Stolen Innocence

Chapter twelve

Opening my eyes, I could see stars, I didn’t know where I was. I was starting to freak out. Not again! Was he first thing that came to my mind. Ricky wouldn’t hurt me, his to sweet, too kind. I squinted my eyes as my focus was slowly coming back.

Looking around, It was obvious that I was in hospital, I could hear the machines beeping, and I felt an oxygen cord going into my nose, I glanced around to see if anyone was there.

“Hey Emily, thank god. Your okay. How are you feeling? You scared me to death!” Ricky came over, softly grabbing my hand nod gently squeezed it,

“Ricky, what happened? My head hurts” I struggled to talk, my mouth felt dry and trying to move around my arms felt like they weighed a ton.

“We were on the Ferris wheel, and you started to feel dizzy. One second your leaning on my shoulder, next second you fainted. Your head fell forward and you hit it on the carriage. I didn’t know what the f**k was going on. I was freaking out, I carried you off the ride, and laid you down on the grass, while someone rang an ambulance. You scared me Em” He sounded like he was trying not to cry as he spoke. I must of really freaked him out,

I wanted to talk but I didn’t really have any energy to any anything else,

“Its okay, the doctor said you need to rest, your parents are on their way. Close your eyes Em, go back to sleep” Rickys voice was calming and comforting,

My eyes flickered, I tried to fight it but I fell back asleep.

I work up feeling a little better. I heard voices which I recognised; It was my parents. I didn’t know what they were talking about, but I could hear some of what they were saying,

“Stacey, how the f**k are we going to tell her this?! This shouldn’t even be happening! The poor things been through enough!” Dad was saying to my Mum, he sounded worried, and stressed.

I heard my Mum sobbing as she spoke to Dad,

“I don’t know what to do Pete. It’s too late! It’s Emilys decision now. All we can do is support her choice and be there for her.” Mum sounded shattered, like something was terribly wrong.

“This is all because of your scummy f*****g brother!” I heard my Dad growl at Ricky, “I wish we never met you family!” Dad continued as he paced around the room.

Ricky didn’t say anything, he looked really upset too.

“Dad-“ I said softly with a croaky voice, “Stop being so rude to Ricky, he hasn’t even done anything wrong” I said as I looked up at my parents,

“It’s okay Em, they are allowed to be angry” Ricky managed a smile as he walked over towards me. He dragged a chair over so he could sit down beside my bed, he gently grabbed my hand and I slowly interlocked my finger with his.

“How are you feeling honey?” Mum asked concerned, as she walked over and kissed me on my forehead.

“I feel okay Mum, better then before” I answered her, and forced a smile. Other then feeling really weak, I didn’t feel too bad.

The door opened and a Doctor walked in,

“Miss Hudson, its nice to see your awake young lady.” She smiled as she walked around checking the machines, she checked my pulse then read through my hospital notes.

“I feel like crap” I said with a forced laugh “What happened? Is something wrong with me?” I asked her confused,

“You’ve developed a condition called G.D” The way she looked at me, it was like she expected me to understand what she meant, but I just stared at her blankly,

“Gestational Diabetes?” She looked at like I would understand what it meant too, and I didn’t.

I looked over at Mum, and she looked terrified, he eyes were holding back tears. Dad look at me like he was going to cry too. What the hell was going on!?

“Am I dying?” I asked the Doctor fearfully,

“No Emily, your not going to die honey. You just need to take some insulin injections, and watch what foods you eat. With the proper check ups, you and the baby will be perfectly fine, you just need-“

I cut her off,

“Oh I’m sorry, you must be in the wrong room or have me confused with another patient. My names Emily Hudson, I’m not pregnant “ I stared at her smiling, thinking to myself; Gee this Doctor obviously needed some sleep, she’s been working too hard or something. The silly women’s in the wrong room.

The Doctor looked over at my looked over at my parents and said to them,

“I think we better have a chat” and they walked out of the room together,

Ricky stayed behind with me, still holding my hand,

“How are you feeling?” He asked smiling at me,

“I’m fine-What was that Doctor talking about Ricky? I think she needs to go home to bed or something.” I chuckled,

Ricky laughed softly,

“It’s okay, try not to stress. I’m sure they will all work it out” He smiled, but I could tell by the look on his face, that he was worried,

“I’m ready to go home now.” I said smiling “I’m sorry I wrecked our date” I added, feeling really bad that I had ruined such a lovely night,

“You will be home in no time. We can always have another date” Ricky smiled,

“I’m just glad you had a good night” He added,

“It was the best night I’ve ever had Ricky, Until I passed out” I groaned,

“It was pretty perfect, you didn’t ruin it Emily” He said picking up my hand and kissing it.

“I’m sorry about my Dad, his just being protective. He cares and worries about me” I explained,

“It’s okay Em, his allowed to be worried. I wish my Dad was still around to care about me.” Rick said with a sigh,

I looked at him weird,

“What do you mean? I met you Dad when I was at your house one day. ‘Tom’ that’s his name” I said, I couldn’t believe I remembered.

“That’s not my Dad Em” He said looking down at the floor,

“What?” I asked shocked, Ricky was just sitting there silently,

“Well, what about your Mum? Alice- at least you still have her” I said trying to cheer him up, talking about his Dad clearly made him upset,

“She’s not my Mum either” He said bluntly,

“What? Well who the hell is she?” I asked, I felt so confused, my brain was hurting trying to think about it all. What if Ricky was adopted? Oh god! I feel like an i***t. Maybe his adopted and that is why they aren’t his real parents. I started to wish I had just shut my mouth and not said anything.

“My real Mother’s name was ‘Marie’ she died giving birth to me. My real Dad his name was Daniel, he raised me on his own, until he met Alice. Alice and him ended up getting married, but she tricked my father into believing that she was pregnant with his child. But it wasn’t his child, she had been having an affair. Colin isn’t my real brother Emily. I was raised to believe that- But it was all a lie. When I was twelve my Dad had a massive heart attack, and he didn’t survive.” Rickys voice started cracking as he talked about it, I could tell it was a really touchy subject for him, So I just sat there in silence, and let him continue,

“In my fathers ‘will and testament’ he wrote that he wanted Alice to continue to live in his house; Under the condition that she would have to care for me and raise me like her own child. That was all she got. To live their for free, he isn’t leave her any money, or anything else. When I turn twenty-one, the house and the realestate business and the inheritance will all be handed over to me. That’s why I’m studying Business, because I want to make my Dad proud. I don’t want to let him down, I don’t want to fail.” Ricky was emotional as he spoke,

I didn’t know what to say, I was speechless, all I managed to do was just stare at him, with my mouth open a little. I couldn’t wrap my head around everything he had just said.

“Wow!” Was all I could say for a second, “So who the f**k is Tom?” I questioned him, because I was utterly confused,

He laughed at me before he answered,

“Oh Tom, his Alice’s new husband. They got married a few years back. I really don’t like the fact she has a man living in my Dads house, but there’s nothin I can do about it. Yet.” Ricky said shrugging his shoulders,

“So, Colin isn’t even your real brother!?” I questioned him shocked,

“Nope- his nothing to me, that’s why I didn’t mind punching him, after you told me what he did to you. They can’t exactly kick me out Em” He laughed,

He had a point.

“Once I turn twenty-one Emily, they can get the f**k out of my house, and my life.” He said it with no emotion, and I understood where he was coming from.

“I’m sorry you lost your Mum and Dad Ricky. Life can be really cruel” I said softly,

“Thanks for caring Em, It is what it is. We can’t control it, can we?” He forced a smile, so I smiled back.

An awkward silence fell between us, because I didn’t exactly know what to say.

“Anyways Em, I better get going. The Doctor going to be back soon and I’m staring to feel a bit tired, and I’ve still got to drive home” Ricky said, as he stood up and had a stretch, “You take care of yourself okay, and what ever happens, just know that everything is going to be okay.” He said, then he bent down and kissed the top of my head.

“Thanks Ricky, for everything. For a great night out, and being there for me when I fainted.” I said grinning at him “I’m such a fun person to take out” I said sarcastically,

“It was the best night I’ve had in a very long long time.” He said nervously,

“Same” I replied,

“See you soon beautiful.” Ricky said as he walked away.