I had already forgotten what day it was. I did know that quite some time had passed since Wayne decided that he was going to try and kill me. I don't know what has gotten into him. He shoots Brad and thinks everything is okay? It's about time someone put him in prison. There's no way he got away with anything this time.
I don't know if everyone in a coma experiences this, but I was able to walk around the hospital room unattached from my body. Like how? I never believed in the spiritual realm. Or anything spiritual for that matter. Having the ability to see and hear people, but them not being able to see me was something I liked. I could talk about them and they wouldn't be able to hear me. I could study them and get to know anything about them that no one else probably guessed.
I wonder what Luca is up to? I haven't seen him since Wayne came through. Is he hurt? Is he out cheating with Sha'Kayla or Samantha? I couldn't blame him. Then again, I don't blame him for anything he's done to me over the past couple of years. How could a couple go from being the most loving parents and spouses to demons? It was strange.
Someone entered the room. I continued to face the window knowing looking at them wouldn't cause them to know I was like this. As many times I've cried out for help reliving that day over and over again, no one has come in to console me or see if I was hurting anywhere. Was this a punishment from God? Was this his way of telling me to be a better person? Did I even believe there was a god?
The intruder rounded my bed just as I turned around. I gaped at the sight not believing who I was seeing. This most definitely couldn't be her! No way on earth. She hated me. I despised her. What if she was here to kill me! I couldn't blame her. I was hard to deal with at times. I did sleep with her father and left Asher alone with Vincent. Humph. What's done is done.
While Kathryn was checking my vitals, the door opened once more. I looked over Kat's shoulder to see the same annoying doctor from earlier. I freaking hated him. Something about him screamed that I was in danger. Was I just being paranoid? I'm sure being in a coma for this long was making me think things.
"Oh, Dr. Thibault," He greeted.
"Dr. Jordan?" Kathryn questioned. "Why are you here in California?"
"The meeting from Monday. I thought it would be wise to stay here and I guess my choice was the best I've made in months." He chuckled and walked closer.
"Are you assigned to Lexi? I hope so. I'm missing a family celebration because of her."
"I am...but as of right now no. I'm busy with another patient. Just came to check in on her." He looked around the room like he'd never seen it before. "We're having a cookout later tonight. It should be between shifts. You wanna come?"
"I don't know. I have plans with my fiancé," Kathryn declined. "Not unless he's willing to join me."
"It's perfectly fine. The girls just wanted to know."
"...Tell them I'll take a raincheck."
Dr. Jordan nodded slowly and left the room. There really had to be something going on in his head. I had to figure it out. I slid off the bed and got a little too close to Kathryn. I said before that I'd never really believed in spirits, so I was definitely surprised when she looked straight at me. What? Could she see ghosts now? There's no way she could.
"Lexi," She breathed.
I stepped back in shock. She's too funny right now. There is possibly no way she can see me. If I move and she doesn't look in that direction I know she's lying.
"This is crazy."
It is.
"I'm going crazy."
You most definitely are.
She laughed softly. "If you can hear me...please remember your family when you wake up. Don't forget who you are. Memories are something you need to desperately hang on to. And I'm...sorry. I'm sorry for ever causing you problems in your life. I'm sorry I've been such a grace to you."
I wasn't really listening to her, but yeeah. I agree with everything you're saying. What I didn't want to do right now was stay in this room all day. I wonder what this...new body does. What will it let me do?
After Kathryn finished her little apology, I stared at the door for a full sixty seconds before realizing what I was doing. I remember hearing that Jennifer, Luca's sister, had been at this hospital for awhile. I don't know which room though. Was she still in the ICU? Maybe if Luca happens to visit today I'll be able to follow him. He might go see her.
I began to explore the entire hall like I had all the time in the world. I sort of did. As I was walking back to my room, I spotted a door left ajar. I saw that all the room doors were closed. Maybe a visitor forgot to close it. A pair of footsteps sounded behind me. I was going to go to my room, but I turned just in time to see a familiar figure slip into the room. I went back and looked inside.
Luca! How dare that bastard visit someone who isn't me. Then I saw the person on the bed. It was Jennifer! What a coincidence. We're right beside each other and I didn't even know it.
"Hi...Jennifer," Luca greeted. "Mom forced me to come today."
"Sure, sure." Jennifer waved the excuse away. "What useless thing did you bring today?"
"It's not useless if the staff has a use for it."
"It's useless if I can't use it. Why do you bring stuff like that?"
"I don't know. Maybe I like the look of disappointment you give me."
I'm sure if Jennifer could really move she'd have slapped him. He's so rude.
"Speaking of disappointments..." I knew what was coming next. Jennifer was going to sock it to him. I couldn't wait to hear what she had to say. I slipped into the room and found a seat on her bed. I wanted to see Luca's expression. Alright, I'm ready.
"Look, I'm trying so hard to put that behind--" Luca started.
"Like hell you will. What will Lexi think of you? She's in the hospital in critical condition while you're walking around with other women acting like you haven't gotten hurt."
"She's going to kick me out the house. I'm sure she will."
"Duh. The Lexi I remember doesn't play around with the crap you do. Especially when it comes to her feelings and relationships."
"Why are you on her side?" Luca whined. "I'm your brother!"
Jennifer scoffed and crossed her arms. "...I've actually liked Lexi more than you since I met her." Really? I feel so special. That had to hurt. "What are you going to do anyway? What if she doesn't remember anything? Are you going to lie your way out of it?"
Luca looked deep in thought for a while. Was he really thinking about it? Was he going to lie to me if I lost my memories. We were so close to finishing this divorce and he's going to lie to me!
"Uh..." Luca combed his fingers through his dirty blonde hair. "I don't have to lie. We're not going to be together much longer anyway. I'm ruining both of our images--"
"You do realize you've ruined her life more than your own, right? The moment you proposed to her and promised her a good life...and lied." Jennifer looked very disappointed with Luca. If I was awake right about now I'd have strangled him. "The moment you opened your big mouth on television and told her you'd love her always and nothing could tear you guys apart is the moment you ruined her public image."
"That means..."
"But it's true."
I wanted to laugh at this point. Jennifer was really suggesting he go and talk to me. If he didn't get that hint in all those words he was truly an idiot. I wasn't going to listen to anything he had to say. Like his sister said, he was a liar. How was one truth going to make him shine again? I wish I had better things to do than listen to him rant about nothing. If I knew where Kat's office was, I'd go see what she was up to.
Actually, I really want to know what he had to say to me. Did he really care about me like he's always claimed he has? I wouldn't be surprised if he was lying again. That's all he's ever done since we got married. I ran back to my room and stood by the window. I got to see who went in and who went out, so it wasn't boring standing here all days sometimes.
Not even thirty minutes later did I hear the door creep open. I turned around to see Luca peeking inside. A slow smile graced his features and I almost fell for him all over again. There was no way to explain how he was feeling at the moment. His entire demeanor had changed from when he was talking to his sister.
"Hey, Lexi," He said and stepped into the room. "I'm not staying here long, but if by some spiritual means...I just want to tell you some things."
"Sure you do," I muttered.
Luca quietly closed the door and pulled a chair up beside my bed. I wouldn't be getting any closer to him. Now way. Not this time.
"So...I know you want to go to New York. I know who might be there when you move and you do too." He crossed his arms. Or tried to. It looked like he was in pain. "Asher's entire family resides there often. I don't ever remember Brad saying you could stay in any of his houses. Especially if he knows Asher actually lives in New York and not here. Don't you think?"
"Sure, sure."
"Anyway, when you finally wake up, we have a lot to talk about. Like...our divorce and the kids. The longer you sleep, the more we're going to bond. Think about it. It means they'll love me more than you and will want to stay with me while you go live with Asher in New York. That sounds like something I'll like."
This crazy bastard. He comes in here and pretends to care and now he's threatening to take my family away from me! What kind of husband is he? This is so unfair. I can't do anything about my condition. What if I never wake up? The divorce won't be final. He can't have anything that has my name in it.
"See you tomorrow. I think. Stay healthy and...sane. Can't have you all messed up when you wake up."
The door opened once more. Why was everyone coming to visit today? It was only supposed to be family. There's no way I had so much family in town today. I swear if Natasha dared to show up I'd find a way to get back in my body and strangle her. Then I'd find her father and kill him too.
"Hey, I knew you were going to be in here," Sha'Kayla declared like she'd won the lottery. "Is she doing okay?
"More than okay." Luca smiled at my body. "What do you say we both get out of here and go back to my place? The kids are with Lexi's friends."
"Best idea I've heard all day."
Luca was gone before I could even register what he had really been trying to say to me. How was it possible that he thought threatening me was going to get me to wake up? It didn't matter if I was crazy when I woke up. As long as I was sane enough to take care of myself, taking care of the people I've loved everyday was enough for trust. He wouldn't get away with this.
Revenge will be mine.