Ever After - Second Book of the Video Games Series

six.

Six.

Lia's POV;

I was sitting in the chair next to Justin's cold still body as tears traveled down my wet cheeks. I couldn't help but think this was my entire fault. I knew this was my fault. If I would've just kept on running instead of stopping to talk to Bruce, Nicolette and Justin wouldn't have done anything and he wouldn't have went for a drive. I bit my lip, unwillingly leaning my head down in my hands, crying even harder. I didn't know what to do. I was so alone right now and no one could save me from this hole I was falling into. I haven't let go of Justin's hand since I sat next to his hospital bed and that was four hours ago. I refused to leave his side. I didn't want to just walk away from him, I was too afraid he would wake up.

The doctors said he was in critical condition, but they said he would pull through. He wasn't in a coma or anything but they kept running tests on him every 30 minutes or so just to make sure all his results came out the same. They did tell me that he might have brief amnesia and that I would have to take it slow if that time came, but judging on everything that's coming back from the lab he should be okay. Not right away, but in time...and that's all I could hope for.

I felt so empty, sitting there alone. Jamie left 30 minutes ago because visiting hours were over but, I couldn't bring myself to leave. "Justin you're going to make it." I whispered.

There was a soft knock at the door, "Excuse me, ma'am?" One of the nurses said.

My head snapped up and a frown cascaded my face. "I can't leave..."

"I'm sorry sweetie, but you have too."

"What if he wakes up? He won't know what happened, he'll be lost. He'd feel alone."

"I'll call you if he wakes up, I promise."

"Please," I begged. "Just 20 more minutes and I'll leave."

Her lips formed into a thin line as she just simply nodded and closed the door to the room.

I got out my seat and slowly took my shoes off, climbing into the bed next to Justin carefully. I closed my eyes at having his arms wrapped around me again even if he was just like a mere puppet and I was pulling the strings. I laid there, more tears forming in my eyes as I soon let darkness caress me.

Josh's POV;

I stalked the floor angrily; I cannot believe I did something so reckless. I was more pissed at myself because if they checked the security tapes I was surely screwed. I know Lia didn't suspect me. Especially not after I found out the story behind the fight Justin and Lia were having before he hopped in his car. I sighed and rubbed my face, groaning at the thought of my plan being foiled once again. I couldn't let this happen. I cannot let Lia slip from my grasp all over again. I finally got this right, I finally figured out what I have to do. If they catch me, I'm going down...for good this time. But, those foolish nurses did believe my bullshit stunt in the first place and plus they think I'm long gone from here. Luckily, I wasn't even driving my car, so if they were to check the cameras and pull up the license plates my name wouldn't even come up. I sat down on the chair in the corner of my room and let out a sigh I didn't realize I was holding. I was nervous. I knew I was nervous and I knew this wasn't going to be the last time I would be feeling this way. I just know I need to stay focused and keep my head in the game and be smart about the decisions I make from here on out. I know what I have to do. I need to tweak my plan just a bit, and this time I know how I'm going to do it.

I'm going in, this time I'm going all out.

[A/N]

I know it's short but whatever, you'll love the next chapter ;)