[Denises POV]
Paul and I quietly walked into the room Shaea was in. She lay in the bed, hooked up to only one machine that detected her heartbeat. Beep..Beep..Beep. It was an even noise that filled the room like tuneless music. Paul took my hand and lightly pulled me over to Shaeas bed.
My God, this girl was beautiful, even like this. Even with dark circles under her eyes and no color in her cheeks or on her lips, she was angelic. Her face was innocent, with a hint of childish mischief. Well, it usually was when she was conscious. I gasped; when did Shaea lose so much weight!? She was eating properly, but where did it all go? Paul pulled two chairs for the both of us next to her bed. We sat in silence until I spoilt it with a light, broken whisper.
"Shaea, darling, please stay strong. Come back, Shaea we need you. Well help you- I know youre hurting, I know you feel lonely, but Im here. Yo-your moms here waiting for you. Please, love, I need you back." My voice broke at the last word, fading into nothing. A few tears fell down my cheek as Paul patted my back. He was silent through all this- God knows what on his mind. Usually I could tell what hes thinking, but right now, all I could see was Shaea.
Yes, I knew what was happening in my home. I knew it was breaking. I knew the cause and I knew the effect. Im a mother- I have a maternal intuition. I saw the change in Nicks attitude, I saw the loss of Shaeas smile, and I noticed Joes continuous irritation of Joanna and Nicks presence. I even felt the tension in the room when all the kids were in it together. I know what happened at the carnival and I know what happened after. But I cant do anything about it; theyre grown-ups now and they need to learn to fight their own battles.
But, as a human, I can still choose sides right? And I know for a fact that Nicks fighting for the wrong side.
[Nicks POV]
Mom and Dad came out of the room about 10 minutes. Mom had obviously cried in there, there cant be another explanation for her red nose. I saw Kevin stand up and look at me.
"Come, Nick, we'll go now." I knew what he was trying to do- Joe would get to go alone with Shaea. That really bugged me. Suddenly, it felt like Shaea belonged to Joe, like everyone gave him the benefits with her that I used to have. Does this mean they now expect Shaea and Joe to end up together?
I nodded and quietly followed Kevin into the room. We both sat on the chairs next to her bed that mom and dad had put before us. Kevin lightly kissed her forehead and rubbed it with her thumb, as he moved hair out of her face. I sat down and held onto her hand, making light circles on her palm with my thumb. It was quiet in the room, apart from the machine that beeped with Shaeas heartbeat, until Kevin broke it.
He spoke in a cheerful voice, kind of like how you would talk to a seven year old with. "Hey Shaea. How are you? Now, Shaea you wake up because I think everyone needs you. Kay?" he said smiling. One tear escaped his face, but he brushed it away hoping that I didnt notice. There he goes again, being the big strong brother.
"Hey Shay," I joked. I always said 'Hey Shay' to her; it would make her laugh." Kevins right Shaea, we need you back. Come on Shaea, say something. Youve never been so quiet, not even in your sleep. Talk now like you do when you dream. Please Shaea." My voice broke and I stopped talking.
The door opened and Joe entered.
"Uh, Im sorry, but do you guys mind if I see her now?" Joe asked nervously. I think he expected me to get pissed, and I would have if he didnt look so hopeless. Whats eating him?
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Aww, so sad!
I was near tears when I read this!
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juliamauch 2 years ago
i would love to! :)
thanks
MakeItLovely 2 years ago
Oh my goodness.
I feel so bad for all of them.
And Nick.... duuude. just think for a bit... gr.
But seriously amazing.
and np... what did i do? lol :)
TheRealKennaNicole 2 years ago
thank youu :)
you helped me with that whole story problem :)
i was thanking you guys for thatt.. :)
MakeItLovely 2 years ago