Death House - A Nathan Sykes story

Chapter 18 - The Good-Bye Room

I pulled over close the the park where Nathan and I always went. I loved that place so much. It makes me feel happy. I remembered each and every instance with Nathan here! He really was someone who brightened my life. I loved him so much.

I carried Evie to a bench and placed her on my lap. She started playing with my hair.

"This is where mum and dad always came hun! This is where I told him I was pregnant with you!" I kissed her softly. She giggled a little.

"Your daddy is the best dad and the most amazing boyfriend ever!" I whispered as I was about to cry.

I stared at the air around me. The place looked so dead without him. I wanted him back, so bad. I prayed silently, for him to wake up.

I felt a pain in my stomach. It was the bullet wound. It hadn't healed yet. It hurt a lot and the cold around me made it worse.

Evie had soon fallen asleep on my lap. I stared at her adorably. She reminded me so much of Nathan. Her nose, her eyes, her lips, were just like his. She was so cute and such a beautiful baby.

I stayed at the bench for a few hours, trying to recall all the good times I had here. Soon, I found myself crying wishing all the things came back. I wanted to be happy again, knowing Nathan was safe beside me. I was so angry that I couldn't protect him.

I slowly put Evie over my shoulders and walked towards the car. My phone started ringing in my pocket.

"Hello!" I answered.

"Elyssa!" It was Tom!

"Tom!" I uttered.

"Is Nathan ok? Are you ok?" He asked concerned.

"I'm fine.. But Nathan.." I started sobbing.

"El! He's a fighter! He will make it through!"

"I know! This is all my fault!"

"Don't blame yourself babe! None of this is any of your fault!" He comforted me.

"Max and I are coming to the hospital in a bit!" He said.

"Alright! I'll see you there" And with that I hung up.

I placed Evie on her seat and carefully buckled her seat belt. I was scared she would wake up in the middle of the ride.

It took me a little while to reach the hospital. I walked in slowly and handed Evie to Nath's mum. She was such a sweet woman. I was so fond of her.

"How is he?" I asked.

"He's getting better!" She smiled. It made me feel a little better.

"Good."

"Would you like to get some rest? I could wait here" I told her.

"No honey, its fine!"

"No! I can really wait here!" I assured her.

"You sure?"

"Yes!" I smiled.

"Alright dear! Take care!" She said as she slowly got up and took Evie along with her. I sighed and walked into Nathan's room again. There seemed to be no change in his state.

I grabbed onto his hand slowly.

"Please wake up Nath!" I cried.

"Please!"

I waited a few seconds and there was still no movement. I let go of his hand and wiped my tears away. I looked at him again and then decided to wait outside. I never liked hospitals. I hated hospitals as a child. They always scared me.