World's Worst Boss

Twenty Two

As she left, Selena couldn't think about Nick. She thought about his surgery and what she would say to him when he woke up. But she felt something in the pit of her stomach. Something horrible, but she couldn't put her finger on it.

Just then, the door flew open. It was her foster mother, pissed as she ever could be. "Gomez, what the fuck?!" She yelled. Selena was frightened for her life. When her foster mother was angry, no one was happy. She'd yell, have a fit, and hit anyone that was nearest to her.

"Do you see this hospital bill?!" She yelled. Selena stayed silent. As in the past, she knew all she should do is keep her mouth shut when around her cranky foster mother. "Huh?!" She continued. "What was so fucking reckless that you banged your head on some shit?!" She raged on. "You should've just died and I wouldn't have to pay for this shit!" She yelled and threw the paper at her face.

Denise then came in. "Is everything alright in here?" She asked then looked at the sobbing Selena. "What are you a nurse?" She asked. "Doctor." She said with confidence. "Explain to me as to why her fucking hospital bill is high?" She folded her arms.

"Excuse me ma'm, but we don't use that type of language in here." She said as she walked over to comfort Selena. "Well this is America, I'll speak whatever the fuck I want. Freedom of speech bitch!" She slurred. "You're clearly drunk, so why don't you go home and I'll take care of the expenses." Denise said as she stroked Selena's hair.

"Good. And you." She pointed at Selena. She tensed up a bit and held Denise closer. "You're moving to New York and going to that school, then you're going to that NYC college! I'm sick of seeing your face!" She said sternly before leaving.

"Honey you're okay." She comforted her. She nodded and wiped her tears. "I'll pay for the bill, don't worry." She whispered. "Thank you so much." She said. She shook her head. "It's the least I can do considering that you're the reason Nick smiles everyday." She said, causing Selena to smile. "Now come on, you need to get some sleep." She tucked her in. "Sweet dreams." She whispered.

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"Honey, wake up." A voice said softly. "Selena." she heard the same voice say. A pair of hands shook her fragile body, jerking her head around. Selena slowly opened my eyes to see a curly brunette woman, standing over her. She had the happiest look on her face, a huge smile too.

"Denise." She said sitting up. "Nick's surgery went well and he's awake!" She said excitedly to her. A smile formed on her bruised face. He was okay! Denise giggled and reached her hand out for her. "Come on, let's surprise him." She grabbed Selena's hand, slowly lifting her out of the bed. She grabbed her crutches and walked slowly with her boyfriend's mother.

Denise smiled as she opened the hospital door to Nick's room. They entered to see Nick laying in his bed. She examined every part of his injured body. He had a huge white bandage around his head, an arm cast, and a few bruises on his face.

He sat up as he saw the two beauties in front of him. "Hey Nick." Selena smiled. She hopped closer to him on her crutches. He did not reply; complete silence. "Nick." Denise said. "Yeah mom?" He asked. "Say hi." She said through her gritted teeth. He turned his attention back to the stranger. "Um...hi." He said awkwardly.

Selena was now frowning. He was clearly clueless as to who she was. "Denise, can we talk?" The doctor asked her fellow employee. "Sure Angie." She replied. She smiled at the two before leaving, closing the door.

The two stared at each other, not saying a word. She was confused as to why Nick was acting this way. "Are you feeling better?" Selena asked. He looked at her and shrugged. "I guess..." He said silently.

What was his deal? Does he not love Selena anymore? She didn't know. Then it hit her. The lack of eye contact, the confusion expressed on his face. The quietness.

"You don't know who I am, do you?" Selena's voice cracked. He shook his head and said, "No idea." Her heart was now shattered. The love of her life had just awakened from his coma but doesn't know who she is.

Tears formed in her eyes. Her lip began to quiver. Her heart began to break. She could no longer bear the sight of him. That one person who actually loved her, no longer did. No longer remembered. All the memories they had together were now forgotten, at least for Nick's case.

"I-I gotta go." She said then made her way over to the door on her crutches. "Selena." Denise said sadly. She shook her head and ignored eye contact. "It's not your fault, in no time he'll remember you." Denise assured her. "No he won't, goodbye Denise." She said before leaving.

As she walked away she heard Nick's sweet voice. "Mom, who's that girl?" He asked. "Someone you'll soon meet again." Denise smiled.💙💚