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This chapter is a little dull I would say but I don't think Sterling is going to be forgiving to Sean.(The driver)

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April's POV

And there she was.

Sterling was laying in bed, unconscious.She was probably alone in there, having nightmares.It's probably cold and lonely.

And all she could remember was my face as she laid on the floor, struggling to keep her eyes open.

She had all these cables around her and casts around her neck, legs and even her arms.It's a sickening and heartbreaking sight.She doesn't deserve it at all.

The only parts that weren't even covered by the casts and cables were her thumb, hair and face.Only parts where she could feel me when I touch her.If she ever feel me.

The situation only aroused intense feelings of sadness and it was such a sight to behold, having to watch Sterling at this state.

"Sterling.Oh, thank the high heavens you're alive." Mrs Stevens carefully and slowly caress Sterling's hair as Mr Stevens and I stood by her sides.

I excused myself to give them a moment with Sterling to say their prayers and what not before I did.I mean her parents have been praying since we got to the hospital for Sterling to make it out alright.

It's probably all my fault,I should not have kept her long and allowed her to go home.She wouldn't be in this accident if I did that.

What have I done?

The Stevens came out soon after and it was my turn.

"Just you and me,Sterl." I slowly approached her and I just..this is-

My eyes were too tired to cry and my heart couldn't stand this.

"You're gonna be just fine.We're gonna be just fine, okay? Everyone will be praying for you and I'll be here.Every step of the way."

She didn't respond,simply there, eyes shut.

"I would quote Isaiah to you but you know it.So Jeremiah 30 : 17 For I will restore health unto thee and I will heal thee of thy wounds.Cause Sterling, you are my world." I caressed her thumb and managed a small smile.

"Oh Sterling." I let out as my face fell flat on her bed and buried myself under the covers ,crying.

"I will stay with you, always."

Before I knew I was asleep and my fingers tugging onto her thumb.

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The faint sound of Sterling's voice woke me up and I thought it was just a dream but it wasn't.Sterling's eyes were opening up, slowly.

"Anyone?" She whispered and the bright light envelopes her as she blinked a couple times, readjusting herself to the surroundings.

"Sterling...you're awake." I stood up and smiled, looking over her.This is amazing.She's finally awake.

"Where am I? Who are you..." She furrowed her brows, looking at me.

"I'm April.Your girlfriend."

"Girlfriend? Aren't you April from high school?" She muttered and looked around.

"No,no.I'm your girlfriend,Sterling.Remember...?" I pulled out my phone and showed her my background picture.

It was us, and I was kissing her on the cheek as she smiled.It's my favourite picture of us because it was right after we went to the movies.

"No,I'm with Luke.Luke Creswell." She denied, looking at me as though I was a stranger.

"What? Sterling...I'm your girlfriend.We went to the lake together and there's when you blurted out saying you love me.Oh and remember how you saved me from Rachel, and we got together right after.Remember?" I reach out and my eyes looked right at hers.

"I'm just messing with you,sweetie." Sterling joked and I let out a sigh of relief.

"I swear to the...high heavens,Sterling.But you're awake.That's amazing." I smiled again, kissing her on the forehead.

"Yeah..but I had the worse nightmare.I was hit by a car and next thing I know, my last knowing words was your name."

"Well..you're not wrong,sweetie." I looked down on the cables and cast and she followed my eyes.

"Oh my GOD! April, what happened? I can't feel anything.I can't feel ANYTHING."

"Sweetie, calm down.Calm down, okay? Well, you were hit pretty bad and they got you to surgery and now you're here."

"I don't...I mean how long will it take me for me to heal and everything.Surely I want a normal life again with you and everyone else of course."

"I'm not so sure, honey.That's something you , your parents and doctor will have to discuss on."

"Right..I mean at least my thumb is exposed and my face and my hair,I think." Her eyes travelled everywhere but her eyes immediately fell.I know this is hard on her and traumatising.

"Time will heal your wounds and everyone will be here for you."

"I just need time to wrap my head around it, that's all.Where's Blair?"

"I fell asleep but I'm sure everyone's outside." I was about to excuse myself and fetch everyone but Sterling called out to me.

"Thank you for staying but you should get some rest.I insist." Sterling said with nothing but coldness.Her expression changed and I nodded.

I walked out of the room and everyone will still here but just asleep.Blair and Eric were leaning against and covered themselves with a hoodie.Cute.

I'm sure they'll be happy with this news.

"Hey Blair." I shake her a couple of times and she woke up right after.

"Sterling! Is Sterling awake?" She asks and I nodded.

It'd be best if I went off right now, she probably needs time with her family.

Sterling's POV

"Hey stranger.I thought I was going to be the cool twin alive." Blair walks up to me and I smiled.

"You're real funny,Blair.I'm just wrapping my head around all this.Oh hey guys." I wiggled my thumb to wave.

"How are you feeling,Sterling?" Mom caressed my hair as she looks at me pitifully.

I mean this isn't a pretty sight to look at.She was expecting her daughter to be in bed at home, healthy and accident-free.

I guess the pity face is something I have to be looking out for these days.

"Not the best but I'm feeling light headed.The rest is numb.I can't feel anything ." I said and Dad tried his best to compose myself.

"We're all here for you,Sterling." Dad takes hold of my thumb, and managed a small smile.

"How about you rest while we discuss arrangements with the doctor?" Mom suggested and I nodded, leaving me with Blair.

"So who hit me?" I asked right away so I know who to kill.Kidding...or not.

"It's a guy named Sean."

"Well,I want it taken care of." 

"What exactly are you suggesting here...You're not thinking of murdering him, right?" Blair chuckled nervously but I wasn't intending to be funny bout this.

"No but I know someone who will."  I speak up and Blair furrowed her brows.

"You can't possibly think of Rachel, right? She's not exactly a role model."

"How about you rest up? We'll talk it over once you're more yourself." She added, covering me up with the blankets.

I guess she's right.Maybe I'm just in over my head.

"Before I get some rest, was Luke here?" I added and Blair nodded.

"You want to talk to him? I'll fetch him and leave you guys."

Luke walks in with a bouquet of flowers, and set it aside on the nightstand.

"How are you feeling,Sterl? I mean thank God you're alive." He slightly touch me but he wasn't  sure where to place them and just smiled instead.

"Thanks Luke but I need you to send a message to Rachel for me." He raised his eyebrows, folding his arms.

Just some things that need to be sorted out, you know?