The Start of an Era

Chapter 20

Once we got everything from my place, we set up the crib in my room as the baby room design starts tomorrow. It was finally night time and I was exhausted. All I wanted to do was sleep, but as luck has it, Jackson is very fussy tonight. Once I got him to bed, I tried to find a comfortable way to sleep, but with the wounds practically everywhere, it was quite difficult. I stood up, deciding that a pain pill and a super strong sleeping pill would do the trick. Just as I closed the door, Jackson started crying again, probably sensing someone was not in the room. I picked him up and we went downstairs. I made Jackson another bottle and made me some tea. It would help me to sleep. I sat with Jackson on the couch watching some cartoons, because you can never be too old for cartoons. When I felt myself becoming sleepy, I took Jackson and we went back to my room. I put him in his crib and put a teddy bear next to him so he would not feel alone. Just as I was about to fall asleep, I heard a noise downstairs. I walked down with the hope that it was probably Christian or Chase, but when I got to the last step I knew it was danger. I saw four hooded men coming my way. I could have taken them if it were not for all these damn wounds. I took one down but the other three got me. Christian and Chase came running downstairs. One guy quickly put his gun to my head and that made both of them stop. “What do you want?” Chase asked. “Well, we came for the boss of the Black Deltas, but I guess this feisty piece will have to do."

I swallowed loudly as memories of Drake popped into my head. In the corner of my eye I could see one of the men’s tattoos and it gave me an idea. I looked Christian straight in the eye and nodded at him. At first he was confused, but then our first fight together reminded him. He tried to give me the ‘don’t even think about it’ look but I just ignored him. “You know... Santiago was never the best mafia boss.” I said and the guy holding me got shocked, so I took it as my queue to react. I elbowed him in the gut and Christian and Chase came to my rescue. The guy that held me took out his knife and, with his two friends falling to the ground, he stabbed me and ran. I groaned in pain as I fell to the ground. I covered my wound with my hand, trying to apply pressure to stop the bleeding, but it was of no use. I was too weak. In a matter of seconds, both Christian and Chase were beside me. ”Skylar! You should not have done that.” Christian said, looking worried. I just smiled at him, not talking as my eyes became droopy. “Don’t you dare fall asleep on me!” Christian said. I did not really listen, but I was focused on not letting the darkness overcome me.

For once in my life, reality was better than dreams. I heard Christian's voice soothing me and Chase yelling at people to help me. Between all the yelling and soothing words being spoken in my ears, all I could focus on was the faint cries of Jackson coming from my room. I opened my eyes, staring into the piercing green eyes of the most handsome male specimen. I could feel him taking my hand and the blood pooling around me. I closed my eyes one more time when I saw Jackson safely in Chase’s arms. I let the darkness overcome me.

The sound of something beeping woke me up from what felt like the worst sleep I have ever had. I opened my eyes only to see that I was in a hospital room. I looked around and saw that I was alone. I tried to sit up but there was a sharp pain in my left ribs. I lifted up my shirt to see a white bandage covering my body. I looked under the bandage at a huge stitched up hole. I sit up straight and see a lot of tubes connected to me. What on earth happened to me? I disconnected the tubes from my body and when the last one was off, the machine next to me made the most awful noise. It was like a never ending irritating sound. I tried to stand up but it was a failure. Suddenly, the door burst open and a lot of people came running into the room. “What the hell Skylar!” One guy said angrily.

He knows my name, but who is he? Everyone calms down and the nurse checks everything and wants to put the tubes back on me. “No.” I said quickly and tried to stand up again. When my feet touched the ground, the nurse had the audacity to try and put the tubes back again. “I said no!” I yelled, getting really irritated by not knowing what was going on or who these people are or what happened to me. “Miss, we need to put the tubes back so that you can stay healthy.” The nurse said. “I am healthy look I am standing! I just want to go home!” I said in a pleading manner. The guy that was shouting at me earlier came closer to me but I stepped back and he looked hurt? “Just let the nurse put the tubes back and then we can go home.” He said without looking me in the eye. “What do you mean we? I do not even know you!” I said, becoming more angry by the second. “What do you mean? Skylar, it is me Christian.” I looked at him. I must say he is quite handsome, but I still do not know him. Then something on his arm caught my eye. It is a tattoo of an eagle flying over a wolf that is howling at the moon. It is extremely detailed. “Wait. As in Christian Gonzalez?” I asked, surprised.

He seemed even more confused. He turned towards the nurse looking at her for answers. “Miss do you know what your name is?” She asked. “Well of course, it is Skylar Diaz.” She looked relieved. “And what is the last thing you remember?” She asked. What is this? I am done with school. What is with all the questions? “Well, I was working in my living room waiting for my best friend to come over.” I said and Christian seemed sad.

Am I supposed to know him or something? “Sir, this is normal, her memories will come back eventually. You can help her speed up the process by showing her familiar stuff.” Christian nodded and the nurse walked out. I stood there waiting for something to happen but nothing did. Christian walked out and I sat down not knowing what to do. A few moments later, he came back in with a guy holding a baby. Well, this just got interesting.

The guy had the tattoo of a second in command, Black Delta. The baby looked very familiar though. The guy ran towards me and hugged me. “Skylar, I am so happy that you are alive.” He said as if we were besties. “So am I but who are you?” I asked, looking at him.

He looked confused and then turned towards Christian. “She does not remember us.” He said sadly. “Is it permanent?” The guy asked. “No.” Christian said flatly. He then handed me the baby, who smiled at me. I smiled back at him, then wanted to hand him back to Christian, but he would not take him.

“Tell me his name.” He said in a bossy way. “I do not know his name! What the hell is wrong with you people? I just want to go home!” I said and the baby began to cry. The guy wanted to take him from me but I did not let him. It is weird, but I feel a connection with this baby. “Chase, go get Drake.” Christian said. The look on Chase’s face made me nervous. He looked concerned. “Are you sure, Boss?” He asked. “Just do it!” He shouted and Chase bowed and went away. “Listen, I am sorry if I did something, but please just let me go.” I said, looking Christian in the eyes.

“I told you that you were bound to leave. It was just a matter of time.” He said and something popped into my brain. “You aren’t getting rid of me that easily.” I whispered, but I do not know where it came from. This felt like déjà vu. “What did you just say?” Christian asked. “I don’t know, it just popped out.” I said. He had a little smile on his face.