My Undoing

Chapter 7- Imaginary Fiends

Olivia's P.o.v

As we head towards the car my head begins to pound and I could still taste blood. Mr.Blake tightens his grip around my waist as we stand in awkward silence in the elevator ride down. Every so often looking down at me with a soft smile, I feel super embarrassed and uncomfortable. Not because he's hurting me, but because I'm standing so close to him with his hands on me.

Even through the now bloody handkerchief I'm hit by his enticing scent. I don't know what it is but it's amazing, and for a moment I contemplated getting closer. As we make our way to the street he looks down at me and assures me that were almost to the car. The black Audi pulls up and the driver opens the door, Mr.Blake slowly helps me into my seat...Once I'm in he shuts the door and makes his way to the other side... "Okay Ms.Vega we're just gonna buckle you in, with you I'm not taking any chances..." He let's out a small laugh and it puts me at ease, he leans over for my seatbelt and I'm hit with his scent again causing me to relax even more.

I try to talk, tell him to just take me to an urgent care because I can't afford an ER right now but it hurts just trying to form the words. I start feeling tired, dizzy even and I feel like I might vomit..."Ms.Vega..? Olivia are you alright, you look really pale. Hey, hey stay with me we're almost there..." I try to hold onto his words but I feel cold sweat running down my face and I can feel the bile rising in my throat. Suddenly it's too hard for me to hold back and I throw up until my stomach is completely emptied. My entire body is weak at this point and my mouth is dry.I thought he'd be disgusted or complain about what is happening but instead I feel his hand on my back, making small circular motions. I begin crying, thinking he must utterly repulsed by me..."Shh shh, it's okay take a deep breath. We're almost there..."

Once we reach the hospital he gets out and opens my door. I'm so weak I feel like I'm gonna pass out. He grabs me by the waist, I lean into his body and feel his warmth and stronge build..."Olivia do you need me to carry you? I don't mind"....My eyes widen and I'm too embarrassed to even imagine him struggling to lift me. I wanna tell him that if he tried he'd be the one needing a doctor, but my mouth won't work. I shake my head and he tells me to at least put some of my weight on him.

We walk in and I half expect to take a seat in the crowded waiting room but instead we're greeted by a doctor. I look towards Mr.Blake ...."I had Reigns call ahead , this is Dr.Phillips he's gonna take a look at you..." Dr.Phillips gives me a small smile and gestures for me to follow him to a private room. I look at Mr.Blake and he gives me a reassuring look...."Would you like me to go with you?.." I nod but feel terrible making him follow but all he does is smile and holds me closer to his body.

..." I'll be outside so you can change into the gown okay, I'll be in in just a moment.." I undress from the waist up just leaving my bra which now is covered in blood, coffee and vomit. I sit at the edge of the bed and a few moments later I hear light knock on the door. Mr.Blake and the doctor walk in and Dr.Phillips asks me if I'm comfortable with Mr.Blake here I nod and Mr.Blake takes a seat in the chair on the opposite side of the room.

Dr.Phillips takes my vitals and asks me basic info and I nod my responses.."Now Ms.Vega?..I understand you had quite a fall.Are you feeling any dizziness, nausea, blurried vision?..."

Before I could try to answer Mr.Blake interjects...."She vomited just before we got here..." I feel embarrassment hit me and I nod in agreement. The doctor instructs me to lower the handkerchief and gently examines my mouth.I flinch, the pain is almost unbearable and before I can scream Mr.Blake is at my side and takes my hand..."Squeeze it as hard as you need to, I'm pretty tough.." He let's out a small chuckle and I try to let a smile reach my eyes.

.."Well good news is it's not too bad, you'll need some stitches but not many and you will definitely have some bruising and some swelling.I do want you to get an X-ray and a CT- Scan. Just to be safe.." He examines me some more then takes a look further down to my neck..."You said you fell and just hit your face?.." I see Mr.Blake following the doctor's eyes. Dr.Phillips asks Mr.Blake if he could step outside for a moment and he does.

...."Ms.Vega do you have any other injuries I should know about?..." I shake my head no but I can see the doctor's eyes further studying me. He takes a look at my wrists and see the brusing on them as well as my upper arms. He gives me a concerned look and asks me something that took all the air out of the room.."Ms.Vega I'm going to ask you, please know that we can help you and you are safe, did you really fall or did someone do this to you?.." I shake my head and try to tell him I'm fine and that it was an accident..."Ms.Vega is someone hurting you, are you safe to go home?..." I nod yes and try to smile, he assures me that he can help and says he can give me information for victims of domestic violence. I shake my head and try to refuse.He gives me a gentle smile and changes the subject and lets Mr.Blake back in the room.

...."Well we're gonna send you to get some X-rays, you may have a concussion. Do you have anyone to keep an eye on you for a few hours?... I shake my head no, as I do Mr.Blake clears his throat..."I can keep an eye on her Dr.Phillips it's not a problem..." I look up at him, is he crazy; I'm pretty sure he has better things to do than babysit me..."Well Mr.Blake I'm sure you're more than capable of keeping an eye on our patient.Ms.Vega you need to stay conscious but if you vomit, feel dizzy or black out Mr.Blake I want you to bring her back immediately, once we get back your tests and you're in the clear you're free to go. Nurse please take Ms.Vega down to X-rays. Mr.Blake can I speak to you a moment?..."

The nurse wheels me off as I watch Dr.Phillips and Mr.Blake talking in a low hushed tone and Mr.Blake gives concerned, kind look. Please can this day be over...