SPLIT

Chapter 21

*Vera's POV *

I woke up with pain all over my body while I sat up clutching my head as flashes of what happened ran through my mind.  I immediately started panicking as I pinched my eyes shut.

"Vera ! It's okay. I'm here. You're okay."

Opening my eyes I see Charlie on my bedroom floor as I started crying in disbelief. "Charlie ? Is that really you ? Am I home or is this a dream?" I said through tears.

"You're really home Vee. " he said comforting me as I cried. And it was at that moment when I realised, I've been all wrong about my feelings for Charlie. He was my knight in shining armour , my hero. And I guess... I've never wanted to admit to myself that I liked him as much as I did.

Nearly dying was a scary realization of your true feelings.

"You good ?" He said holding my head between his hands as I wiped the tears from my eyes before leaning in and kissing him.

I could tell he was surprised , I was too. But if nearly dying taught me any thing , it was Charlie was NEVER just a friend.

I guess I was just too scared of a relationship to admit that, but after what I just went through I wasn't scared at all when I was with him. He made me feel ... safe.

"Did you really mean that or is this just the gratitude talking?" He said uncertain while I smiled knowing what must be going inside that head of his.

"No Char , this is me really wanting to kiss you. I never told you I liked you because I was scared. But after I practically experienced every fear I had that a relationship could have to offer , I'm not scared anymore. You saved me. You're my hero Charlie. And I've never loved you more."

"Don't play with my feelings now Vee, I'm still feeling a little guilty about all of this"

"Don't be. I'm not mad. You saved me."

"So you keep saying , but Vee -"

"Do you still like me or not ?" I said watching his eyes bounce between mine.

"I-"

"You're up ! Oh my sweet baby!" Mom said while she pulled me into a hug as I watched Charlie excuse himself. I could tell I was way off about his feelings. Maybe I should've just accepted the fact that he gave up on me a long time ago.

It's like they say ; regret always comes too late.

And I guess this was just bound to be my path. Alone.

Mom didn't let me out of her sight, I get it. She was worried. After an extremely long lecture about how reckless I was and how I could've easily died had she not been worried , I ultimately accepted I was not getting  out of this house any time soon. Not that I minded it. I missed this place, so much.

"You really didn't have to use all of our luxury food on this one meal for me mom , I would've been fine with a slice of bread and an apple." I said while my mom placed my plate infront of me.

"I know. But I want to. It's been so long since I saw you and I want to spoil my daughter. What's wrong with that ?" She said with a smile while I only felt more guilty. I knew I was in the wrong , I knew I messed up and caused my mother to worry unnecessarily about me. But how can she just move on so quickly?

Must be a mother thing , I guess.

A knock sounded from the door while mom stood up to open it as I turned around seeing Charlie at the foot of the steps.

"Charlie?" I said from the kitchen, standing up.

"Is it okay if I have a word with Vera please?" He asked my mom while she looked him up and down.

"Depends, are you two going to run off together again?" She said while I could clearly feel the tension rising in this house.

"I'll be right outside mom. Promise." I said while closing the door behind me as the crisp night air nipped at my bare arms.

"I... didn't think you'd come back." I said not even making eye contact while we sat down on the steps.

"Me neither. But I was thinking, and I think it's best if we get everything out into the open."

"Meaning what ?" I said shivering as he placed his jacket over my shoulders.

"I mean , we have to sit down and talk about this. About us. We can't just go running into something because you feel like it now. Vee , this is a big decision and as much as I love you , I don't want my heart to be broken , especially by you."

"But I'm not going to." I said serious, looking up at him while he sighed.

"I know. But we still have to talk. Come over to my house tommorow night for dinner. It'll be just the two of us and we can talk this out." He said standing up.

"Sounds good and all , but I don't think my mom will let me out of the house. " I said turning around watching my mom peak through the window.

"I'll take care of it . You just be there , please ."

"Sure." I said standing up and giving him his jacket back.

"Oh and Vera ?"

"Yeah ?"

"I'm glad you're okay." He said while I mustered a smile saying; "me too" before he walked off again.

It's short but I want to keep this one short so I can do a whole chapter of their conversation *wink* *wink* thank you so much for reading! Remember to leave your thoughts in the comment section below. Until next time keep howling my wolves 🐺❤