Thoughtless Words
Story by Courtney C. and Jessica B.
~~*Chapter Ten- Part Two*~~
“Jessica...Jessica...”
Tommi nudged me, trying to wake me up.
“Huh?”
I said, suddenly opening my eyes.
“The
nurse is coming,” She said, helping me to my feet. I blinked my eyes and the
bright hospital came into focus. A young nurse, in about her 20’s or so, came
up to us. By now Nick’s mom and dad were there. The nurse said both of AJ’s
arms were broken and his collar bone was fractured.. He was still sleeping, but
he would be fine. I was so happy to hear this. I started jumping around and
crying hysterical. Happy tears, of course. But not for long.
“What
about Nick?” His mother pleaded.
“He
has a bone fracture in his right leg and some bruised ribs.”
“That’s
it?” Nick’s father interrupted, getting a little excited.
“Well.....no.
He’s been in a comma the past two hours. We’re not sure if there is any head
trauma or brain damage, but we’ll keep you informed.”
“Thank
you,” Brian said, his voice shaky, as she turned.
“Nurse!”
I hollered after her and asked if it would be alright if I went in and saw AJ.
She said to be quiet and it would be fine.
As
I walked into the room, silent tears began to fall down my cheeks. I was so
overwhelmed that he was alive. Although I wanted to cry for Nick, I couldn’t
help but smile when I saw AJ laying there, knowing he was only sleeping.
“Alex,”
I softly spoke. “AJ...baby, it’s me.” I continued, but he didn’t wake
up, even when I pushed him a little. “AJ!
Wake up sleepy head. Come on Alex. Open your eyes dammit!” I shouted.
He was scaring me. Then I heard the most deafening sound I had ever heard in my
life. The heart monitor suddenly formed a complete straight line with one big
long beep.
“Nooooo!!”
I shouted, grabbing AJ’s chest. “No, he’s not dead. He’s only asleep.
Dammit wake up! This isn’t happening. Nooo!!” My screams became louder as
the doctors and nurses rushed into the room. One very big, strong doctor grabbed
me by my shoulders and pulled me to the door. I fought and fought but they shut
the door. Kevin grabbed me by the waist and pulled me down to the floor against
the wall.
“Let
me go! He’s not dead!” I beat my fist against the hard floor. Kevin turned
me around, shaking me.
“Stop
it Jess. Get a hold of yourself,” He said pulling me to him and then he did
something I had never seen him do before. He cried. AJ’s mother became
hysterical, burying her face in her hands. About that time Courtney came running
down the hallway.
“Courtney!”
I screamed, breaking away from Kevin. “Courtney, AJ. Tell them he’s not
dead. He’s not dead Courtney. Make them stop crying.” I panicked as Courtney
wrapped her arms around me.
“Oh
God!” She cried. A nurse came running out of the room and over to AJ’s mom.
“Oh
thank God!” I heard his mother cry. “Thank God, my baby.” The nurse said
the monitor had picked up some unsteady breathing and had made a mistake. AJ was
fine. I ran as hard as I could to his bed.
“AJ!”
I screamed in his ear.
“Damn
girl, that’s my ear, but don’t worry, I have another one,” He laughed,
smiling at me.
“AJ,”
I cried. My eyes wailed up with tears as I laid my head on his chest and hugged
him tightly.
“Easy
baby, easy. I’m still sore.” He had splints underneath each arm keeping them
elevated, and a neck brace.
“I’m
sorry.” I jumped back.
“No,
I’m sorry,” he said in a serious tone and look on his face.
“I’m
just glad you’re alive,” I smiled.
“Then
show me how much,” He grinned as I bent over carefully and kissed his lips for
the longest time.
“I
thought I’d lost you baby,” I frowned, brushing his cheek with the back of
my hand. “After all we said to each other, I
couldn’t bare the thought that you may have been...” But I couldn’t
finish because of the fact that I was now crying into AJ’s chest.
“Shhh....Jess,
it’s okay baby. I’m right here and I love you.” I looked up into those
warm brown eyes and knew his words were true. It was hard to understand why he
would have ever cheated on me and although deep down it tore at my soul, I still
loved him. I almost lost him, and that’s something I would not be able to deal
with.
“I
love you too AJ”
“Shit,
this isn’t fair,” He pouted.
“What’s
not fair?”
“It’s
such a good moment and I can’t even
wrap my arms around you.” I laughed and kissed him softly.
“Poor
baby,” I smiled. It felt so good to laugh. The feeling I had as I sat there
beside him and smoothed my fingers through his hair was priceless. We were both
silent for awhile, staring into each others souls.