I spent all day with Charlie.
Speaking of the day, some memories I have, some memories 𝐰𝐞 have, hoping she would answer me.
Right now it's 9pm and Davis is literally begging me to eat the food he brought me and go home to sleep.
But I wanted to be with her.
"Luke, please, you have to eat this. You haven't eaten all day! And you haven't taken a break for a second. You know you need to sleep, and I know I'll sound rude by saying this, but she's unlikely to wake up tonight and you know this.
Go home. Sleep. And then I'll see you tomorrow. If there is any change during the night I will call you. I promise. But now you have to eat this and go "
I look at my hands that were on hers.
And then I look into his eyes that were right in front of me as the tears were forming in mine.
His face softened and he puts his hand on my shoulder.
"I know buddy. I know" and I couldn't help but let the tears fall.
"I know this wasn't your plan....I can see how much you care about this girl. I saw you with other girls Luke, but you didn't have this glint in your eyes. But I also know it's not what she wants for you, nor your father. And I promised him I'd take care of his son, so I'll keep that promise" he whispers softly.
"But what if -....... if she can hear us and she is scared?" I ask.
Technically we didn't know if she was able to listen to us or not.
"I'm staying here, I'm not that scary, am I?" he chuckles a little.
"You're not, but you're still the one who put a fucking chest tube in her" I points, chuckling a little.
He smiles slightly
"You have a point boy" he says with a guilty smile. "But seriously, she'll be fine tonight. Nobody's going to go near her except to get her vitals, which is something she should be used to. Go home Lukey, see you tomorrow."
I nod to him and start getting up to go to my house.
"Na na na, you eat first, I want to make sure you're eating" he says.
I snort a little, roll my eyes a bit and give him a little smile.
I love him.
He is always been a family to me.
He's so worried about me and I can't just get mad at him when there's no reason to show him hate. He didn't do anything. It actually helped us.
I eat as he wanted and then I start taking my things to go away.
"I'm going home for the night ... I'll be here tomorrow as soon as the light is in the sky. Sweet dreams my love" so I kiss her head and leave quickly before I change my mind.
"Can I trust you and let you go home alone?" Davis asks me.
"Yes, don't worry"
"Wait ... didn't you come by ambulance?"
Shit.
I forgot about it.
I think he noticed my face because he started laughing.
"Come on sleeping beauty, I'll take you home"
I smile but then I remembered.
"You should stay with her ..."
"I'll be right back! How can I let my nephew take a taxi at this time of night?"
"Do you realize that I am 20 years old and I am a boy?"
Too bad, for girls these things are much more dangerous.
Although this is not fair.
"Come on Lukey" he sings as he heads to his car so I sighs following him.
The car ride was basically Davis asked me about school and medical school, how I was at home, how my family was doing.
I answered all his questions just to be polite.
I really appreciate what he is doing for me.
But I'm not in the mood.
He parked right in front of my house.
"Thank you Uncle Davis, really thank you"
"Don't worry bud, take care of yourself and sleep !!!" he says underlining the word "sleep".
"At your orders, boss" I say smiling a little.
"It's actually doctor" and we laugh a little.
But before I could turn around I took a deep breath and then said
"Please promise me you'll let me know if anything happens"
"I promise don't worry"
I nod to him and say goodnight.
I head to the door and enter the warmth of my home.
It was so empty.
Not that she lived here, but it's like ... you know what I mean.
I saw her on the sofa watching a movie in my arms.
And then I could see her on my bed snoring softly.
I see the first aid kit I brought before all this happened.
And then I see the hoodie she was wearing on my couch.
In everything I do, I see her.
If I eat I see her peel her grapes.
If I drive I see her sitting on the passenger seat, playing with her fingers, singing each song lightly.
Tears forming in my eyes as I collapse on the bed in the guest room.
I can't be in the same room I was in before, where she was bleeding in my arms crying.
I don't remember much later.
I think I cried myself to sleep.
The next morning I woke up quite early.
I grab a quick snack for breakfast and get ready for the day quickly.
I took some books and some earphones, maybe she would like to hear me read a story or listen to some music... I don't know.
Then I take the car keys and drive to the hospital.
As soon as I arrived, I saw police officers and then Uncle Davis.
"What's going on?" I ask a little worried.
"Stay calm" he says slowly.
"Stay calm? Why? Did something happen to her? I knew you wouldn't tell me-..."
"No Luke she's always in the same position" he interrupts me.
"Then why should I stay calm?" I ask.
"They are here"
I frown.
"Who are "they" ? "I ask confused.
"Her parents"
I couldn't focus on anything.
My hands started shaking and my breathing was becoming irregular.
But this was not sadness.
It wasn't a panic attack.
No.
This was anger.
It is not a good move to come to the wolf's lair.
I push past Uncle Davis who was trying to tell me something I didn't care about right now.
I pass the police and anyone who stands in my way.
Until I see a big, muscular man.
It looks really creepy.
I can tell he takes drugs and alcohol.
I could no longer contain myself.
"Hey sir" I call him.
"Wh-" I cut him with my puch right on his face.
People surrounded us and screaming at me to stop.
I was just starting to have fun.
"Luke stop" that was Davis.
I give him another punch.
"Stop Luke is not worth it" that was Agent Middleton.
"Do you think she is not worth this?" I yell at them.
"Luck we didn't say that.
We're just saying you shouldn't ruin yourself like this "
I look at the creep in front of me that stands there with a creepy smile.
I was better than this.
And with that I leave, heading to Charlie's room.
