CHAPTER 37

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Have you ever felt like you were so alone even though you were surrounded by people? Like you can hear them but not see them? Sense them near you but you can't touch them? This is how I felt right now. I couldn't gain the strength to open my eyes. It was like they were glued shut. I felt alone in a room full of people. I could just about feel a hand in mine, stroking it soothingly but at the same time, tight enough as if to say 'I'm never letting go'.
"Please wake up Emily," I could tell that the voice was Miss Abbey's.
"Come on Em, we need you," Leo.
"Emily, you can do this," Blair.
"Emily, please wake up. Princess please, I need you," unmistakeabley Charlie's.
I tried to move my mouth to answer and after a lot of effort, it worked.
"Where am I?" I asked quietly.
"Your in a hospital in LA baby," Charlie answered.
"Why can't I see anything,"
"You had to have a minor operation on your leg. You went under general anaesthetic so it's taken you a few hours to come round," Miss Abbey explained.
"Try to open them Em," Leo suggested.
"But not if you don't feel up to it," Blair interrupted. Slowly, my eyes flickered open while getting used to the light. I was laid on a hospital bed. It was a fairly small room. White walls. Six chairs for visitors; Miss Abbey, Blair and Leo occupying 3 of them. Charlie was sat next to me cupping my hand in his. The doctor walked in and came directly to my bedside.
"You awake, that's a good sign, how are you feeling Emily?" He asked in his American accent.
"Erm...good I think. When can I go home?" I asked.
"Hopefully tomorrow. We aren't sure if you may suffer some amnesia with you blacking out unexpectedly. I'm going to ask you a few questions..." The doctor started.
"Okay,"
"How is this?" And he pointed to Charlie.
"Charlie Lenehan,"
"What is he to you?" He asked, I could see the fear in Charlie's eyes as he hoped I haven't forgotten him.
"My boyfriend," I answered, Charl gave a massive look of relief.
"What is you mums name?"
"Angela," I replied.
"Brother?"
"I don't have one,"

Everyone froze. What had I done? I only lived with my mum, dad and little sister Mel didn't I? I suppose from everyone's expressions that this isn't the answer they were hoping for...

CHARLIE'S POV

I walked out of Emily's room to see a rushed Angela, Richard, Jordi and Mel running our way.
"Where is she?" Angela hurried.
"Is she ok?" Richard rushed.
"Is my big sister going to be able to play with me?" Mel sweetly said. She obviously didn't understand the situation.
"Is she awake?" Jordi panicked.
"Emily's in this room. She's going to be ok don't worry. Mel, she's not feeling great at the minute but I'm sure she'll play with you a soon as she's better. Finally, yeah she's awake," I managed to say through all the questions. They all cheered with relief. "But one thing has happened... She still remembers you all... Apart from you Jordi," I didn't want to tell him but I knew I had to. It was the right thing to do.
"You... You what?" Jordi stuttered holding back the tears.
"She's forgotten who you are. I'm sorry bro," I said hugging him. Angela and Richard had gone in to see Emily. Jordi and I shortly followed.
"Char? How's that with you?" Emily asked.
"Don't you remember me?" Jordi wished.
"I'm sorry but no I don't,"
"Let me tell you a little about myself. It may bring me back," Jordi started. I could sense the plan he wanted. "I'm in a band called Overload Generation with my four best mates called Andy Fowler, Ryan Robertson, Ollie Garland and Joey Devries also Leo's brother. I'm 19. I'm actually your brother. My name is Jordi," he said pleadingly. He showed he a picture of their last holiday to Turkey when they were all on the beach together.
"Jordi? Jordi! How could I forget you! Your my big brother! I'm so sorry Jordi," Emily apologised and gave him a hug.
"It's ok, you couldn't help what them too witches did to you!" Jordi said. I walked over to Emy and kissed her lightly on the forehead and she just smiled sweetly.

It was getting late and it had been a long day for everyone. A nurse came in with a meal for Emily, she couldn't manage much so it was just a jacket potato and cheese.
"Visiting hours are nearing an end now, so please can you all make your way out of the ward," the nurse said kindly.
"Am I allowed someone with me? Please? I don't want to be all alone!" Emily pleaded. The nurse sighed and eventually gave in.
"Two people. That's it," the nurse said. "Who will it be?"
"Leo, because he's already nodding off. And Charlie," She said. I squeezed her hand and smiled at her.
Gradually everyone left. Leo was fast asleep in the chair so being the nice 'brother' I am, I put my coat over him.
"Charl?" Emily said.
"Yeah baby," I said turning round.
"Come sit on the end of my bed and talk to me," she smiled. I did so. I pulled her in for cuddles.
"How you feeling?" I asked.
"Fine. Well, I'm fine in myself. Legs messed up like," she laughed.
"I love it when you laugh," I smiled cupping her face. She blushed a deep shade of red.
"Your cute when you blush too," I said kissing her on the lips. They tasted sweet, like cherries.
"When's your gig?" She asked once we'd pulled away.
"Next Monday," I answered.
"I'm hoping to come watch," Emily said.
"Your not unless your better," I insisted.
"Charl, I'll be fine, I promise. I'm hoping to be out by tomorrow or Friday morning. So then I can film the video on Saturday. Then it's your birthday on a sundae and I'm planning something really special for you," she hinted.
"Awe princess," I smiled. Now I was blushing. "Come on, sleep. You need to rest!" I told her.
"Night Charlie," Emily said pulling the covers over herself.
"Night, love you," I said kissing her again.
"Love you more,"

EMILY'S POVE

The next morning I woke up with Leo and Charlie greeting mum, dad, Jordi, Blair, Mel and Miss Abbey at the door. Later on, the doctor walked in with his clipboard.
"Emily, from your operation, we have detected damaged tendents in your leg that need repair ASAP because your a dancer. So, we need to give you another operation," the doctor informed us. Ugh. Another operation. Don't they think I've gone through enough?
"Right, what could happen after the operation?" Mum asked grabbing Dad's hand.
"If all goes well, you'll be good as new and dancing again in two days. It's that quick. If anything goes wrong, you may never dance again,"

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