My Favorite Season

Almost Passing Out from Exhaustion and Pain

I wake at 4:00am with searing back pain. I'm paralyzed by the pain. I somehow manage to grab my phone, but those subtle movement send the pain from my back into my arms. I immediately call Anthony because as I realize later I need him to help me through the pain. He picks up on the second ring, "Hello?"

His voice is gruff. Great! I woke him😖. "Anthony" I squeeze out between gritted teeth

I hear him rush out of bed, "Samantha?! Are you okay?"

I shake my head even though he can't see it, "No! It's one of those mornings. I'm in too much pain, and I can't get up to get my medicine"

I hear the rustle of clothing, "I'll be there in 10-15 minuets. You just relax. Cause you know that stressing is going to make it worse"

"I know, I know" I say weakly.

"I'll see you in 10 minuets, Bye!" Anthony rushes out

"Bye" I say tiredly

I hang up the phone, and gently lay it on my chest. I just lay there, and look at my ceiling. I begin counting the little dips. True to his word, 10 minuets later I hear my front door open and close quietly. I then hear shuffling in the kitchen, and I hear footsteps approach my door. The door quietly creaks open to reveal Anthony. He closes the door, rushes over to me, and kneels by my side of the bed. He then holds up my pill bottle, and sets a glass of water on my bedside table.  "How you feeling?" Anthony asks while opening the pill bottle

I sigh and reach for the water, "Terrible"

He holds out a pill for me, "I'm sorry"

I swallow the pill, "Not your fault. Thanks for coming."

He smiles softly, "You're welcome. I don't like it when you're in pain"

I laugh,"Neither do I"

Anthony gets up and sits on the other side of the bed. He takes out his phone, and opens it to a remote control app. He then points it at my Apple TV, and puts on Seinfeld.  He then leans against the headboard and lifts his arm up, so that I can cuddle into his side. I happily oblige, and I finally notice that he's already dressed in his Uniform. Well I suppose that saves time on his part.  We try to keep our laughter to a down low, so as not to wake my parents, or Regan. I wouldn't feel so bad about Regan though. After a while my 5:00am alarm goes off, and I push Anthony out of the bed. "Go to work! I don't want you late on my account" I rush out

Anthony laughs, "Sam, I don't think Maddon would mind if I'm a little late"

I shake my head, "Nope, not taking that chance! Go!"

He continues to laugh, but leans down to give me a kiss. "Okay, Okay! I'm leaving. I'll see you later though"

I wave as he opens the door to my bedroom, "See ya"

He waves behind him, and closes the door. I hear my front door close a few seconds later. I force myself out of bed, and into the shower. My muscles loosen up a little due to the shower. I get dressed in a long sleeve sweater because I'm getting a cold flash at the end of May. Don't Judge me. I also throw on my black, grey , and white leggings. Also, I decide to wear my black and white flower pattern doc martins. I walk out into the kitchen to throw a hot pocket in the microwave. I turn around, and notice a big box on the kitchen table. I walk over to it, and pick up the card next to it. The card reads: I saw this in a store window a few days ago, and I couldn't resist getting it for you! Also, you're always complaining about never having a Chicago Cubs Cup, so I decided to fix that. -Love Tony💙. I set the card down, and lift the top on the box, and I'm greeted by this: