Jessy POV
“if you put me under one more time woman I will haunt your dreams.” I said as the nurse came in to bring me food. I have been sleeping and waking up just to be put to sleep ever since I got here. When I woke up this morning Andy was sleeping in the chair next to my bed, and by the way his lying I don’t think he is having a good sleep.
I called his name, but he didn’t move. So I took my straw from my cup and poked him with it. he swatted it away then I did it again and finally he groaned and opened his eyes.
“what day is it?” I asked him when he finally had his eyes open. He looked at me and smiled.
“how are you feeling?” he asked stretching his hands above his head letting out a loud yawn.
“I’m fine. Now what day is it?” I asked him again.
He got up from his chair and came to sit on my bed.
“it’s Sunday morning.” He said as if it is the most casual thing in the world. I folded my hands on my lap and fumbled with my fingers, “how is she?” I asked him not daring to look up.
“the doctors still don’t know why she hasn’t woken up yet.” Andy said and somehow I could feel there is something he is not telling me. “what aren’t you telling me?” I asked him feeling my tear up. I fought the tears back because they are the reason I’m being sedated all the time.
Andy gave a loud sight and rubbed his eyes, “last night when I touched her she was ice cold, and I mean ice cold. Her skin was turning blue so I called a nurse and she called a doctor and chased me out so I phoned her mom and when she got here the doctor said that she is suffering from hyperthermia, Which doesn’t make sense because it was like 60 degrees outside and her room was so hot so they covered her with a heat blanket and several other blankets just to warm her up.”
I looked at him not believing what he is saying, but then why would he lie? I tried getting out of bed, but Andy wouldn’t let me. “if you don’t let me go we will both be swimming.” I said and started shaking my leg. I have to use the bathroom so bad that I fear if I don’t go now the dam will be released. Andy let go of me and I got off from the bed and walked to the bathroom.
I looked in the mirror for the first time and gasped at my reflection. My hair is oily and tangled, my eyes are red and swollen, and my skin is sticky with dried sweat. ‘when last did I have a bath?’ I thought to myself and now I’m just disgusted. I can’t be seen like this I though as I looked down at my clothes and it’s still the same clothes that I came with.
“Andy.” I called and heard a tired, “yah.”
“I need a shower, but I don’t have clean clothes.” I said and waited for him to say something.
There was a light knock on the door and I opened up just to see Andy standing there with a small black bag in his hand. He handed it to me and I could almost kiss him. ‘not in a weird way though.’
I took the bag and closed the door. I looked into the bag and saw that there is some of Anna’s cloths and not mine.
“Andy I think this is Anna’s bag.” I said and walked out of the bathroom.
“no Aunt Meredith pack that for you knowing you’d want to change. She was in here a couple of times while you were sleeping.” Andy said and I turned and left again.
I took a very long shower feeling my tense muscles relax under the hot water and I washed my hair and conditioned it trying to get the knots out. I will never complain about not sleeping enough after today. I thought as I got out the shower.
I got dressed and brushed my teeth and then walked out of the bathroom feeling like a new person.
When I stepped into the room Andy was sleeping on the bed and I decided to leave him. by the looks of it he really does need rest.
I put the bag down and left the room. I asked the first nurse I bumped into where to find Anna and she gave me directions.
As I walked down the hallway I fought back tears and dark thought threatening to take over.
I pumped into someone and looked up apologizing and saw that it was Aunt Meredith.
I didn’t think twice and threw my arms around her apologizing profoundly for what happened to Anna.
She hugged me back and said, “it’s not your fault honey.” I felt like sobbing again so I pulled back and wiped a stray tear.
“I’m happy that you are okay.” Aunt Meredith said and rubbed my arm.
Why is she not mad or crying or going off on me? I stood there watching trying to figure out what is going on inside her head and failing miserably.
“come I’ll take you to Anna I was just on my way to go see her.”
I followed behind still trying to figure out what is going on when we stopped in front of a door. Anna’s mom smiled at me and said, I can go in she’ll give me a minute.
I opened the door and stood in shock as I saw Anna sitting on the bed trying to hold her cup without spilling. She looked up at me and a bright smile lit her face. I didn’t thing. I just ran and encircled Anna in the biggest hug I could master ignoring the cup in her hand.
Some of the water spilled and landed on my back, but I didn’t care.
I started sobbing and hugged her even closer. I was too afraid to pull back fearing that this is all just a dream. Anna tapped my back saying “can’t breathe.” In a strained voice, I pulled back keeping my hands on her shoulders and looked at her.
She stretched over and tried putting the cup down, but groaned when she moved her leg and came up. I took the cup from her and put it down then looked at her.
“I am so sorry Anna.” I said and I couldn’t stop the tears from flowing.
She looked at me and a sad smile crossed her face, “it’s not your fault Jess.” She said and I just feel like slapping everyone who says it isn’t my fault because it is. If I didn’t say what I said she wouldn’t have walked out the house and this wouldn’t have happened.
“do you know what happened?” I asked her and she just nodded as a stray tear rolled down her cheek. “Tommy ran me over.” She said and I gasped. “are you sure it was him?” I asked her.
“yes, before you came I heard him speak, I just can’t remember what he said, but Jess I think he’s dead.” Anna said and she looked serious. How would she know?
“what do you mean?” I asked.
“I heard two voices and then screaming. My mom said that they haven’t found Tommy’s body yet.” Anna said and looked down at her lap.
“Anna I’m sure he isn’t dead.” I said and then Anna’s mom came into the room and looked at us with a worried expression on her face.
“Anna the police here, do you want to talk to them?” Anna’s mom asked and smiled sadly.
Anna looked at me and I said, “if you do it, it will be over.”
I squeezed her hand reassuringly and she nodded her head. Anna’s mom opened the door and two policemen came in. it looks like they eat too much doughnuts and enjoy a lot of nicotine.
“I’m happy that you are okay Anna.” The dark haired one said.
They came closer and laid a file in front of Anna. “we just want to confirm with you that it was Tommy Glaze that ran you over on Wednesday night.” The light haired one said.
Anna looked at the folder and then at them, “what is this?” she asked hesitantly.”
“A couple of photo’s that we want you to look at and tell us what you remember of that night.” The dark haired one said again. “but before you look at the photos, do you remember what happened that night?” the dark haired one asked taking out a little note book from his jacket pocket.
“I went to the school dance and Tommy harassed first my date and then me so I threw my drink at him and he left. I had a fight with my boyfriend and then my friend so decided to go for a walk and I was about halfway to the park when I saw car light from behind me and moved out of the way, but the car sped up and hit me. at first I was confused and dizzy, but the guy said something I just can’t remember what, the next thing I heard two voices and the one I recognized as Tommy but I didn’t know the other voice and then I heard screaming. I couldn’t move and then I remember Jessy bending over me and screaming.” Anna said and the cop wrote everything down.
“so you confirmed that there were two voices?” the light haired one asked.
Anna looked at them and nodded her head. “please look at the photos and tell us if you recognize the car.” The dark haired one said and Anna opened the file she looked at the car and shook her head, “I have no idea who’s car this is.” Anna said and showed me the photo.
It’s a dark green BMW with a dent in the hood of the car and a cracked windshield.
I shook my head and Anna put the photo back and gave back the file.
“Tommy Haze will never bother you again.” The light haired cop said looked over at Anna’s mom.
“what do you mean?” Anna asked looking at them confused.
“we found Tommy Haze’s body this morning and he’s dead.” The dark haired cop said.
Anna gasped and covered her mouth looking at me with the “I told you” expression on her face.
No one knew what to say after that so the cops just said, “have a good day.” And they left.
“where is Andy?” Anna asked out of the blue and I slapped my forehead. I completely forgot about him.
“he’s sleeping.” I said and received a “finally.” From Anna’s mom.
“that boy has been up ever since I got here Thursday morning. He wouldn’t even leave to shower he showered here.” Anna’s mom said and walked over to us. I just had to ask, “how did you know Tommy is dead?” I asked Anna. Her mom gasped and looked at her.
“I just had a feeling.” She said and I could see that she is lying and I wondered why?
“where have you been?” Anna asked me I couldn’t help but laugh.
“I was sleeping with you.” I said and saw the confusion on her face.
“I was sedated I literally only woke up, ate, cried and then the nurse would sedate me.” I said and scrunched my nose up and added, “and I only had a shower today.” I said and laughed at Anna’s expression.
“okay girls, it’s time for Anna’s check-up a nurse said as she came in. I looked at Anna and I wish they would just get that bandage of her head. It makes her look like a surgery patient.
Anna’s mom pulled my arm and nodded towards the door. I got up from the bed and decided I would tell Andy the good news.