Try Me (Drunk In Love #1)

Chapter Thirty Two

*Abel's P.O.V*

I kiss Kiara goodbye and head out with one destination in my mind. On my way, I meet Tabitha and Kia's sister. They are sitting in waiting area, talking animatedly. I wave a hand Tabitha who comes walking towards me, Alexia following her.

"I need either of you to stay with her until she is at home." I order, my tone rude.

"What?" Tabitha says, giving me another chance to change my attitude.

"Look, I'm sorry. Somebody sneaked into her room last night and left flowers. She thought it was me but I would've told you that. I just need someone to keep her safe until she is better and back to the security of her home." I explain, my tone resigned.

Her face goes from annoyed to worried real fast. "Did you know about this?" She turns towards Alexia.

"She told me this morning. As Abel said, she was certain it was him. He was wearing his merchandise too." She explains.

"You should have told me before." Tabitha sounds kinda pissed. As she should be, they are the ones who are allowed to see her and they should have kept her safe.

"Something could have happened to her. That anon could have hurt her." She is angry now, her face clearly showing her emotions.

Alexia is lost for words, I kinda feel bad for her. She didn't know somebody will sneak inside through the security.

"No point of being angry now. Just be with her, maybe take shifts, like you stay one night and she stays the other." I nod towards Alexia. She nods in agreement. I say them goodbye and head outside.

Before I reach my car, I diall Kenny. He picks up at second ring.

"Yo Abel. What up?" He sounds high. These boys are gonna get me killed.

"Sober yo' ass up and meet me in ten. Bring Al and Mac with you. And do not fuck this up like last time." I strictly order him. I cut the call before he replies and put my car in gear heading for the person might be responsible for this.

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*Three days after*

After that night, no one sneaked into my room or left any flowers. Lexi spent the nights in my room, busying herself with her laptop when she thinks I'm asleep. She told me she is working under a reputed lawyer and they have a high profile case in their bag.

Today is the day I finally go home. The nurse came in to check all my vitals one last time then gave me my daily dose. I quickly chase it with cup of water she hands me.

Soon Tabitha arrives, informing me that Lexi is filling out all the paper work. Tabitha helps me get dressed in a tank top and sweat pants she bought. I pull my hair into a bun and splash my face with water. When I look in the mirror, I am shocked to see myself. The under eyebags, bandage on my head, and multiple black and blue bruises on my cheek. This is going to need a lot of concealer.

When I come out of the bathroom, Tabitha pulls me in a bear hug. I hug her back, careful about the wound on my arm.

"Next time you wanna act stupid, please get drunk. But don't go running into burning buildings." She pulls back slightly and jokes. I chuckle at her comment, then smile at her. She loves me a lot, more than anyone ever have.

"I love you Tabi. I don't know what I'd do without you." I kiss her forehead and hug her again.

We walk out to the reception hand in hand. I spot Lexi, bend down over some papers at reception desk, the nurse pointing at something in it.

After all the last payments and signatures I am free to go. Lexi hugs me, just then my doctor arrives.

"You going?" He smiles at me. I nod my head yes and grin at him.

"Good. But take care of yourself. Don't get that bandage on your arm or head wet and keep your inhaler on you at all times. And meet me in two days." He instruct me.

"Yes, I have it with me. I will be careful not to wet it. And thank you." I shake his hand and he wish goodbye.

In twelve days, I have for the first time stepped out into fresh air. I inhale deeply and close my eyes, feeling the sun on my face.

"Have either of you heard from Abel?" I ask them both.

"No, just that text a told you about." Tabitha replies. Abel texted her two days ago, asking her if someone is staying with me and she replied yes. The only reply he gave was 'good'.

"Does he know I'm coming home today?" I asks again.
"Yes, I texted him but he didn't replied." Tabitha says. Strange, he was so good when he came to see me. Maybe I am expecting too much from him, obviously he doesn't feel anything serious for me.