Runaway Wife|✔

9

"She will be in Ms.Nancy Peslons class. She should have her things ready by then"Mrs. Owlen states

"Thank you so much, she can't wait to make friends"I smile looking at her

"Great, we will see you both next month"

Smiling I stand up grabbing my bag "Oh ma'am"

I look up at her "It says you listed no one for the father, is that correct?"

I grab my purse tighter "Y-yeah"

"Her birth certificate has a last name for the father"

"It's nothing"

She just smiles "See you soon"

*****

I walk towards the car and unlock it when my phone rings. I put my things in and answer as I get into it.

Hello?

Hi, is this Rebecca Basham?

It i-is

I need you to come to Central Carolina Hospital, Nick Basham is in our care. You were listed to be his contact if anything happened

My heart drops and I tighten my grip on the phone

I-s he ok?

You should really be here

Just tell me if he is alright?!

My breathing picks up and I feel like all air has left my body. He can't die...he just can't. Charlie needs him. 

His jet crashed when landing in North Carolina...He has injuries that need some time to heal. I'm afraid that's all I can say over the phone. 

My heart races and everything goes blurry 

Is there someone else I can call?

No....I'm on my way

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Just like that, I was on a plane off to North Carlina. I left Char with Candy, I promised to be back in 3 days.  I owe Nick that much...My heart is heavy and my eyes are tired. That phone call was hard to hear, it broke my heart. I feel as if I did this, him crashing was my fault. How? I don't know, but feel like this is payback for taking Charlie away from him.

 As I get upset again, I feel sick to my stomach, I jump out of my seat and hurry to the bathroom

******

I don't know my plan honestly. I just know I need to be here for him. He needs someone and his brother is on a trip but, is hurrying back as soon as possible. He said he would be there 3 days at the lastest. 

Call me if you need me to book you a hotel room, again I'm sorry I couldn't be there. My shoot just started this week and my house is getting worked o-

Milly, you're fine. I'll figure it out, listen I'm pulling in to the hospital. I'll call you later

Alright, love you

Love you too, bye

Bye

The driver pulls towards the front and I get my things.  I take a breather looking around me. The house isn't far from here...too close for comfort. My breathing picks up and I panic. I never thought I would be back here...not even for this but, I felt like I had to. I get out of the car and hurry to the entrance. What was I going to say? See? Do? Ignoring everything as soon as I walk through the doors, I hurry to the front desk. I explain why I'm here and get told what floor. I go into the elevator, hands sweaty. I walk out and go to the side as someone rushes in with tears. My heart sinks a little before turning to the desk on this floor. I ask for Nick and am told he isn't allowed visitors yet.

"But, you told me to come here. I flew last minute from Nashville to come here to be told I can't see him!?"I get upset

"Ma'am, I'm sorry the notice was just posted"

"Are you serious? I am his wife! I demand to see Nick!"

"You-"

"It's alright, I'll take you," A man said

I look behind me, who is that?

"Alright doctor" Oh

I walk over to him "You're his doctor? How is h-he?"

"Mr. Basham is going to be ok but, you must know he is going to need your care. His injures need time to heal. We put him in a coma which will help them heal. We plan to wake him up in 24 hours.  He must rest for 4 week-"

"4 weeks? I can't, I-I have to go home" I lean against the wall rethinking everything as my breathing picks up

He stops and looks at me "Listen, off the record, I know who he is and I know who you are. It doesn't take much to notice that you are separated despite what he says"

"Excuse me?"I question him

"All I am saying is I understand, I've been there. He is going to need you until you can find someone else perhaps a maid? He needs someone to stay with him.  He can't move around too much, knowing him he is going to want to work. He must stay in bed"

I nod my head and follow him. What am I thinking? "He isn't awake just yet but, you may go in there until visiting hours are closed"

I nod and we reach his room. I see through the window from the door and see his lower half on the bed. Tears fill my eyes and the doctor excuses himself as he is paged. I turn the knob slowly and enter. I shut the door and slowly walk over holding onto my purse strap. I soon see all of him and I cry rivers. I place my hand over my mouth as I see him. His face is bruised and he is wrapped up in bandages where he is hurt. I walk closer until I'm near him and brush my fingers over the wounds. 

How could this happen? Why?

*****

I fell a tap on my shoulder and jump up. I notice that I had fallen asleep in the chair I pulled near the bed and rested my head on the bed. I look to see the nurse sweetly smiling. 

"I'm sorry but, time is up"

"Right, I'm sorry"

"Don't be, I understand"

She walks out and I gather my things. I take one last look at him and walk out. I see the nurse down the hall and hurry after her.

"Ma'am!"I quietly yell

She turns around "I'm sorry...I was just wondering w-what happened? N-no one told me how it happened"

"I'm afraid I don't know. I'll see what I can do and talk to you tomorrow if I have news that I can share"

I nod and smile....I say goodnight and walk outside. Not only do I shiver to the coldness of the wind but, I shiver because the only place I know where I can stay is.....

The house....

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