Chapter Thirty-Eight
Ivy
I walked towards the shower, opened the water above my head and I remained under it until it heat up. I didn’t bother stripping from my clothes at first but then I got rid of them and stayed under the hot water for a little longer , it was not enough to make me get a hold of myself but I thought that It should do for now.
Wrapping a towel around me , I walked out of the shower towards my bed. I picked up my phone and plugged it to its charger. The screen lit and I had a glimpse at the date
July, 16th, I forgot it was today with all that went on yesterday.
I knew from Brad that today was Cole’s birthday, I admit that I wouldn't have planned a party for him– not a fan of those myself– but I would p
Chapter Thirty-NineIvyCole's black car was in the parking lot not far from campus . We walked together only for some time before reaching it. It was the first time I got in that car fully conscious. Once we were seated he made sure that my belt was well fastened before he turned on the engine.The car had tinted windows so it felt safe to be inside somehow. It smelled of blueberries as well , a so familiar and relaxing scent. I took a deep breath looking out the window; my heart was throbbing in my chest. I hope that no one saw us, or at least that’s what I told myself to stay calm.I felt the warmth of Cole's hand on mine as he grabbed it in his caressing my knuckles. It was comforting and sweet. It reminded me just how much I loved him and how much I wanted him to be safe. I closed my eyes for a while feeli
Cole's hot wet kisses on my neck could make me forget my name...His hand in my hair slid to my waist and he grabbed my middle with both hands, stirring that fire inside me and a hunger for him I could not put at bay.He pulled back only to kiss my lips again. My eyes closed instantly at his touch and I let myself be transported by the feelings engulfing me. Our lips languorously tasted each other and our breaths got heavier. Cole growled into the kiss as I snaked my hands to the nape of his neck pulling him more into me. He slipped his hands under the hem of my shirt meeting the bare skin under it, causing shivers to run through my body. My hands brushed up against the stubble on his jaw feeling every inch of his skin. He slipped his hands further up feeling my breasts from under my bra then withdrew them from under my shirt as he parted our lips. I watched him slowly unbutton my shirt
Chapter Forty-One IvyThree months later…"My name is Ivy , what's your name ?" I said as I rested on my knees to meet the little blue eyed kid."My name is Cole" My big carefree smile soon faded . Out of all men’s names, this kid has to have the same name as his ? I cleared my throat and managed to answer him anyway" Nice meeting you Cole, we will meet again tomorrow morning okay?""Okay" he saidI looked up at the headmistress and back to the kid. Mini Cole was my responsibility now."I'll take care of him" I said to her and she approved with a nod. I took my purse and left .I went back home , yeah at last !After graduation and the prize I earned from the painting contest I had a proposition from a well known businessman who took interest in my painting and offered to exhibit it in his own gallery , that
Chapter Forty-TwoColeAfter three interminable months of thorough search for her, I was finally heading to Ivy's new place. Billy had finally found her and given me the address so I could go and tell her I loved her and ask her to marry me. There was no way I would let her go without doing everything I can to keep her.Eric's image glued to her shadow that night was stuck in my memory and it drove me crazy. I knew something was wrong the moment I saw her avoiding gaze.But I could not believe she just left me to go with him instead without a tangible reason. To say the truth, that night felt like hell and If it wasn't for Brad I'd probably never see her again.Flashback"Miss Pitterson, congratulations!” the headmaster called her name the moment Ivy was about to leave but she did not spare me a single
Chapter Forty-threeColeI could hear the sound of sirens , Ivy's in my arms I could feel the warmth of her body. But I could not move or talk I felt the cold ground under my head , I was down and giving up to the numbness of my body I heard a familiar voice, someone found us,"Oh my god. Cole! Ivy !.....plea......"********IvyMy brain functioning againI woke up in a warm comfortable bed, slowly opened my eyes to the sight of a tamed lightened ceiling. The lavender color of it did not hurt my tired eyes, however my head hurt badly , It felt like waking up from a hangover.I heard a beeping sound near my pillow, as I looked around, I realized that I was in a hospital.flashbackA rough grip ar
Chapter Forty-FourIvy"He is in intensive care" Anna told meI felt tears blurring my sight and a lump in my throat made it hard for me to breathe or hear a word more.I unplugged myself, tossing the transfusion I had and rushed out of bed and ran to see where he was. I made it along the corridor following the signs on the walls.when Ireached the intensive care area the nurses forbid me from entering , only I could see him through the door glass.Cole was plugged to a monitor, his torso covered in bandage and he was breathing into a mask of oxygen.My heart torn in pieces, I felt weak in the knees at his sight.I stood outside the room Cole was in, wearing only my hospital robe. I don't even remember how I ended up here , all I could think about or see was him.His che
Chapter Forty-FiveIvyI made my way back to the room I was supposed to stay in. Well, It was only to put some clothes on and go back to him because I promised the nurse that I'll do it.So that once I was no longer a patient, they would let me stay by his side. I walked towards the small closet beside the bed where I thought my clothes were.I opened the door and found a transparent bag inside. I opened it and found the dress I was wearing that day, I remembered it was a knee length white shirt dress , it was kept in the bag with my underwear and shoes as well as my phone , watch and little purse . All my stuff were inside the plastic bag, while I wore the hospital robe.Carefully, I unzipped the bag and took out the white but now red stained dress. It had a massive stain of blood on it.
Chapter Forty-SixIvyI hurried downstairs to the reception, I almost stumbled at two nurses who were coming up.I had to apologize before I made my way to the reception. Then I saw the man who was with the detective so I hurried towards him instead" Where is he ? How is he ? and who the hell are you ?" I asked in a trembling voice . I panicked . and I think that I was yelling"Calm down he is fine ! I transferred him to an individual room "The man calmly replied to my questions on a softer tone, taking a step forward in my direction." Who are you and why did you transfer him ? how could you even do that " I obviously couldn’t calm down unless I saw Cole with my own eyes and know that he was safe." I'm Cole's relative, and I transferred him so you could stay wi