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I got dressed, opening the curtain to find Hailey patiently waiting. She smiled at me again as the nurse had me sit in the wheelchair. I felt embarrassed being wheeled out of the hospital, feeling it unnecessary as I was sure I could walk on my own. Leo and Lucas had apparently left when Hailey was called to my side. She told me they would more than likely be waiting for me at the flat.
She wasn't wrong. I noticed their cars whenever Hailey pulled in. She helped me out of her car, linking our arms and telling me to lean on her if I needed to. In truth, nothing hurt too bad right now, but my head was spinning from the effects of the anesthesia.
"There's the girl of the hour," Leo said.He smiled at me as we approached him and Lucas in the hall. They had both been waiting by my door, each with their own bag of goodies. I wasn't sure what was inside, but I was curious to find out.
"How are you feeling?" Lucas asked.
"Dizzy, nauseous, like the whole thing was just a dream," I shrugged.
"Let us in, Liv. I tried to pick your lock, but your door is too good. I couldn't surprise you like I wanted to," Leo pouted.
"You tried to pick my lock?" I laughed, imagining him knelt before my doorknob with his lip ring swinging back and forth as he focused.
"I wanted to get in."
Hailey opened the door with her key. I had made a copy for her. She's the only one to have a key here besides me. I haven't told dad about mom's flat or even her life insurance money. He doesn't deserve to know anything about the life she built for herself here. I had been ignoring his calls for the last week. I've always resented him for what he did, but him being my only parent, I felt I had to respect him. All I feel towards him right now is a deep anger and a brewing hatred. I can't stand him. He says he is sorry, and he has sobered up more since I've left, but there's no taking back what he did.
The moment my front door opened, I was berated by questions raining from 'are you okay' to 'do you need anything?'. Hailey had sat me down on the couch, and I watched all three of them run around the flat like panicked chickens. They doted on me, refusing to let me get up off the couch for anything.
"Unless you can somehow magically go to the bathroom for me, I'm going to have to get up," I said with a raised brow. I laughed as Leo let go of my shoulders, making an O face in understanding. I walked past him to the bathroom, seeing Lucas upstairs in my room. I furrowed my brow as I watched him. I couldn't tell what he was doing from this angle. I'll check and see what he was messing with later.
"Are you hungry?" Hailey asked me the moment I stepped out of the bathroom.
"Starved." I nodded.
The nausea had finally disappeared, giving way to a gnawing hunger. I couldn't eat before surgery so my stomach had nothing in it but acid. Hailey brought me some Spanish rice she made with shredded chicken. She said it's calledarroz con pollo,which just translates to rice with chicken. I love when she makes this for me. It's so comforting and very delicious. It’s the only dish Hailey can make.
"Thank you, Hailey!" I smiled widely at her.
"Anytime, Liv."
Chapter 21
Olive's P.O.V.
We ate and watched daytime tv together while Lucas and Leo kept running around the flat. I did not know what they were up to, but I didn't figure it was anything bad, so I let them be. They had nervous energy they needed to work through. I was still grateful for Lucas this morning. He had helped ease my nerves before surgery. I smiled, picturing him shaking his body like an idiot for my benefit.
"Hello?" I hear Lucas from behind me on the couch. I slid my head over the edge, looking back at an upside down Lucas. He was on the phone, making me curious who had called him.
"Yeah, I know. You don't have to tell me. No, he can go fuck himself," Lucas said, sounding furious.
"I told him I was done being his puppet. No, you shouldn't go either. Let him figure this out on his own." Lucas pinched the bridge of his nose, like he was getting a headache from the conversation alone. "I am serious, Lisa, do not go help him. I won't be there." So it was his sister who had called. I was curious what it was they were talking about. Who does Lucas not want to help? Why doesn't he?
"Yeah, love you, too." He hung up, meeting my gaze with a raised brow.
"Were you eavesdropping, Rose?" He smirked.
"Sure was." I gave him a cheeky smile, making him let out a laugh. He looked up for a moment with a smirk before meeting my eyes again.
"I might have to go soon. Lisa is a stubborn little shit, and is not going to listen to me. I'll have to go to dinner at my dad's again."
"Okay, I understand, no worries. It's not like I was expecting you to stay all day,” I assured him.
"I was." We held each other's gaze for a moment in silence. I couldn't look away from those brown eyes. It wasn't until Leo cleared his throat that we broke eye contact. I lifted my head from the back of the couch to find him standing before me with a drink.
"Thank you." I smiled up at him. He sat beside me on the couch, close enough to where his shoulder was touching my own. I didn't miss the fact he spread his legs apart so it would touch me.
"Don't worry, Lucas, I'll be here to make sure she's okay." Leo's comment surprised me. It was almost like he was taunting Lucas of the fact he would have to leave while Leo stayed. I saw Lucas from the corner of my eye, looking ticked. I don't think he liked the idea of leaving me with Leo.
