The Billionaire's Claim

Four

Four

We arrived at the hospital and we were brought upstairs, Nate was on the third floor.

Michael met us and we all walked into Nate's room. He was lying their eyes closed and he had bandages all over his stomach and arm he took a bad force by a fast-moving car in the road and has only just woken up.

With his eyes still closed he says "what is she doing here" ouch

A tense atmosphere makes this whole visit awkward just for me that is, why would I be here we are not together anymore no wonder he doesn't want me here.

"son you were asking for her "Michael steps towards the bed looking him in the eyes. Nate shakes his head, his fists tighten its hold on the bed sheets. almost like this is [ainful . my heart clenches at the small gesture.

"I doubt it, I don't want her here" he says with such venom I had to step back, George quickly wraps his arm around my waist. I send him a weak smile before standing up straight.

"Nate, don't be so rude "Kyle scowls at her brother, she sends me a look of sympathy shoving some flowers on the table causing the petals to fall of the stem.

"No, its fine, I was just leaving" I start to leave the room, I don't spare a glance to Nate if he doesn't want me here then who am I to stay around unwanted. George unwraps his arm from around me and walks towards Nate

"get well soon " he mutters before shaking Michaels hand and following me out of the room.

As soon as I reach the hallway I stop in my tracks suddenly. Nate didn't want me there who am I to believe he wanted me by his side.

A tear slowly makes its way down my cheek.

George gathers me in his arms letting me cry into his chest. "I hate him "he grumbles staring directly at the door we just came out of .

Tammy soon joins us after waiting in one of the waiting rooms. She couldn't even stand up because she kept drinking on the way here, she even smells like a bar.

If she's not careful she could be in trouble since she's well she is quite the loud drunk.

"he's your best friend go back in there talk to him"

George grabs my shoulders pulling back "and who are you, a stranger, Loretta we were best friends before I even met Nate heck we were friends before Tammy. I will always put you first, understand!" His voice has risen and is now capturing the attention of most of the bystanders.

I just stare at him, letting the tears run down my face . The moment was graciously ruined when tammy suddenly starts sobbing uncontrollably "that was bloody beautiful" she says wiping away her tears.

We both look at each other before erupting into laughter. "I think we need to take her home" I say wiping the ears away from my face.

He agrees with me grabbing his fiancé's hand and leading us all out of the hospital.

Once arriving at the apartment, we all get in bed wishing for this night to just disappear.

I think I need to get back to work staring tomorrow, maybe take a few shifts at the hotel since I need to get a certain man out of my mind.

George's POV

Tammy and Loretta soon fell asleep in each other's arms, I took this is an opportunity to sneak out. I know that they're both heavy sleepers so sneaking out won't be a problem.

I can't believe Nate at this moment he's turned into an absolute prick and it's hard to even believe he had a heart in the first place. He never was a cold hearted prick before , he had bad experiences with girls who took advantage of him and his money but what he's done to Loretta over the last few weeks really pisses me off, surely he has learnt his lesson.

I couldn't fall asleep , something was really making me mad and I had to go speak to Nate if I was going to be ready for tomorrow's wedding events.

I grab my car keys and quietly exit the apartment . The drive to the hospital felt way too long and since I'm already tired it didn't help the whole situation.

"we can't except anymore visitors sir, visiting hours are over" one of the nurse comes up to me holding her hand to my chest stopping me from walking any further.

"this won't take 30 seconds "I say walking past her, she sighs heavily before stepping to the side

As I walk into his room I nearly do a double take as I stare at Nate rubbing away tears from his eyes. This just makes me more confused then I already am.

When I make my presence known he stops completely putting on his strong billionaire, cold hearted façade on.

"wondering when you were going to return" Nate lightly laughs, like this is the funniest thing in the world , although i shouldn't be surprised that he's laughing right now he probably hasn't been having the best of days recently.

"good, then you should know that I'm pissed off "I say not missing a beat. I cross my arms over my chest .

"Wouldn't be the first, I've had my share of insults in the last hour or so" good

A part of me feels sorry for him but I still have to say what I came for.

"why do I feel like you're going to tell me some terrible news, George you look f*****g constipated "Nate tries to joke with me.

My lip twitches slightly, I had to stop myself from laughing because I need to control my emotions and be serious this is for Loretta.

"Nate I don't know what you're playing at and I honestly have no idea what your plan with Loretta is but I'm begging you to sort it out. I've seen first hand the effects of your reactions on her , even with everything you've done she still wants to forgive you.

I can tell this surprises Nate by the look of pure shock on his face but as usual he quickly masks it.

"I think you know that what Michael said was true , and if you can't figure out what you want I'm afraid I can't " I stop myself . can I really say this to my best friend.

"George" Nate's voice cracks

"I get it you don't have to say it " i feel a sense of relief that I don't have to actually say it to his face. I wish I never looked at his face before leaving because even though we are guys and most people think we don't have emotions to each other but I seriously believe that I broke my best friend's heart.

and I feel like utter shit

when I arrived back to apartment I really didn't expect to find Loretta and Tammy sitting in the kitchen with a cup of hot chocolate securely in their hands.

Loretta doesn't bother to lift her head from the table . Tammy o the other hand stares right at me. If I'm honest she doesn't look like she's sporting a hangover right now which is surprising.

"please tell me you didn't just do what I think you did"

I was too busy staring at tammy to even realise that Loretta was the one talking , her voice so quiet I'm surprised I even heard. I don't force myself to say anything or even look her way.

I hear a chair being pulled out

"look at me George , what did you do!" she screams right in my face , she is the definition of angry I don't think I've seen her this angry before

"god dammit " she screams again tears falling down her face

"I had to okay he needs to understand I'm not joking around anymore he hurt you" I burst I couldn't take it . I feel like s**t but look what Nate's done to her , she's broken and yet she still cares for that i***t.

"you i***t , you f*****g i***t he's probably " she pauses trying to find the right word to describe the situation

"probably what Loretta Hurt, betrayed , heartbroken look what he's done to you open your eyes for once Loretta he hurt you " I scream back at her I don't know how many more times I can tell her

I can tell she wants to scream or shout at me again but she stops herself swallowing her words . I don't even have time to apologise because she runs out of the room locking herself in her bedroom.

Tammy slowly follows her, great now I'm the d**k even my fiancé is mad at me.