WHO WILL IT BE?

CHAPTER11:JUST WHAT I NEEDED

UNEDITED...

No alarm,no sound of anyone breathing next to me. I heard nothing as I got out of bed and headed down the passage,nothing and no one. There was a note on the table from aunt Jackie
HEY AMELIA
YOUR MOM CALLED THE SCHOOL TO LET THEM KNOW YOU WONT BE IN TODAY. EVE WILL BRING YOU ANY WORK THAT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED. SWEETY YOU NEED TO REST AND NOT WORRY. IT WILL TURN OUT OKAY. THERES EGGS IN THE FRIDGE IN CASE YOU GET HUNGRY. YOUR HOUSE KEY IS IN THE FRUIT BOWL I YOU PLAN ON GOING HOME
                                               -JACKIE

Aunt Jackie is like my second mom. Eve is the sister I never had an I liked spending time here. Then I remebered exactly why I was here. My Dad! I called my mom. "Hey mom. Is there any news?" I asked. "He's still in a coma. Your dad is a tough guy," she said. "Mom ,what if he doesnt wake up?" I asked and choked up. "I he doesnt...we'll have to cope. I still have you,but lets think postive."she said. "Okay mom. Love you." I said. "I love you sweetypie," she said and hung up. What am I suppose to do at hme? I want to be at school to keep me busy.

My phone started vibrating on the countertop,indicating a text.
Hey. Missed you . Still do. Eve refuses to tell me why you arent in school. She said I needed to speak to you. So how come you're not in?     Xoxoxo -lyle

My cheeks flushed. This thing with Lyle is uncertain. Eve is happy fir me but also suspicious of the reason behind it. Im worried too but Im trying to push those thoughts away. Unfotunately look wheres that got me. First Jodies party and now my dad. So does this meanvI shouldnt be happy or look closer? This is absurd. I dont believe in superstitions but this is freaky. I replied:miss you too. I need time to think. I'll tell you again.-lia

I decided to text Jodie as well,but then remembered that he's still in school. I went home to change my clothes. I chose a skinny jean a white tshirt and black  hoodie. My hair was tied into a high pony. Then I decided to go to the hospital. Visiting hours started 30 minutes ago so Im in time. I walked to the hospital and arrived an hour later. The same nurse that helped us last night was on duty and smiled when she saw me. "Your mom just left,hon," she said. "Uhm.. I came to see my dad." I said. "Well go right ahead," she said. "Thank you." I said.

I sat on the bed next to him and held his hand. Tears rand down my cheeks. "I need you. Mom needs you. I need to hear your laugh again. We need you to fill that hole inside us. I need my dad in my life. Not only were you my dad but my best friend from the very start. I'll do anything to have you wake up now. Dad! Wake up! Daaaaaad! C'mon!!! I need you!" I screamed and shook him while the tears came pouring. I laid down next to him with my head on his chest.

I must've fallen asleep because someone was waking me up. It was mom and I immediately hugged her. "I was looking for you and knew you'd be here,' Mom said. "I never really thought about coming. It was the spur-of -the -moment decision." I sniffing. "Its okay hon,"she said. "What time is t?" I asked. "Almost two," she answered. "Didnt visiting hours end?" I asked. "Yes but the nurse saw you and decided to leace you for a while," she said. "Did you go to work?" I asked. "Yes. Why?" Mom asked. "You're home early." I stated. "Matt phoned Jackie to say you're not there and Jackie phoned me," she explained. "Oh sorry. I should have said  where I'll be. " I said. "Its okay we all understand," she said. "Thank you mom. For everything." I said. "Sure. Lets go," she said.

At the front desk I thanked the nurse. At home mom stayed in her room and I phoned Jodie. "Hey Jokes." I said. "Hey Ames. Whatsup? You sound upset," he said. "Dads in hospital. He was admiited last night." I said. "What?! Why didnt you let me know last night?!"he asked. "I didnt want to inconvenience you." I said softly. "You know I dont mind helping you. Hang on... I'll be there soon," he said. "Jodie I dont want you to drop everything to come and be with me." I said. "You were there for me when I needed you most and its time I return the favour," he said. "Thanks Jokes." I said and hung up. There was a knock at the door and it was Eve and Lyle. "Hey. Im sorry,but he just wont take no for an answer," she said and hugged me. "Its okay,I guess. Hi Lyle." I said attempting to smile. "Hey. How come you werent in school? I was worried," he said. "I cannot speak about it. All I'll do is cry all over again." I said and looked to the ground as a tear rolled down my cheek.

Lyle stepped closer and with the pad of his thumb wiped away my tears. "You know you can speak to me about it," he said. "Give the girl a break. She said she doesnt wanna speak about it." Eve said on the edge of anger. "Why dont you kids come inside." Mom said from behind me,putting a hand on my shoulder. "Afternoon Mrs. T. This is Lyle." Eve said. "Pleasure meeting you son. Are you a friend of Lia's?" Mom asked. "Yes ma'am," he said. We went inside. "I'll be upstairs Lia. Shout if you need me," mom said. "Thanks Mom." I said. "So whats going on?" Lyle asked again. "My Dads in hospital. Hes unconscious and the doctors didnt exactly say much about his condition." I said. "Im sorry Lia," he said and hugged me. I pulled away after a few minutes. "Well now you know." I said. "Im really sorry," he said again wiping away the tears that escaped. "Stop saying you're sorry! Thats all anyone says. It wasnt your fault!" I screamed. "Lia calm down. Hes going to be okay." Eve said. "Why does everyone assume hes going to be okay? That things will be fine? Anything can happen to him and everyone just expects me to sit around and wait,go to school and act as if nothing happened? I cant and I wont!!" I said standing up.

Lyle stood up and took my hands in his. "Lia. I know what you are going through. I have been where you are. You blame yourself and keep thinking what you can do to prevent anything bad from happening. Stop thinking negative and try and be positive," he said looking into my eyes. "Thanks." I said. "I came here to check i you were okay because Matthew said he couldnt find yoy. You werent at my place when he came home and he panicked." Eve said. "Thank you again. For being my friend when no one else would." I said. "Always and forever," she said and hugged me. "Its only been a day since the accident so dont be a pessimist. I'll see you tomorrow okay? Chat to me tonight," she said. "Yeah." I said and she left. "I'm sorry." I said to Lyle. "For what?"he asked. "Your dad. My outburst." I said. "Its okay. I know what you're goung through an you're not alone," he said and I looked to the floor biting my lip. "Look at me," he said. I shook my head as new tears fell. He cupped my face,his hands warm on my skin. He leaned in to me and kissed me. As we kissed his hands skimmed down to my waist and I froze.

"Can we stop please?" I asked and sat down. "Sure," he said sounding confused but didnt push it. Its been two days since Jodies party an Im still having nightmares about that night. "I have to get done." I said. "Okay. Well I'll see you at school," he said and stood up. "Thank you for coming," I said. "Sure. Bye Lia," he said and gave me a hug. As I opened the door to let him out Aunt Jamie pulled up. Jodie got out first. "Hey bro." Jodie said to Lyle. "Hi." Lyle said and shook hands with Jodie before leaving. Jodie came to me and hugged me tight. "Hi." I said. "So Im here to cheer you up. My moms here for your mom. Sister bonding of some sort," he said an rolled his eyes. I chuckled. "Helli aunt Jamie." I said. "Hello Lia. Wheres your mom?" Jamie asked. "Upstairs. She only came out of her room twice since we got home." I said. "Okay hon. I'll check up on her," she said and hugged me.  "I brought your favourite snacks," Jodie said witha smirk. "Chocolates!"we said simultaneously and laughed. "Just what I needed. You and chocolates." I said. "I know my patients," he said. We went to my room,spoke and ate chocolates. They left at 11pm.

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