Wild At Heart (Bieber Love Story)

Chapter 42 - I Close My Eyes And Pray ...

Savannah

 

It was the first week of February. Justin and I were great friends and sometimes we would flirt like a couple. I only had four months left until examinations and but I always made time to travel on the weekends. Justin would join me much less frequently than before but I still enjoyed my trips to random places.

I was having a horrible week. I had three assignments due and I was writing two tests. I didn’t even have time to eat. Once Friday arrived, I couldn’t wait to catch up on some much needed sleep. After writing the last test of the week, I made my way back to my apartment. I had some lunch and changed into some warm comfortable pajamas. I was just about to climb into bed when the doorbell rang. I groaned and dragged myself to the door to check who was there.  I opened the door to reveal a grinning Gabriella. Once she saw me, her eyes widened in disbelief.

‘I actually came to ask you why I haven’t seen you all week but you look terrible,’ she laughed. ‘Are you sick?’

‘Thank you,’ I said sarcastically. ‘It’s been a busy week,’ I rolled my eyes.

‘I was thinking about joining you on your weekend trip. Where are you going this weekend?’ she asked excitedly.

‘I was supposed to go to Vegas but I’ve changed my mind,’ I mumbled. ‘I’m going to stay home this weekend. I’m really tired. I’m going to sleep for twelve hours and spend the other twelve hours eating junk food and reading until I can’t keep my eyes open any longer,’ I grinned. ‘It sounds so perfect,’ I sighed dreamily.  

‘I think I’ll meet Luke this weekend,’ she smiled a weak smile and basically sprinted out of my apartment. I laughed at her behavior before closing the door. I was halfway to my room when the doorbell rang again. I groaned and went back to answer the door.

‘What?’ I asked angrily. I looked up to find Justin standing there looking taken aback by my behavior. It wasn’t unusual for him to turn up at my doorstep randomly.

‘I’m sorry, I’m just grumpy,’ I mumbled and opened the door wider so he could enter.

‘What made you so grumpy?’ he raised his eyebrow curiously.

‘I’m tired,’ I yawned dramatically.

He chuckled. ‘Why aren’t you sleeping?’ he teased.

‘The doorbell keeps ringing,’ I groaned.

‘I’m sorry for disturbing you,’ he smiled. ‘I’ve been trying to call you all week but you haven’t been answering your phone,’ he frowned.

‘To be completely honest, I don’t even know where my phone is,’ I flushed in embarrassment.

‘You should definitely get some sleep,’ he took my hand and led me to my bedroom.

‘I’ll go get us some dinner later when you wake up.’

‘Thank you,’ I smiled and kissed his cheek. ‘You can stay for the weekend if you’d like.’

‘Aren’t you going away for the weekend?’ he smirked.

‘I changed my plans,’ I shook my head. ‘I’ll be staying home this weekend.’

‘Why?’ he asked in surprise.

‘I just feel like staying home for a weekend,’ I shrugged.

‘What about next weekend?’ he asked curiously.

‘I don’t have anything planned yet. What did you have in mind?’

‘Next weekend is Valentine’s day,’ he murmured shyly. ‘I was wondering if you’d like to go on a date with me.’

I knew Justin spent the last eight months trying to regain my trust. The thing he didn’t realize is that he had my trust from the very beginning. He didn’t trust himself enough and that’s what was holding him back. I smiled at the fact that he finally built up the courage to ask me out again.

‘Sure,’ I smiled.

He smiled a heart-stopping grin and kissed my cheek.

The next Friday I was anxious for our date. Justin insisted that he would pick me up to spend the weekend at his house. I was excited and I had everything packed. I was waiting for Justin to arrive. He said he would pick me up at five. It was already seven. Justin was usually so punctual and I was worried because of his tardiness. I was calling his phone non-stop but he didn’t pick up once.

Eventually when the clock struck ten, I gave up trying to call him. I didn’t have any of his friend’s numbers so I couldn’t call them to find out if he was okay. I climbed into bed with a heavy heart feeling a sense of déjà vu. I wondered if he would ignore my phone calls again like he did all those years ago. I finally fell into a restless sleep.

I awoke to the sound of my phone ringing.

‘Hello,’ I mumbled sleepily.

‘Savannah! Where are you?’ Jack asked. The worry was evident in his voice.

‘At home,’ I yawned. ‘Why?’

‘You don’t know?’ he murmured.

‘What are you talking about Jack? You’re confusing me.’

‘Have you listened to the news in the past eight hours?’ he asked curiously.

‘No not really. Jack could you please get to the point of this conversation, I’m tired.’

‘Where is Justin?’ he asked.

‘I don’t know,’ I mumbled struggling to hold back my tears.

‘Weren’t you supposed to spend the weekend at his house?’

‘Yes but he didn’t come pick me up.’

‘And you didn’t for a second worry if he was alright?’

‘Of course I did. I tried to call him for four hours.’

‘Did you ever think that he would be in a situation where he couldn’t answer his phone?’

‘Not really,’ I shrugged.

‘There was an accident,’ he spoke so softly as if he thought if the words were spoken any louder they would break me.

‘What kind of accident?’ I mumbled as my eyes filled with tears. I prayed that Justin was alright.

‘You’ll find out soon enough but I think you need to go to the hospital now,’ he advised.

‘Okay,’ I murmured.

‘Do you have a ride to the hospital?’

‘I can call a cab. I’ll only get to the hospital tomorrow; it’s a six hour drive.’

‘You need to get there sooner,’ he murmured sadly. ‘Is there any way?’

‘I could take a flight,’ I sighed. ‘I’ll pack a bag and leave for the airport now. Could you please text me the name of the hospital. I don’t think they’ll let me in to see him.’

‘His mum will be there to grant you access. His mother doesn’t have your new number so she called the reserve. Apparently Justin was extremely excited about your weekend together. She realized that you must be waiting for him and she needed to let you know what happened. I told her I would pass the message along. I’ll text you all the details as well as Patty’s number. Have a safe flight; love you ‘Annah.’

‘I love you too,’ I mumbled before sprinting to get dressed.

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Hello my lovelies :) 

This chapter is named after the song 'Pray' by Justin :)

Thank you all for reading! :)

MuchLove

Imaan xx