because of you

26. The Plan

Dave's POV:

"Damn" I said rubbing my head. I looked at the time, it was 9:00 AM , I fell asleep on the sofa.

I got up and went to brush my teeth. Looking in the mirror I didn't even recognize myself. I took a shower, washed myself up. The bullet wound in my arm was still open and it stung as water hit it. I was so worried about Laurianna I forgot this shit even happened.

After my shower I threw on some chill shit and went to go take a look at my arm some more.
I took a deep breath and squeezed to get the bullet out. "Aghh" I sighed in pain. It flopped on the ground "Santana" was written on it. "Idiot" I said putting it on the counter.
I grabbed the hydrogen peroxide and cleaned up the cut, I reached in my cabinet for a some cotton i put it over the wound then used some medical tape to cover it. I put it on then headed back to the hospital.

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1 hour later...

I walked into the room and Laurianna was awake. "Dave" she said weakly I grabbed her hand. "I missed you.." she said slowly closing her eyes.

"I was here.. I only left because the doctors told me to" I said explaining myself , all she did was nod and smile. Her grip on my hand was loosening

Back to sleep she goes..

The doctor walked in holding a tube

"Oh good, you're back!" She said
"Yes, what happened?" I asked referring to yesterday

"She just had a tear down there that we didn't catch, it's caused from the pressure and dryness of not being stimulated. That's something we see a lot with rape victims, tearing and occasional bleeding. No worries, the baby is doing well" she nodded

She took the old tube and replaced it with the new one adding this white substance into it. "This is her feeding tube" she said. "It has all the vitamins and minerals her body needs and the baby. She's been up a lot more than she's been out today so that's a better sign, by tomorrow we could be planning on getting her out of here." The doctor smiled leaving the room.

I felt Laurianna's stomach. She placed her hand on mine. I let out a mini gasp, her eyes were shut still. I was surprised
"Ma you're pregnant" I said "You got a baby in you" I smiled a bit.

She smiled but it faded. As long as she was somewhat responsive to me I was okay. Better than nothing. I pulled a seat back in my spot beside her and started to plot my next move on how I was gonna get Santana knocked off.

Then it hit me.

Kimberly walked in with a smoothie in her hand "oh hey Dave, I ran out to get some food for myself."
"Wassup I'll be back." I said

Her coming back was perfect timing.
I walked outside to my car and called up Melanie

"Hello? Dave?" She answered
"Yea wassup. Can I talk to you face to face?" I asked

This was part one of my plan

"Yes.. of course. I'll text you my address" she said
"Aight" I hung up and she texted me the addy. I pulled up to her apartment, she opened the door.

"Oh Daveyyy" she cheesed "I knew you'd come back"

Faking this was gonna be hard but I needed a way in and she was the weakest link.

"I just needed some time." I said
"See getting rid of that bitch turned out to be a blessing" Melanie smiled pulling me inside.

I wanted so bad to knock her one clean for disrespecting Laurianna like that but I kept it cool
We ended up getting into a conversation about us and I was just lying to make her feel better. She wanted to come back into the house with me but I just couldn't go for it even though I was already in the process of getting a new one. I feel like too many people could easily find out where I stay, Melanie especially doesn't need to know.

But for now I told her okay.
She packed some clothes and we went to my crib.

We were laid up on the couch talking, simple catching up.

"So how'd you even get involved with Santana and them?" I asked
"My old sugar daddy, yeah old. He's gone now that I have you back. All I need is you. But he took me everywhere " Melanie kissed my cheek.

"I know they're still gonna come after me especially now that we're back together" I told her

Melanie went silent

"Not necessarily" she said
"What you mean?" I asked her

"Dave I was around them even during meetings, I know all their tricks. I got you babe. They won't hurt you. Santana just wants something of yours that's why they kept going after Laurianna since you killed his son years back. He wanted to take Laurianna away from you not kill her but hold her captive somewhere you'll never be able to find her. But she's dead now so that won't be a problem" she smiled .

Knowing all this information just boosted my urge to  protect. I couldn't let nobody take her away from me. She's mine. I felt this strange feeling come over me.

"Damn that's crazy as fuck." I said .

"Yeah Dave. I'm just happy we have this fresh start, us and our babyboy." She giggled

I thought of something that could help me signal to them that I was with Melanie. This way if anything they'd take her away. I didn't care for her in anyway so it wouldn't be nothing to me but they don't know that.

"Ay Mel, ride with me somewhere real quick" I told her grabbing my keys, she got up and we went to the car. 

I took her back to Lauriannas pops crib.

We walked in "So many memories we got in here" I said to her

"Aw Davey you're reminiscing with me. How sweet" she said grabbing my hand. I knew Santana had to have set up cameras or something in here to keep tabs so I made sure to walk all around the house with Mel holding her hand.

After 30 minutes we were about to leave but there was a black truck outside with tinted windows.
I had my gun with me so I wasn't worried.

"Dave that's Rocky, he has that truck " Melanie whispered. We got in my car. The truck started to drive away and I pulled off fast going the opposite direction.

Perfect.

End of POV.