Trap Queen: Part 2

Chapter Twenty-Two

VERONICA'S POINT OF VIEW

My eyes snapped open as I gasped for air. It felt like a bolt of electricity woke me from the dead. My heart starts pounding at the same time my brain is trying to make my eyes work again and focus so I can figure out where the hell I am in a panic.

"It's okay, mija, calm down, you're okay," I hear the familiar voice. It calms me down instantly.

My eyes start working again, then adjust. The first thing I see is my mother right next to me holding my hand, then I see Geo and Diablo, standing in front of my bed.

I take a look around my surroundings. It doesn't take long to figure it out. The attached IV in my arm, heart monitors, and oxygen tanks around, gave it away that I'm in a hospital room.

How long have I been here? I shut my eyes, trying to remember what had exactly happened. Then it all hits me with a bang. The memory of it all goes back into my head. The last thing I remember is being at Angel's house and then...

"Mom," my voice cracked as I tried to erase the last image I remember out of my head.

My throat feels dry. My body feels like it's under a New York state-building. It's sore and in terrible pain.

"Shh, it's okay mija, I'm here now hermosa relax," my Mom whispers almost in tears.

"Everything hurts," I grumbled.

"I know, mijita, but you're going to be okay," she said softly. "I'm going to call your dad. He is so worried about you that he had to go home to relax a bit. I'll be right back, mi nina."

"Si ma," I tried to say.

Geo follows her mumbling something about getting the doctor, but at this point, I don't listen. My eyes lock with Diablo's. It crushed my heart, seeing how much worry there is in his eyes. I can only imagine how he must have felt.

He blinks away all emotions, stands up straight, crosses his arms on his chest, and puts the signature Diablo scowl on his face. Fuck, here comes the what-the-fuck-were-you-thinking talk.

Thankfully though, the doctor came in with Geo and my mom. He asked how I was doing, and those other routine questions doctors ask patients. I was shocked when he told me that I was hit with six bullets, all in my torso. I'm honestly surprised I'm even alive. Even the doctor was surprised my organs weren't damaged. So, I should be released to go home in two days.

Soon after the doctor left, my mom and Geo also went to pick up my dad to bring him here. I was a little hurt that Geo barely even talked to me, but I know he hates seeing me like this and will do anything to avoid seeing me right now. It's how he is. He doesn't like seeing his loved ones in pain.

It wasn't until we were alone that Diablo came close. He hasn't said a word to me the whole time I've been awake.

With his hand, he starts brushing my hair back softly. I take his hand and set it on my cheek. The warmth coming from his hand is so comforting.

"How are you feeling?" he asked in a low voice.

"Good, I guess. I'm just a little sore, but I'll live," my voice came out in a whisper.

He only nods, setting his jaw.

I can tell he is trying so hard not to start yelling at me, calling me stupid for going out there alone. Even though I deserve it, I want to know what happened first.

"What happened?" I said shortly.

"We shouldn't talk about this right now," he mumbled, taking a step back.