The Davis's Re Edited

Chapter Eighteen

Danielle's POV

The moment was perfect, not only was I able to get my little Sophie to relax. She was finally calm and I was able to persuade her to eat something, Everything was perfect that was until I heard the hospital door slam into the wall.  I instantly stopped what I was doing and quickly put down the food. I could see the fear go right across Sophie's little face and I could feel anger rising up i didn't even have to look to the doorway to know who I was about to see. I flipped around making sure to cover her from their view.

May I help you? I asked in a a calm but stern tone. The last thing I want to do is scare my Sophie.

Um yes.. we just heard that our daughter was hurt and that she was here .. oh we've been so worried about her. She's been running with a bad crowd  and if we had known this is what would have happened we would hav..

Stay calm Danielle .. stay calm ...  just stay calm for Sophie. I just kept repeating this in my mind as I heard all the bullshit this woman was saying.  If I had the ability to rip out a heart or two and squeeze them it would have been done to these two idiots in front of me..

The nurse told me how the doctors had found her just tossed like the piec..like a piece of garbage. How could anyone do that to her ..

I stood there standing in front of Sophie as her "parents" continued talking and covering their asses

I think you both better leave. I calmly .. not so calmly blurted out.  I crossed my arms  and glared at them.

Excuse me what did you just say to us? Sophie's father replied. I set my sights on him and looked him up and down. He was wearing dirty jeans and a stained blue dress shirt with a once white under shirt.  I could smell the alcohol radiating off of him even at the 10 foot distance .

You heard me. I walked a little closer.  And glared at them. You are going no where near that girl. There is evidence and a license plate stating who is responsible Mr. Mills and I think it would your best interest to leave.

Who the fuck do you think you are you stupid cu...

I turned to Sophie's "mother" just as she was about to finish her sentence and glared.  I completely cut her off and continued with my threat. Like I said I think you both should leave before I call the police and have you charged.  I said emotionless

You fucking bitch.. ahem .. a voice interrupted the enraged Mrs. Mills the greying haired woman swiftly turned and tried to compose her self as her husband did the same.

I looked up and smiled when I seen it was Oliver. I turned away from them and pulled the privacy curtain closed behind me. I sat down on the bed and took Sophie's small hand into my own and rubbed it gently.

I whispered to her that everything was going to be alright. I could see the tears welling up in her poor bruised face and my heart broke. I could hear arguing from the other side of the curtain but I just gently pulled Sophie into my arms and gently held her trying to calm her down am telling her it was all ok and was going to be ok. Shhh baby ma.. I've got you. I promise you baby girl that everything is going to be ok.

I heard the sound of the curtain being opened and could feel Sophie stiffen in my arms and the gently I feel her loosen her grip once she hears Oliver's deep voice. Danielle may I have a word with you real quick .. alone. I could see that it was something important so I nodded and told him to give me a moment.

I'm just going to talk to Oliver real quick on baby. Promise I'll be right back ok.

She instantly whispered no. I could see the tears welling in her eyes. Pease d-d-dont l-l-eave me.

Sophie I promise I'm not leaving I just have to go talk to him just for a minute and I'll be right back ok sweetheart. She looked at me with tears eyes and nodded, I stood up and thought of something that might help keep her calm. Going over to one of the hospital chairs I quickly grabbed my sweater and brought it over to her. I could see the confusion in her face as I wrapped it over her shoulders. I want you to think of my sweater as me ok love bug. Smell it and think about me holding on to you keeping you safe ok. She nodded sadly but smiled. I'll be right back baby girl. I kissed her forehead and walked towards the curtain looking back to see her putting the sweater up to her face.

Sophie's POV

I sat there looking at the hospital curtain and thought to myself. I tried to breath but it wasn't really helping all I could think about when I seen my parents burst into the door. I couldn't believe they actually came to the hospital for me. I was .. am still terrified but something about Danielle's demeanour told me that she would protect me from them. I felt safe with her.. which was kinda crazy because just the other day she was just my teacher .. and now I don't know what to think. What I do know is that I don't want to be away from her. I looked at the dark grey sweater and smiled putting it up to my face and smiling as I could smell her perfume. I laid my head back on my pillow and smiled while thinking about her I slowly let my thumb wander into my mouth being sure to cover it with her sweater just to make sure nobody would catch me sucking my thumb. I was terrified of being called a baby but in the moment I just needed a way to calm down and I know that my thumb has helped in the past. I continued to suck and could feel my eyes start to feel heavy as I started to drift off to sleep.