Romeo Is Bleeding

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Romeo POV
The beating of the machine brought me out of my sleep. I'm confused. Where am I?
"I see your awake Mr. Sanchez." The nurse said coming in. "The doctor will be in shortly." She said checking the IV bag. When she was gone the doctor came in.
"Mr. Sanchez you suffered a seizure. Induced by cocaine and alcohol."
"How long was I out for?"
"About couple of 26 hours. You are lucky. With the stress you put on your body it's amazing you are alive."
"When can I go home?"
"Your father asked us to keep you here a little longer. But hopefully within the week."
"Will I be ok?"
"The outcome looks good. We will be admitting you into a rehab after your release."
"I don't need rehab!"
"Your father has the right over your medical decision because you were incapable of making them."
"I wanna see Nova."
"Sorry I don't know who that is. Try and get some rest." He said working out of the room.
I can't keep doing this shit. I feel and look like shit. I don't even remember doing all those drugs. All I remember is numbing the hole in my heart Nova left me. She left me. Tears started falling down my face.
"She's really gone." I cried out.
"Yes son she is and you did that." My father said walking into the room.
"Dad please don't start."
"No son you need to hear this... You are my son. Selfish. Stubborn. And you used that to your disadvantage."
"So you just gonna blame me for everything."
"Yes!! Romeo you are a man that refuses to grow up. I sent you here to change that." He rubs his nose. "I guess I was wrong."
"I guess you were."
"You will put into rehab tomorrow morning. How long you stay will be up to you."

Nova POV
James was supposed to be here today but I'm guessing something came up. I was in the waiting room of the doctors office.
"Nova Clark." The nurse yelled
"That's me." I answered waddling to the door.
"The doctor will be in soon." I nodded my head. I rubbed my baby.
"Hey baby. I didn't wanna do this alone but I'm going to find out what you are today."
"Little faith in me huh?" James joked opening the door. I jumped into his arms.
"You came."
"I told you I was. I don't break promises."
"Well I'm guessing this is the lucky man." The doctor stated.
"Um I wish I was." James said staring into my eyes.
"Well Nova you know the drill. Up on the table." James lifted me back on the table. I lifted my shirt feeling a little shy. The doctor put the cold jelly on my belly rubbing it around. After about 5 seconds I heard the heart beat.
"Can you put that in a teddy bear for me?" I questioned.
"Of course...do we won't to know the gender?" I nodded my head excited. James grabbed my hand. "Looks like the special baby is a ... girl."
"Ahh!!" I screamed filled with joy. I was gonna have my own daughter to love on.
"Congratulations. I will have your pictures and bear at the front desk. You can leave whenever." She said giving us time.
"How do you feel?" James asked.
"Happy. I feel complete."
"I know it's a fucked up time to ask this.. but are you gonna tell Romeo?" He said lowering his head.
I rubbed his cheek. He had just gotten a hair cut. "It's sad. I have this image in my head of the perfect family and Romeo isn't in it."
I leaned my face closer.
"Then who is?" He questioned moving his face closer. I could feel his breath on my lips. Closing my eyes the door opens and we quickly pull away.
"Sorry I didn't know this room was taken." The nurse said.
"It's fine we were just leaving"I said quickly rushing out the room.
After getting my stuff I walked to my car. James followed behind me.
"I guess you're going back to Cuba now." I said
"Actually no. I have to check on somethings here. I'll be here for like five months."
"Where are you staying?"
"Hotel."
I shook my head. "Stay with me."
"I don't think that's a good idea."
"Please."
"Okay. But I took a cab here so I'll drive." He said pushing me to the passenger side.
"Good because my feet are swollen."
"Pies de salchicha" (sausage feet) he laughed.
"What?"
"Nothing. Let's get going." I throw him the keys.
Sitting in the car I look out the radio listening to music. Dangerous by Meek Mills played and I hummed along.
I almost kissed him. I almost kissed James. Maybe it's the hormones.
Or maybe you've liked him for a minute.
I said to myself. We did hang out more when we moved to Miami. Romeo and I were always fighting or he was busy. James and I really became friends.
"She's gonna need like two middle names." James said
I laughed. "Why is that?"
"She's half Spanish we all have super long names."
"What's yours?"
"James Luis Francisco Diaz Torres."
"Damn boy. Any options?"
"I like Diana. What about Kory Diana Rose Sanchez."
"Sounds beautiful."
"I try." He smiled.
Pulling up to the house I see Tally and Ant kissing.
"This is what you live with."
"Unfortunately."
Getting out the car they greeted James.
Walking into the house James goes to the bathroom and Ant and Tally stare at me.
"He's gonna stay here for a bit. No questions please."
"I dont have none. But I always like James better. He seems less controlling and angry." Ant said.
"I am not dating him!" I said stopping upstairs.
"Not yet." I heard someone whisper.
"Shut up!!"