Chapter 8

Angel’s POV

Although I knew I would be in hospital a few more days, I was feeling positive. The care I was receiving was amazing, I kept getting a calming sense of relaxation along with a gorgeous smell of fresh cut grass. To say just a few days ago I could have died I feel oddly ok about everything.

A couple of my friends from the ED took it in turns visiting me, and when I explained what happened the night of the crash my closest friend at work Christie was so shocked she almost fell off her chair.

“I’m in 2 minds weather I want to punch him or thank him for showing his true colours before he marked you”, she exclaimed “There are rumours that the nurses have been given special care instructions for a patient up here, some who’s meant to be very important is staying at the hospital, and all the doctors, nurses are under strong instruction that they get the best care, followed by the head of department giving Alpha daily updates”, she continued.

“Don’t look at me” I laughed, “I am literally a nobody. I don’t even have a boyfriend anymore, somehow I have to find a carer so I get home” as I continue my tone changes and a slight sob breaks out with my words, “I need round the clock help while I recover, the person I thought loved me has been cheating and I can’t event go to college or work to take my mind off it, my life seemed to be starting to go well and now it’s crumbling all over again and I have no one.”

“You have me, I will help and I can be your distraction” she smile trying to reassure me.

Conversation changed and got a tad lighter, before I knew it Christie had been sat with me well over an hour and she had to head down stairs to start her shift. She gave me a hug and left the room however she did tell me Julian was intending on visiting later in the day.

Julian was my other buddy, he was a babble as foamy washing up liquid, hyperactive, tiring and he exaggerated everything but he was great, he and his boyfriend had been together over a year now and although same sex couples were still not always acknowledged how they should be in our pack, Julian was proud to walk around just being himself. He was such a strong and amazing person.

As Christie was leaving my room I briefly got that amazing smell again just before I could hear voices whispering in the hall. It’s probably to do with the special patient but I was definitely eager to learn who they are. More than anything the gossip could help occupy my time while I’m stuck here.

Nurses were in and out and Doctors, they seemed to have a plan falling into place so I could get home and have support. I would have a lot to do if I wanted to get back to work and college.

The doctors told me that walking will be a challenge and I will need physio , my hand and eye coordination may not be what it’s supposed to be and that my appetite could also be off because there was damage to my stomach. All in all the doctors were impressed that I survived let alone that I survived with injuries that although disturbed my life, it could have minimal impact with the right adjustments from me..

One nurse briefly mentioned how nice it worked for me to have somebody I trusted staying with me “Rider definitely isn’t the person to help me then” I snorted

The nurse looked at me apologetically and continued with her duties tending to a wound on my leg , just as she was finishing up Julian walked in with a strange spring to his step considering I was laid in a hospital bed and he had the biggest smile on his face.

“Hey Roomie!” He clapped as he walked in

“Roomie” I quizzed

He just smiled and explained how Christie had an amazing idea that Julian and her could stay with Angel to help her recover so that rider does can’t manipulate her and worm his way back in.

Julian had never liked Ryder, he swore that he saw Ryder kissing another girl the year before when he was out at a bar. Rider always gave Julian the creeps and it affected Angel and Julian from having a close friendship because Ryder made out that Julian was a liar.