Little Miss Payne (On Hiatus)

Chapter 15

My heart sank when I received the call and Harry took notice immediately. I began to feel tears prick at the corners of my eyes and Harry called the waiter over to get the check. The waiter noticed me crying and was very quick getting the check. Harry rushed to pay it and then he grabbed my hand, leading me out of the relatively quiet diner. When we made it outside, he led me over by the car.

 

“Who was that?” He looked concerned.

 

“That was Dr. Phillips at Wolverhampton Hospital.” I replied as I wiped my eyes.

 

“Why is a doctor from there calling you?”

 

“My parents were in a bad car accident. They’re both in comas.” I began sobbing. “Harry, we have to go home so I can tell Liam.” I panicked as Harry enveloped me in a hug. He kissed my forehead and nodded as we got in the car and drove off towards the house. I was a trying to think of something to reassure me. Maybe the accident wasn’t even bad. He didn’t say I had to be there for sure. Obviously I’m going because they are my parents. I began to calm down a bit before we made it back to the house. When we arrived, Harry and I both got out of the car quickly and made our way up the walkway. I walked in the door and ran to find Liam.

 

“Liam! Where are you?” I called as I ran up the stairs. He came running out of his room and we almost collided in the hallway.

 

“Ash. What is it? Were you crying?” He questioned as he looked closer at my eyes.

 

“Yes Liam. It’s mom and dad. They were in a car accident. A doctor from the hospital called me and told me. We have to go back there Liam. They’re both in comas!” His face was incredibly pale. Harry came running up the stairs and stood with us.

 

“I’ll call Paul. Ash, go pack a bag, I don’t know how long we’re going to be gone. I’ll go book a flight for us.” He said as he began walking away.

 

“I’m coming with.” Harry spoke up. I looked at him and he just nodded.

 

“Fair enough. Harry, you go pack a bag too. Dani! Come here please!” He called as she was walking up the stairs.

 

“What’s up babe?” She smiled as she met up with Liam.

 

“It’s my parents, they were in a car accident and they’re both in comas.” The smile immediately turned to frown. “We’re going back there. Please come with. I’m calling Paul and booking a flight. Can you pack a bag?” She nodded quickly and ran to her and Liam’s room. I ran to mine and pulled my suitcase out of the closet. I threw it on the bed and rushed to open it before running around looking for clothes. After getting frustrated with the zipper on the suitcase, I just began throwing whatever clothes of mine I could find in there. Liam walked in as I was packing and stopped me.

 

“Our flight leaves in 2 hours so we need to make this quick. Put your bag downstairs by the door when you’re all packed.” He said as he wrapped me in a hug. “They’ll be ok, Ashleigh. They’re strong. I mean, they raised us.” He smiled and I just hugged him tighter.