Danielle Hayes

"I am sorry to say this, but..."

"But... What?" I whispered, not even the slightest thought that Mr. Prescott was indeed here, with me this whole time.

"We have managed to flush the drug out of her system. You are right! It's Heroin, and due to overdose, the patient has slipped into coma."

I stepped back. With quivering lips, I blinked my eyes. I stepped back until something hard touched my back.

"When is she going to be okay?" My voice barely above a whisper.

"We don't know. It may take days, months or maybe years." He sighed.

"Can I... Can I see her? And when can I take her home?"

"Ofcourse, you can. Go right in. By tomorrow, you can shift her home."

"Thank you." I said as he moved away to attend other patients.

Taking a couple of deep breaths and some pep talks I went in.

The door creaked as I walked in and closed it right after. Dev layed on the bed, with the wirings and all. The ECG beeped, letting me know that she was alive.

She looked better than she was earlier today, when we saw her. Her finger tips, the nails were back to normal tone. Her platinum blonde hair carelessly lied on the creamy white pillow.

"Hey Dev!" I breathed, caressing her hand. "Are you okay? Does it hurt?" I asked, as tears prickled my eyes.

"I am sorry Dev. I am sorry. Please forgive me." My forehead touched the back of her palm. "I am sorry, I pulled you into this."

"I could never forgive myself for what I had done to August and I will never forgive myself if anything happens to you."

She was in deep slumber, atleast that's what I thought. I knew, she could hear me, feel me, but couldn't respond.

"You are all I am left with. If you leave me too, then... I don't think I can live anymore Dev. I don't think I can. I don't think I can carry this burden of having taken everyone's life anymore, after all it's because of me, he suffered and you, are suffering."

With the back of my palms, I wiped my tears messily. "I'll make this right. I promise I will. I will not let them cross you once again."

"Dev, you hate it when I talk too much. And now, I am rambling and aren't you going to shut me up? Dev! Talk to me, please." I begged her.

Please!!

I couldn't bare this silence. It was defeaning and I hated it.

My shoulders fell and I cried my eyes out. For some reason, it affected me alot. I didn't know what it was. Was it because of Devon's state or... The anger against the bastards. One life and my career wasn't enough to quench the thirst of enmity.

"Danielle?"

I craned my neck to look at him.

"You haven't had anything. I'll stay here. You go, grab something real quick." I nodded.

"Thank you, Mr. Prescott."

"You are welcome Danielle."

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"Shh! It's okay Danielle. She'll be alright." Mr. Prescott said, starting the car.

"I hope." I murmured, relaxing in the passenger seat.

We were taking Dev home and I could only hope she will be okay.

I glanced out of the window, as the car peeled out to the hospital and towards my home.

Instead of taking a right turn he turned to the left.

"We are going-"

"We are going in the right direction. To my home. You guys will stay with me." His hand was on the ledge of the Window and eyes solely on the road.

"Why on earth do you think we will go to your house Mr. Prescott?" I glared.

"Do you see Devon? Tell me." I nodded. "If I leave you in your house, unguarded then I am damn sure that, you will be next. Do you really think I am that ignorant about it?"

"No! But..." I hesitated. "It doesn't good. What will other's think? We can't stay at your house. We will look for some other."

"Danielle, listen to me. I don't give a damn about what others think. Your safety is more important to me than anything. They, whoever they are, have followed you from Cali to DC, don't ever think they can't find you because, I they will."

I nodded.

"And I assure you, you will be completely safe there. I know, I should have asked for your consent but..." He trailed off.

"It's okay Mr. Prescott and thank you for helping me." He nodded, with a slight smile on his face.

Soon, he diverted in, through the large metal gates of a big house, in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of DC. He stopped his car, right under the portico where we were welcomed by... A large family.

God! He really do have a large one. Out of whom, I recognised three of them and I wish, they didn't. Wow! And their House seemed too small to accommodate these lot.

"You indeed have a large family Mr. Prescott. Do everyone live here?" I whispered, moving slightly close to him.

"No! Not everyone. I live here, along with my parents. Others have come here as a part of a visit." He murmured, smiling at them.

"Hey honeybun!" A lady similar to Me. Prescott, hugged him tight followed by a elder looking guy, matching Mr. Prescott's height.

"Is it her?"

She glanced at me while they did the same.

"The one and only."

"Hello Mrs. Prescott!" I waved, approaching her.

"Hello Danielle!" She hugged me as I awkwardly wrapped my arms around her. "I am Anna and this is Brian." Elder Mr. Prescott approached me with a large smile.

"Hello dear! I hope you are good." He hugged me.

"Hello Brian! I am, thank you."

Glancing at the car and back, he said "Let's take Devon inside."

"Yeah!"

We had her settled into one of the rooms on the ground floor, which they were kind enough to give. They also offered me to stay in the room beside of it.

After settling her inside, with one last glance, I came out. Everyone were in the living room, chatting over some tea.

"Come, have a seat Dani." Anna motioned me across the large living room. I took a seat beside Anna.

August had shown me his family but never have I talked to them. He had told me alot about them and he even told me that they were planning a visit there and that he will us to them but...

"This is Cayden, Brian's brother and Lennon. Their children Foster, Arden and Lily. Stella, Foster's wife. Mila, my brother Carson's wife. Carson is in Cali. Ruby and Rory, their children." Smiling, They waved at me before turning completely silent.

"And... August too." Mr. Prescott added.

I sighed, shivering. My palms started sweating and my mouth turned dry. Taking deep breaths, I tried to calm myself down.

"You okay?" Brian asked.

I nodded rapidly.

"I am not." Came a young voice behind me.

I spun around to look at a young boy probably of 8 years or so. His jet black hair was messy and sparkling just like his hazel green eyes.

I hate kids and I didn't know why. I just hate them. That was indeed a reason for not choosing Obsetrics

"Hello!" He greeted extending his hand. "I am Loki and you are?"

Damn!

"Hey Loki! I am Dani." I smiled. I said, taking his.

"Are you Uncle Logan's girlfriend?"

Mr. Prescott choked on his cup of black coffee while others cackled.

"No Loki! she's -" he started.

"I am not talking to you Uncle Logi. I am talking to her." He glared.

"No Loki! He's my boss." I put out.

"He's angry on you Storm. You were here early this morning but were gone even before he got to meet you."

"Ah! Is that so?" Mr. Prescott got on his knees, right infront me where Loki stood, with his Iron man toy. "I thought to take you out. But-"

"Really uncle Logi?" He nodded. "You are the best." Loki hugged him, smiling broadly.

"Can we take Aunt Danielle with us too?" He asked, excited.

Aunt?

"No! I don't think-" I started but was interrupted by Mr. Prescott.

"Yeah!" He said. "Please."

"Okay."

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"Are you ready to order?" Came a girlish tone from the right.

A guy, presumably in his early twenties stood just by our table. Mr. Prescott nodded, allowing me to order first.

"Dark chocolate icecream with extra chocolate sauce please." He nodded. "Thanks."

"I will have Chocolate chip ice cream."

That was August's favorite one.

No no... Control Dani. For God's sake, control. I tried hard to not break down and that I kept telling myself that He wouldn't like it if I cry.

Taking deep breaths proved it to be impossible and I felt the need to get away from there.

"And I'll have a dark chocolate ice cream with sprinkles please." Mr. Prescott ordered.

"Sure sir." The guy shot a quick glance at me and hurried off.

I excused myself and slipped out of the booth. Heading straight up the ice cream corner, I reached the top.

The cool breeze blew across my face as I gazed at the strangers passing by the road.

This pain was too unbearable. My heart clenched at the thought that reminded me of how, my hands were covered in blood.

Would it ever be wary to wash them off? Would it ever be easy to move past that, even when everything I do reminds me of that blunder?

I felt my phone vibrate. A message popped up on the screen.

"Seems as if you haven't learnt your lesson at all. Honey, this time I will make sure, you lose everything you have and that you don't too. I see you found someone. His brother..."

*****

Hey there peepo!! I hope you are pink in health.

Merry Christmas to all!! I wish, you all stay happy and all your dreams come true.

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Mikaelson