The Quarterback's Keeper Book 1 Dual Threat Series

Chapter 32

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Chelsea

My body feels heavy weighted down. My mind feels full of cobwebs. I can't seem to open my eyes yet but I'm okay with that right now. I want to find out what is going on first. I learned a long time ago as a child sometimes it's better to pretend to be asleep to find out what kind of day it's going to be. I listen to what's going on but all I hear is someone typing on a computer. I struggle trying to remember what happened.

Oh yeah, I know. I'm in the hospital. Emma was shot by Zach. God this is all my fault. I shouldn't have gone to her house. I thought someone was following me but I didn't say anything to anyone. I figured I was just paranoid. I wasn't it was him. He said he'd never let me go, that he would see me dead first. I guess he tried to keep his promise. Emma, I'm so sorry for all this.

I feel the tears then, my eyes hurt, burn. I know I've cried a lot. I feel horrible about what's happening. It's then I hear movement in the room and I freeze. Oh no, what if he's here. Shit! Don't move, just don't move.

"Chels, I know you're awake, sweetheart." Matt whispers. "You need to eat something. Come on, it's not that bad."

I open my eyes and see the most handsome smile staring at me. I can't believe I got so lucky to have Matt by my side. I smile back at him and shyly tuck my hair back out of my face. I must look horrible. No makeup, bed hair and laying in a hospital bed for I don't know how long. I need to brush my teeth. Ugh! I facepalm myself for thinking Matt would remotely find me attractive right now.

Matt sits on the edge of the bed and touches my face. "You have no idea how worried I was about you. You really scared the shit out of me."

"I'm sorry. I'm okay. How's Emma?" I really want to see her. I'm not sure they will let me though.

"Still unconscious." He says with a heavy sigh. "Blake's been with her most of the time alternating between her family and his. He went a little nuts at first, but we got this great nurse that helped him. Grace, she works the night shift. She does reflexology to help calm people down, it was so cool to watch."

"Do you think they would let me see her?" I ask hoping I could see my best friend.

"I think you should wait until you're out of here. She's in pretty bad shape, sweetheart." Matt's protecting me I know. I look down to my lap. I know this is my fault. "Don't Chelsea. Please, This isn't your fault. You didn't know he was coming after you, or that he would shoot Emma. Please sweetheart, I hate seeing you blame yourself. No one blames you. No one."

He wraps his arms around me and pulls me into his chest. Just holding me this way I feel safe in Matt's arms. I know it sounds silly, but I feel like nothing can touch me here. Like we're in our own little world and we're safe from everything else outside of this room. I know that's not true but I like to think that when I'm with Matt. He has a way about him that just makes me feel safe and loved. I've never felt that way with anyone else.

Matt kisses my forehead softly then my lips. "I'm trying to get the contracts out for Blake. I have to get these done before it's too late."

"Do you need help?" I ask. I have nothing else to do but lay here. It will keep me occupied.

"Do you feel up to it? You type a whole lot faster than I do." Matt smiles softly hoping I'm good enough to help. I can tell he needs help with this.

"Hand it over and get my mind off all this. Let's get Blake back in the game." I tell Matt with a smile that matches his.