Nick called Kayla that night. Kayla picked up the phone and sounded a little ill. She sounded old and weak, like she hadn't eat, or sleep for days. "Kay? I know it's you. I knoew you don't want to see me, but hiding isn't the answer. I know you, you're not like this. I would like to see you but I have to leave for a few days. I just want you to know that...that....I love you." He said them in whispery voice, and hung up. "I'm so sorry Nick. I'm so sorry." Kayla replied but she knew Nick had already hung up. Kayla started to cry. "Kayla, Honey, can I come in?" Nanna knocked on the door holding a try of fruits, sandwiches, and juice. There wasn't an answer from Kayla's room. "Sweetie, you got to eat something. I'll leave your lunch outside by your door." Nanna left it on the floor and went downstairs.
Kayla wasn't hungry. All she wanted to do is cry and sleep. She thought sleeping won't make her think. Nanna brought up dinner for Kayla. She found the tray she brought up earlier. It almost hasn't been touch. "Kayla, you haven't even touch your lunch...You got to eat Sweetie! Don't do this! I'll put your dinner here, and promise me you'll eat all your pasta before they get cold. And here's some clean clothes and towels, wash up and get some sleep." Nanna shook her head and went downstairs. She was really worry about her.
(6 days later)
Nick got back to Orlando, adn couldn't wait to see Kayla. He immediately went to her house. "Nana? Where's Kay?" He asked. "She's in the room" Nanna said crying. "Is she alright? Why are you crying?" "She hasn't gotten out of that room for a week now. I left food at the door step but she hardly touch them." Nanna explained, with some sobs in between. Nick rushed up to her room and knocked on the door. "Kay! Kay, it's Nick! May I ask you to to open the door? Oh please Kay! I need to see you!" He begged her. "Go away Nick! Why would you wnat to have anything to do with me! You don't have to feel sorry for me! Just leave!" She scolded him. Nick knew Kayla was crying. "I'm sorry. I had no idea. It doesn't matter. And I mean that. I don't care what people think. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you. But I'm here now! And I won't leave till you open this door!" Nick leaned against the door to listen to what was going on in the room. There was a noise in the room. Kayla didn't say a word, but Nick heard a painful moan. He knocked on the door and now he was worry. "Kay? Kay! Answer me!! Are you alright?! Kay!" Nick went downstairs and ask Nanna for a hammer. He went upstairs and broke the door knob. He found Kayla on the floor. "Kay!" Nick called out. "Oh my goodness. Kay, Sweetie!" Nanna called out. "What happened?" "I think she fainted. Look Nanna, I'm bringing her to the hospital. And I'll call you from there. Alright? So don't worry." He said while picking Kayla up and ran downstairs. He layed her down gently in the backseat and drove off to the hospital.
"Hey Nurse? She needs help, please help her." Nick said, out of breath. "Put her here!" The nurse told him to put her on the wheel bed and Kayla was pushed to the examining room. Nick started to follow them but the nurse stopped him. "Sir, I need you t answer some questions. Okay, what's your relation with the patient?" She asked him, while filling out a paper on a clipboard. "I think I'm her boyfriend." He answered her helplessly. The nurse looked at him strangely. "Why is she here? I mean, was it a car accident, any bleeding?" She continue to fill out the paper. "No, I found her in the room, I think she fainted." "Alright. Okay, sign here please." She gave him a pen and he signed the paper. "Can I see her?" "Yeah, but you have to wait over there by the room and when the doctor comes out, you can see her." She pointed down the hall. "Thanks." Nick said, rushing down the hall.
He was pacing. After 20 minutes the doctor came out. "What's wrong? She alright?" He asked. "Yeah. Why don't you come into my office, so we can talk." Nick followed the doctor. "Mr. Carter?" "Yeah." "Hi, I'm Dr. Jacobe." "Can you tell me what's wrong with Kayla?" "I just did and overall checkup for her. I was wondering if you know she was raped." Dr. Jacobe asked. "Yes." Nick took in a deep breath. Now he doesn't care about anything. All he wanted is Kayla. "And she needs a lot of support from family members. And especially from you. Boyfriend?" Dr. Jacobe asked. "Yes" Nick answered. "I'm going to give her some nutritious vitimins, since she hasn't eatten in days and she needs sleep, rest, and sleep. Got it?" Dr. Jacobe signed a slip and gave it to Nick. "Yeah." Nick looked really worry and Dr. Jacobe knew he wanted to see Kayla. "She's in room 42A." He told him and smiled. "Thanks Doctor." He rushed out to find Kayla's room.
Nick came in the room and Kayla was awake. She saw him come in and quickly looked away. She didn't wanted to see him. He took a seat. "Kay, I love you. I don't care. I don't want you to torure yourself like this again. You're hurting me. It's not really good for both of us. It's really bad for your health." Nick paused after every sentence. Realizing how much he sounded like Kevin. Nick felt like he was going to cry again. "I want you to know that you're beautiful, and I need you in my life. You're the only one I love and will ever love." Nick took her hand in his. He felt kinda awkward saying those words. He never knew he'll be saying it. Where did those words come from? Maybe it's how I feel; from the heart, he thought. "Kay?" Nick can hear her crying softly. "Oh, tell me you're not crying again." Kayla knew Nick gets really confused when a girl cries, he has no idea what to say when they do that. "No....these are my happy tears." She said sobbing. "What?" he looked at her eyes. It's been a long time since he has seen those blue eyes. Kayla smiled and squeezed his hand tight. "Nick, I don't want to cry anymore. i don't want to stay in my room and not see you. I missed you and your kisses." She said, reaching out to touch his lips with hre fingers. "Hey, I've been missing your kisses too." Nick slowly came closer to gie her a kiss. Let's not think of anything anymore. All I know is that I want you, in my arms." He kissed her again.
The two continued kissing until someone came in and interupted them. "Ahem....Ahem...." Dr. Jacobe cleared his throat. "Sorry to disturb you, but you can leave anytime today. And don't forget to get a lot of rest." "Thanks Doc." Nick said with a smile and turned back to Kayla and saw her smiling. "Common, let's go....you get dress and I'll call Nanna, she's really worry." "Nick? Come here." Nick came over and she gave him a kiss. "Oh, I want to tell yu something." Nick looked at her. "Yeah? What is it?" Kayla asked still sounding a little sick. "We're getting a week off before next's trip, and I want ot take you home to Tampa to meet Aaron, Bj, and everyone else. This is gonna be cool!" He said sounding like he was going on a vacation. Kayla laughed. "Common, let's go. I hate the smell in here." Kayla was still weak so Nick had to hold on to her.