Chapter 105
Love
<< Avery >>
“Yup! I was, and I wasn’t,” he repeats cryptically after the nurse and I look at him. He is grinning, but his voice is strained. I let out an irritated sigh.
I glance at the nurse and ask, “Would you care to explain? How bad is it?”
“The bullet grazed his bulletproof vest,” she begins, her tone gentle but serious. “He was shot at a very close distance… So it still caused damage.”
I grip Miles‘ hand tighter, feeling a knot form in the pit of my stomach. “What kind of damage?”
Her face softens as she explains. “He has three broken ribs and the bullet also impacted his liver. His liver injury was serious, and he was in the ICU for 24 hours.”
My eyes sting as I swallow hard. “It’s all because of me.”
“No!” They both speak at the same time.
I wring my palms while trying to calm myself. It is dark outside the hospital widow and I glance around to spot the clock. It’s 9:15 pm and I am hungry. I have an IV attached to my arm. How’s Dad? Didn’t he come to see me?
Why I am thinking all over the place? I shake my head to get rid of random thoughts and ask, “How is he now?”
“I am fine. She is just making a fuss.”
The nurse smiles and repeats, “Yes. He is fine, but he…” she stresses the word as she gives Miles a pointed look. “…must take a proper rest.”
A mix of relief and anguish fills my heart. I reach out, gently caressing Miles‘ cheek with my free hand. “Oh, Miles,” I whisper, my voice thick with emotion. “I’m so sorry you went through that. I wish I hadn’t called. I wish I-”
“No,” the nurse repeats as Miles shakes his head, brushing my cheek with his fingers.
“You suffered and you are not fine yet. So don’t blame yourself,” The nurse adds. “And your boysister was too worried about you sleeping too long… So he wasn’t leaving you alone. He threw quite a tantrum to be in the same room as your once he came out of ICU.”
you all!” Miles Miles rolls his eyes. “Because I was fine, and I wanted to be next to her. It’s not rocket science, complains as he holds my palm tightly. “Don’t you worry, my doll. I’ll be fine. We’ll get through this together.”
I nod, my eyes welling up with tears.
Together.
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She takes some notes in my chart, then she walks to Mile’s side to check his injuries. I gasp when she pulls up Miles‘ gown to see his bruises. His whole side is blue.
“That looks-”
“Bad ass?” Miles suggests, and I bite my lips.
“Whatever you say… but that looks painful.”
“He will be fine.” She assures then asks me, “Would you like to freshen up?”
Nurse helps me out to the bath. I insist I can do it on my own and she tells me I can start doing things on my own by
tomorrow.
“Did anyone come to see me?” I ask.
She smiles and assures me. “Yes. Your Mom and dad were here. Your sister too.”
My jaw drops and I try to process my emotions. I don’t know how I feel about Della right now. I don’t even want to think about her.
After checking out our charts for one last time, she says, “Your vitals are good now, Ms Avery. That’s great news. Once doctor sees you in the morning…. He will probably run some tests… Then you can go home by tomorrow.”
I glance at Miles and nod. I don’t want to go home without him.
“She barely woke up half an hour ago and you’re gonna discharge her already?” Miles asks in annoyance, and I
smile.
“Well, my feelings are mutual. I am not going anywhere without Miles. When he will be discharged?”
“No, I said… We will run some tests first. But she looks mostly fine… I just gave an opinion. The doctor will have a final say in it. You two must take a good rest for the night.”
Something suddenly clicks, and I frown. “What a minute. Does it mean I passed out for 24 hours? Why? Isn’t that too long?” I ask, bewildered. “And how I am supposed to sleep again if I was unconscious for that long time?”
Then she explains the aftermath.
So apparently when I freaked out, seeing Miles wasn’t responding. A paramedic gave me a sedative to calm me down. And because Ethan had already used some sedative on me a little too many times… I didn’t wake up.
A chill passes through my spin. I could have died in my sleep and never known.
The nurse is careful with her words, but I am no fool. I know exactly what she is trying to say between the lines.
“I’ll leave you two alone for now,” she says softly. “I will send you some food.”
She gives me a weak smile and I know she is putting off the topic for now.
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“And something to pass my time!” I say.
She smiles. “A magazine?”
“A laptop?” I ask hopefully.
She laughs. “We don’t have that at hospitals.”
“She can have my phone.” Miles says, “Raylan left it here.”
“NO!” she says. “You two need rest. Even if you can’t sleep. You need rest. Anyway… I will have your dinner arranged. And Mr. Miles, you need to take it easy. Your body needs time to heal.”
Miles chuckles softly. “Easy is not really my style, but I’ll do my best.”
I settle myself closer to Miles, careful not to put too much pressure on his injured side. I run my fingers through his hair, my touch gentle.
We lay in silence for a while. Hearing each other’s breath.
“Kiss me,” he says, and I look at him.
“You are supposed to rest!” I arch an eyebrow at him.
“Thats why I didn’t say suck me off… or Ride me. I only asked for a kiss.”
I chuckle softly as I press a kiss on his cheek.
“You scared me, you know,” he says as I stare into his eyes. His voice was barely above a whisper. “I was so fucking scared when you didn’t call.”
“I dont know if I will ever forget what happened…. I don’t know how you stayed so calm. Even amid everything, you protected me.”
A soft chuckle escapes Miles‘ lips, followed by a wince of pain.
“What happened to him? I know a sniper shot him.”
“He is in a fucking coma. Motherfuxker didn’t die.”
I am still shivering as I recall the hell he gave me. “He was deranged. I don’t know what happened to him… He said he owns some bad people’s money. He drained my accounts,” I mumble, recalling everything. “Would we be able to track it?”
“Let’s get better first… We can worry about Ethan and the money later…
I nod. “Let’s not talk about him anymore.”
Miles leans into my touch, his eyes locking with mine. “And I will make sure he will be gone for good,” he says, his voice filled with sincerity.
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My eyes widen. “Don’t turn into a criminal for me.” I exclaim.
He smiles, pinching my cheek. “I meant my lawyers will make sure he will go away for good. In prison, you know.” He rolls his eyes. “Not out of the world. I will leave that on bad people… May be tell them his whereabouts…”
I like the idea. But I don’t want to think about all of this right now. “You know what… let’s not talk about it.”
I hope he fucking dies in his sleep. I think to myself bitterly.
“Now kiss me!” He demands and I laugh.
“I did!”
“Don’t make me do it!” he commands, and I smile.
I glance at his lips, and I bring my face closer to his. My chest touches his as I feel his warm skin. I put my hand on his side to make sure I don’t press his ribs.
“Do it already. Don’t underestimate me only because I’m a little injured.”
My cheeks burn as I kiss him to shut him up. It’s a slow one. My entire body moves as I climb on top of him. Careful yet dying to feel him. I want to remove the icky feeling Ethan left in me. I want to forget everything as I drink from his lips.
Miles‘ hand rests on my hips. My grips tightens as he overtakes. This sensation is so divine…. I will always remember this. His taste and scent. This moment. How thankful I am to be with him again.
I pull away and Miles grips my face, not willing to let me go.
I chuckle into his mouth. “You need rest and nurse might come back any moment.”
“Argh… Fuck me,” he says as he lets me go.
“I should go to my bed while you rest here.”
“Stay here. Bed is big enough…” he says as he instinctively tries to turn and spoon me.
“Oh fuck! Fuck Fuck Fuck.”
“Oh God. Does it hurt too much? Should I call the nurse?” I ask, my voice filled with urgency.
He shakes his head. “I’m on painkillers, but yes, moving too much hurts.”
“And you want to fuck!” I reply sarcastically.
Miles laughs and winces in pain again.
I lay beside him, connected by the touch of our hands. When he is asleep and I whisper, “I love you.” My voice is barely audible in the quiet hospital room.
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His eyes snap open, and I gasp. “What did you say?”
“Fuck,” I say as I hide my face between my hands.
“Don’t you dare hide your pretty face after saying that.”
“I thought you were asleep.”
“Now say it again. Look into my eyes while you say it,” he demands.
“I love you…” I tell him softly. “I had known it for a while… and I was so scared that I might never see you again and I would never get a chance to tell this… I love you, Miles.”
Miles‘ smile softens, his eyes sparkling with affection. “Are you sure? Because once you said that, there is no backing
off.”
I roll my eyes. “Yes. I am sure.”
“I love you too, Avery,” he replies, his voice filled with a quiet certainty. “More than words can express.”
