An Unexpected Surprise
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It's been three weeks since I woke up, Austin helped me pack up my belongings from the hospital when I got discharged earlier today. He also called my work to let them know that I won't be in for a few more days. I'm just thankful that Derek didn't break anything. It's crazy to think that he can't get within five hundred feet of me. This isn't the first time that I've had a restraining order on him, however this is the first time he has put me in the hospital. Maybe it's for the best I tell myself. I get out of my bed and stumble my way into the kitchen. My hands find the black handle on the fridge, and I open it. Crown Royal "Come to mama" I, urge. I haven't even had a drink in three weeks and it is killings me. I've had the shakes, vomiting, diarrhea, on top of CT scans. I am just lucky that I am not dead. Derek really did a number on me. At least I don't have any brain bleeds or any serious injuries. The doctors were all amazed at how well I have recovered too, for being in the hospital for a few weeks and having days where I was so tired that I slept through most of them.
I put the shot glass to my mouth "Bottoms up" I chuckle. The strong aroma hits my nostrils before I can even tilt my head back to take the shot. Next thing I know I lunge myself forward and vomit goes everywhere, and my head instantly starts to pound. I run to the bathroom to throw up some more, when I am done I grab a towel from the bathroom closet, I head my way into the kitchen bend down and start to clean up the mess that is on the floor. After what seems like forever of clean up, I start to head my way back to my room. All that bending down and scrubbing made me nauseous. As I get halfway down the hallway to my room there is a knock at the door. I'm still in my sweats but I don't really care about first impressions right now. I start towards the door and pull it open.
"I've been thinking about calling but I wasn't sure, and then well I stopped by because here..." It's Bradly, he is wearing his work uniform black slacks with a black button down and his hat. He hands me a bouquet of lavender roses, I take them and give them a sniff. "Roses are my favorite, thank you." I let out of sigh of relief, "They smell fantastic, do you want to come in?" I ask. "No, no that is okay I just wanted to see how you are doing, and don't feel pressured to come back to work anytime soon take all the time you need to. Any way I better get going, I hope you start feeling better." Bradly turns away from me and heads his way to his car. It is a blue, four door, 2012 Suburu. As I watch him take off I take another whiff of my flowers, back my way into the house and shut the door.
I make my way back into the kitchen, I look in the top cupboards and finally find a vase big enough for the bouquet. I fill the vase halfway up with lukewarm water, and gently put the flowers inside. My appetite has been coming back since I haven't been drinking. It's nice to actually eat something once in a while. I reach the fridge again after setting down the vase onto the table. I make my way to the fridge again, but this time for food. My stomach growls in hunger, I reach inside, it's mostly empty, and grab the fruit bowl that sits in the back. A weird, strong aroma is coming from the bowl. I remove the lid and discover that the fruit is covered in mold. "Looks like I need to go grocery shopping" I say to myself.
I step away from the fridge and throw the bowl of fruit away. I head my way back into the bathroom and start the shower. I peel my clothes off of my body and hop into the hot water. The hot water scalds my skin but I love it. A few moments later I turn the shower head off, and climb out. I get dressed, I find a black t-shirt and a pair of jeans that go well together. I blow dry my long hair and wipe the fog off of the mirror and take a look at myself for a moment. My right eye is worse now and my lip is bruised and busted open, so I apply some makeup. When I get done in the bathroom I go to grab my jean jacket, and my sunglasses, I am good to go right after I put on my shoes of course. I stick my feet into my black NIKE's and head out.
I arrive back home a few hours later, I bring the groceries in from my jeep. Austin still is not home which means he is probably still out and about doing god knows what. Whatever it doesn't matter I think to myself. I'm use to being one. But usually Derek is coming and going, it's weird not having him around like he was. I put the groceries away and eat for the first time today. I choose a cup of ramen noodles and scarf them down. As I finish my cup of noodles I start to get really sleepy again. So I walk towards my bedroom to lay down. I must have fallen asleep, because next thing I know I am woken by a pounding at the door.
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