her. They've even rented a hotel room for a while to stay close to her. I feel bad for them, knowing that all of this is my fault.

I've ended all ties with Eva Marie. She means nothing to me now. She's currently facing serious jail time along with Andrew. I don't want anything to do with her. She still tries to call me, but I ignore them. I don't need her in my life anymore. All I need is Vanessa.

Nikki and Brie have been absolute wrecks as well. They are always coming in to see Vanessa. They regret turning on her. They both want their best friend back.

Renee and Leighla are devastated. They have grown close to Vanessa through the guys. Every time Renee is doing an interview, she looks like she wants to break character and cry. Leighla misses having girl time with her and stuff.

Every day when I wake up in the morning, I immediately come to the hospital and stay with her. I never leave her side unless I have to go to the restroom. I refuse to leave her side to the point where Maryse, Mike, Sami, Alyssa, Randall, Jon, or Colby will bring me food.

Ever since the truth came out, everybody from the roster has dedicated their matches to Vanessa, even the heels.

Everybody has forgiven her despite her not being awake.

It was 7:55 pm. I was currently sitting down next to her sleeping form. I held her hand in mine, not wanting to let go. I slightly stroked the IV in her hand.

"Vanessa, if you can hear me, I would like to say I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything I put you through. Everything I said to you, every harsh word, I didn't mean it. I was so blinded by so many lies, I didn't bother opening them until the enemy had to. I'll admit this, I never loved Eva Marie. I still love you, Vanessa Ouellett." I told her.

At this point, there were tears flowing down my cheeks.

"I'm so sorry." I sobbed as I buried my face into her chest.

I cried in a way I've never cried before. I let out sobs I couldn't control.

This was killing me deep inside. It was as if I was trapped. Trapped in a chamber I couldn't escape. I felt like I was suffocating every second and that the weight on my chest would increase.

I wanted her back. I wanted to hold her in my arms again. I needed to feel her warmth and stroke her long, beautiful hair.

I miss her speaking some french when we had our intimate times.

I miss us teaming up together. I miss her being in The Shield.

"I don't want to lose you, Vanessa. I lost you as a friend and a lover. I don't want to lose you to death. I want you to stay with me. I can't focus on my job without you. I need you, Baby. I love you." I sobbed.

I leaned in and gently pressed my lips to her cold ones. I sobbed even more when I didn't feel her kiss me back.

I pulled away before I lay my head on her chest, listening to her very slow heartbeat.

It was then I felt a sudden movement. I snapped my head up, looking at the only area I felt it.

Our hands.