Part of the Family

Chapter 23: His Guardian Angel

Roman woke up due to the daylight hitting his face. He was in a lot of pain. There was glass everywhere and dried blood on his face and some on the wheel. He groaned in pain while having the will to not move out of the car. His body ached especially on his neck. Roman finally got himself up while wincing in pain. He unbuckled his seatbelt as well as opened the car. He gradually placed his feet on the ground. Once he got out, his knees buckled causing him to fall on the ground.

"Fuck...me", he groaned. He took his time getting out of the woods and onto the road. The only car on the road passed by but immediately halted. It reverse back quickly stopping at Roman's side. The window rolled down and it was a pretty blonde lady.

"Oh my gosh, are you ok!?" The woman sounded alarmed.

"I...think so", he responded.

"What happened?"

"Car crash..."His knees began to give out making him fall.

"Let's get you to a hospital!" She rushed out of the car and helped roman up. The woman opened the door for him and carefully helped him in the vehicle. His neck was sore and stiff. He was going in and out of consciousness which the blonde lady noticed.

"Hey whats your name?"

"Roman...Godfrey." He kind of slurred.

"Alright Roman Godfrey what's your favorite color?"

"My what?"

"Favorite color. I like mint green."

"Blue."

"That's a lovely color."

"I never got your name."

"Caterina." It sounded so similar to Catalina which made Roman slightly tear up.

"You ok?" Caterina asked.

"Sorry, it's just your name sounds so much like my sister's...her name was Catalina. She passed not that long ago."

"I'm sorry for your loss Roman." Roman was slowly drifting off.

"Hey Roman please don't go sleep. I need you to stay up a little longer. Can you do that for me."

"I can try."

"Ok good let's keep talking until we get to the hospital." Roman tried his best to keep the conversation going. They finally made it to the hospital and Roman was quickly sent to the ER. He was fighting to stay awake but couldn't last long. The blackness took over him. Back home Olivia made her son's favorite breakfast and was ready to apologize and wish him a happy birthday. Shelley entered the kitchen and gave her mom a good morning hug.

"Have you seen your brother," asked Olivia. Shelly nodded her head no. As if on cue Olivia's phone rang.

"Mrs. Godfrey your son Roman Godfrey is in the hospital." Olivia had a shocked expression on her face.

"I'll be on my way. Darling call your aunt or uncle to see if they can drop you off at school I have an emergency to attend. I love you and be good." She said as she rushed out the house. Olivia sped away trying to get to her son. When she got to the hospital, Olivia immediately asked for her son. She rushed into the room where he was staying at. To her surprise she saw a stranger next to Roman's bed.

"And who might you be?"

"I'm Caterina." She stood up and shook Olivia's hand. I'm the one that found Roman.

"Thank you...Caterina." Olivia gave her a small smile. "I can take it from here."

"I don't mind staying. I know it's weird that a stranger is worried for your son but I just want to make sure he's ok." Olivia softly sighed.