The Age of Wiccans

Miami Air

I woke up in an unfamiliar white room and the first thing I saw was-

'Dominic,' I whispered, completely shocked. He smiled at me, and only then, did I notice my surroundings.

Several tubes were connected to my arms, and I was in a hospital gown, which meant I was in a hospital. I groaned.

'Are you okay?' Dominic quickly asked. I nodded, giving a small smile. I looked outside and could see it was night time. I sighed in relief.

'Thank god it has only been a couple hours.'

'It's been three days!' Dominic stated quietly. My eyes widened at that.

'I have been unconscious for three days?'

'Even I am shocked. I didn't hit you that hard.' Of course he didn't. I knew why I had been knocked out for so long.

'So, how did you know I was going to wake up at this moment?' More importantly, have you been here for three days? I didn't ask that question.

'I was just checking in and saw you moving so I stayed back for a bit.'

'Why did you go light on me?' I asked changing the topic. He raised his eyebrows in an amused manner before answering,

'You have a broken jaw and a broken rib and an ankle sprain, what part of you thinks I went light on you?'

'Well, Jasper had four broken ribs!'

'So, you want me to break three other ribs of yours?' he questioned mockingly.

'No, no, it's just, I've seen people go through much worse!'

'Well, perhaps I didn't want you to hate me...' I was certain I flushed at that, and it reminded me of something.

'You kissed me!'

'Well, I could've punched you instead...'

I sighed. This man understood nothing. 'Thanks for going light on me.'

'Why did you go light on me?' he asked. 'You punches were powerless, and you didn't even try to defend yourself!'

'Perhaps I didn't want you to hate me!' I answered teasingly. He rolled his eyes at that. 'I was just scared...'

He nodded understandingly at that. The door opened, and in came the fresh breeze carrying the smell of Miami.

My head whipped in that direction and I saw Alex come in. If it weren't for the IVs, I would've gotten up. He sat on the edge of my bed and I instantly wrapped my arms around him.

'Hey babygirl!' he greeted. He called me that because I was too short and skinny. At first it was to mock me, now it's how he expresses his adoration for me. I beamed at him as he pulled back.

'I thought you were supposed to be in Miami!'

'I heard you got knocked out. I had to come check on you, didn't I?'

'Aw, Alex! You're the best!'

'I know.' he replied smugly. He turned to Dominic and said coldly, 'Veronica outside is going mad because only two people are allowed inside. Unless you want her to beat you to a pulp, and I'll help her mind it, I suggest you leave.'

'Hey, no need to be rude. I am alive because of this man!'

'You are in hospital because of this man!'

'I was just leaving.' Dominic interrupted, getting up. 'Oh, and a piece of advice El, either quit fighting, or gain some weight. Or you'll end up getting killed.' I nodded wordlessly at that, knowing he was right. But did I care if I dropped dead? Nope. He left.

The door opened, and at the same time, Alex said, 'He calls you "El" now?'

'Of course he does, they made out in the middle of the fight!'

'What the-'

'It's not what it looks like. He tricked me. He kissed me to distract me and I don't even know why he called me "El", okay? It's probably to trick me!'

'Why did he visit you then?'

'I don't know, he probably wondered why I was knocked out for three days because of a little punch!'

Veronica sighed. What's with people and sighing these days? 'We're worried for you Els.'

'I know, but there's no reason to be. I am fine, Veronica!'

'You're lucky he took you for a fragile little thing or he could've killed you!'

'I am aware!' I shouted. 'Don't you think I already know that?' Tears started forming in my eyes. 'I know that. What am I supposed to do? Spend my life in bed waiting for death to take me?'

Alex wiped my tears and pecked me on my forehead. 'That's not what we want for you, okay? You want some fun, I'll take you wherever you want, babygirl. I just don't want you dead.'

I nodded and buried my face in my blanket and let the sleep take me.