Chapter 33
Donavan's POV
I rubbed my eyes in frustration. I didn't really get to sleep that much last night and now I'm on a road trip just to get away from the house.
Brendaline had me have dinner with her parents last night and it was a shit show. I could see in their eyes that they never approved of me but kept their tight lipped smiles and not so subtle hint directed at me.
At some point during the dinner I made a comment about their behavior and then hell broke loose. I ended up storming out of the restaurant after using some very colorful language to express my displeasure.
And just when I thought I could get some piece of mind Brendaline had me sleep on the couch because she was mad at me... In my own apartment!
I spent the night tossing and turning in uncomfortability until I got up and went to sleep at Chase's place because I knew he had a guest room.
The next morning he asked if I wanted to join him on a trip with his girlfriend and I was immediately going to decline because felt like I was going to be the third wheel but when Brendaline's name started to flash on my phone I jumped at the opportunity to get as far away from her as possible.
After the whole awkward car situation with Lucy's best friend who enjoyed calling us extras was resolved... Kind of... We began our drive.
And to think I thought the awkwardness was over until he pulled out his phone and called her... Not even ten minutes from when he last saw her.
I snickered when Damiano ended the call on him and he just shot me a glare. After about an hour we stopped at a gas station to fill up while Chase and Damiano got snacks.
While I was filling up I couldn't help but feel eyes on me. I knew Lucy was looking at me but I said something smug instead just to tease her.
I was surprised at her weak response since she always has something to say. Ever since I spilled her coffee that one time she's been out to get me.
After returning back on the road we arrived at the storage house. I wasn't happy about the fact that we had to walk another distance to get number 118. Then spend more time looking for boxes.
Then that weird fight broke out with those guys who beat up... I think his name was Randy? I'm currently sitting in the hospital reception staring at the wall across from me.
I honestly feel like shit and I desperately need a nap... And a smoke. Lucy came back from the reception table and sat down next to me and sighed.
"Have you seen Dami or Chase?"
I shook my head no since I didn't feel like talking. Wherever those two are they're probably arguing about something dumb. I honestly didn't get what was going on between those two and yet I found myself curious... Even enough to talk.
"Why does Damiano always annoy Chase?"
She looked at me shocked like it was weird that I initiated conversation. It kinda is... I avoid speaking to people.
"He's just really protective of me for some reason... Maybe it's because I don't really have that much time left here so he wants to spend as much with me as possible."
Not much time? What does she mean by that? I could tell that she's withholding information but I didn't want to seem like I was nosey.
"How long do you have?"
"Less than six months... Why?"
"Well I assume that you've had quite a history with hospitals then... "
Good... I'm just testing the waters to see if I get a reaction out of her for something I'm suspecting and it seems like she took the bait. She furrowed her brows like she was thinking about something... Maybe reminiscencing about past memories?
"Yeah... I kinda know a hospital like the back of my hand since most of them a structured the same way."
Calculated answer. Smart.
I began to assess her... Like really assess her. She had slightly chubby cheeks, pink lips and big brown eyes that blinked at me. The rest of her seemed fine... No physical features showing that she would be ill in any way, she didn't look frail or thin or weak. She actually looked quite healthy... Maybe it's something to do with an internal organ that wouldn't change her on the outside but on the inside.
Maybe it's a tumor in the brain? Or some other type of cancer but she doesn't look like she lost any of her hair. Especially if she only has less than six months left. Whatever it is that she's got... She's keeping it a secret and I intend to find out... Somehow.
"So what are you doing with your limited time?"
"I suppose spending time with loved ones and making sure their happy..."
I furrowed my brows in confusion. What about her and what she wants? Why is she spending her last moments worrying about other?
"Not anything for yourself?"
She stared at me... As if confused by my question.
"Not really... I guess I've just been trying to make sure everyone doesn't think I'm neglecting them or something."
"If I found out that I had that little time I would try everything. Exotic food, thrilling activities and all the bits..."
Why spend all that time making others happy? Shouldn't they want your happiness too? I mean that is the basics behind someone who is dying... Usually the people around them worry about their comfortability or their feelings.
Right?
The look she had on her face told me that she was actually considering my words which had me feeling happy. She actually listened to me. I was about to say something she would probably retort to when I was interrupted by Damiano and Chase coming back from their ward.
"I'm just saying that I got in more punches than you..."
"Because you went outside first and besides the extra by the chair pulled me back before I could break someone's nose"
Besides me Lucy gave them an incredulous look before Damiano smirked at her like they were in on something that we didn't know about then proceeded to follow some nurse.
Chase came up to where we were sitting and tilted Lucy's face and placed a chaste kiss on her lips. She smiled sweetly at him and my eye twitch.
"You ready to go?"
I watched the interaction between the two intently and saw that she nodded and mumbled something about going to see Sasha... The girl who's boyfriends face got caved in.
Chase began his trek to the car and I followed him. After such a stressful day I could use a smoke. I patted all my pockets and sighed when I felt the familiar lump in my pants pocket.
Guessing by the interaction between the two I'm assuming Chase has no knowledge of the information I received a few minutes ago. Decided I'd respect her privacy I choose not to mention it fully but curiosity got the better of me and I found myself asking Chase if he knew... But very calculated.
"Do you know about Lucinda and hospitals?"
He turned to me confused about my sudden statement.
"What about her and hospitals?"
Oh.
So he doesn't know... But Damiano does. Strange.
"She just hates the sterilized scent that permeates from these walls"
I added like it was something completely normal. He shrugged and went to the car and I leaned against the wall outside the door.
I lit my cigarette and inhaled welcoming the euphoric feeling that came after I exhaled. I desperately needed this today. About halfway through my cigarette Lucy appeared from inside the hospital and eyed me with a disgusted look on her face.
"Smoking is bad for you..."
I smirked.
"Well I'm going to die eventually... Why not enjoy it while it lasts..."
Okay... Maybe not the best choice of words since my current revelation but I couldn't help it. She rolled eyes and raised her hands up giving the sign that she no longer wanted a part of the conversation. I chuckled slightly as I watched her go towards the cars.
"Hey Lucy?"
I found myself saying. She turned around and looked at me with curiosity. I disgarded my cigarette on the floor and stepped on it.
Should I... Ugh fuck it!
"Wanna hang tomorrow?"
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UGH! MINASHRY IS SO MEAN LEAVING OUT HER ANSWER!!!
FIRST EVER DONAVAN'S POV!!! WORKING ON HAVING MORE IN THE FUTURE. OBVIOUSLY THIS WAS A LONGER CHAPTER THAN MY USUAL 1000 AND SOMETHING WORDS BUT I THOUGHT I'D SPOIL YOU.
YEAH... YOU CAN COME AT ME WITH TORCHES AND PITCHFORKS BUT BEFORE THAT... I'M JUST SAYING YOU'LL FIND OUT IN THE NEXT CHAPTER WHAT LUCY'S ANSWER IS.
WHAT DO YOU THINK IT IS?
I'M SO STRESSED! FINALS ARE A BITCH! STILL HANGING IN THERE THOUGH...
OH! AND PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS STORY IS A SLOW BURN... MEANING IT'S GOING TO TAKE A WHILE FOR THEM TO FALL IN LOVE. LOVE TAKES TIME AND IF THEY FALL IN LOVE IN THE FIRST FEW CHAPTERS THEN WHAT'S THE POINT? THEY'RE BASICALLY MY FAVORITE KIND OF BOOKS.
WHICH BRINGS ME TO MY QUESTION OF THE WEEK...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
DO YOU PREFER SLOW BURNS OR FAST PACED BOOKS?
*IF YOU ANSWER IS FACE PACED THEN HONEY YOU READING THE WRONG BOOK*
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