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Chapter 22
Anika's POV:
"Baby you light up my world like nobody else the way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed," I screamed, singing along to One Direction in Christian's car.
After we watched Grey's Anatomy, we had a little nap on the sofa, now Christian is dropping me off at home even though home is the last place I want to be.
"I'm sorry you have to go home babe, but school is opening back up again tomorrow, and you've been at mine for a while now, and we don't want your family to get suspicious," he said looking over at me briefly and then looking straight back at the road.
"It's okay I understand where you are coming from besides I've run out of my medications, so I have to go home anyway, but I wish I could just stay with you forever I feel safe when I'm with you," I said honestly.
As he turned into the next road, I realised he parked to doors down not to raise suspicion. He got out of the car and grabbed my wheelchair out of the boot of the car and placed it beside me. I quickly undid my seat belt and pushed the door open which took two attempts because I'm week as fuck
"Hey, you know I could have done that for you," he said, coming over to me and helping me into the wheelchair.
"I know that, but if I can do something myself, I usually do it as it's a bit of independence I have," I said to him putting my seat belt on.
He walked over to me and bent down almost in a sitting position, so he's at eye level with me, so I don't have to strain my neck.
"Call me once you are in the house and settled down. I love you," he said, kissing my forehead and standing back up.
"I love you too!" I whisper yelled as he walked back to his car, and I walked over to my house. I grabbed my house keys which are always attached to my wheelchair and unlocked the door.
"Honey I'm home!" I screamed, thinking I'm hilarious even though I'm not. I was expecting to get yelled at; instead, I was welcomed with silence. Hmm, I wonder where everyone is?? I thought to myself, confused. I walked over to the table in the sitting room and noticed a note attached to it.
Letter ⬇
Assalamu alaikum Anika...
Your mum, me and brother have gone to visit your Daddi (grandma) and Dadda (Grandfather) in Sunderland. We'll probably be back tomorrow evening. I've left some food for you in the fridge and left some cutlery on the dinner table next to a glass of drink. Make sure you go to sleep on time and go to school tomorrow.
Love
Dad Xx
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Well, now, what do I do?
I quickly sent Christian a text to tell him I got home safely and that my parents are at my grandparent's house as I was waiting for him to reply I went into my room and unpacked my overnight bag and flung my clothes in the washing machine. Let me tell you multitasking is probably the hardest thing for someone in a wheelchair as you only have one hand spare since the other hand is controlling the chair. As I was just about to throw the last piece of clothes in, I found a piece of clothes with a note stuck to it.
Note ⬇
To my girlfriend,
As you're reading this, you are probably thinking what the hell is? Well, let me tell you... I didn't want you to feel alone without me, so I sprayed one of my hoodies with my aftershave and packed it in with the rest of your clothes without you noticing. You are probably thinking, how am I going to wear a guys hoodie without my parents noticing?? Well, tell your parents you shopped in the guys' section and bought a hoodie. Problem solved!! Anyways I'm going to leave before you notice I'm gone. I love you so much.
Love
Christian Xx
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How cute is he??? I thought to myself as I took the note of the hoodie and kept it as momentum. I picked the hoodie up and brung it close to me as I did that I got a huge whiff of his aftershave which is comforting. I put the hoodie on which is like a dress on me. Still, I don't mind since it is Christians hoodie, I left my room and went back into the kitchen and straight to the fridge to get something to eat and drink I quickly grabbed the leftovers out of the refrigerator and the drink of Dr Pepper and culture off the table and made my way to the sitting room.
(Skip a few hours)
After I had eaten and watched telly, I came into my bedroom to finish off some of my homework which I've done for the past three hours now. I think that's enough work done for today. I thought to myself, putting away my homework in my bag.
Shit! I forgot to ring Christian back after I got home, I thought to myself quickly grabbing my phone to ring him.
C= Christian A= Anika
C- "Hey, babe, what's up?"
A: Hiya, nothing much really just finished off some homework and realised I forgot to ring you back. What have you been up to?
C: Awwww, that's okay I assumed you were busy doing something so I didn't worry too much. I've just been marking work as usual. I'm glad you're doing your homework otherwise I'd have to give you detention. Anyways, have your family been giving you any hassle?
A: To be honest with you, I wouldn't mind getting detention because then I'd get to spend more time with you! No, my family have gone to stay with my grandparents for the night, so I have the house to myself. Also, thank you for the hoodie. I feel less alone now.
C: well then, I guess next time I will definitely give you detention haha, you're home alone?! Are you ok? Did you eat and take your meds? Can you manage on your own? Sorry for all the questions I'm just worried for you. I'm glad you loved the hoodie!
A: I'm ok babe don't worry about me, yes I ate, took my medications and I can manage ok I always somehow do. I'm going to go to sleep now to speed up time. I will message you if something occurs, I promise! I love you so much, good night, babe.
C: Ok good, just be. Ife, I love you more, good night baby I'll see you in the morning.
End of chat.
I quickly went to the bathroom to have a five-minute shower, and now I'm in bed with my diary.
A/N: I'm going to stop writing the diary entries as it basically just repeats what's happened in the chapter. I'm only going to write it if it's interesting.
I put my diary under my pillow and fell straight to dreamland.
End of chapter.
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