When she opened her eyes, she saw her whole world in front of her, her man was sleeping peacefully with her hands in his. With a promise of an eternity together.

~♥~

I heard some beeping sound near me, the world was all dark around. Am I dead already? I felt my shoulders hurt badly. Damn! does devil punishes us in hell or something?

I winced as I tried moving my arms, I felt something warm on my hands but a pricking sensation took over.

I tried opening my eyes but they seemed so heavy, as if someone sat over them. I moved around a bit and a stinging sensation passed through my arms.

I opened my eyes slowly but really regretted that decision, the white light blinded me totally. I blinked few times to adjust with my surroundings, there was a white ceiling above me.

I moved my head to left side, trying to get a better vision there were few machines kept and also medical equipments. So I am in a hospital I guess. At least I am alive.

I titled my head right wards, damn those wounds really hurt like a bitch. I winced as a stinging sensation passed through my shoulders.

My breath hitched for a moment, I was greeted by most beautiful sight I could ask for. Ashton was sleeping on the chair that was kept beside my bed, his hand gripped on my palms.

His hair was a mess, he was in the same suit he wore for the party, those freckles on his nose was partially visible because of our closeness.

I smiled a little, however I wanted him awake. I wanted to stare in his eyes, the same eyes which I was looking at while almost dying.

I tapped my fingers on his palms but he did not even bulged. I tapped again and this time he tilted his head in my direction with droopy eyes.

I tapped on his hand again and whispered

" hey sleepy head " my voice came as hoarse.

Damn.... I really need to drink something. His droopy eyes widened in shock, he seemed awake now. He blinked rapidly looking at me.

OK that was cute.

" Alaia.." he whispered in shock, tears breaming in corner of his eyes. His hold on my hands tightened.

I weakly shook my head and gestured him to lean closer, he came near my hands and I unclasped my hands to wipe his tears which rolled down his cheeks.

" you are awake!" he exclaimed with a bright smile, tears rolling down his cheeks.

He came near me and cupped my face, our faces just centimeters apart. My breathing elaborated.

" I can't tell you how happy I am right now " he whispered, connecting his forehead to mine.

I closed my eyes to feel his warmth near me, I forgot every pain I was going through. His presence itself was more than enough for me, tears rolled down my cheeks as our breaths mingled.

He held my hands tighter and whispered

"Looking at you lying unconscious in my arms, I regretted every moment I unintentionally hurt you. Why did you have to be so selfless! That damn bullet was for me. You could have fucking died Alaia."

I opened my eyes to look at him, he was already looking at me. His eyes had turned red and grip around my hands tightened. The veins on his forehead popped up.

Tears rolled down from corner of my eyes and was soaked by the pillow under my head. He left my face and got up, running a hand through his curly brown hair.

He was about to say something when the door clicked open. There stood Macey who was blabbering absent minded.

" Mr Ashton Johnson you better return to your hotel to take a bath an-" she was cut off by looking at us.

She looked at me shocked as I smiled weakly at her.

" Alaia... " she whispered and ran towards me.

She opened her mouth to say something but nothing came out, choking on her own tears, she ran a hand through her face.

" you trouble magnet. Always gets into trouble, cannot ever take care of yourself " she scolded with tears in her eyes, I smiled at her rambling.

I did miss this.

"Wa.. ter" I managed to croak out.

Macey stopped with her rambling, both rushed out to get me a glass of water. Ashton fumbled with the glass and Macey reached out to help him out.

I flinched as one of the surgerical knifes fell from the counter to the ground.

Easy people.....

" Can't you even get a glass of water without any destruction? " Macey spoke, irritated.

" shouldn't this be me to ask this? " he retorted back, irritated. They both glared at each other.

I coughed to break the fight, Ashton quickly grabbed the water and made me sit cautiously.

Damn this wound, this bullet part really hurts. I tried my level best to hide the pain and not get them more worried

" I did not knew that we are so unfamiliar that you would have to hide your pain from us " Macey whispered with a pained smile.

Before I could speak, he brought the glass near my lips and helped me drinking. I could feel him glaring at Macey and she grunted.

" Look who do we have here " An amused voice spoke from behind and I choked on my water.

Ashton patted my back and I took deep breaths trying to control the coughs.

" damn easy girl " I looked up to the person who spoke right now, a smile formed on my lips.

" Liam? " I whispered and he nodded with a smile.

He looked handsome as ever, wearing his white doctors coat, his eyes were still the same but now, they had a tint of maturity and a bit of mischieves.
Taking long strides, he walked near me.

" troublesome magnet " he ruffled my hair and I pouted.

" Are you my doctor? " I asked and he nodded with a smile.

My smile grew wider, I was about to say something but someone's fake coughing cought me off guard.

" I didn't knew that you two knew each other " Ashton said and held my hand possessively.

" of course I know her, she is my baby doll " He winked at me.

I cringed listening him, I could feel Ashton's hold tightening on my hand.

" Not again with your nickname! " I whined and pouted, he laughed listening me.

" OK I will be coming back soon after a round among my patient. Take rest and soon I will be back to conduct few tests. Bye " he smiled and I reciprocated.

He walked outside and I turned around to face Ashton and macey.

" OK so I guess nick and carter will be here so-" Macey was cut off by a loud bang on the door.

I flinched and looked at them wide eyed, they all turned around and saw carter and Nick standing there, looking like stray cats. Nick's hair was looking like a mop, a complete mess.

His face had a tint of redness, clothes crumbled completely. Carter was atleast in a better position than him, it was just his hair that was a mess.

As soon as he saw me, carter gave me a bright smile. I lifted my right hand, expecting a warm brotherly hug from him. Taking long strides, he walked near me.

I closed my eyes, to feel his warmth only to regret it as this idiot smacked back of my head and I looked at him mouth hung open.

" Oww!..... what was this for? " I pouted rubbing top of my head sulkily.

" You pull such stunts and expect me to hug you! Miss Alaia, just because you are injured so I would not tell you anything more but do not think that you will get away with your punishment easily " he growled.

I groaned, now how many people are going to punish me? I could see tears in his eyes, Aww he is literally cute like a teddy bear.

I again lifted my right arm, this time he hugged me tightly but cautiously to not injure me more.

" Don't you dare try anything like that, ever " he whispered stroking my hair. I nodded and he kissed crown of my head.

He pulled back from the hug and kissed my forehead, I smiled at his cute gesture. I looked behind carter where nick was standing.

" did you see the devil? " nick asked his hand on his chin, pretending to think something.

My jaw practically dropped on the floor listening him. Is this the way you behave with a patient who just came out of an attack? Let alone of comforting someone.

But then, typical nick. If my
hands were all right then I would beaten him blue and one nurse would be nursing him for that.

He came beside me and hugged me, I snuggled closer to him. I am loving this attention and care everyone is showering.

" I will make sure that I punch you hard if you even dare to do something like this, ever. " he muttered holding me tighter.

OK this is annoying, I know what I did was not exactly correct but this was the only way left to me, I pulled back with an annoyed expression.

" You a-" I wanted to say something but this idiot cut me off.

" Not now. You continue with your rambling after you get discharged, now rest " nick whispered and kissed top of my head.

I pouted and poked his cheeks.

" Why did you do this? " nick asked a bit amused and I shrugged.

" Just felt like doing so " he shook his head with a chuckle.

" OK OK so done with everything? Then let her rest now! " Ashton spoke from behind, oops someone seems irritated.

" Oh come on Romeo, have a bit of patience. Juliet will be all yours " nick said in a wierd pretended lady voice, I cringed.

" shut up you asshole " Ashton and Nick, both started fighting.

I bit my lip to not just burst out laughing, Macey seemed really irritated with both of them. She just walked near them and smacked both of their foreheads.

Damn, this girl really has guts. And I am proud of her!

Both of them looked at her with an irritated look, before they could blast upon her a knock interrupted my entertainment.

I looked behind them and saw Isaac standing there near the door, admiring the view with a small smile.

He took small strides towards me and I lifted my right hand with a pout, I hope even he does not smacks my head like carter.

He smiled and engulfed me into a warm hug. I couldn't stop those stray tears that fell from my eyes and got soaked by his shirt.

" Shh... Stop crying my child. " he whispered, stroking my hair.

I cried harder and his hold tightened around me.

" what's bothering you Alaia? " he whispered and pulled away from the hug.

" Were my parents and angel and David so bad? They left that girl dying. I am so confused, I don't even know what do I consider them!" I whimpered, voicing my thoughts out.

This thought was eating me up from inside since the time I got to know.

" I know it's not easy for you, neither for Ashton " he said, eyeing Ashton at last who was trying to control his tears.

♥

' We both promised a forever together, didn't we? Then how can our love die? Till we both stop breathing, it's a forever. My love.... ' both their souls whispered together as their hands entanglend in each other.

Her heart promised him, how could she leave him? Leaving him is not an option. They have a lot to sort out among them.

~♥~

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