I woke up out my comma a week later. I almost wish I didn't. The pain was excruciating. What happened to me? Did I party to hard again? Omg was I murdered? Omg my mom finally killed me. Not if you woke up Tal. Stop being a dumbass. Well my memory was all jumbled. I tried to sit up and almost passed out. Oh yea, Sam almost killed us. Wait, where's Sam?
"Glad to see you're woke Ms. Miyoko. That was a nasty accident. Your parents will be glad to know you're up." said the doctor as he administered the medicine in my IV's.
"My parents were here? As in my mom and dad? My mom was here?" I said happily.
If my mom was here that would mean everything to me. Maybe she did love me. Things were kind of looking up. As soon as I get out here I'm going to patch things up with her.
"Uh uh uh--- well actually no. Just your dad." the doctor stumbled all over his words.
"Oh good. I didn't want to see her anyways. She would've just got in the way." I said irritated. Changing the subject I asked, "Anyways how is Sam and what is the extents of my injuries?" Did I say that right? I saw a girl on Law and Order ask her doctor that.
"Well it seems you went through the windshield. I take it you weren't wearing a seatbelt. You have broken ribs, a broken arm and you had internal bleeding. We were able to stop the bleeding but we still have tests to run. You had a nasty concussion but you seem to be healing fine. You're a very lucky girl. I'm going to be honest; you shouldn't have made it out alive." The doctor said.
"Wow. Well what about Sam? Is she ok? Can I see her now?" I said.
"It seems Ms. Montgomery is doing just fine. She was discharged 2 days ago. You are the one with extensive damage. " he said.
Lucky ass. Oh but I was so happy she was ok.
"That's so great. I can't wait to go see her. Um, how long will I be in here? Will I be able to make it to graduation? It's in a week" I said barely holding on to reality.
"We will have to determine that day by day. I should go now. I'll have them bring breakfast to you. Good day Ms. Miyoko" he said leaving.
My world went black again.
***
I was sitting on a cloud with my cousin Nyla. She was killed when we were 13. She was so beautiful.
"I'm an angel now. Aren't I beautiful? Hehe I know. I'm your guardian angel now. Protecting you from evil and-" She cut herself off. "Natalia Catalina Miyoko. You need to shut the hell up with all that crying. You are dampening my mood. I come to see you and talk and you cry. Ungrateful." She said shaking her head.
"I'm sorry. I just miss you so much Ny." I said.
"I miss you too. But I'm not here for me. Poor Eric has been trying to reach you. You know he visited you every day you were in a coma. You are driving that boy crazy. Have you forgotten about him already? Of course not. You've been moping and it's time to stop. Live. Oh and please stop it with the sleeping pills. They make it so hard to contact you." she said frustrated.
Eric... I did miss him. I couldn't allow myself to think about him. I had bigger things to think about. I don't even know him.
"Listen mi amor, the reason I'm here is to warn you of the dangers ahead. It won't be an easy journey but it's time to find out who you were really meant to be. Keep faith and remember to always be honest." She said fading away.
I shook my head ok. "Ok Nyla. Whatever it is I'm ready for it." I said tearing up. I didn't want her to leave.
***
The dream was still lingering in my head. Eric had came to see me. I was released from the hospital 3 days ago and hadn't heard a thing from him. Maybe he forgot about me. My step dad was paying for in home care. Maybe he didn't know my address. I didn't notice my other come in, I was wrapped in my thoughts. When I finally noticed her, she was furious.
"You are a little attention craving bitch! You may have everybody else fooled but I know the real you. I carried you for 9 months. You just want pity. You think you're better than me? Well that's my money you're using. You will not use my husband to pay for your mistakes! What kind of daughter do I have? Enjoy this while you can. You'll never get another penny from me." She whispered. She dropped a book on my ribs. And I gasped for air. "Oops. Clumsy me." She walked out laughing. "Get better honey. Mommy loves you." She said loudly making sure everybody heard her.
What a bitch. I never did anything bad to her. She had 4 kids before me and I was the only one she hated. She was crazy in the head. When the hell did she pick up a book?
I was seriously depressed. All I could do was lie around. I hated being confined to one space. I loved my room but it was so childish. Pink walls, pink carpet, pink canopy bed, pink doors, pink everything. It was like someone threw up Pepto-Bismol. I sighed. It was a kid room but it was my room. I missed Eric.
Sam came over a lot but she couldn't help how I was feeling. I wanted out of this room. I wanted to be free. I'd never been the sit in one place girl. I was always out and about hanging somewhere. I got tired of being trapped when I was 13 and worked towards my license until I got it at 16. I got my first carthe next day.
***
"I miss you beautiful. I can't wait to the day you are mines. Stop fighting the pull. I want you as bad as you want. I love you!" said Eric.
***
When did I fall asleep? And what was that dream about? I had to admit it made me happy all over. And I felt more love then I ever could from him. It was like we were soul mates.
Too bad I couldn't stand him.
Still I was kind of happy. Today I would graduate. I looked up at my daddy. He was saying something in his native language. All I could make out was graduation and late.
I wasn't supposed to be leaving the house but I couldn't miss my graduation. It took me almost two hours to get ready. I had to be extra careful. My injuries were still healing. I was very pleased with the results. I had on a black strapless dress with flats. My hair was straightened with a few curls and my make up was perfect. Even with the cast and bandaged stomach I looked pretty. I felt pretty.
***
Who the hell decided to have a graduation outside? It was hot and I was irritated. I was looking around and saw my dad. Just him. My mom didn't come. My eyes continued scanning the crowd and I saw a familiar face. Was that Eric? Couldn't be. He must have felt me starring because he turned and starred right at me. He was smiling hard. His smile was so beautiful.
"Samantha Montgomery and Natalia Miyoko." the speaker announced.
The crowd erupted as we stepped on stage to accept our diplomas. We were allowed to accept them together because I would need help walking. Well that's what they thought. I saw Sam's mom walking to the stage. She blew me a kiss. We stopped for some pictures and went back to our seats. We did it Sam. After it was all over I was standing with my dad talking to some friends when Sam and Sam's mom and dad came up to us.
They all looked flawless. Sam had on a Marc Jacobs strapless dress and shoes to match. She reminded me so much of my mom when it came to that. The red really looked beautiful against her pale skin. Her mother wore a classy white dress from which I had no idea. And of course Mr. M was handsome in his suit. It was probably more expensive then my house.
"You've always been like a daughter to us. If you don't make me proud with your life accomplishments I will kick your ass. The Montgomery family loves you." Said her mom tearfully. She handed me a check and walked away.
"As much as I'd love to go home with you, I have family to go and bless with my presence." Laughed Sam. "I'll call you later though. Oh and I saw Ericccccc. Get your man girl." She said walking away.
"Come on dad. Let's go to dinner." I said.
I turned around and hit a brick wall. In the back of my mind I knew it wasn't a wall.
"You've got to stop running into me like this. If you want my attention I'll be glad to give it to you." He smirked.
What an asshole.
"Excuse me Tal, I have a phone call." My dad said hurrying off. He was always talking business.
"Natalia huh? What a pretty name for a pretty girl. I'm Eric Loup, of the Loup family." He said proudly.
So he's a Loup. They own a lot of stuff around here. That means he's rich. Well money won't impress me. Let me burst his ego one time.
"Never heard of em. Must be a small family." I replied smirking.
He didn't look offended. He looked amused. I took a long look at him. He was clearly a handsome man. He looked very serious yet gentle. He had to at least be 6'3. He had blonde hair and those eyes. Man. He could've gotten me naked right there. He had on a cream polo shirt with dark blue Levis. Yum. I wanted to eat him up on the spot.
